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- [Heidi Duckler Dance Presents ¡ORDENA! Culver City — A Feast of Movement and Community](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-dance-presents-ordena-culver-city-a-feast-of-movement-and-community/) - Get ready for a delicious blend of dance, culture, and community at this year’s Culver City Art Walk & Roll Festival! On Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) invites you to experience ¡ORDENA! Culver City — an interactive performance food truck that serves up movement, music, and
- [Reflections from Architecture Through The Body: A Living Legacy](https://heididuckler.org/reflections-from-architecture-through-the-body-a-living-legacy/) - Reflections from Architecture Through The Body: A Living Legacy By Victoria Marchetti, HDD Summer Marketing & Development Intern Hello, my name is Victoria Marchetti, and I am a Marketing and Development intern with Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD). This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to work alongside fellow interns Keaton, Quinn, Yasmine, Anna, and Damian,
- [2025 Summer Internship Reflections](https://heididuckler.org/2025-summer-internship-reflections/) - This summer, Heidi Duckler Dance welcomed a group of interns through programs such as USC Gateway, Los Angeles County Arts & Culture, ICA LA, and Exploring the Arts. This year, our 2025 interns, Keaton, Anna, Quinn, Yasmien, Damian, and Victoria contributed their time, talent, and creativity to projects that supported the company’s 40th anniversary season!
- [Heidi Duckler Dance Launches New Program for Justice-Involved Youth](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-dance-launches-new-program-for-justice-involved-youth/) - Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) is proud to announce the launch of a new initiative in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, made possible through their Request for Proposals for Arts Instruction. This vital program will bring high-quality, trauma-informed, and project-based arts instruction to justice-involved youth in institutional settings across Los
- [The Fight to Protect the Arts Isn't Over](https://heididuckler.org/the-fight-to-protect-the-arts-isnt-over/) - The evening of May 2, 2025, will go down in history as a devastating turning point for artists and arts organizations across the country. Just hours after the Trump administration announced its plan to eliminate both the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), thousands of organizations received
- [Now Hiring: Summer 2025 Interns!](https://heididuckler.org/now-hiring-summer-2025-interns/) - Heidi Duckler Dance is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for two full-time, paid internship positions based in our Downtown Los Angeles office: 🟠 Development & Marketing Intern 🟠 Education & Production Intern These positions are part of the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture’s About Arts Internship Program. To
- [Honoring Earth Day 2025: Art, Movement, and the Environment](https://heididuckler.org/honoring-earth-day-2025-art-movement-and-the-environment/) - At Heidi Duckler Dance, the environment is a pivotal theme in the work we create. As we celebrate Earth Day 2025, we reflect on the responsibility and opportunity we have as artists to deepen public consciousness about the climate crisis through performance, education, and community engagement. Since 2018, our Ebb & Flow festival has served
- [Celebrating #TeenTixMonth with Our Partners at TeenTix LA](https://heididuckler.org/celebrating-teentixmonth-with-our-partners-at-teentix-la/) - At Heidi Duckler Dance, we deeply value our longtime partners who share our commitment to accessibility and community engagement. This month, we’re proud to celebrate one of those partners—TeenTix LA—in honor of #TeenTixMonth! TeenTix LA is dedicated to removing the barriers that keep teens from experiencing the arts. Whether it’s the cost of admission, lack
- [Entrechat: 40 Years Off the Stage – Weaving a Legacy of Movement and Connection](https://heididuckler.org/entrechat-40-years-off-the-stage-weaving-a-legacy-of-movement-and-connection/) - As we approached Heidi Duckler Dance’s 40th anniversary, we began reflecting on the journey that has brought us here—the unconventional places we’ve danced, the communities we’ve connected with, and the inspiring stories we’ve told. We wanted a theme that encapsulated not only our history but also our ethos: movement, transformation, and the interplay of disciplines,
- [Announcing Entrechat: 40 Years Off the Stage – A Celebration of Heidi Duckler Dance’s Legacy](https://heididuckler.org/announcing-entrechat-40-years-off-the-stage-a-celebration-of-heidi-duckler-dances-legacy/) - Join us for a momentous evening as we celebrate four decades of innovative site-specific work at Entrechat: 40 Years Off the Stage, Heidi Duckler Dance’s 40th Anniversary Celebration. 📅 Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025📍 Location: The California Club⏰ Time: 5:00 PM Inspired by entrechat—a ballet term symbolizing interweaving and connection—this milestone event will honor HDD’s
- [Truth or Consequences: Belonging in the World Recap](https://heididuckler.org/truth-or-consequences-belonging-in-the-world-recap/) - Los Angeles-based dance company Heidi Duckler Dance presented the December installment of Truth or Consequences, a curated series of transdisciplinary salons at the historic Bendix Building in Downtown Los Angeles. This special evening, titled Belonging in the World, guests experienced captivating performances, an immersive animated installation, and live music. Held on Sunday, December 10, 2023,
- [Celebrating 40 Years of Site-Specific Dance: Welcome to Season 40!](https://heididuckler.org/celebrating-40-years-of-site-specific-storytelling-welcome-to-season-40/) - For four decades, Heidi Duckler Dance has transformed unexpected spaces into stages, bringing dance into the heart of communities and redefining how we experience movement as it relates to place. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we invite you to join us on this extraordinary journey through Season 40—our dedicated digital space for milestone news,
- [Heidi Duckler Dance Introduces the Artistic Director’s Circle at the California Club](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-dance-introduces-the-artistic-directors-circle-at-the-california-club/) - On Friday, February 28, 2025, Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) celebrated a new chapter in its legacy with the launch of the Artistic Director’s Circle, an exclusive membership tier dedicated to supporting the company’s future. To mark the occasion, Executive Director Heidi Duckler and new Artistic Director Raymond Ejiofor hosted an intimate luncheon at the prestigious
- [Heidi Duckler Dance Hosts 40th Anniversary Press Conference at the Bendix Building](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-dance-hosts-40th-anniversary-press-conference-at-the-bendix-building/) - On Friday, March 7, 2025, Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) hosted a landmark press conference at the historic Bendix Building in downtown Los Angeles, marking the official kickoff of our 40th Anniversary Year. The event celebrated HDD’s four decades of site-specific storytelling, the transition of artistic leadership, and our acquisition into the Getty Research Institute Special
- [Heidi Duckler Dance Announces 40th Anniversary Press Conference – Livestream Available](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-dance-announces-40th-anniversary-press-conference-livestream-available/) - We are excited to announce that Heidi Duckler Dance will host a special press conference on March 7, 2025, as we celebrate 40 years of groundbreaking site-specific performance and unveil the exciting next chapter of our company’s journey. 📍 Location: Bendix Building, Downtown Los Angeles 📅 Date: March 7, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM PST
- [Announcing HDD's 2025 Season](https://heididuckler.org/announcing-hdds-2025-season/) - We’re excited to announce the launch of Heidi Duckler Dance’s 2025 Season Calendar — a very special year as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary! This milestone season will be filled with unforgettable performances, community events, and immersive experiences that highlight our commitment to creativity, freedom, and inclusivity. Join us in commemorating four decades of groundbreaking
- [Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Impact and Connection ~ HDD Impact Report](https://heididuckler.org/reflecting-on-2024-a-year-of-impact-and-connection-hdd-impact-report/) - 2024 was an incredible year for Heidi Duckler Dance, marked by dynamic site-specific performances, meaningful community partnerships, and transformative arts education programs. We’re proud to share the stories and milestones that shaped our year in our Impact Report. Explore how we connected with communities, inspired creativity, and made a difference through the power of dance
- [HDD Featured in Nick Patsaouras’ The Making of Modern Los Angeles 📚✨](https://heididuckler.org/hdd-featured-in-nick-patsaouras-the-making-of-modern-los-angeles-📚✨/) - We are thrilled to share some exciting news! Heidi Duckler Dance is featured in Nick Patsaouras’ critically acclaimed book, The Making of Modern Los Angeles! 🏙️💫 As an organization deeply rooted in Los Angeles, we are honored to be highlighted in this remarkable work that explores the vibrant history, transformation, and cultural evolution of this
- [Holiday Cheer and Community Spirit at Home 4 the Holidays 2024 🌟🎄](https://heididuckler.org/home-4-the-holidays-2024-a-celebration-of-community-and-togetherness-🎄✨/) - On Sunday, December 15th, 2024, we celebrated the season of joy and connection with our annual holiday party, Home 4 the Holidays at our home office in the iconic Bendix Building in Los Angeles. And what a truly unforgettable evening it was! 🖤🌟 This year’s festive gathering was all about creating memories, building community, and
- [A Leadership Circle Event: Welcome Home with Thom and Blythe Mayne](https://heididuckler.org/welcome-home-june-leadership-circle-event/) - On June 1st, 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting the first Leadership Circle event of the year at the home of Thom and Blythe Mayne. Thom and Blythe's home has been featured in GA Houses and Architectural Record. It was a rare treat to hear Pritzker Prize winner Thom Mayne reflect upon his career during an intimate
- [Giving Tuesday Appreciation Night: A Celebration of Community and Support](https://heididuckler.org/giving-tuesday-appreciation-night-a-celebration-of-community-and-support/) - On a crisp December evening, Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) hosted its inaugural Giving Tuesday Appreciation Night on the rooftop of our office home at the Bendix Building in Downtown Los Angeles. This special gathering celebrated the generosity and support of our incredible community of donors, collaborators, education students, artists, and partners, who make it possible
- [Heidi's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Thoughtful Giving in Challenging Times](https://heididuckler.org/heidis-2024-holiday-gift-guide-thoughtful-giving-in-challenging-times/) - As the season of giving approaches, we’re reminded that this year has been challenging for many. With Thanksgiving behind us and festive holidays just around the corner, it's natural to feel the pressure of finding the perfect gifts for loved ones—especially at a time when every dollar counts. Meaningful gifts don’t have to break the
- [Announcing Fall 2024 Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellows!](https://heididuckler.org/announcing-fall-2024-dr-kerry-english-creative-fellows/) - We are thrilled to introduce the Fall 2024 class of fellows for the Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellowship! This unique 4-month program is dedicated to empowering young adults who have experienced the foster care system and have a passion for the arts. Fellows are paired with professional artists in their chosen creative fields, fostering mentorship
- [HDD’s Marketing Intern All-Stars](https://heididuckler.org/hdds-marketing-intern-all-stars/) - Upon joining the HDD team in 2023, I inherited a range of responsibilities from the previous Marketing Coordinator and introduced new strategies. By the fall of 2023, I took on the exciting role of supervising interns from the Seoul Institute of the Arts. Each fall, HDD welcomes interns from the Seoul Institute of the Arts
- [Heidi Duckler Honored by Culver City Council for Creative Contributions](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-honored-by-culver-city-council-for-creative-contributions/) - We are overjoyed to share that on November 11, 2024, Heidi Duckler was presented with a commendation by the Culver City Council, recognizing her extraordinary contributions to our community. This well-deserved honor celebrates Heidi's unwavering dedication to the arts and her profound impact on Culver City since 1997. For over two decades, Heidi has been
- [A Leadership Circle Event: Welcome Home with Takashi Yani & Patti Rhee](https://heididuckler.org/a-leadership-circle-event-welcome-home-with-takashi-yani-patti-rhee/) - On Saturday, August 17th, 2024, Heidi Duckler Dance had the pleasure of hosting our final Leadership Circle event of the year at the home of Takashi Yani & HDD board member Patti Rhee, located within the beautiful Gregory Ain Mar Vista Tract Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. (L to R) HDD Board members, Tori Daniels, Deborah Weintraub and
- [What Remains Un/Seen Garners Attention in UCLA's Daily Bruin](https://heididuckler.org/what-remains-un-seen-garners-attention-in-uclas-daily-bruin/) - HDD's final site-specific performance, What Remains Un/SEEN, at the Wende Museum has garnered attention in UCLA's online student newspaper, The Daily Bruin. In an insightful article by Music and Fine Arts editor Reid Sperisen, the piece celebrates the innovative vision of the company’s Founder and Artistic Director, Heidi Duckler. The performance brought together an array
- [Set in Stone @ MAK Center For Art & Architecture L.A's Schindler House](https://heididuckler.org/set-in-stone-mak-center-for-art-architecture-l-as-schindler-house/) - On Thursday, October 24, 2024, HDD Founder and Artistic Director Heidi Duckler debuted new works at the MAK Center for Art & Architecture L.A.'s Schindler House in West Hollywood. In May of this year, Heidi wrote about her desire to create a full performance piece at the Schindler House after spending time in the Japanese-styled
- [Heidi's Site-Specific Wish List: The Schindler House](https://heididuckler.org/heidis-site-specific-wish-list-makcenter-for-art-and-architecture/) - Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of speaking at the L.A. Forum of Architecture and Urban Design event, Under the Influence. The event was held at the incredible, MAK Center for Art and Architecture, which is a unique constellation of modern buildings designed by architect R.M. Schindler. At the event, landscape architect, Caroline Dahl and
- [Heidi Duckler Teaches How to Get Inspired by Different Art Forms](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-teaches-how-to-get-inspired-by-different-art-forms/) - Dance Teacher magazine sat down with HDD Artistic Director, Heidi Duckler, where Duckler discussed the various ways dancers can get inspired by different forms via Dance Teacher magazine. Check out the video at the link below. Read the article HERE.
- [Analyzing My Career Paths Through HDD](https://heididuckler.org/analyzing-my-career-paths-through-hdd/) - Straight out of high school, I had a clear plan: take engineering prerequisite courses at El Camino Community College, transfer to a good university, and graduate with a mechanical engineering degree. That plan lasted about eight months until I realized I didn't care for engineering. The only reason I considered it in the first place
- [39th-Anniversary Celebration Honorees](https://heididuckler.org/39th-anniversary-celebration-honorees/) - Heidi Duckler Dance is pleased to announce the 2024 lineup of honorees for this year's anniversary celebration, Dance in the Light of the Harvest Moon. On this commemorative night, we will honor three, trailblazing leaders in Los Angeles: Marla Bleavins, Alex Johnson, and Therese H. Maynard. Marla Bleavins will receive the Civic Engagement Award for
- [Deepening My Artistic Passions Through HDD](https://heididuckler.org/exploring-my-artistic-passions-through-hdd/) - My name is Ariana Soria and I am a young Latina artist based in Boyle Heights whose passion is fueled by visual/media art. I interned at Heidi Duckler Dance through Agency of Assets with ICA LA for 4 weeks of the summer and I have grown so much within those 4 weeks. Interning at Heidi
- [Exploring the Arts with Angelyn Rendón](https://heididuckler.org/exploring-the-arts-with-angelyn-rendon/) - Hello, I’m Angelyn Rendón. I currently attend Santee Education Complex High School. I am going into my senior year, and have the opportunity to work with Heidi Duckler Dance through an internship via Exploring The Arts since Fall 2023. ETA is an internship program that allows you to dive deeper into different art forms, whether
- [South L.A. Students Dazzle at Expo Center Performance](https://heididuckler.org/south-l-a-students-dazzle-at-expo-center-performance/) - Heidi Duckler Education is meeting Los Angeles where they are! We are excited to announce two new partnerships with community centers in South LA established this past Spring. One at Hoover Recreation Center, led by HDD Teaching Artist, Marianna Varvianni, and another at Expo Center, led by Joseph Stevens. Students ages 5-11 participated in weekly
- [Spring 2024 Creative Fellowship Final Showcase Reflection](https://heididuckler.org/spring-2024-creative-fellowship-final-showcase-reflection/) - A funny story about this fellowship: I applied to be a fellow but wasn't chosen. Instead, I was offered an internship at Heidi Duckler Dance, which was just as great. I didn't know much about the fellowship, just that it was a four-month-long mentorship program for young adults who've been in the foster care system.
