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January 2020
35th Anniversary Launch
Join us for this kick-off event where we will unveil our 2020 season in celebration of our 35th anniversary. You will hear from our artistic collaborators, enjoy a screening of…
Find out more »February 2020
“One Leg at a Time” Exhibition
After our residency with the inmates at the California Institution for Women, this exhibition will give the audience an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the participants. Gallery open…
Find out more »Beauty in Your Backyard
A multi-disciplinary community artist engagement that highlights talented local artists in the fields of architecture, music, photography and dance. This curated panel at the new Willowbrook Library is presented by…
Find out more »Winter Dance Lab
Only 15 spots available! Taught by Heidi Duckler and guest artist Austin Tyson. Austin Tyson is originally from Portland, OR where he trained with the Jefferson Dancers. He received his…
Find out more »March 2020
Underway
Underway is a dance opera directed and choreographed by Heidi Duckler with music created by four composers - an opera for five voices by Leaha Maria Villarreal, an eclectic mix…
Find out more »Underway
Underway is a dance opera directed and choreographed by Heidi Duckler with music created by four composers - an opera for five voices by Leaha Maria Villarreal, an eclectic mix…
Find out more »April 2020
Illuminating The Chandelier
Heidi Duckler Dance will present Illuminating the Chandelier, an original digital site-specific performance shared globally through Zoom’s streaming platform. As a precursor to the live performance of The Chandelier, premiering…
Find out more »May 2020
here/there salons: HDD Teaching Artist Presentation
Our education vision is rooted in exploration. Please join us in this virtual discussion to look at the themes of empathy, optimism, and responsibility today. HDD's teaching artists discuss methods…
Find out more »here/there salons: Panel Discussion with HDD Partners
Our education vision is rooted in exploration. Please join us in this virtual discussion to look at the themes of empathy, optimism, and responsibility today. Panel discussion on the power…
Find out more »June 2020
ESCAPE Screening
Join us for a virtual screening of the film and talkback with the creators In November 2019 Heidi Duckler Dance performed as part of the international programming at the Centro…
Find out more »Avalon High School Final Performance
Our Avalon High School residency students have their virtual final performance via Zoom. Join us for their performance and a conversation afterwards.
Find out more »Ebb & Flow: Chinatown
We are proud to present our 4th Ebb & Flow festival: Chinatown ~ with a twist. Instead of our usual festival activities which involve live performances and workshops, this year…
Find out more »July 2020
Look What SHE Did! Artists of Los Angeles Film Screening
Heidi Duckler Dance’s salons are intimate gatherings where our artists, collaborators, and partners are given a platform to present their work to the community and cultivate conversation. These events are…
Find out more »Move Me x Culver City High School
Culver City High School students' original performance will be showcased at this virtual final performance + talkback with the public. In addition to the student performance, viewers will get a…
Find out more »Home Share x Heidi Duckler Dance
Art Share L.A.'s Home Share is a weekly variety show showcasing musicians and performers from the extended Art Share family. Hosted by wonderful Mathew Cuban. HDD joins this Thursday to…
Find out more »August 2020
HDD/Northwest Cooped Up 3
The third iteration of HDD/Northwest's online short film festival! We are proud to premiere the company's film, Body is Home, filmed at Keller Fountain Park, followed by a discussion with…
Find out more »Unsettling Ramona Salon Series: Unsettling Story
Missed it? Watch here! Heidi Duckler Dance hosts Indigenous artists, activists, scholars, and thought leaders this 3-part series of virtual programs amplifying the histories and contemporary experiences of Native Americans…
Find out more »Unsettling Ramona Salon Series: Unsettling Self
Missed it? Watch here! Heidi Duckler Dance hosts Indigenous artists, activists, scholars, and thought leaders this 3-part series of virtual programs amplifying the histories and contemporary experiences of Native Americans…
Find out more »Unsettling Ramona Salon Series: Unsettling Sound
Missed it? Watch here! Heidi Duckler Dance hosts Indigenous artists, activists, scholars, and thought leaders this 3-part series of virtual programs amplifying the histories and contemporary experiences of Native Americans…
Find out more »September 2020
What Remains: Online Screening and Discussion with the Wende Museum
Join Heidi Duckler Dance and the Wende Museum online for a screening and artist talkback of What Remains, a live experimental production created by HDD and filmed in the Wende…
Find out more »Bucharest International Dance Film Festival
Our film ESCAPE was chosen as an official selection at the Bucharest International Dance Film Festival! About ESCAPE: In November 2019 Heidi Duckler Dance performed as part of the international…
Find out more »MEXICO CITY VIDEODANCE FESTIVAL
Our film ESCAPE was chosen as an official selection at the Mexico City Videodance festival! About ESCAPE: In November 2019 Heidi Duckler Dance performed as part of the international programming…
Find out more »October 2020
35th Anniversary Celebration | THE QUEST
LA's quintessential dance company invites you to ten days of safely-distanced celebrations, animated by original performances, distinguished honorees, and spectacular views of Los Angeles. This year’s event is THE QUEST,…
Find out more »Portland Dance Film Fest
HDD's film Where We're Going was selected for the Portland Dance Film Fest 2020! Where We're Going: Filmed on the rooftop of the historic Bendix Building in the garment district…
Find out more »Capitol Dance & Cinema Festival
