L.A. Contemporary Dance Company at Sierra Madre Playhouse

Experience the pulse and imagination of Los Angeles through the artistry of L.A. Contemporary Dance Company (LACDC)—a performance that transforms the Playhouse’s intimate stage into a space of movement, emotion, and connection.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, LACDC is a Los Angeles–based ensemble known for bold physicality, emotional clarity, and a spirit of collaboration that mirrors the city it calls home. Under the artistic direction of Jamila Glass, a founding company member who stepped into the role in 2021, LACDC continues to expand its vision of contemporary dance as both athletic and deeply human.

Founded in 2005, LACDC has become a vital force in Southern California’s cultural landscape, commissioning original works from emerging and established choreographers alike. Each program reveals a balance of contemporary technique, improvisation, and theatrical nuance—moving fluidly between ensemble precision and intimate, vulnerable solos.

At Sierra Madre Playhouse, this acclaimed company will bring its signature intensity and artistry to an immersive evening designed for close connection between artists and audience. Themes of identity, transformation, and belonging unfold through layered choreography, live music, and striking visual design—illuminating the power of dance to reflect and reshape the world around us.