- [Ebb & Flow: Exposition Park Reflections](https://heididuckler.org/ebb-flow-exposition-park-reflections/) - Hello, I'm Cathie Arteaga, the Production and Festival intern for Heidi Duckler Dance. Ebb & Flow was the first show that I worked on and had the pleasure to witness. The event took place in Exposition Park, a place that's very close to home for me. I remember growing up not too far from Expo,
- [Inner-City Arts "Extern" Reflections](https://heididuckler.org/inner-city-arts-extern-reflections/) - Hello! My name is Aaliyah Ybarra, I am a dancer, student, teacher, and creative/ artist. I was lucky enough to be blessed with the opportunity to do my “externship” at Heidi Duckler Dance in partnership with Inner City Arts. My time at HDD was nothing short of informational and explorative. I got to observe staff
- [Applications are OPEN for the Fall 2024 Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellowship!](https://heididuckler.org/applications-are-open-for-the-fall-2024-dr-kerry-english-creative-fellowship/) - The Dr. Kerry English Martin Luther King, Jr. Outpatient Center Creative Fellowship program returns in August 2024! The Creative Fellowship is a part of Heidi Duckler Dance's Bridge Program, which was created to support youth who have experienced foster care by introducing them to different art forms and connecting them to opportunities in the arts.
- [HDD Original Film Wins @ Rolling Ideas Film Festival](https://heididuckler.org/hdd-original-film-wins-rolling-ideas-film-festival/) - We are pleased to announce that the HDD Original Film, I Will Remember What I Forgot has won the Best Indie Short Film award at Rolling Ideas Film Festival! Congratulations to the cast and crew on another big win! The Winner's Circle What happens internally when we suffer in silence? The most difficult step in mental health recovery is asking for help.
- [HDD Original Films Enter the Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival](https://heididuckler.org/hdd-original-films-enter-the-berlin-lift-off-film-festival/) - We are pleased to announce that two Heidi Duckler Dance Original films are official selections at the 2024 Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival. The 2022 HDD Original Film, CounterIntelligence: The Story of Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka is a contemporary reimagining of a Russian folktale told in a tongue-in-cheek telenovela style that asks the question: who
- [HDD Film I Will Remember What I Forgot Is On a Festival Roll!](https://heididuckler.org/hdd-film-i-will-remember-what-i-forgot-is-on-a-festival-roll/) - The HDD Original Film, I Will Remember What I Forgot continues its successful run in the film festival circuit. We are pleased to announce the film has been selected for the January edition of the monthly Short to the Point ISFF Awards. In other winning news, the HDD Original Film has won the Best Female Filmmaker's Film at the
- [I Will Remember What I Forgot Wins Award of Merit ~ IndieFEST Awards](https://heididuckler.org/i-will-remember-what-i-forgot-wins-award-of-merit-indiefest-awards/) - The HDD Original Film, I Will Remember What I Forgot, is still on a roll in the film festival circuit. We are pleased to announce that the film has won the May 2024 Award of Merit at the IndieFEST Awards. Congratulations to the cast and crew on another win! Winner's Circle
- [2023 Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellow Headed to L.A. Film School](https://heididuckler.org/2023-dr-kerry-english-creative-fellow-headed-to-l-a-film-school/) - Our 2023 Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellow, Myron Tyson, went above and beyond during his time in the fellowship program where he wrote, directed, and filmed a moving biopic for his final presentation. We are pleased to announce that Myron was recently accepted to the L.A. Film School to pursue his filmmaking dreams! Way to
- [HDD 8-Week Dance Residency Program](https://heididuckler.org/hdd-8-week-dance-residency-program/) - Now through June 5, 2024, Heidi Duckler Dance is hosting a FREE 8-week residency program for ages 5-11. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the art of site-specific dance! Classes are held at Hoover Recreation Center every Wednesday. Call 213-749-8896 for more information
- [Girl Power at the Women Choreographers of the Pacific Northwest Film Fest](https://heididuckler.org/girl-power-at-the-women-choreographers-of-the-pacific-northwest-film-fest/) - The HDD Original Film, I Will Remember What I Forgot is still going strong in the film festival circuit. The dynamic film that tackles mental health is an official selection in the Women Choreographers of the Pacific Northwest Film Festival. Congratulations to the cast and crew on an incredible festival run! Watch the film HERE.
- [Behind the Movement | Episode #1-Dance Rehearsals](https://heididuckler.org/behind-the-movement-episode-1-dance-rehearsals/) - From concept to reality. Behind the Movement Episode #1, highlights the process for HDD's most inspiring performances in 2023. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/yUaVroINKxA Featured Performances CURRENT @ HDD's 38th Anniversary Celebration | October 7th, 2023 Ebb & Flow: @ The Creek | Ballona Creek | September 23rd, 2023 Featured Artists Raymond Ejiofor, Sasha Rivero, Isaac Huerta,
- [Now Accepting Development & Marketing Summer Interns!](https://heididuckler.org/now-accepting-development-marketing-summer-interns/) - We are accepting applications for a full-time paid Development and Marketing Intern to work in our Downtown Los Angeles office. To apply for this position, please send your resume and a cover letter to raven@heididuckler.org. Our summer 2023 intern, Abi was a pleasure to have in our Los Angeles office. Who will be next? Internship applications will be
- [HDD's MAP Live! Recap](https://heididuckler.org/hdds-map-live-recap/) - Heidi Duckler Dance's immersive workshop rooted in combining movement, art, and performance, returned this year at the Bendix building rooftop in Downtown Los Angeles. Across three days, participants learned from professionals in various fields to explore the ways we define space through movement. The workshop was taught by professionals in the fields of dance, storytelling,
- [2022 Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellow, Chyenne Roan-Santini Shines on Foxx 11 News!](https://heididuckler.org/2022-dr-kerry-english-creative-fellow-chyenne-roan-santini-shines-on-foxx-11-news/) - 2022 Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellow, Chyenne Roan-Santini has been shining bright since the 2022 fellowship concluded. From modeling to being cast in national commercial spots, plus more, Heidi Duckler Dance is proud of all of Chyenne's creative endeavors. We are delighted to see Chyenne on Fox 11's recent segment about connecting with her heritage
- [Join Heidi Duckler Dance NW For A FREE Performance Festival!](https://heididuckler.org/join-heidi-duckler-dance-nw-for-a-free-performance-festival/) - Portland, you're in for a treat! Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest will be flowing through Las Adelitas this weekend with an unforgettable, FREE performance festival! The events will include a land acknowledgment, singing, and drumming, electric sounds by DJ Cay, live music, dance performances by HDDNW dancers, and the residence of Las Adelitas, DIY planters and flower
- [Ebb & Flow: Exposition Park Festival Artist Call EXTENDED!](https://heididuckler.org/ebb-flow-exposition-park-festival-artist-call/) - Heidi Duckler Dance is bringing our beloved Ebb & Flow festival to Exposition Park on Saturday, June 29, 2024! This is a free, site-specific community art festival. Performances will feature talented local artists integrating dance, visual arts, music, and technology to tell stories about climate change, the environment, and our health. We are looking for
- [L.A. Repair Gears up to Fund HDD's Sonder@Healthy Way Arts Healing Program](https://heididuckler.org/l-a-repair-gears-up-to-fund-hdds-sonderhealthy-way-arts-healing-program/) - 🌟 Attention, South Los Angeles residents! 📣 L.A. REPAIR by L.A. Civil Rights is about to introduce HDD’s transformative Sonder@Healthy Way arts healing program! But we need YOUR vote to make it happen! 🗳️ Your voice, whether you're a resident, worker, or student, matters. Heidi Duckler Dance's residency at MLK Jr. Community Hospital has evolved
- [Herald In, Examine Throughout Performance at the Proper Hotel DTLA](https://heididuckler.org/hdd-set-to-take-over-the-downtown-l-a-proper-hotel-on-may-18-2024/) - We are delighted to announce our upcoming immersive performance against the stunning backdrop of the Herald Examiner Building and the Proper Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles happening on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Titled "Herald In, Examine Throughout," this transformative experience will unfold along DTLA’s Broadway Street,
- [HDD Celebrates Women's History Month](https://heididuckler.org/hdd-celebrates-womens-history-month/) - Happy Women's History Month! As a company founded and operated by a woman, HDD celebrates Women's History Month all year long. Today being the first day of Women's History Month, we're highlighting our amazing women dancers who have created site-specific work with us for over 38 years. Watch our ode to HDD's women in dance.
- [Announcing Our Spring 2024 Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellows](https://heididuckler.org/announcing-our-2024-dr-kerry-english-creative-fellows/) - We are honored to welcome the spring 2024 class of fellows! The Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellowship is an 4-month program designed specifically for young adults who have been through the foster care system and are interested in the arts. Individuals accepted into the program are matched with an artist in their creative field of interest,
- [HDD Celebrates Black History Month 2024](https://heididuckler.org/hdd-celebrates-black-history-month-2024/) - Heidi Duckler Dance celebrates Black History Month this year by highlighting the creative and inspirational Black artists who help make our site-specific work unique, memorable, and special. Watch.
- [2023 Impact Report](https://heididuckler.org/2023-impact-report/) - Check out all of the site-specific work, and educational arts programs we had in 2023. View here.
- [Artist Spotlight: Colleen Loverde](https://heididuckler.org/artist-spotlight-colleen-loverde/) - At Heidi Duckler Dance, we value artists who help make site-specific work come to fruition. Today, we are shining the spotlight on Colleen Loverde. Colleen has been dancing with Heidi Duckler Dance since August 2022. Before performing with HDD Los Angeles, Colleen collaborated with the Northwest branch of Heidi Duckler Dance on several performances. Colleen
- [Vote for HDD's I Will Remember What I Forgot | Short Films Matter](https://heididuckler.org/vote-for-hdds-i-will-remember-what-i-forgot-short-films-matter/) - The HDD Original Film, I Will Remember What I Forgot has been shortlisted to receive the Short of the Year award in the Short Films Matter festival. Cast your vote for HDD here. "A visually striking and intimate exploration of mental health through dance."-Short Films Matter What happens internally when we suffer in silence? The
- [Audience Loves: HDD Original Film, Ahora Somos Nosotres](https://heididuckler.org/audience-loves-hdd-original-film-ahora-somos-nosotres/) - Audiences at the WildSound Festival's Style, Experimental, Fashion Film Festival gave raving reviews on the HDD Original Film, Ahora Somos Nosotres. Next to the raving reviews, the film won Best Sound & Music. Check out the review videos here. Directed by Heidi Duckler “Ahora Somos Nosotres” was filmed in Castro, Chiloé, Chile amidst the natural
- [Heidi Duckler Dance Welcomes Artist-In-Residence, Jobel Medina](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-dance-welcomes-artist-in-residence-jobel-medina/) - Los Angeles-based dance company, Heidi Duckler Dance welcomes Jobel Medina to the Artist-in-Residence program. Jobel has collaborated with Founder and Artistic Director, Heidi Duckler in several performances since 2022. Jobel Medina (Filipino, b. 1990) is a Los Angeles-based creative and performer. Born and raised in the Philippines, Jobel migrated to the U.S. at the age of
- [We Got the Grant! City Council and Cultural Affairs](https://heididuckler.org/we-got-the-grant-city-council-and-cultural-affairs/) - Thank you to The City Council of the City of Culver City for awarding Heidi Duckler Dance a generous grant to continue our mission of creating site-specific work and bringing arts education to the Los Angeles Area. Learn more about this award at the link below. https://culvercitycrossroads.com/2024/01/16/city-council-and-cultural-affairs-award-almost-250000-in-grants-to-theater-dance-and-music-organizations/
- [Heidi Duckler Shares How She Draws Inspiration from Nondance Mediums with Dance Magazine](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-shares-how-she-draws-inspiration-from-nondance-mediums-with-dance-magazine/) - HDD Founder and Artistic Director, Heidi Duckler, shared how she draws inspiration from nondance mediums with Dance Magazine's Sophie Bress. "....Duckler has been creating site-specific work since 1985 and uses sites themselves as inspiration. She says the learning phase is also an important part of her process, explaining that her research needs change based on
- [HDD Original Dance Film Receives Raving Review](https://heididuckler.org/hdd-original-dance-film-receives-raving-review/) - The 2023 HDD Original Film, "I Will Remember What I Forgot" received four out of five stars from the Short Films Matter film festival. "...Ejiofor’s performance is a tour de force, delivering an intimate portrayal of mental health challenges..." -Short Films Matter. Read the full review HERE.
- [HDD Founder & Artistic Director, Heidi Duckler in ShoutOut LA](https://heididuckler.org/hdd-founder-artistic-director-heidi-duckler-in-shoutout-la/) - Heidi Duckler Dance Founder and Artistic Director, Heidi Duckler, was recently featured in ShoutOut LA magazine where she talked about taking risks, and how that influenced 38 years of site-specific work. Read the full story HERE.
- [Applications are OPEN for the 2024 Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellowship!](https://heididuckler.org/applications-are-open-for-the-2024-dr-kerry-english-creative-fellowship/) - The Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellowship program returns in February! The Creative Fellowship is a part of Heidi Duckler Dance's bridge program, which was created to support youth who have experienced foster care by introducing them to different art forms and connecting them to opportunities in the arts. Through workshops for high-school-aged youth and the
- [Move Well @ MLK](https://heididuckler.org/move-well-mlk/) - As the education and engagement director I get to interact and learn about communities all across Los Angeles. In 2019-2020 HDD became the first Los Angeles dance company in history to receive a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts Our Town initiative to embark on a new creative place-keeping project, MOVE WELL @
- [Embodying Emotions | Witnessing the power of dance in women’s prison community](https://heididuckler.org/embodying-emotions-witnessing-the-power-of-dance-in-womens-prison-community/) - Orange Is The New Black, the hit Netflix show portraying the community of a women’s prison and all of its complexities, is one of many fictional media productions informing most of what the general population knows about life in prison. While the separation of criminals from the general population is important to secure safety, it
- [Underway sneak peek!](https://heididuckler.org/blog-underway-sneak-peek/) - We are honored to present Underway as a part of LA Opera's Eurydice Found Festival. The countywide celebration re-imagines the ancient myth of Orpheus and Eurydice with a focus on female artists and experiences. We chose Ranier Maria Rilke's poem Orpheus. Eurydice. Hermes, as a point of inspiration for this new work. Tickets here! our
- [A look back as we look forward](https://heididuckler.org/blog-a-look-back-as-we-look-forward/) - During this period of uncertainty, it is grounding to take a look back and feel appreciation for the spaces we have been able to activate and the stories we have had the privilege to share. There is so much to celebrate from these 35 years—people, neighborhoods, architectural landmarks, and sites of memory. Every week we
- [Heidi Duckler Dance in solidarity](https://heididuckler.org/news-heidi-duckler-dance-in-solidarity/)
- [2022 Dr. Kerry English Fellow Chy Roan-Santini in Voyage LA!](https://heididuckler.org/2022-dr-kerry-english-fellow-chy-roan-santini-in-voyage-la/) - 2022 Dr. Kerry English Fellow Chy Roan-Santini was featured as "Daily Inspiration" in Voyage LA! The interview touches on her background, aspirations, and mindset. We feel honored to know Chy and are sure she will do great things in the future. Read it here!
- [Fostering up, not just out](https://heididuckler.org/news-fostering-up-not-just-out/) - Read about our Foster Up program and Dr. Kerry English MLK Jr. Outpatient Center Creative Fellowship in this article by Ann Haskins for the LA Dance Chronicle! Read more here!
- [Listen to Heidi Duckler on the Los Angeles County Arts & Culture Panel!](https://heididuckler.org/listen-to-heidi-duckler-on-the-los-angeles-county-arts-culture-panel/) - This past June 2022, Founder and Artistic Director Heidi Duckler was invited to speak on the Los Angeles County Arts & Culture Panel - 2022 Los Angeles County Arts and Health Week Summit. You can listen to the discussion moderated by Shavonda Webber-Christmas – Director of Community Benefits, L.A. Care Health Plan here. Panelists: Heidi
- [Reflections on "CounterIntelligence" by Development Intern Cardin Chung](https://heididuckler.org/blog-reflections-on-counterintelligence-by-development-intern-cardin-chung/) - On August 14th, 2022, I moved to Los Angeles and witnessed my first performance at Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD). The dance film series, “Counterintelligence: The Story of Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka,” was screened followed by a live performance with an alternative ending. The amount of creativity, collaboration, and introspection I saw fills me with
- [Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellowship Final Presentation](https://heididuckler.org/blog-dr-kerry-english-creative-fellowship-final-presentation/) - By Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellow Chyenne Roan-Santini -- In December 2022, I had my final presentation to conclude the Heidi Duckler Dance Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellowship program. Throughout my time in the program last year, I worked with my amazing mentor Raymon Ejiofor in depth to create a detailed outline for the book that
- [Watch Heidi Duckler's Conversation with The Wende Museum and Thomas Mann House!](https://heididuckler.org/watch-heidi-ducklers-conversation-with-the-wende-museum-and-thomas-mann-house/) - Watch this conversation with Founder and Artistic Director Heidi Duckler as part of the Wende Museum and Thomas Mann House's online series "The Political Mandate of the Arts."
