Diavolo Dance Theater

Diavolo Dance Theater (also known as Diavolo) is an American dance company founded by Jacques Heim in 1992. The company’s movement style encompasses modern dance, acrobatics, and gymnastics. Diavolo has been based in Los Angeles ever since its founding, and…

Debbie Allen Dance Academy

Chopsticks & Sneakers

Big Flood

UMBRELLAS, choreography by Benita Bike, Benita Bike's DanceArt, photo by Dean Wallraff, dancers (l to r) Carmel Cheney, Kerri Underwood, Tracey White, Robin Kish. Benita Bike collection.

Benita Bike’s DanceArt Company

For over 31 seasons Benita Bike’s DanceArt has performed near and far – from the California coast to New England and abroad – bringing both concert dance and interactive outreach performances to audiences large and small. This 5-member company, with…

AVAZ International Dance Theatre

AVAZ International Dance Theatre was founded in 1977 by Artistic Director Anthony Shay. Shay was also the founding director of AMAN Folk Ensemble, which grew out of the UCLA Village Dancers in 1963. He used his knowledge of Middle Eastern…

Aman Folk Ensemble

The Aman Folk Ensemble (1963/1964-2004) was founded by Anthony Shay and Leona Wood when they merged their respective companies Village Dancers and “Friends of Arabic Dance”. The company was affiliated with UCLA and enjoyed the support of the UCLA Student Activities…

Dance Unlimited, LTD

LTD/Dance Unlimited was founded in 1981 by Linda Sohl-Donnell (Linda Sohl-Ellison) and Toni Relin. The company was characterized by pieces that infused modern, tap, and theatrical styles. In 1984, Relin departed from the company, making Sohl-Ellison the sole director, and in…

Dance/LA

Danza Floricanto

Gema Sandoval, Artistic Director