Our film ESCAPE was chosen as an official selection at the Capitol Dance & Cinema Festival in Washington, DC! About ESCAPE: In November 2019 Heidi Duckler Dance performed as part…
Find out more »November 2020
Kinetoscope International Screendance Film Festival
HDD's film Where We're Going was selected for the Kinetoscope International Screendance Film Festival 2020! Where We're Going: Filmed on the rooftop of the historic Bendix Building in the garment…
Find out more »Nature, Art & Habitat Workshop
COEXISTENCE in the times of Covid-19 Artistic Director and Founder Heidi Duckler participates in a conversation on coexistence as expressed in contemporary art. RSVP at info@nahr.it
Find out more »LA Dance Shorts Film Festival
For the Time Being, a film created by our sister company HDD/Northwest in Portland, is being screened along with other shorts from around the world. RSVP here
Find out more »The Boguslaw Schaeffer Livestream Project
Watch the free livestream here! We were chosen by the bi-continental Warsaw Bauhaus Foundation, as one of three esteemed Los Angeles choreographers to respond creatively alongside experimental performing artists in…
Find out more »December 2020
THE RE-QUEST – Night 1
A Screening of Heidi Duckler Dance 35th Anniversary Celebration in Two Parts December 5th- Day One through Day 5 December 6th- Day Six though Day 10 In October, we embarked…
Find out more »THE RE-QUEST – Night 2
A Screening of Heidi Duckler Dance 35th Anniversary Celebration in Two Parts December 5th- Day One through Day 5 December 6th- Day Six though Day 10 In October we embarked…
Find out more »Watch THE RE-QUEST
Watch back the 2 nights of screenings of Heidi Duckler Dance 35th Anniversary Celebration! Watch the trailer here! In October, we embarked on THE QUEST, an exemplary project of 10…
Find out more »January 2021
Screendance Miami Festival
Our film ESCAPE has been selected to be screened at Miami Light Project's Screendance Miami Festival! ScreenDance Miami highlights choreographers and directors who are working with emerging and new concepts…
Find out more »Dance Camera West
The Broad Stage is creating a unique DRIVE-IN experience as the closing night of the month-long Dance Camera West film festival screening the finalists and award-winning (tba) films from 2021.…
Find out more »Dance Camera West
The Broad Stage is creating a unique DRIVE-IN experience as the closing night of the month-long Dance Camera West film festival screening the finalists and award-winning (tba) films from 2021.…
Find out more »April 2021
HDD/NW Cooped Up 5
We are excited to share projects by Heidi Duckler Dance and Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest during this fifth edition of Cooped Up. Enjoy the premiere Into the Distance, a film by…
Find out more »May 2021
REMNANTS
Join us for this salon highlighting the wealth of the Los Angeles artistic community! The REMNANTS salon is the culmination of a series of artistic workshops curated by Heidi Duckler,…
Find out more »June 2021
MAP Lab
Introducing MAP Lab: Movement, Architecture, and Production. A brand new virtual workshop that culminates in the creation of your own (virtual) site-specific dance film! In MAP Lab, you will have…
Find out more »Ebb & Flow: Chinatown
Heidi Duckler Dance is bringing our beloved festival Ebb & Flow back to the Los Angeles State Historic Park in Chinatown on June 12th and 13th. Ebb & Flow is…
Find out more »July 2021
HONEST PURPOSE
HONEST PURPOSE is a series of performances at The Culver Steps featuring Heidi Duckler Dance dancers accompanied by a live four-piece band led by Dwight Trible. Funded in part by…
Find out more »August 2021
The Chandelier
The Chandelier, originally slated to be premiered at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts spring 2020, but postponed due to the pandemic, is finally premiering August 12 -…
Find out more »September 2021
Ages Take Action: Give the Vaccine a Shot
Join Heidi Duckler Dance on Thursday, July 29nd from 7-8 PM for a screening of Ages Take Action, a PSA about the COVID-19 vaccine in collaboration with MLK Jr. Outpatient…
Find out more »October 2021
Heidi Duckler Dance 36th Annual Gala
Click here for tickets An unforgettable celebration filled with dance and music in the garden at the historic Wilfandel Club. History of the Wilfandel Club Finding a place of your…
Find out more »February 2022
Dr. Kerry English Fellowship Public Presentation by Foster Youth Fellows
Join us in supporting the first graduating class of the Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellowship, in their final public presentation! They will be presenting the thoughtful and creative works they…
Find out more »March 2022
Truth or Consequences: A curated series of transdisciplinary salons
March 6 - Illuminating the Bendix Come listen, explore, meet new artists and experience their work. Enjoy wine, snacks and great conversation as we behold beautiful beginnings in the world…
Find out more »May 2022
CounterIntelligence: The story of Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka
CounterIntelligence is a contemporary reimagining of a Russian folktale told in a tongue and cheek telenovela style that asks the question: who are we really? The recognition or lack thereof of…
Find out more »Truth or Consequences: A curated series of transdisciplinary salons
May 15 - Stories from Storage Come listen, explore, meet new artists and experience their work. Enjoy wine, snacks and great conversation as we behold beautiful beginnings in the world…
Find out more »June 2022
MAP Lab
“Your creativity starts with whether you’re curious” - Frank Gehry (Architecture Innovator) Introducing MAP Lab (Movement, Architecture, Production) a three day workshop serving as an incubation and creative laboratory held…
Find out more »Ebb & Flow: Chinatown
Heidi Duckler Dance brings its beloved Ebb & Flow festival back to the Los Angeles State Historic Park in Chinatown for a fourth year! Join us for a beautiful walk…
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