- [Ebb & Flow: Culver City 2023 Festival Art Maker Call](https://heididuckler.org/ebb-flow-culver-city-2023-festival-art-maker-call/) - Apply to have your work featured at Heidi Duckler's environmentally-focused art and performance festival! We are looking for artists of all mediums and genres.
- [@LAOpera Environmental Justice Youth Opera NoHoHi @Autry!](https://heididuckler.org/laopera-environmental-justice-youth-opera-nohohi-autry/) - The Wreck of the Miranda LA Opera Sing Through with NoHoHi Students Thank you to the L.A. Opera, Stacy Brightman, VP Education & Community Engagement, and the Autry Museum of the American West for hosting today’s “sing through” of the new youth opera The Wreck of the Miranda. “The opera was VERY much inspired by
- [Heidi Duckler's dancers find a most unusual stage: A South L.A. hospital](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-ducklers-dancers-find-a-most-unusual-stage-a-south-l-a-hospital-2/) - Heidi Duckler's dancers find a most unusual stage: A South L.A. hospital By LAURA BLEIBERG MAY 24, 2018 | 7:00 AM For 33 years choreographer Heidi Duckler has staged dance performances at far-flung and unexpected locales, from an abandoned Studio City gas station to the Frank Gehry-designed Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro. Her next
- [We got the grants!](https://heididuckler.org/news-we-got-the-grants/) - We were recently awarded over $250k in grants by the California Arts Council! The California Arts Council announced a grant award of $150,000 to Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) as part of its Creative California Communities program, $50,000 as part of its JUMP StArts program, as well as grant awards for Artists in Communities, Local Impact,
- [Raphaelle Ziemba Announced as Heidi Duckler Dance's New Managing Director](https://heididuckler.org/news-raphaelle-ziemba-announced-as-heidi-duckler-dances-new-managing-director/) - LOS ANGELES, CA. (July 8, 2019) The Board of Directors of Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) announced today Raphaelle Ziemba has been named Managing Director. Ziemba will work alongside Heidi Duckler, Founder/Artistic Director in developing and executing a strategy for building strategic partnerships and maximizing relationships for the benefit of HDD’s programming, development and overall organizational
- [Meet our new Board Members!](https://heididuckler.org/news-meet-our-new-movers-and-shakers/) - We are delighted to announce two new additions to our Board of Directors: Natalie Samarjian and Deborah Weintraub! We are so excited to have these incredibly accomplished and experienced women join our team. We are confident they will help HDD continue to serve our mission! Natalie Samarjian Executive Director, Coro Southern California Natalie is the
- [Read our #MyGivingStories for #GivingTuesday!](https://heididuckler.org/news-read-our-mygivingstories-for-givingtuesday/) - We are so close to reaching our goal for #GivingDanceDay! You can support our #GivingTuesday campaign by donating, sharing with your family and friends, and/or voting for us on #MyGivingStory! Read about the impact our organization has made for these individuals, vote for both stories, and help us win! Vote for #MyGivingStory #1! Sylvia Drew
- [Raymond Ejiofor joins our Board!](https://heididuckler.org/news-raymond-ejiofor-joins-our-board/) - We are excited to announce that, for the first time in HDD's history, one of our dancers is joining the Board of Directors. Raymond has danced with the company for almost 3 years and will bring a unique perspective and knowledge to our team. Read his bio below and get to know him a little
- [Our 2019 season in review!](https://heididuckler.org/news-our-2019-season-in-review/) - 2019 was a big year for HDD! We put on 8 professional site-specific performances around LA Created 3 new films Worked in 4 schools spanning North, East, and South LA Provided residency programs in 3 different sites for seniors, veterans, and incarcerated women Held 2 professional dance workshops Participated in 6 special events Added 3
- [Anthony Holland joins our Board!](https://heididuckler.org/news-anthony-holland-joins-our-board/) - We are excited to announce that Anthony Holland will be joining our Board! He is the Vice President of Mercury in Los Angeles and we are honored to have his broad experience in public affairs, political campaigns, and community outreach initiatives. Read his bio below and get to know him a little bit better! Prior
- [Heidi Duckler Dance Awarded California Arts Council Grants!](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-dance-awarded-california-arts-council-grants/) - Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) is thrilled to announce that of the 8 grants we submitted, 7 of them have been funded by the California Arts Council! The California Arts Council has awarded HDD grants for Reentry through the Arts, JUMP StArts, Artists in Communities, Local Impact, Veterans in the Arts, Artists in Schools and Arts
- [news: Magdalena Edwards joins our Board!](https://heididuckler.org/news-magdalena-edwards-joins-our-board/) - We are excited to announce that Magdalena Edwards will be joining our Board! She is a writer, actor, and translator who has been a champion for HDD! Read her bio below and get to know her a little bit better! Magdalena Edwards is a writer, actor, and translator from Spanish & Portuguese to English in
- [Heidi Duckler Dance Announces the Dr. Kerry English MLK Jr. Outpatient Center Creative Fellowship!](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-dance-announces-the-dr-kerry-english-mlk-jr-outpatient-center-creative-fellowship/) - Click here for 2022 application information (Left to right) Heidi Duckler, Olga Garay-English & Dr. Kerry English, photo by Victoria Looseleaf Foster Up: Bringing Foster Youth and the Arts together Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) announces the establishment of the Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellowship. English passed away in April of this year. The program
- [Meet our new interns: Kaitwan and Sophie!](https://heididuckler.org/news-meet-our-new-interns-kaitwan-and-sophie/) - Heidi Duckler Dance is excited to bring two new faces onto the team this summer. As interns, Kaitwan and Sophie will help support the HDD mission and vision, in addition to gaining important experience and knowledge needed to advance their personal and professional goals. Introducing Sophie Shapiro! Sophie is a rising junior at UCLA, where
- [Maricela Gomez joins our Board!](https://heididuckler.org/news-maricela-gomez-joins-our-board/) - We are so excited and honored to have Maricela join our Board of Directors! Learn more about here below! Maricela Gomez is the Communications Manager for the Los Angeles Community College District’s $9.6 billion capital improvement program leading all internal and external messaging to promote construction milestones, design of state-of-the-art higher educational facilities and sustainable
- [Presenting the Unsettling Ramona Salon Series!](https://heididuckler.org/news-presenting-the-unsettling-ramona-salon-series/) - LOS ANGELES (August 25, 2020) – Los Angeles-based dance company Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) presents a 3-part series of virtual programs amplifying the histories and contemporary experiences of Native Americans in California through art, music, conversation and a deep dive into the story of Ramona. The salons will take place on three consecutive Thursdays: August
- [Heidi Duckler Dance commissioned for The Bogusław Schaeffer Livestream Project](https://heididuckler.org/news-heidi-duckler-dance-commissioned-for-the-boguslaw-schaeffer-livestream-project/) - Heidi Duckler Dance will premiere “Measuring the Sky”, a site-specific dance film as part of The Bogusław Schaeffer Livestream Project presented through HowlRound Theatre Commons on November 23rd, 2020, 12 pm PST. Heidi Duckler was chosen by the bi-continental Warsaw Bauhaus Foundation, as one of three esteemed Los Angeles choreographers to respond creatively alongside experimental
- [Announcing our 2021 Dr. Kerry English Foster Fellows and Artist Mentors!](https://heididuckler.org/announcing-our-2021-foster-fellows-and-artist-mentors/) - (L-R: Heidi Duckler, Olga Garay-English and Dr. Kerry English) In 2020 Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) announced the establishment of the: Dr. Kerry English, Martin Luther King, Jr. Outpatient Center Creative Fellowship Foster Up: Bringing Foster Youth and the Arts together Last year, we announced the establishment of the Dr. Kerry English, Martin Luther King, Jr.,
- [Heidi Duckler Receives Oregon Arts Commission 2021 Fellowship!](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-receives-oregon-arts-commission-2021-fellowship/) - We are excited to announce that Heidi Duckler, on behalf of our sister company Heidi Duckler Dance North West, has been awarded a 2021 Fellowship with the Oregon Arts Commission! The Arts Commission’s Fellowship program is open to more than 20,000 artists who call Oregon home. Applications to the program are reviewed by a panel
- [Heidi Duckler Dance receives grant support from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation!](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-dance-receives-grant-support-from-mid-atlantic-arts-foundation/) - We are excited to announce that Heidi Duckler Dance has recieved grant funding from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation for our participation in the first round of USArtists Internationals (USAI) 2021 program year. We would like to thank Mid Atlantic and USAI for this incredible opportunity! USAI supports performances by American artists at important cultural
- [Ken Bernstein joins our Board!](https://heididuckler.org/news-ken-bernstein-joins-our-board/) - 2021 Board Announcement We are excited and honored to have Ken Bernstein join our Board of Directors. His insights and ideas will help propel the company into new territories and help make lasting connections with communities throughout our city. Learn more about Ken and his work below! Ken Bernstein is a Principal City Planner for
- [Fiammetta Piazza joins our Board!](https://heididuckler.org/news-fiammetta-piazza-joins-our-board/) - 2021 Board Announcement We are honored to have Fiammetta Piazza join our Board of Directors. Her knowledge, dance background, and ideas will support the company's mission and help us think on a global scale. Learn more about Fiammetta and her work below! Fiammetta Piazza is an attorney in the Los Angeles office of national law
- [Ebb & Flow 2021 Dance Maker Call!](https://heididuckler.org/news-ebb-flow-2021-dance-maker-call/) - Heidi Duckler Dance is bringing our beloved festival Ebb & Flow to the Los Angeles State Historic Park in China Town on June 12th and 13th. Ebb & Flow is a free, site-specific community festival of local artists which integrates dance, visual arts, music and technology to explore climate change and its impact on the
- [Heidi Duckler Dance is a LA Arts Recovery Fund Grantee!](https://heididuckler.org/news-heidi-duckler-dance-is-a-la-arts-recovery-fund-grantee/) - We are thrilled to be a recipient of the LA Arts Recovery Fund! As one of 90 nonprofits receiving grants, we are excited to continue serving our community and contributing to the rich cultural fabric and economic recovery of LA County! Learn more about the fund here: https://www.calfund.org/laartsfund/
- [Introducing our 36th Annual Gala Honorees!](https://heididuckler.org/introducing-our-36th-annual-gala-honorees/) - We are proud to introduce the honorees for our 36th Annual Gala "Gather Together." These two women have made a significant impact on Los Angeles throughout their outstanding careers and we're looking forward to celebrating them this October 23rd. Zahirah Mann Zahirah Mann is the President and CEO of SLATE-Z, a place-based initiative and collective
- [Support creativity, artistry, and vision - 2021 Giving Campaign](https://heididuckler.org/support-creativity-artistry-and-vision-2021-giving-campaign/) - Giving Tuesday is November 30th and the giving starts now! Help us reach our fundraising goal of $20,000 to support our artistic and educational programming. Programs like these provide artistic opportunities and continued employment for dancers and artistic collaborators whose livelihood depends on performing and teaching; mentorship and professional training to students from under-resourced communities; and
- ["Where We're Going" awarded Audience Choice Award at the Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema](https://heididuckler.org/where-were-going-awarded-audience-choice-award-at-the-sans-souci-festival-of-dance-cinema/) - Our film "Where We're Going" has received the Audience Choice Award at the 2021 Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema. The award, created in 2017, was based on the festival fans' votes for their favorite films at this season's screenings. "Where We're Going" was one of the highest ranked favorites. We are honored to be
- [Heidi Duckler Dance receives National Endowment for the Arts Project Award](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-dance-receives-national-endowment-for-the-arts-project-award/) - We are honored to announce that we have been approved for a National Endowment for Arts Project Grant! The award will support a project exploring and activating the work of Paul R. Williams, the first licensed Black architect west of the Mississippi. “The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support arts projects like
- [Heidi Duckler is an American College Dance Association Guest Artist!](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-is-an-american-college-dance-association-guest-artist/) - Founder and Artistic Director Heidi Duckler was invited to the 2022 American College Dance Association Northwest Conference hosted by the University of Oregon Department of Dance as a guest artist. She will speak in a panel, teach master classes, and facilitate creating new work with the students. The American College Dance Association supports and affirms
- [Announcing Artist in Residence Ching Ching Wong!](https://heididuckler.org/announcing-artist-in-residence-ching-ching-wong/) - We are pleased to announce the Artist in Residence @ Heidi Duckler Dance program, a program that centers cultural and artistic exchange, nurtures experimentation, and supports research and the development of new work. The idea to host an artist-in residence came up as our company returned to work at our headquarters in the historic Bendix
- [Dance Maker Call: Ebb & Flow 2022](https://heididuckler.org/dance-maker-call-ebb-flow-2022/) - APPLICATION FORM We are bringing our beloved festival Ebb & Flow to the Los Angeles State Historic Park in Chinatown on June 25th and 26th. Ebb & Flow is a free, site-specific community festival of local artists which integrates dance, visual arts, music, and technology to explore climate change and its impact on the environment
- [Welcoming our new Board Member Victor Jones!](https://heididuckler.org/welcoming-our-new-board-member-victor-jones/) - 2022 Board Announcement We are thrilled to welcome Victor Jones to our Board of Directors! His knowledge of architecture, design, and community engagement will be an invaluable asset on our Board. Learn more about him below! -- Victor Jones is a designer, writer, and cultural activist. His creative and intellectual work stands at the intersection
- [Announcing the fourth iteration of Ebb & Flow at the LA State Historic Park!](https://heididuckler.org/announcing-the-fourth-iteration-of-ebb-flow-at-the-la-state-historic-park/) - LOS ANGELES (May 26, 2022) – Los Angeles-based dance company Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) is bringing their ecologically-minded festival Ebb & Flow: Chinatown to the Los Angeles State Historic Park on June 25th and 26th. Ebb and Flow is our interdisciplinary arts festival that explores climate change, nature, humanity, and health through dance, visual arts,
- [HDD Welcomes Maristella Casciato from the Getty to our Board!](https://heididuckler.org/welcome-maristella-casciato/) - 2022 Board Announcement We are honored to welcome Senior Curator and Head of Architecture Special Collections at the Getty Research Institute, Maristella Casciato, to our Board. We look forward to working together as we further explore the intersections between dance and architecture. Learn more about her below! -- From Maristella's appointment to the Getty Research
- [Announcing our newest Board Member Nefer Fernandez!](https://heididuckler.org/announcing-our-newest-board-member-nefer-fernandez/) - 2022 Board Announcement Please welcome Co-Founder of RFRM Collective, Nefer Fernandez, to our Board. He was a teaching artist for our 2022 MAP Lab and is sure to continue being a wonderful thought partner for the company. Learn more about him below! -- Nefer Fernandez is an architectural designer, thinker and entrepreneur. Originally born and raised
- [Seeking Volunteers for Ebb & Flow: Culver City!](https://heididuckler.org/seeking-volunteers-for-ebb-flow-culver-city/) - Join our team of volunteers and help support HDD staff and performers for our upcoming Ebb & Flow Festival. Ebb & Flow is a free, site-specific community festival of local artists which integrates dance, visual arts, music, and technology to investigate climate change and its influence on the environment and consequently our health. We are
- [Ebb & Flow: Culver City Blog - How do we Connect Art to Action?](https://heididuckler.org/10799-2/) - How do we Connect Art to Action? Heidi Duckler Dance is hosting our biannual Ebb & Flow Festival this Saturday and Sunday at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook from 3-5pm. Ebb & Flow is a free, site-specific community festival of local artists which integrates dance, visual arts, music, and technology to investigate climate change and
- [Heidi Duckler Dance in 'Movement of New York' for #TheoryProject](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-dance-in-movement-of-new-york-for-theoryproject/) - We were honored to be one of three dance companies selected to present work for Fashion Week's 'Movement of New York,’ a dance celebration of Theory’s new artistic partner Lucas Ossendrijver. The city streets of the Meatpacking District were transformed by both Heidi Duckler’s choreographic expertise and Ossendrijver's designs. Take a look at some moments from the performance by Mark
- [Returning to Chile for a third time!](https://heididuckler.org/returning-to-chile-for-a-third-time/) - Written by Arts Education & Programs Director and Dancer Rebecca Lee Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) had the privilege of traveling to Castro, Chile in the archipelago region of Chiloé to host workshops, perform, and create an original film. In partnership with the FITICH Festival of Traveling Theater, HDD company members Jobel Medina, Javan Mngrezzo, and
- [We received a 2022 Multi-Year Operating Support Grant from the Perenchio Foundation!](https://heididuckler.org/we-received-a-2022-multi-year-operating-support-grant-from-the-perenchio-foundation/) - We are excited to announce that Heidi Duckler Dance has been awarded a 2022 Multi-Year Operating Support Grant from the Perenchio Foundation. The multi-year grant provides operating support to help strengthen our organization over the long term - so we can continue to contribute to our Los Angeles community! “Local arts organizations are at the very heart of
- [Heidi Duckler on her time at Yaddo in the Jerome Robbins Foundation's Newsletter](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-on-her-time-at-yaddo-in-the-jerome-robbins-foundations-newsletter/) - Founder and Artistic Director Heidi Duckler was interviewed by the Jerome Robbins Foundation, along other former artists in residence, to talk about her Yaddo residency in 2007 exploring My Beowulf. Read it here!
