BodyTrafficon 2019-02-14
12:30 & 7pm
One of the most talked-about companies nationwide" (L.A. Times) BODYTRAFFIC was named one of Dance Magazine's 25 to Watch, and has skyrocketed to international acclaim. Virtuosic, stylized, confident, with a diverse repertoire of some of the world's most sought- after choreographers. This company has taken its place on the international touring scene. Choreographers include Hofesh Shechter, Sidra Bell, Andrea Miller, Richard Siegal and Stijn Celis, BODYTRAFFIC is now touring the world to rave reviews and has performed for sold-out audiences at prestigious theaters and festivals throughout the world including Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, New York City Center's Fall for Dance, Chutzpah! Festival in Vancouver, Laguna Dance Festival, The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, and the Annenberg Center in Philadelphia.
"BodyTraffic is built from the dancers' perspective, which sets us apart from other companies around the country," says Berkett, who still dances with the company. (Barbeito retired from performing in October). "We are curating dance pieces that we want to dance and commissioning works that are enjoyable in the creation process as well as to perform. We're pushing and challenging dancers to be exposed to new styles and movement vocabulary, and those feed into the versatility of our company." – BOSTON GLOBE
"This company is giving Los Angeles a big boost to its national and international contemporary dance reputation which may have some terrific side effects- encouraging more creative thinkers, risk-taking movers and larger audiences to share in the excitement." – LAist-BroadStage
Learn more at: www.bodytraffic.com
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