- [Ebb & Flow: Chinatown 2023 Art Maker Call](https://heididuckler.org/ebb-flow-chinatown-2023-art-maker-call/) - Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) is bringing our beloved festival Ebb & Flow Festival back to the Los Angeles State Historic Park on June 25th, 2023. Ebb & Flow is a free, site-specific community festival of talented local artists integrating dance, visual arts, music, and technology, focusing on climate change and its impact on the environment
- [We're hiring!](https://heididuckler.org/were-hiring/) - We're looking for a Marketing Coordinator and a Programs Director to join our team! Full job descriptions and application process are in the links below. Marketing Coordinator Programs Director Please direct any questions to raphaelle@heididuckler.org
- [Announcing our 2023 Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellows!](https://heididuckler.org/announcing-our-2023-dr-kerry-english-creative-fellows/) - We are honored to welcome the 2023 class of fellows! The Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellowship is an 8-month program designed specifically for young adults who have been through the foster care system and are interested in the arts. Individuals accepted into the program are matched with an artist in their creative field of interest, who
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- [The Atlantic - October 2020](https://heididuckler.org/the-atlantic-october-2020/) - Read original
- [LA Times - May 2020](https://heididuckler.org/la-times-may-2020/) - Read original
- [FLAUNT Magazine - May 2019](https://heididuckler.org/flaunt-magazine-may-2019/) - Read original
- [KQED Arts - May 2018](https://heididuckler.org/kqed-arts-may-2018/) - Read original
- [Los Angeles Magazine - May 2016](https://heididuckler.org/la-magazine-may-2016/) - Read original
- [Dancing All Over Town with Heidi Duckler - An interview with the Fjord Review](https://heididuckler.org/dancing-all-over-town-with-heidi-duckler-an-interview-with-the-fjord-review/) - Redefining the discipline and through her use of expanded techniques and a methodology that encourages us to understand how dance, born from a collective experience, can be a tool for awareness, Duckler has rarely met a site she doesn’t like. And none more so than those found in the streets, hills and edifices—off the beaten
- [Announcing our 2022 Dr. Kerry English Foster Fellows and Artist Mentors!](https://heididuckler.org/announcing-our-2022-dr-kerry-english-foster-fellows-and-artist-mentors/) - (Festor Fellow and Mentors with Heidi Duckler) In 2020 Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) announced the establishment of the: Dr. Kerry English, Martin Luther King, Jr. Outpatient Center Creative Fellowship Foster Up: Bringing Foster Youth and the Arts together (L-R: Heidi Duckler, Olga Garay-English and Dr. Kerry English) In 2020, we announced the establishment of the
- ["The Chandelier" Broadway World Review](https://heididuckler.org/the-chandelier-broadway-world-review/) - BWW Review: HEIDI DUCKLER DANCE PRESENTS “THE CHANDELIER “ at The Wallis Annenberg Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts’ Summer @ The Wallis Presents Heidi Duckler Dance in the World Premiere of The Chandelier; A Site-Specific Work, Presented on The Wallis’ Outdoor Stage, Choreographed and Directed by Heidi Duckler, Au by Valerie-Jean Miller Aug.
- [LA Dance Chronicle feature - Duckler's REMNANTS Connects Body with Soul](https://heididuckler.org/news-la-dance-chronicle-feature-ducklers-remnants-connects-body-with-soul/) - On May 3, 2021 we were treated to REMNANTS, a unique culmination of seven workshops at the Downtown Women’s Center and supported by the California Arts Council. It was curated by Heidi Duckler, Artistic Director and Founder of Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD), an intensely creative pioneer of interdisciplinary performance; and Snezana Petrovic, artist, costume designer
- ["The Chandelier" LA Dance Chronicle Review](https://heididuckler.org/news-the-chandelier-la-dance-chronicle-review/) - To read in the LA Dance Chronicle Director/Choreographer Heidi Duckler brought an intense performance piece to the Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts this past weekend. “The Chandelier” by Brazilian writer Clarice Lispector is the 1946 novel from which Duckler drew inspiration. Meant to be a site-specific work she was confined to an outdoor
- [news: Heidi Duckler's Interview in Authority Magazine](https://heididuckler.org/news-heidi-ducklers-interview-in-authority-magazine/) - To read in Authority Magazine click here. by Edward Sylvan, CEO of Sycamore Entertainment Group I use my body every day, walking, yoga and gyrotonic Pilates are central to my self-care. Because I use all elements of being; heart, mind and body in my work, my practice as a choreographer, is also central to my
- [news: Heidi Duckler's interview in The Planning Report](https://heididuckler.org/news-heidi-ducklers-interview-in-the-planning-report/) - Link to article Heidi Duckler is considered the “reigning queen” of Site-Specific Dance, a performance medium that takes place in unique urban places, both historic and modern, and brings audiences “into the city” to observe the familiar in unfamiliar ways. TPR caught up with Ms. Duckler for an artist’s perspective on movement in the built
- [news: our feature in Dance Plug!](https://heididuckler.org/news-our-feature-in-dance-plug/) - We were recently featured in the article titled "Site-Specific Choreography: Let's Think Outside Of The Box" by Adrienne Elion on Dance Plug! The piece touches on site-specific choreography and its possibilities and challenges. "Heidi Duckler believes in choreographing and rehearsing in the location, so everyone in the process becomes familiar with the intricacies of the
- [news: KQED ARTS: Dancers Spin Through a Los Angeles Rarely Seen on the Silver Screen](https://heididuckler.org/kqed-arts-if-cities-could-dance-a-video-series-dancers-spin-through-a-los-angeles-rarely-seen-on-the-silver-screen/) - AUTHOR: Claudia Escobar IF CITIES COULD DANCE: A VIDEO SERIES Dancers Spin Through a Los Angeles Rarely Seen on the Silver Screen Editors Note: If Cities Could Dance captures dancers’ personal stories and their deep-rooted relationships to their communities. Watch a new episode every Tuesday through May 28, 2018. Imagine a version of La La
- [World Art Day: Art that Inspires](https://heididuckler.org/art-that-inspires/) - In 2011, the International Art Association officially declared April 15 World Art Day. (Why the 15th you ask? Not because of Tax Day! No, it's Leonardo da Vinci's birthday!) The organization hoped those celebrating the "holiday" would contribute to the spreading of "arts awareness". Well, at Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre we're always happy to do
- [What is site-specific dance? Show me don’t tell me…](https://heididuckler.org/what-is-site-specific-dance-show-me-dont-tell-me/) - Post written by Experience Director Allegra Padilla. This past Saturday (5.21.16) Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre wrapped up its Outpost project in Antelope Valley. We hosted Outpost: A Sign of the Times, a community performance. A poet, singer (both pictured above), and eight local dance groups performed, representing a range of styles including praise dance, urban,
- [We're grateful for our dance teachers](https://heididuckler.org/were-grateful-for-our-dance-teachers/) - When the National Dance Education Organization mentioned on Twitter that November 29 was "Thank a Dance Teacher Day" we got to wondering about the wonderful artists who taught our dancers. Luckily, some of them shared some beautiful memories of the teachers who shaped them! Ryan Walker Page I am thankful for Dianne Markham who was
- [We're going to dance with a 15 foot fish ... and you can too!](https://heididuckler.org/were-going-to-dance-with-a-15-foot-fish-and-you-can-too/) - As you may (or may not) know by now, your friends at Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre have been hard at work building a fish. Not just any fish, The Fish. The Fish is a 15-foot steel structure designed by our friend Alex Ward and built by our other friend Jeff Kleeman. It is the center
- [WE'RE FEELING GRATEFUL!](https://heididuckler.org/were-feeling-grateful-2/) - Here at Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre we’re starting the summer off on a very positive note—a grateful one for that matter. Why? Well, we’ve received some wonderful news the past couple of weeks! Since the beginning of 2015 we've been busy seeking funding to support our innovative programs, and finally our work is paying off!
- [Visiting LA's segregated past](https://heididuckler.org/visiting-las-segregated-past/) - In 2014 Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre performed a piece at the historic Dunbar Hotel in South LA. The Dunbar was built by and for the Black community and was, in fact, one of the only hotels in town Black people could stay prior to desegregation. As a result, the Dunbar saw its share of interesting
- [The view from July: How our year has stacked up so far ...](https://heididuckler.org/the-view-from-july-how-heidi-duckler-dance-theatres-year-has-stacked-up-so-far/) - Our Company Catalyst, Zach created this infographic as a visual representation of all the work Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre has already done this year. From international trips to arts ed programs, performances in Portland, OR to taking over a produce market, we've had our collective hands in everything. We can't wait for you to see
- [The Duck Truck Rides Again!](https://heididuckler.org/the-duck-truck-rides-again/) - This is the very first post of our new Experience Director, Allegra Padilla! We look forward to more updates from Allegra in 2016! Last week, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre’s Duck Truck Residency Program held the culminating performance of our collaboration with East LA Performing Arts Magnet. It was my first week as the new Experience
- [Spotlight On: Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre's Expulsion](https://heididuckler.org/spotlight-on-expulsion/) - Over the course of this month, we’ll reflect on our past work, and how we use dance as a tool for sparking introspection, conversation and rumination around social issues. We hope our audience members, past collaborators, and fans will share memories of their experiences at the Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre performances we highlight, and our
- [Q&A: Meet our Summer LACAC Intern Kristine!](https://heididuckler.org/qa-meet-our-summer-lacac-intern-kristine/) - Oh how time flies when you're having fun! HDDT has been lucky enough to have UCLA student Kristine Ngo join the team as our (paid!) summer Events Intern since June, made possible by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission's Arts Internship Program. Read on to learn a little bit more about our awesome intern! College/Major:
- [Preserving Federal Funding for the Arts is Integral to Preserving American Heritage](https://heididuckler.org/preserving-federal-funding-for-the-arts-is-integral-to-preserving-american-heritage/) - I’m sure you have heard by now that the new administration has threatened to revoke our cultural programming by eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, and Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The art budget is a mere 0.02% of our $3.8 trillion federal budget. That may seem a bit abstract.
- [Postcards from Cuba](https://heididuckler.org/postcards-from-cuba/) - While access to internet is Cuba is limited, we're pleased to report we've received a few dispatches from our traveling colleagues. Here are a few images they've shared from their adventure thus far! We're so excited to share these peeks into the trip with you and to see more from our adventurers. Thank you again
- [Our favorite holiday dance scenes](https://heididuckler.org/our-favorite-holiday-dance-scenes/) - Christmas is a mere three days away, Hanukkah is at our backs, and New Year's has us in its sights. At Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre, we'll be taking a couple days off to chill and visit with family and friends. In the meantime, we wanted to leave something fun in our stead. We submit for
- [On bringing dance to students of all ages](https://heididuckler.org/on-bringing-dance-to-student-of-all-ages/) - As we mentioned yesterday, it's National Arts Ed month. We wanted to take a moment to reflect on the values behind the dance instruction we bring to neighborhoods around Los Angeles. Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre runs a three-pronged education program: Duck Ed. Duck Ed's three branches each serve a slightly different function. Our Duck Truck
- [Never miss a performance!](https://heididuckler.org/never-miss-a-performance/) - Want to make sure you're the first to know about the next Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre performance? The best way to do that is by signing up for our email list. We promise to never spam you or give your personal information to anyone else. Instead you'll get periodic updates about the company and first
- [Meet the Teaching Artist: Shantel Urena](https://heididuckler.org/meet-the-teaching-artist-shantel-urena/) - In continuing with our Arts Ed posts, we wanted to introduce you to another member of our teaching artists team, Shantel Urena. Shantel's first experience with Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre was as a performer; she performed as a nurse in last year's Sophie & Charlie: Intensive Care. Since then, Shantel has continued performing in our
- [Meet the teaching artist: Mollie Wolf](https://heididuckler.org/meet-the-teaching-artist-mollie-wolf/) - It's the last day of National Arts Ed month, and we're going to introduce you to one more Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre teaching artist! Meet Mollie Wolf, a self-proclaimed mountain woman from Colorado. Mollie graduated Summa cum Laude from the University of Colorado Boulder with a BFA in Dance and a minor in Ethnic Studies.
- [Meet the Teaching Artist: Mercedes Ibarra](https://heididuckler.org/meet-the-teaching-artist-mercedes-ibarra/) - It's National Arts Ed month! What better time to introduce you to our teaching artists? These men and women work out in the field (and by field, we mean schools around Los Angeles and Southern California) bringing site-specific dance to students of all ages. Today, we're introducing Mercedes Ibarra. Longtime fans of Heidi Duckler Dance
- [Meet the teaching artist: Deidra Cooper-Jenkins](https://heididuckler.org/meet-the-teaching-artist-deidra-cooper-jenkins/) - Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre is lucky to have creative and talented teaching artists bringing site-specific dance to students around Los Angeles. Deidra "Krucial" Cooper-Jenkins is one of those teaching artists. When she was very young, Deidre, an LA native, began dancing at Universal Dance Design with Paul and Arlene Kennedy. As a high school student,
- [Meet Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre's Intern Andrew!](https://heididuckler.org/meet-our-intern-andrew/) - Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre is thrilled to host another fabulous Seoul Institute of Arts student as an intern in our office! This winter, we're working with Andrew, who's been helping us edit a backlog of videos. Stay tuned for the fruits of his labor soon! In the meantime, get to know him a bit! Where
- [Join the team!](https://heididuckler.org/join-the-team/) - Exciting news from Team Duckler! We're hiring! We're in search of a new Program Director. Is this you or someone you know? Position details are below. Please forward this announcement to anyone you think may be interested. We look forward to hearing from you or your friends soon! Position Description: HDDT seeks an experienced, highly-skilled
- [It's the final (campaign) countdown!](https://heididuckler.org/its-the-final-campaign-countdown/) - We're sure by now you've caught wind of a campaign going on. We launched our Kickstarter campaign just about a month ago. (What, is there some other high profile campaign happening too?) With just three days left, we are nearing the $15,000 finish line and are just a few hundred dollars short of our goal.
- [Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre Heads to Havana](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-heads-to-havana/) - It's here—our next adventure! Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre has been invited to perform at the 21st annual “Habana Vieja: Ciudad en Movimiento” (“Old Havana: City in Movement”) festival in Havana, Cuba April 6-10. This is an incredible honor! Not only are we participating in a tremendous dance festival, but we'll be one of the first
- [DuckEd: Mastering the Art of the Slow Down with El Sereno Middle School](https://heididuckler.org/ducked-mastering-the-art-of-the-slow-down-with-el-sereno-middle-school/) - Our 1967 Kountry Aire trailer is a site-specific classroom-on-wheels, by its nature suggesting themes of movement and travel. Yet as our world advances around us at an increasing speed, the vintage trailer is a physical reminder of a simpler, slower time in our country’s history. Inspired by this idea of ‘slow travel’, our teaching artists
- [Duck Truck Travels – St. Mary’s to Warren Lane](https://heididuckler.org/duck-truck-travels-st-marys-to-warren-lane/) - They say all good things must come to an end, but of course we wish our Duck Truck Residency Program at St. Mary’s Academy could continue infinitely! After six weeks teaching at the all-girls school in Inglewood, our residency concluded with an exciting performance by 30 St. Mary’s students and four HDDT company performers who
- [Duck on the move: from El Sereno Middle School to St. Mary’s Academy](https://heididuckler.org/duck-on-the-move-from-el-sereno-middle-school-to-st-marys-academy/) - On March 2nd, we wrapped up our fourth year of the Duck Truck Residency Program at El Sereno Middle School with a final performance by Ms. Burnett’s 6th grade English class and our own company dancers. Roughly 150 parents, students, and staff came to the final performance—a new record for our shows at El Sereno!
- [Congratulations, Heidi Duckler!](https://heididuckler.org/congratulations-heidi-duckler/) - Have you heard? Heidi won a Horton! This week, the Dance Resource Center (DRC) announced that it will honor our artistic director (and company namesake) Heidi Duckler with a 2016 Horton Award—one of only four given out this year! Since the early '90s, the DRC have celebrated local dance by honoring community members and dance-makers
- [CLAIRE GIGNAC: ON COLLABORATION](https://heididuckler.org/claire-gignac-on-collaboration/) - Last week we introduced you to our collaborators, Claire Gignac et compagnie … AKA, the French-Canadian jazz band who will be accompanying our performers at our Chinatown Blues performances this weekend. As we noted, this is not Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre’s first project with the award-winning musicians. In fact, it’s our third. So today, we
- [[GUEST POST] Teaching the Art of Dance as a Mode of Self-Expression](https://heididuckler.org/teaching-the-art-of-dance/) - Editor's note: Over the last six months Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre has had the pleasure of working in the Antelope Valley community as part of Los Angeles County Arts Commission's Outpost project. We've hosted site-specific dance workshops, brought our dancers for a performance and even provided professional development for artists in the community. We'll wind
- [Check out Chinatown Blues!](https://heididuckler.org/check-out-chinatown-blues/) - Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre will be joined by musicians from four-piece French-Canadian band Claire Gignac et compagnie, for Chinatown Blues, a performance that will explore what the intertwining of cultures means for a place. The performance takes place at an under-construction building and will move from outside the former bazaar into the shady, cavernous body
- [Bloomberg Philanthropies](https://heididuckler.org/were-feeling-grateful/) - We learned earlier this month that Bloomberg Philanthropies has chosen Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre as one of the recipients of its two-year, Arts Innovation and Management grant. We're looking forward to a wonderful collaboration with the organization.
- [5 fun things to expect at our Outpost performance on Sunday!](https://heididuckler.org/5-fun-things-to-expect-at-our-outpost-performance-on-sunday/) - This Sunday (March 6, 2016) Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre will present 'Outpost: A Sign of the Times' (performance details below). We're expecting a great crowd for the performance and we're excited to see some of the new friends we've made at our recent workshops. We also hope to see plenty of new faces as well!
- [4 ways interning at a non-profit supplemented my education](https://heididuckler.org/4-ways-interning-at-a-non-profit-supplemented-my-education/) - Sean Santhon, Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre's LA County Arts Commission summer intern, wrote the following blog post. Santhon majors in dance and political science at the University of California, Los Angeles. Expanding my career exploration While Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre has created site-specific dance performances for over 30 years, the office staff is still fairly
- [30th Anniversary Gala](https://heididuckler.org/30th-anniversary-gala/) - 30th Anniversary Gala Saturday, October 24, 2015 Fresh & Fancy was an incredible success. Thank you to all who joined, donated, placed tributes in our program or in other ways participated! Recaps, videos and photos to come!
- [2016 Review: Our best of times](https://heididuckler.org/2016-in-review-our-best-of-times/) - While we're ten days into 2017, we haven't swept away our favorite moments from 2016. This week and next we'll recap some of our favorite accomplishments from last year. Today, our staff shares its favorite moments from last season! Heidi, founder, director, choreographer The most profound event for me in 2016 was moving our offices
- [2015: Meet Trudy](https://heididuckler.org/2015-meet-trudy/) - We met Trudy, 87, at Hollenbeck Palms Continuing Care Retirement Community. She was born in Philadelphia and raised in the Lower Eastside of New York City. She moved to Los Angeles as a young woman because she was fed up with snowstorms. Here, she got married, and worked as bookkeeper and a secretary. Although Trudy
- [2015: Animating Someone's Day](https://heididuckler.org/2015-animating-someones-day/) - As we head into the holiday season and towards a brand new year, the staff of Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre is taking time to reflect on 2015 — the experiences, memories and lessons. This blog post is the second in a series. Read the first post here. SPENCER PAEZ, Development Associate: Before I was Heidi
- [2015: 5 reasons we're thankful this year!](https://heididuckler.org/2015-5-reasons-were-thankful-this-year/) - Happy Thanksgiving! As we indulge today in turkey, mashed potatoes and pie, we're also counting all the amazing experiences we've had throughout our 30th year! Here are five highlights. Five premieres We premiered five performances this year! (No wonder 2015 went by so fast!) And while we're thankful for the amazing talent and locations, we're
- [2015 in review: Our most excellent experiences](https://heididuckler.org/2015-in-review-volunteers-surprises/) - As we head into the holiday season and towards a brand new year, the staff of Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre is taking time to reflect on 2015 — the experiences, memories and lessons. This blog post is the first of a series of these reflections. Lesson: Everyone has a unique way to give DAVID MACK,
- [2015 by the numbers](https://heididuckler.org/2015-by-the-numbers/) - We're only 2.5 weeks into 2016, but we'd like to give a final quick shout out to our 2015 selves! We took a moment to review our highlights from the past year and thought you may be interested in how our 30th year shook out! Productions: 11 Performances: 22 Dance Films: 2 Festivals: 2 Productions
- [#TBT - Site-Specific Dance is the New Black](https://heididuckler.org/site-specific-dance-is-the-new-black/) - The wait is over! After over a year of anticipation, Season Four of "Orange is the New Black" will officially be up on Netflix in under 24 hours. Before we spend the next week locked away, binge-watching the ongoing adventures of Piper and the Litchfield Ladies, we wanted to take a moment to fondly reflect

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- [Legacy](https://heididuckler.org/season40/) - Our Legacy A letter from Founder + Executive Director, Heidi Duckler Dear Friends, Forty years ago, I had a vision—to create dance in nontraditional spaces, bringing movement into the world that is inclusive and connected to the community. What began as a dream has become a living, breathing legacy. Heidi Duckler Dance has transformed landscapes,
- [4D Film Festival](https://heididuckler.org/4d-film-festival/) - about The 4D Film Festival is a recurring celebration of innovation at the intersection of dance and cinema. This unique event invites audiences to experience the magic of movement on screen under the stars, with an outdoor screening on the iconic Bendix rooftop in Downtown Los Angeles. The festival features two distinct evenings: one dedicated
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- [about us](https://heididuckler.org/about-us/) - Heidi Duckler Dance transforms spaces through the power of contemporary movement. We perform site-specific dance pieces domestically and worldwide, motivated by the belief that dance can change our view of the world – and ourselves. Join us as we perform anywhere but the stage. Heidi Duckler Dance emphasizes freedom in all its forms: the freedom
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- [how to give](https://heididuckler.org/support/) - Heidi Duckler Dance creates site-specific dance productions, activating spaces all around Los Angeles while connecting with communities whose voices we listen to and seek to amplify. We strive to expand access to dance by providing innovative arts education and public performances in various locations. Your tax-deductible contribution supports our: continued employment of artists whose livelihood
- [Getty Research Institute](https://heididuckler.org/season40/getty-research-institute/) - Getty Research Institute As Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) celebrates 40 years of pioneering site-specific performance, the company is honored to announce its inclusion in the Getty Research Institute (GRI) Special Collections. This prestigious acquisition solidifies HDD’s legacy within the cultural and historical archive of Los Angeles and beyond, ensuring that its groundbreaking contributions to the
- [Artistic Director Transition](https://heididuckler.org/season40/artistic-director-transition/) - Passing the Torch: The Next Era of Heidi Duckler Dance Photo by Sean Deckert Heidi Duckler Dance, the pioneering Los Angeles-based company renowned for its bold, site-specific performances, is thrilled to announce Raymond Ejiofor as our new Artistic Director. This leadership transition comes at a milestone moment as we celebrate the 40th anniversary this
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- [people](https://heididuckler.org/people/) - BoardTeamTeaching ArtistsPerformersArtistic Collaborators / Designers Heidi Duckler – Executive DirectorTori DanielsJamarah Hayner, PresidentDrexel Heard II, TreasurerFiammetta Piazza, SecretaryFernando RamirezPatti RheeAnthea Young Heidi Duckler – Executive DirectorRaymond Ejiofor – Artistic DirectorRaphaelle Ziemba – Managing DirectorJessica Emmanuel – Director of Programs and EngagementCathie Arteaga – Administrative Assistant Liv MaiSierra FujitaColleen LoverdeMalik “Gvmby” BannisterCecilia SlongoMarie OstermanNadia MaryamVanessa “Neva”
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- [donor circle](https://heididuckler.org/donor-circle/) - Become a donor circle member and experience new interdisciplinary performances at Truth or Consequences! Truth or Consequences is an interdisciplinary salon series. Our salons are intimate gatherings where artists present their work to the community and cultivate conversation. Salons are held three times a year at the Bendix building rooftop space in Downtown LA or
- [community partnerships](https://heididuckler.org/education/community-programs/)
- [partners](https://heididuckler.org/partners/)
- [school programs](https://heididuckler.org/education/school-programs/)
- [creative fellowship](https://heididuckler.org/education/creative-fellowship/)
- [career development](https://heididuckler.org/education/career-development/)
- [gala](https://heididuckler.org/gala/) - About Each fall, Heidi Duckler Dance hosts its annual anniversary celebration. Featuring dinner, dancing, and live performances, the event commemorates HDD’s work in site-specific performance and arts education. Centering on a different theme each year, the celebration’s immersive art experience consistently draws guests into the world of HDD. Past works have explored identity, the ocean’s
- [Dr. Kerry English Creative Fellowship Application](https://heididuckler.org/drkerryenglishmlkcreativefellowship/) - Calling all foster youth ages 18-24! Dancers, visual artists, poets, writers, musicians, creators, dreamers, activists, ~ any enthusiastic individual who is willing to try new things! Program Description FOSTER UP provides opportunities for foster care youth to develop confidence, creativity, and educational and artistic goals. The goals of FOSTER UP align perfectly with Dr.
- [Ages Take Action: Give the Vaccine a Shot](https://heididuckler.org/ages-take-action/) - Ages Take Action: Give the Vaccine a Shot Heidi Duckler Dance is proud to present Ages Take Action, a PSA short film created in collaboration with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Outpatient Center at the MLK Jr. Community Hospital Campus. The score for the film was produced by Los Angeles Unified School District students enrolled
- [Season Calendar](https://heididuckler.org/season-calendar/) - Season Calendar February 22, 2021 6 – 7:30pm Dr. Kerry English Fellowship Public Presentation by Foster Youth Fellows Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, Willowbrook, CA February 27, 2021 10am – 5pm This is THE PLACE A day of multidisciplinary performances PLACE Placemaking Design Studio, Portland, OR March 6, 2022 Truth or Consequences A
- [Home Previous](https://heididuckler.org/home-previous/) - heidi duckler dance creates place-based performances that transform non-traditional spaces, providing learning opportunities and engaging diverse communities.
- [The Chandelier Press Kit](https://heididuckler.org/the-chandelier-press-kit/) - The Chandelier Press Kit
- [MAP Lab](https://heididuckler.org/map-lab/)
- [Three Pillars](https://heididuckler.org/three-pillars/) - Democratic Dance To us, democratic dance means dancing at age 6 or 65. Democratic dance means dancing in your bathroom, in a laundromat, in a bridge underpass. Democratic dance means using movement as a tool for survival, resistance, healing, and growth. We use movement to address intersectional topics affecting our society, especially its vulnerable populations.
- [Event Test](https://heididuckler.org/event-test/)
- [NEA Final Report](https://heididuckler.org/nea-final-report/) - Collaboration with Salesian Boys & Girls Club and Neighborhood Music School at the 7th Street Bridge for The Span project Photography by Rush Varela Underway Films Underway short filmed and edited by 2SidesFilm Underway full film filmed and edited by Ben Dolenc Rock the Boat collaboration with Art Share LA Filmed and edited by 2SidesFilm
- [THE QUEST Covid-19 Health Measures](https://heididuckler.org/the-quest-covid-19-health-measures/) - THE QUEST Covid-19 Health Measures All events take place at outdoor sites A designated certified COVID-19 Compliance Officer (CCO) will be on site at all times CCO will ensure implementation of all recommended safety and sanitation requirements For drive-in shows, guests must remain in their vehicles for entirety of performance and must wear masks if
- [Home Archive](https://heididuckler.org/home-archive/) - up next: Culver City HS Move Me Final Performance. RSVP here! news news: Heidi Duckler Dance announces the Dr. Kerry English MLK Jr. Outpatient Center Creative Fellowship read more performance Move Me x Culver City High School Culver City High School students’ original performance will be showcased at this virtual final performance + Heidi Duckler
- [Ebb & Flow Sign up](https://heididuckler.org/ebb-flow-sign-up/) - Sample Text I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Subscribe * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name * Primary Address Postal Code
- [Illuminating the Chandelier Program](https://heididuckler.org/illuminating-the-chandelier-program/) - View and Download Program
- [Underway Cast and Collaborators](https://heididuckler.org/underway-cast-and-collaborators/) - Heidi Duckler Heidi Duckler is the Artistic Director and founder of Heidi Duckler Dance in Los Angeles, California and Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest in Portland, Oregon. Titled the “reigning queen of site-specific performance” by the LA Times, Duckler has created more than 300 dance pieces all over the world. Duckler earned a BS in Dance from
- [Heidi Duckler Dance Artistic Work Samples](https://heididuckler.org/heidi-duckler-dance-artistic-work-samples/) - Ebb & Flow: Chinatown, 2019, Los Angeles State Historic Park, Chinatown Los Angeles Ebb & Flow: Chinatown was a free, site-specific community festival of local artists which integrated dance, visual arts, music and technology to explore climate change, its impact on the environment and our health. The day started with free public dance workshops for
- [privacy policy](https://heididuckler.org/privacy-policy/)
- [test](https://heididuckler.org/test/) - Heidi Duckler – Executive DirectorTori DanielsJamarah Hayner, PresidentDrexel Heard II, TreasurerFiammetta Piazza, SecretaryFernando RamirezPatti RheeAnthea Young

## Portfolio

- [ASK THE WRATH – 2026](https://heididuckler.org/projects/ask-the-wrath-2026-2/)
- [A Living Legacy in Los Angeles Opening - 2025](https://heididuckler.org/projects/a-living-legacy-in-los-angeles-opening-2025/)
- [Dusk / Dawn - 2025](https://heididuckler.org/projects/dusk-dawn-2025/)
- [Career Development for Youth – Bridge Program](https://heididuckler.org/projects/career-development-for-youth-bridge-program/)
- [ebb & flow festivals](https://heididuckler.org/projects/ebb-flow-festivals/)
- [bridge program](https://heididuckler.org/projects/bridgeprogram/)
- [internships](https://heididuckler.org/projects/internships-2/)
- [Vortex - 2026](https://heididuckler.org/projects/vortex-2026/)
- [MAP LIVE! - 2025](https://heididuckler.org/projects/map-live-2025/)
- [Welcome Home: Clive and Elisabeth Wilkinson - 2025](https://heididuckler.org/projects/welcome-home-clive-and-elisabeth-wilkinson-2025/)
- [¡ORDENA! Culver City - 2025](https://heididuckler.org/projects/ordena-culver-city-2025/)
- [Entrechat: 40 Years Off the Stage - 2025](https://heididuckler.org/projects/entrechat-40-years-off-the-stage-2025/)
- [Architecture Through the Body: A Living Legacy – Exhibition & Performance - 2025](https://heididuckler.org/projects/architecture-through-the-body-a-living-legacy-exhibition-performance-2025/)
- [Truth or Consequences: Close to the Ground - 2025](https://heididuckler.org/projects/truth-or-consequences-close-to-the-ground/)
- [Ebb & Flow: Vista Hermosa Natural Park 2025](https://heididuckler.org/projects/ebb-flow-vista-hermosa-park-2025/)
- [community partnerships](https://heididuckler.org/projects/community-partnerships/)
- [school programs](https://heididuckler.org/projects/schoolprograms/)
- [truth or consequences](https://heididuckler.org/projects/truth-or-consequences/) - May 2023 – Never Ending Story This salon featured original works from Heidi Duckler, HDD Associate Artistic Director Raymond Ejiofor, and guests DaEun Jung and Ok Nico. Audience members moved through different parts of the Bendix Building to experience a web of narratives, flowing together to create one “never ending story.”
- [LOADED - 2018](https://heididuckler.org/projects/loaded-2018/)
- [Laundromatinee - 2010](https://heididuckler.org/projects/laundromatinee-2012/)
- [sponsorship opportunities](https://heididuckler.org/projects/sponsorship-opportunities/)
- [Set in Stone - 2024](https://heididuckler.org/projects/set-in-stone-2024/)
- [What Remains Un/SEEN - 2024](https://heididuckler.org/projects/what-remains-un-seen/)
- [Truth or Consequences: Unfolding the Untold 2024](https://heididuckler.org/projects/truth-or-consequences-unfolding-the-untold/)
- [Unfurling: The Old L.A. Zoo](https://heididuckler.org/projects/unfurling-the-old-l-a-zoo/)
- [Truth or Consequences: Life Cycle of a Fever Dream 2024](https://heididuckler.org/projects/truth-or-consequences-life-cycle-of-a-fever-dream-2024/)
- [Dance in the Light of the Harvest Moon - 39th Anniversary Celebration](https://heididuckler.org/projects/dance-in-the-light-of-the-harvest-moon-39th-anniversary-celebration/)
- [celebrations](https://heididuckler.org/projects/gala/)
- [Agua Viva - 34th Anniversary Celebration - 2019](https://heididuckler.org/projects/2019-agua-viva-34th-annual-gala/)
- [CURRENT: 38th Anniversary Celebration - 2023](https://heididuckler.org/projects/current-38th-anniversary-celebration/)
- [The Body of the People - 37th Anniversary Celebration - 2022](https://heididuckler.org/projects/37th-anniversary-celebration/)
- [Gather Together - 36th Anniversary Celebration - 2021](https://heididuckler.org/projects/36th-anniversary-celebration-2021/)
- [corporate leadership circle](https://heididuckler.org/projects/corporate-leadership-circle/)
- [Brazil Tour - 2024 (Dança Em Transito)](https://heididuckler.org/projects/brazil-tour-2024-danca-em-transito/)
- [Chile Tours - 2019](https://heididuckler.org/projects/the-escape-chile-tour-2019/)
- [Lake Enchanto 2017](https://heididuckler.org/projects/lake-enchanto-2017/)
- [movewell@mlk](https://heididuckler.org/projects/movewellatmlk/)
- [I Will Remember What I Forgot - 2023 (Movement Performance)](https://heididuckler.org/projects/i-will-remember-what-i-forgot-2023-movement-performance/)
- [Ebb & Flow: Exposition Park 2024](https://heididuckler.org/projects/ebb-flow-exposition-park-2024/)
- [Ebb & Flow: @TheCreek - 2023](https://heididuckler.org/projects/ebb-flow-thecreek-2023/)
- [Truth or Consequences: Belonging in the World 2023](https://heididuckler.org/projects/truth-or-consequences-belonging-in-the-world/)
- [m.a.p. live!](https://heididuckler.org/projects/maplive/) - Heidi Duckler’s annual Architecture Through the Body workshop focuses on how dance, production and architecture can all be connected. Across three days, participants learn from professionals in these fields to explore the ways we define space. During the workshop, participants attend production, architecture and dance classes. Using what they learn, students create original art as
- [Herald In, Examine Throughout 2024](https://heididuckler.org/projects/herald-in-examine-throughout/)
- [The Chandelier - 2020-2021](https://heididuckler.org/projects/underway-2020-2/)
- [CounterIntelligence - 2022](https://heididuckler.org/projects/counterintelligence-2022/)
- [Underway - 2020](https://heididuckler.org/projects/underway-2020/)
- [The Ramona Project - 2018-2021](https://heididuckler.org/projects/ramona/)
- [HONEST PURPOSE - 2021](https://heididuckler.org/projects/honest-purpose-2021/)
- [Body Politics - 2018](https://heididuckler.org/projects/body-politics/) - Body Politics : Pop-up Performance #1 The Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre and KOXY partnered for a lunch-time dance workshops and performances on the quad, April 3 - 24, 2018. The Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre interacted with Oxy’s 2017/18 CORE theme (Eco)Systems of Power every Tuesday in April. Two teaching and performing artists will respond to
- [Governing Bodies - 2010 & 2015](https://heididuckler.org/projects/governing-bodies-ventura-2015/)
- [Parts & Labor - 2016, 2015, 1993](https://heididuckler.org/projects/parts-labor-2016/)
- [Hildegard Project - 2019](https://heididuckler.org/projects/hildegard-project-2019/)
- [FishEyes - 2016 - 2018](https://heididuckler.org/projects/fisheyes-cabrillo-marine-aquarium-2018/)
- [Expulsion - 2010 - 2013](https://heididuckler.org/projects/expulsion-2013/)
- [The ‘1988’ Series: Culver City Centennial - 2017](https://heididuckler.org/projects/the-1988-series-hanging-garden-quotation-courtyard-panoramic-and-la-ballona-2017/) - https://youtu.be/t1GedAfDM3w The Hanging Garden, Quotation Courtyard & Panoramic and La Ballona concluded the 1988 series the same month and year of Culver City's Centennial. The performance began with the public seated in City Hall courtyard facing Hanging Garden while HDDT company dancers performed on the second and third balconies of the City Hall atrium where
- [Beowulf Series - 2005-2007](https://heididuckler.org/projects/my-beowulf-2007/) - Work in Progress
- [luck of the draw - 2015](https://heididuckler.org/projects/luckofthedraw2015/)
- [At the Oasis - 2013](https://heididuckler.org/projects/at-the-oasis/)
- [Public + Art: 3 Ducks in a Row - 2013](https://heididuckler.org/projects/public-art-three-ducks-in-a-row/)
- [The Sound of Falling - 2013](https://heididuckler.org/projects/the-sound-of-falling/)
- [The Groundskeepers - 2013](https://heididuckler.org/projects/the-groundskeepers/)
- [Skyline Festival - 2014](https://heididuckler.org/projects/skyline-festival/)
- [Ocean's Skin - 2014](https://heididuckler.org/projects/oceans-skin/)
- [Dancing at Dunbar - 2014](https://heididuckler.org/projects/dancing-at-dunbar/)
- [Bowling Blues - 2014](https://heididuckler.org/projects/bowling-blues/)
- [Off the Top of My Head - 2014](https://heididuckler.org/projects/off-the-top-of-my-head/)
- [Kiss n'Ride - 2012](https://heididuckler.org/projects/kiss-nride-2012/)
- [Miss Fire - 2015](https://heididuckler.org/projects/miss-fire-2015/)
- [Space Opera - 2015](https://heididuckler.org/projects/space-opera-2015/)
- [THE QUEST - 2020](https://heididuckler.org/projects/the-quest-2020/)
- [Andy Anderson - 2017](https://heididuckler.org/projects/andy-anderson/)
- [What Remains - 2019](https://heididuckler.org/projects/what-remains-2019/)
- [One Leg at a Time - 2020](https://heididuckler.org/projects/one-leg-at-a-time-2020/)
- [Sleeping With the Ambassador - 2003](https://heididuckler.org/projects/sleeping-with-the-ambassador-2003/)
- [Siá Kará - 2016](https://heididuckler.org/projects/sia-kara-2016/)
- [Chinatown Blues - 2015](https://heididuckler.org/projects/chinatown-blues/)
- [Stay Awake - 2019](https://heididuckler.org/projects/stay-awake-2019/)
- [Church of Food - 1991](https://heididuckler.org/projects/church-of-food/)
- [Foundations - 1991](https://heididuckler.org/projects/foundations-1991/)
- [Cattle Calls - 1991](https://heididuckler.org/projects/cattle-calls-1991/)
- [Groomless - 1991](https://heididuckler.org/projects/groomless-1991/)
- [Out of Circulation - 1993](https://heididuckler.org/projects/out-of-circulation-1993/)
- [Stealing Home - 1993](https://heididuckler.org/projects/stealing-home-1993/)
- [Eye to Eye - 1993](https://heididuckler.org/projects/eye-to-eye-1993/)
- [Life in the Lap Lane - 1994](https://heididuckler.org/projects/life-in-the-lap-lane-1994/)
- [La Brea Woman - 1995](https://heididuckler.org/projects/la-brea-woman-1995/)
- [Mother Ditch - 1995](https://heididuckler.org/projects/mother-ditch-1995/)
- [Mr. Westinghouse - 1996](https://heididuckler.org/projects/mr-westinghouse-1996/)
- [Most Wanted - 1997](https://heididuckler.org/projects/most-wanted-1997/)
- [Liquid Assets - 1998](https://heididuckler.org/projects/liquid-assets-1998/)
- [Locker Rumors - 1999](https://heididuckler.org/projects/locker-rumors-1999/)
- [SubVersions - 2000](https://heididuckler.org/projects/subversions-2000/)
- [UnderEden - 2001](https://heididuckler.org/projects/undereden-2001/)
- [AfterEden - 2001](https://heididuckler.org/projects/aftereden-2001/) - [mk_page_section layout_structure="full" border_color="" bg_color="" bg_image="" predefined_bg="" attachment="scroll" bg_position="left top" bg_repeat="repeat" bg_stretch="false" enable_3d="false" speed_factor="0.3" bg_video="no" video_source="self" mp4="" webm="" ogv="" poster_image="" stream_host_website="youtube" stream_video_id="" video_mask="false" bg_gradient="false" video_color_mask="" gr_end="#1e73be" video_opacity="0.6" top_shadow="false" section_layout="full" min_height="100" full_width="false" full_height="false" intro_effect="false" padding_top="10" padding_bottom="10" margin_bottom="0" skip_arrow="false" skip_arrow_skin="light" section_id="" visibility="" animation="" el_class="" first_page="false" last_page="false"][/mk_page_section]
- [Cover Story - 2002](https://heididuckler.org/projects/cover-story-2002/)
- [Not An Entrance - 2003](https://heididuckler.org/projects/not-an-entrance-2003/)
- [A Hunger Artist - 2004](https://heididuckler.org/projects/a-hunger-artist-2004/) - [mk_page_section layout_structure="full" border_color="" bg_color="" bg_image="" predefined_bg="" attachment="scroll" bg_position="left top" bg_repeat="repeat" bg_stretch="false" enable_3d="false" speed_factor="0.3" bg_video="no" video_source="self" mp4="" webm="" ogv="" poster_image="" stream_host_website="youtube" stream_video_id="" video_mask="false" bg_gradient="false" video_color_mask="" gr_end="#1e73be" video_opacity="0.6" top_shadow="false" section_layout="full" min_height="100" full_width="false" full_height="false" intro_effect="false" padding_top="10" padding_bottom="10" margin_bottom="0" skip_arrow="false" skip_arrow_skin="light" section_id="" visibility="" animation="" el_class="" first_page="false" last_page="false"][/mk_page_section]
- [The Entire World is ... - 2005](https://heididuckler.org/projects/the-entire-world-is-a-narrow-bridge-2005/)
- [Huh…a court hearing - 2005](https://heididuckler.org/projects/huha-court-hearing-2005/)
- [In Case of Love, Break Glass - 2005](https://heididuckler.org/projects/in-case-of-love-break-glass-2005/)
- [C’opera - 2006](https://heididuckler.org/projects/copera-2006/)
- [The Human Condition  - 2007](https://heididuckler.org/projects/the-human-condition-2007/)
- [Longing in Hong Kong - 2007](https://heididuckler.org/projects/longing-in-hong-kong-2007/)
- [A Guide to an Exhibitionist - 2008](https://heididuckler.org/projects/a-guide-to-an-exhibitionist-2008/)
- [Material World - 2009](https://heididuckler.org/projects/material-world-2009/)
- [Really, All About Eve, Verse 1 - 2009](https://heididuckler.org/projects/really-all-about-eve-verse-1-2009/)
- [Barely There - 2010](https://heididuckler.org/projects/barely-there-2010/)
- [Running Commentary - 2010](https://heididuckler.org/projects/running-commentary-2010/)
- [Natural Causes - 2010](https://heididuckler.org/projects/natural-causes-2010/)
- [A Gallerina's Guide - 2011](https://heididuckler.org/projects/a-gallerinas-guide-2011/)
- [A Trace of Lipstick - 2011](https://heididuckler.org/projects/a-trace-of-lipstick-2011/)
- [Oh Cosmonaut! - 2011](https://heididuckler.org/projects/oh-cosmonaut-2011/)
- [Cleopatra, CEO.  - 2012](https://heididuckler.org/projects/cleopatra-ceo-2012/)
- [Catch Your Breath - 2012](https://heididuckler.org/projects/catch-your-breath-2012/)
- [Sophie & Charlie - 2015](https://heididuckler.org/projects/sophie-charlie-2015/)
- [Blessing in Disguise - 2015](https://heididuckler.org/projects/blessing-in-disguise-2015/)
- [Snowed Under - 2016](https://heididuckler.org/projects/snowed-under-2016/) - [mk_page_section][/mk_page_section]
- [143 Days - 2016](https://heididuckler.org/projects/143-days-2016/)
- [Night Market - 2016](https://heididuckler.org/projects/night-market-2016/)
- [When I Am King - 2016](https://heididuckler.org/projects/when-i-am-king-2016/)
- [Beyond the Waterfront - 2017](https://heididuckler.org/projects/beyond-the-waterfront-2017/)
- [A Bela e a Fera - 2017](https://heididuckler.org/projects/a-bela-e-a-fera/)
- [Back in Circulation: Glendale Public Library – 2017](https://heididuckler.org/projects/back-in-circulation-glendale-public-library-2017/)
- [Back in Circulation: West Hollywood Library – 2017](https://heididuckler.org/projects/back-in-circulation-west-hollywood-library-2017/)
- [Luncheon on the Grass - 2017](https://heididuckler.org/projects/luncheon-on-the-grass-2017/)
- [Lakeside Stories - 2018](https://heididuckler.org/projects/lakeside-stories-2018/) - Lakeside Stories, one-day educational workshop & performance at the Peter Strauss Ranch within the Santa Monica Mountain National Recreation Area. This day explored memory and storytelling through the lense of art and ecology. Participants enjoyed activities that included a printmaking workshop focused on monotype transfer drawings and ghost print techniques using found objects as mark-making
- [Once in a Whale - 2018](https://heididuckler.org/projects/once-in-a-whale-2018/) - "Once in a Whale" is a site-specific dance performance that expresses global concerns about our climate and the importance of human bonds. Four sections - Fall, Summer, Winter, and Spring - take the audience on a journey through the elaborate lobby of Center Blue in the Pacific Design Center. Designed by Cesar Pelli in 1975,
- [To Think is an Act, To Feel is a Fact ~ HDD's Annual Gala Celebration - 2018](https://heididuckler.org/projects/to-think-is-an-act-to-feel-is-a-fact-hdds-annual-gala-celebration-2018/)
- [Nomadic Narratives - Culture Hub LA's ReFest 2019](https://heididuckler.org/projects/nomadic-narratives-culture-hub-las-refest-2019/)
- [Aliens of Manila - PULO x Please Do Not Enter - 2019](https://heididuckler.org/projects/aliens-of-manila-pulo-x-please-do-not-enter-2019/)
- [32nd Annual Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre Gala: Ultramarine - 2017](https://heididuckler.org/projects/32nd-annual-heidi-duckler-dance-theatre-gala-ultramarine-2017/) - HDDT celebrated 32 years creating thought-provoking and constantly evolving dance experiences, engaging audiences through artistry in non-traditional locations. The evening included performances by St. Mary’s Acadmey students and HDDT dancers Danny Dolan, Lenin Fernandez & Mollie Wolf. SoCal Connected's Executive Producer Val Zavala served as the Mistress of Ceremonies and HDDT honored Los Angeles 2nd

## Events

- [Youth Creatives Showcase](https://heididuckler.org/event/youth-creatives-showcase/) - Youth Creatives Showcase: The Heart of LA is a youth-led rooftop artist showcase celebrating the creativity, diversity, and stories that shape Los Angeles. Hosted by Heidi Duckler Dance and curated by Youth Interns, the event brings together high school artists across creative disciplines to share original work inspired by the people, places, and experiences that
- [Rooftop PopUp Series | Rooftop Yoga: Urban Escape](https://heididuckler.org/event/pop-up-series-rooftop-yoga-urban-escape/) - Heidi Duckler Dance presents our Rooftop PopUp Series! From July 14 – August 11th this weekly community class features different teaching artists leading a variety of movement styles on our rooftop. Curated by our Artistic Director, Raymond Ejiofor, the series invites participants to explore movement, creativity, and connection in an inspiring open-air setting. We invite
- [¡ORDENA! Burbank](https://heididuckler.org/event/ordena-burbank/) - The last Friday of every month, Magnolia Park comes alive with a vibrant street festival featuring food trucks, late night shopping, live bands, and local musicians who fill the neighborhood with energy and atmosphere from 6:00–9:00 PM. As part of the festivities, Heidi Duckler Dance presents ¡ORDENA! Burbank, an interactive performance food truck offering a playful menu of dancing dishes at Magnolia Park on Friday,
- [Ebb & Flow: Scorched](https://heididuckler.org/event/ebb-flow-scorched/) - Ebb & Flow: Scorched invites artists working across disciplines to respond to the intensifying realities of global warming and climate consciousness. Taking place on June 28 at Vista Hermosa Natural Park, this year’s festival brings together local interdisciplinary artists in a shared landscape shaped by heat, drought, and environmental change. As our planet continues to shift, Scorched highlights work that confronts the urgency, complexity, and emotional weight of
- [Portland Art Museum | Yinka Ilori: Mountains Full of Blessings](https://heididuckler.org/event/portland-art-museum-yinka-ilori-mountains-full-of-blessings/) - Yinka Ilori Ribbon Cutting Celebration Join us for a special ribbon-cutting celebration featuring a new site-responsive performance created by Heidi Duckler Dance and Heidi Duckler Northwest in honor of a monumental public artwork by internationally acclaimed British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori, MBE. Known for his colorful, joy-led design philosophy, Ilori has transformed the street through a
- [Rooftop PopUp Series: Experimental w/ Nadine Olmo](https://heididuckler.org/event/summer-rooftop-pop-series-experimental-w-nadine-olmo/) - Nadine Olmo teaches an intermediate/advanced class focused on a deep dive into the underground world of movement combining the flow of street styles with contemporary elements. Inviting artists to rediscover our connection to music through deep rooted storytelling, physical training and self exploration. REGISTER
- [Rooftop PopUp Series: Dance Church at Heidi Duckler Dance](https://heididuckler.org/event/rooftop-popup-series-dance-church-at-heidi-duckler-dance-2/) - Heidi Duckler Dance presents our Rooftop PopUp Series! From July 14 – August 11th this weekly community class features different teaching artists leading a variety of movement styles on our rooftop. Curated by our Artistic Director, Raymond Ejiofor, the series invites participants to explore movement, creativity, and connection in an inspiring open-air setting. On July
- [Heidi Duckler Dance's 41st Anniversary Celebration: Summons to Celebrate](https://heididuckler.org/event/heidi-duckler-dances-41st-anniversary-celebration-summons-to-celebrate/) - Summons To Celebrate is a new presentation by Heidi Duckler Dance honoring the company’s 41st anniversary of activating and celebrating the libraries, landmarks, and civic spaces that shape our city’s cultural memory. We are especially honored to mark this milestone at the historic Los Angeles Law Library, founded in 1891 and listed on the National
- [4D Film Festival - Independent Films Screening](https://heididuckler.org/event/4d-film-festival-independent-films-screening-2/) - Heidi Duckler Dance is thrilled to continue our 4D Film Festival, a vibrant celebration of the intersection of dance and cinema. Rooted in HDD’s commitment to supporting artists, the festival creates a dynamic space where movement, storytelling, and community converge for an unforgettable evening of film and conversation. Experience the magic of cinema under the
- [Rooftop Pop Up Series: Experimental w/ Nadine Olmo](https://heididuckler.org/event/rooftop-pop-up-series-experimental-w-nadine-olmo/) - Heidi Duckler Dance presents our Rooftop PopUp Series! For the month April this weekly community class features different teaching artists leading a variety of movement styles on our rooftop. Curated by our Artistic Director, Raymond Ejiofor, the series invites participants to explore movement, creativity, and connection in an inspiring open-air setting. Nadine Olmo teaches an
- [Rooftop Pop Up Series: SCORN w/ Lisa Eaton](https://heididuckler.org/event/rooftop-pop-up-series-scorn-w-lisa-eaton/) - Heidi Duckler Dance presents our Rooftop PopUp Series! For the month April this weekly community class features different teaching artists leading a variety of movement styles on our rooftop. Curated by our Artistic Director, Raymond Ejiofor, the series invites participants to explore movement, creativity, and connection in an inspiring open-air setting. SCORN w/ Lisa Eaton
- [Night at the Library: A Century of Light](https://heididuckler.org/event/night-at-the-library-a-century-of-light/) - Heidi Duckler Dance has been commissioned to create a new site-specific work for Night at the Library: A Century of Light at Richard J. Riordan Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles, as part of the library’s centennial celebration marking 100 years of cultural and civic impact. This immersive new performance will respond to the architecture,
- [Rooftop PopUp Series: Dance Church at Heidi Duckler Dance](https://heididuckler.org/event/rooftop-popup-series-dance-church-at-heidi-duckler-dance/) - Heidi Duckler Dance presents our Rooftop PopUp Series! For the month April this weekly community class features different teaching artists leading a variety of movement styles on our rooftop. Curated by our Artistic Director, Raymond Ejiofor, the series invites participants to explore movement, creativity, and connection in an inspiring open-air setting. On April 7, 2026,
- [A Living Legacy @ The Bridge | Performance](https://heididuckler.org/event/architecture-through-the-body-a-living-legacy-the-bridge-performance/) - Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) presents Vortex, a special site-specific live performance at the Rotunda of Los Angeles City Hall on Friday, January 16, 2026. Choreographed by HDD Artistic Director Raymond Ejiofor and performed by HDD dancers with live vocals and cello, Vortex brings A Living Legacy to life by activating the iconic City Hall rotunda
- [4D Film Festival - Student Screening](https://heididuckler.org/event/4d-film-festival-student-screening-2/) - Heidi Duckler Dance is thrilled to continue the 4D Film Festival, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to the intersection of dance and cinema. Experience the magic of cinema under the stars! Join us for an enchanting outdoor screening on the iconic Bendix rooftop, where the city skyline meets the silver screen. Cozy up, soak in the
- [Opening of A Living Legacy in LA Exhibition](https://heididuckler.org/event/opening-of-a-living-legacy-in-la-exhibition/) - Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) proudly announces A Living Legacy, a special exhibition at the Henry P. Rio Bridge Gallery at City Hall, showcasing 40 years of groundbreaking site-specific work and the dynamic relationship between dance and architecture. Opening Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the exhibition features immersive displays of HDD’s archives, from striking
- [M.A.P. Live!](https://heididuckler.org/event/m-a-p-live/) - Join us for this year’s M.A.P. Live workshop (formerly known as Architecture Through the Body), taking place from November 30th to December 3rd, 2025, at the historic Bendix Building. Heidi Duckler Dance’s annual workshop invites participants into four immersive days of movement, art, and performance. Led by professionals in dance, storytelling, and architecture, the program
- [MAP Live! Final Performance](https://heididuckler.org/event/map-live-final-performance-2/) - Join us for the culminating performance of the MAP Live! Workshop Series — a public showcase of original site-inspired works created by workshop participants under the guidance of our teaching artists. Experience how movement, architecture, and voice converge in new and unexpected ways throughout the Bendix Building. 6:30 PM: Doors Open / Reception 7:00 PM:
- [R&R: Ray On the Roof Workshop Series](https://heididuckler.org/event/rr-ray-on-the-roof-workshop-series-2/) - Join us on November 25, 2025, for a little R&R—Ray on the Roof! R&R is a monthly dance workshop series curated by HDD Artistic Director Raymond Ejiofor, taking place on the last Tuesday of each month from May through November Set against the skyline atop the Bendix Building, this invigorating class blends movement, mindfulness, and
- [¡Ordena!](https://heididuckler.org/event/ordena/) - Heidi Duckler Dance invites the community to pull up a chair and place an order at ¡Ordena!, a performance food cart offering a playful menu of dancing dishes at the Culver City Art Walk & Roll Festival on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Stay tuned for more details! Register
- [Welcome Home - Artistic Director and Leadership Circle Event](https://heididuckler.org/event/welcome-home-artistic-director-and-leadership-circle-event/) - Please join us on Saturday August 16th for a very special opportunity to enjoy innovative architecture, dance and music all linked in surprising and connected ways. Schedule: 5:00 pm - Reception 5:30 pm - Conversation with Clive and Thomas + Thomas Small, founder of The Small Group, has led a thriving Edmond-based architectural firm since
- [Heidi Duckler Dance Presents Architecture Through the Body: A Living Legacy - Closing Event](https://heididuckler.org/event/heidi-duckler-dance-presents-architecture-through-the-body-a-living-legacy-closing-event/) - Heidi Duckler Dance Presents Architecture Through the Body: A Living Legacy An Exhibition Showcasing 40 Years of Movement & Architecture Join us for A Living Legacy, an exhibition by Heidi Duckler Dance at the Southern California Institute of Architecture, honoring four decades of site specific performance, a powerful dialogue between dance and the built environment. Heidi Duckler Dance Presents Architecture Through the Body: A Living Legacy Join us for A Living Legacy, an exhibition by Heidi Duckler Dance at the SCI-Arc.
- [R&R: Ray On the Roof Workshop Series](https://heididuckler.org/event/rr-ray-on-the-roof-workshop-series/) - Join us on AUGUST 26, 2025, for a little R&R—Ray on the Roof! R&R is a monthly dance workshop series curated by HDD Artistic Director Raymond Ejiofor, taking place on the last Tuesday of each month from May through August. Set against the skyline atop the Bendix Building, this invigorating class blends movement, mindfulness, and
- [R&R: Ray On the Roof Workshop Series](https://heididuckler.org/event/rr-ray-the-roof-dance-class/) - Join us on JULY 29, 2025, for a little R&R—Ray on the Roof! R&R is a monthly dance workshop series curated by HDD Artistic Director Raymond Ejiofor, taking place on the last Tuesday of each month from May through July. Set against the skyline atop the Bendix Building, this invigorating class blends movement, mindfulness, and
- [Heidi Duckler Dance Presents Architecture Through the Body: A Living Legacy - Opening Event](https://heididuckler.org/event/heidi-duckler-dance-presents-architecture-through-the-body-a-living-legacy/) - Heidi Duckler Dance Presents Architecture Through the Body: A Living Legacy Join us for A Living Legacy, an exhibition by Heidi Duckler Dance at the SCI-Arc.
- [Ebb & Flow: Vista Hermosa Natural Park](https://heididuckler.org/event/ebb-flow-vista-hermosa-natural-park/) - Join us at Ebb & Flow: Vista Hermosa Natural Park! Heidi Duckler Dance proudly presents the 7th annual Ebb & Flow community arts festival at Vista Hermosa Natural Park on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Ebb & Flow is a free, family-friendly festival that brings the community together to explore themes of climate change, nature, health,
- [39th Anniversary Celebration](https://heididuckler.org/event/39th-anniversary-celebration/) -  Heidi Duckler Dance will celebrate its 39th Anniversary Celebration, Dance in the Light of the Harvest Moon, at the iconic Frank Gehry-designed campus of Loyola Law School on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 5 pm. The redesign of Loyola’s campus in 1978 marked a pivotal moment in Gehry’s career, showcasing his radical use of unconventional Heidi Duckler Dance will celebrate its 39th Anniversary Celebration, Dance in the Light of the Harvest Moon, at the iconic Frank Gehry-designed campus of Loyola Law School on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 5 pm. The redesign of Loyola’s campus in 1978 marked a pivotal moment in Gehry’s career, showcasing his radical use of unconventional
- [CURRENT - 38th Anniversary Celebration](https://heididuckler.org/event/38th-anniversary/) - RSVP Online Event Timeline Reception and Raffle: 5 pm Sunset Performance: 6 pm Dinner and Ceremony: 6:30 pm Evening Performance by Heidi Duckler + Raymond Ejiofor: 8pm Immersive Experience and Dancing to Live Band: 8:30pm Auction: 9pm-9:30pm Sponsorship Levels Individual Entry: $300 Tickets for Two: $500 Artist Sponsor : $1,000 – Shared table and tickets
- [4D Film Festival - Independent Films Screening](https://heididuckler.org/event/4d-film-festival-independent-films-screening/) - Heidi Duckler Dance is thrilled to launch the 4D Film Festival, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to the intersection of dance and cinema. As part of HDD’s dedication to supporting artists, the 4D Film Festival creates a dynamic space where dance, film, and community come together for an unforgettable cinematic experience. Experience the magic of cinema
- [4D Film Festival - Student Screening](https://heididuckler.org/event/4d-film-festival-student-screening/) - Heidi Duckler Dance is thrilled to launch the 4D Film Festival, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to the intersection of dance and cinema. Experience the magic of cinema under the stars! Join us for an enchanting outdoor screening on the iconic Bendix rooftop, where the city skyline meets the silver screen. Cozy up, soak in the
- [Truth or Consequences: Close to the Ground](https://heididuckler.org/event/truth-or-consequences-close-to-the-ground/) - Join premier Los Angeles-based company Heidi Duckler Dance for an engaging salon series featuring renowned choreographer and dancer Jasmine Albuquerque. As we enter the Year of the Wood Snake—a symbol of renewal and transformation—this salon invites us to reflect on our ability to adapt. From the rise of robotics and AI to the challenges of
- [Truth or Consequences: Life Cycle of a Fever Dream](https://heididuckler.org/event/truth-or-consequences-life-cycle-of-a-fever-dream/) - Heidi Duckler Dance, Los Angeles’ leading site-specific dance company, proudly presents Life Cycle of a Fever Dream, our first salon of the 2024 Fall/Winter season in the company’s signature series Truth or Consequences. Hosted at the historic Bendix Building in Downtown LA, this transdisciplinary salon series is produced by HDD, bringing cutting-edge artistry into dynamic
- [What Remains Un/Seen](https://heididuckler.org/event/what-remains-unseen-performance/) - Join us for a new performance, What Remains Un/Seen. This unique event is set for Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at the Wende Museum and its garden. Choreographed and directed by HDD Founder and Artistic Director, Heidi Duckler, “What Remains Un/Seen” delves into the deep waters of surveillance and societal control, inspired by the themes of the
- [Ebb & Flow: Exposition Park](https://heididuckler.org/event/ebb-flow-exposition-park/) - Join Us for Ebb & Flow at Exposition Park! Looking for things to do in LA? Join us at Exposition Park for Heidi Duckler Dance’s beloved Ebb & Flow community arts festival on Saturday, June 29, 2024! This free, family-friendly event offers a unique blend of dance, visual arts, music, and technology, exploring themes of
- [I Will Remember What I Forgot](https://heididuckler.org/event/i-will-remember-what-i-forgot/) - Experience a performance, where Heidi Duckler Dance artists, accompanied by live music, lead you through the fifth floor of the new Behavioral Center, in search of a safe space for well-being and mental health. FREE RSVP
- [Unfurling: The Old L.A. Zoo](https://heididuckler.org/event/unfurling-the-old-l-a-zoo/) - Heidi Duckler Experience the enchantment of a Heidi Duckler Dance performance during golden hour, as we transform into luminous pollen poufs and embark on a captivating journey through the historic ruins of the Old L.A. Zoo. A one-night-only, site-specific collaboration between Heidi Duckler Dance and muralist Kim West. West’s installation includes sculptural fabric flows, a mural assembled Experience an HDD performance as we transform into luminous pollen poufs and journey through the ruins of the Old L.A. Zoo.
- [CounterIntelligence: The Story of Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka - PART 2](https://heididuckler.org/event/counterintelligence-the-story-of-sister-alyonushka-and-brother-ivanushka-part-2/) - 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 our human behavior and the situations resulting from our unconscious actions is the premise of this tale. Need to catch up? Episodes 1 and 2
- [Herald In, Examine Throughout](https://heididuckler.org/event/herald-in-examine-throughout/) - We are delighted to announce our biggest performance of the year, taking place against the stunning backdrop of the Herald Examiner Building and inside the Downtown LA Proper Hotel on Saturday, May 18, 2024. “Herald In, Examine Throughout,” will unfold along Broadway Street between 11th and 12th downtown, closed to the public, but open with
- [MAP Live! Workshop](https://heididuckler.org/event/map-live-workshop/) - Join us for this year’s MAP Live workshop (formerly known as Architecture Through the Body), taking place on March 15th, 2024-March 17th, 2024 at the historical, Bendix building. Heidi Duckler Dance’s annual workshop is rooted in combining movement, art, and performance. Across three days, participants learn from professionals in various fields to explore the ways
- [Rooftop Residency March 2024](https://heididuckler.org/event/rooftop-residency-march-2024/) - Join Heidi Duckler Dance’s Artist in Residence, Jobel Medina, for another installation of our outdoor movement workshop on the iconic Bendix building rooftop. Explore the fundamentals of site-specific dance on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 10:15 AM-12:15 PM. This class is open to all levels. Contact jessica@heididuckler.org for more information and financial assistance inquiries. Register
- [Rooftop Residency](https://heididuckler.org/event/rooftop-residency-2/) - Join Heidi Duckler Dance’s Artist in Residence, Jobel Medina, for a two-part outdoor movement workshop exploring the fundamentals of site-specific dance on the iconic Bendix building rooftop in downtown Los Angeles! This class is open to all levels. Contact jessica@heididuckler.org for more information and financial assistance inquiries. REGISTER HERE HDD Artist-in-Residence Jobel Medina Jobel Medina (Filipino, b.
- [MAP Live! Final Performance](https://heididuckler.org/event/map-live-final-performance/) - Join the MAP Live participants as they debut their final performances, using techniques learned during our immersive, three-day workshop. Register
- [Rooftop Residency](https://heididuckler.org/event/rooftop-residency/) - Join Heidi Duckler Dance’s Artist in Residence, Jobel Medina, for a two-part outdoor movement workshop exploring the fundamentals of site-specific dance on the iconic Bendix building rooftop in downtown Los Angeles! This class is open to all levels. Contact jessica@heididuckler.org for more information and financial assistance inquiries. REGISTER HERE HDD Artist-in-Residence Jobel Medina Jobel Medina (Filipino, b.
- [Truth or Consequences: Unfolding the Untold](https://heididuckler.org/event/truth-or-consequences-unfolding-the-untold/) - Join us for an evening of performances, interactive installations, live music, complimentary wine and delicious food by Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen. Our first salon in 2024 is inspired by the different perspectives expressed by creatives whose voices we may not have heard. These different perspectives can stimulate our imagination and help us discover new ideas.
- [Truth or Consequences: Belonging in the World](https://heididuckler.org/event/truth-or-consequences-belonging-in-the-world/) - Join us at the historic Bendix building for the newest installment in our renowned salon series, Truth or Consequences: Belonging in the World. Experience the essence of true belonging with us, throughout an evening of performance, an animated interactive installation, complimentary spirits, burritos, and live music! Cocktail hour starts at 5 pm. Performances begin at 6
- [Performance @ CultureHub LA's Re-Fest](https://heididuckler.org/event/performance-culturehub-las-re-fest/) - We’re excited to be a part of CultureHub’s Re–Fest, an annual festival that brings artists, activists, and technologists together to explore our role in re-shaping the future. The theme for Re–Fest 2023 is Re-New, which critically examines our culture’s obsession with newness, reframing our relationship to creation and progress. How can we prioritize ancestral knowledge
- [Time for a Slow Dance](https://heididuckler.org/event/time-for-a-slow-dance/) - A Place Called Home (APCH) students with Heidi Duckler Dance teaching artists, dancers and musicians Dwight Trible and Pablo Calogero will perform a suspended dance through the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital campus, ending their journey at the recently inaugurated Jacqueline Avant Children and Family Center. There, dancers Joseph Davis, Raymond Ejiofor, Jessica Emmanuel, Sasha Rivero, and Ashley Robicheaux are accompanied
- [Illuminate LA's Collective Memory Installation](https://heididuckler.org/event/illuminate-las-collective-memory-installation/) - Our film in collaboration with Safety Third Productions Where We're Going will be part of the Collective Memory Installation! The event is a digital exhibition of artworks reflecting on the collective history of Los Angeles County, presented by the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture in partnership with Grand Park powered by The Music Center. The
- [The Ebell of LA Luncheon Performance](https://heididuckler.org/event/wilshire-ebell-luncheon-performance/) - Join us at The Ebell of LA for this extra special luncheon where Founder and Artistic Director Heidi Duckler will present an original interdisciplinary showcase encompassing a live performance, a premiere screening of our 2022 reel and a talkback discussion. We will learn about Duckler’s creative process and the execution of the company’s values of
- [Ebb & Flow @ TheCreek](https://heididuckler.org/event/ebb-flow-thecreek/) - Our free, environmentally focused festival returns for its sixth year with a twist! This year, we are partnering with Ballona Creek Renaissance to present Ebb & Flow during Heal the Bay’s Coastal Clean Up Day. Multidisciplinary artists will showcase a variety of immersive performances for volunteers to enjoy during the clean up. Register today to help
- [Ebb & Flow: Chinatown](https://heididuckler.org/event/ebb-flow-chinatown-4/) - Our free, family friendly community arts festival returns for its fifth year at the Los Angeles State Historic Park! The festival explores climate change, nature, humanity, and health through dance, visual arts, music, and technology. Heidi Duckler Dance has commissioned eight interdisciplinary artists to create site specific performances in response to environmental themes, constructing innovative
- [Architecture Through the Body Workshop](https://heididuckler.org/event/architecture-through-the-body-workshop/) - Architecture Through the Body focuses on how architecture relates to movement and sound. Learn from renowned professionals in dance, music, and architecture during this three-day workshop. TEACHING ARTISTS MOVEMENT | Raymond Ejiofor & JM. Rodriguez ARCHITECTURE | Nefer Fernandez SOUND | Justin Scheid + Annabelle Freedman Over the course of the workshop, you will research
- [Truth or Consequences: Never Ending Story](https://heididuckler.org/event/truth-or-consequences/) - The salon will feature original works from Heidi Duckler, HDD Artist in Residence Raymond Ejiofor, DaEun Jung, and Ok Nico. Audience members will move through different parts of the Bendix Building to experience an interconnected web of narratives across different artistic mediums, flowing together to create one “never ending story.” Your ticket includes: Pre-show cocktail
- [Truth or Consequences: Come As You Are](https://heididuckler.org/event/truth-or-consequences-come-as-you-are/) - January 29 – Come As You Are Bendix Building – Meet us at our rooftop space and travel with us to a never before seen location in the building As part of our first salon of the year, we welcome a wonderful union of work between our long-time collaborating creative technologist & projection artist Kamyi Lee,
- [Book Launch: Heidi Duckler Dance: 2016-2021 @ ICA LA](https://heididuckler.org/event/book-signing-ica-la/) - We’re excited to partner with the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles on a launch event for our visual compilation book of the company’s works designed by James Robie. Heidi and James will discuss the creation of the book and sign books. Vinny Golia and Edgar Aguirre will perform a new work by Heidi Duckler created specifically for this
- [Inglewood Art Walk with St. Mary's Academy](https://heididuckler.org/event/inglewood-art-walk-with-st-marys-academy/) - 12 pm - Student Performance 12 - 4 pm - Workshops with Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Witness the students’ creativity and hard work as they perform an original piece on our yellow mustang ‘dancemobile.’ PLUS, see teaching artist and Board Member Raymond Ejiofor in action as he teaches workshops for the Girl Scouts
- [MAP Lab](https://heididuckler.org/event/map-lab-2/) - “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 in person at the Heidi Duckler Dance headquarters at the Bendix Building. The workshop will culminate in the making of your own rooftop dance installation
- [The Body of the People ~ Heidi Duckler Dance's 37th Annual Gala Celebration](https://heididuckler.org/event/37th-anniversary-celebration/) - Heidi Duckler Dance’s 37th Annual Gala Celebration Honorees: David Roussève – Artistic Vision Award Distinguished Professor of Choreography at UCLA in the department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance Nancy Griffin – Board Impact Award Journalist, Author, Community Volunteer Jewel Delegall – Civic Engagement Award Chief Program Officer at A Place Called Home Sponsorship Levels: Individual Entry:
- [Ebb & Flow: Culver City](https://heididuckler.org/event/ebb-flow-culver-city/) - Heidi Duckler Dance brings its beloved Ebb & Flow festival back to the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook in Culver City ! Join us for a beautiful walk around the scenic park. The festival will feature a variety of interdisciplinary art pieces stationed throughout the park. Each unique piece is an exploration of climate change, nature,
- [Truth or Consequences: A curated series of transdisciplinary salons](https://heididuckler.org/event/truth-or-consequences-a-curated-series-of-transdisciplinary-salons-4/) - December 4 – Play by Ear Weaving together performances, exchanging ideas, sharing food and experiencing the warmth of gathering, Play by Ear is a participatory evening that unfolds stories and songs about how we might envision a future together.Our last salon of the year features: Tlayuda! Serving tlayudas for dinner with jamaica and margaritas. The
- [Truth or Consequences: A curated series of transdisciplinary salons](https://heididuckler.org/event/truth-or-consequences-a-curated-series-of-transdisciplinary-salons-3/) - August 14 – Second Nature: an evening of cinema, live performance, and deep discussion Truth or Consequences: Second Nature, is a unification of film, dance, music, and conversation that delves into the significance of Slavic cultural stories and experiences. The salon will include a full screening of HDD’s newest dance film series, “Counterintelligence: The Story
- [Truth or Consequences: A curated series of transdisciplinary salons](https://heididuckler.org/event/truth-or-consequences-a-curated-series-of-transdisciplinary-salons-2/) - 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 of creation and collaboration. Truth or Consequences: Stories from Storage, is an unearthing, a revealing, and a rejoicing of memories we have hidden, packed away,
- [Ebb & Flow: Chinatown](https://heididuckler.org/event/ebb-flow-chinatown-3/) - 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 around the historic park. The festival will feature dance, visual arts, music, and technology through the form of interdisciplinary art pieces stationed throughout the park.
- [CounterIntelligence: The story of Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka](https://heididuckler.org/event/counter-intelligence-the-story-of-sister-alyonuschka-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 our human behavior and the situations resulting from our unconscious actions is the premise of this tale. Part 1 includes An Evil Stream, the first episode
- [Truth or Consequences: A curated series of transdisciplinary salons](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 of creation and collaboration. Heidi Duckler Dance’s Illuminating the Bendix will feature artists: ISABEL BEAVERS ~ a transdisciplinary artist and creative producer based in Los Angeles.
- [Dr. Kerry English Fellowship Public Presentation by Foster Youth Fellows](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 developed throughout the fellowship in 2021 alongside their mentors Raymond Ejiofor and Himerria Wortham. L-R: Heidi Duckler, Olga Garay-English, Dr. Kerry English — The Dr.
- [Heidi Duckler Dance 36th Annual Gala](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 own for cultural, educational, and social activities. This was the motivation for upwardly mobile African American women in Los Angeles in the 1940s as they organized
- [Ages Take Action: Give the Vaccine a Shot](https://heididuckler.org/event/ages-take-action/) - 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 Center at the MLK Jr. Community Hospital Campus. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion with MLK Jr. medical providers and community representatives
- [The Chandelier](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 - 15! During quarantine, HDD explored the possibilities for the work through a Zoom performance titled ​Illuminating the Chandelier​ and we are excited to expand on
- [HONEST PURPOSE](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 the City of Culver City and its Cultural Affairs Commission, with support from Sony Pictures Entertainment and the Culver City Arts Foundation, the piece is
- [Ebb & Flow: Chinatown](https://heididuckler.org/event/ebb-flow-chinatown-2/) - 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 a free, site-specific community festival of local artists which integrates dance, visual arts, music, and technology to explore climate change and its impact on the
- [REMNANTS](https://heididuckler.org/event/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, Artistic Director and Founder of HDD. The workshop series was created through collaboration and reciprocal sharing between HDD and distinguished teaching artists and women from
- [HDD/NW Cooped Up 5](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 Heidi Duckler, which investigates the challenges of finding intimacy in our post pandemic world of isolation. A couple, constrained in vast space, tries to find
- [MAP Lab](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 the opportunity to create your own tool kit for designing and composing choreography in the virtual realm. Throughout the weekend, participants will take classes with
- [Screendance Miami Festival](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 in movement and dance on film and dance on camera. The festival has been created to support professionals in this field and to support the
- [Dance Camera West](https://heididuckler.org/event/dance-camera-west-2/) - 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. Dance films ranging from group dances in remote landscapes, urban spaces and dance studios around the world, to introspective solos that invite us to share
- [Dance Camera West](https://heididuckler.org/event/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. Dance films ranging from group dances in remote landscapes, urban spaces and dance studios around the world, to introspective solos that invite us to share
- [Watch THE RE-QUEST](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 premieres in 10 different locations, celebrating 35 years of programming in communities throughout Los Angeles. We continue the celebration by reliving the experience and memorializing
- [The Boguslaw Schaeffer Livestream Project](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 Poland, to the legacy of maverick Polish composer, musicologist, and graphic artist Bogusław Schaeffer. Measuring the Sky filmed in the historic Sepulveda Dam and the
- [THE RE-QUEST - Night 2](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 on THE QUEST, an exemplary project of 10 premieres in 10 different locations, celebrating 35 years of programming in communities throughout Los Angeles. We continue
- [THE RE-QUEST - Night 1](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 on THE QUEST, an exemplary project of 10 premieres in 10 different locations, celebrating 35 years of programming in communities throughout Los Angeles. We continue
- [LA Dance Shorts Film Festival](https://heididuckler.org/event/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
- [Nature, Art & Habitat Workshop](https://heididuckler.org/event/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
- [Kinetoscope International Screendance Film Festival](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 district of Los Angeles where Heidi Duckler Dance has its headquarters, this work is choreographed by Heidi Duckler and performed by her dancers, staff and
- [Capitol Dance & Cinema Festival](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 of the international programming at the Centro de Experimentación Escénica in Valdivia and at the LOFT International Dance Festival in Concepción, Chile. The company arrived
- [What Remains: Online Screening and Discussion with the Wende Museum](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 Museum's garden back in December of 2019. Both movement and opera emanated from the female perspective and examined the notion of memory, the idea of
- [Portland Dance Film Fest](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 of Los Angeles where Heidi Duckler has her headquarters, this work is choreographed by Heidi Duckler and performed by her dancers, staff and several workers
- [35th Anniversary Celebration | THE QUEST](https://heididuckler.org/event/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, engaging audience participation in a search for truth in our environment, our memory, and the challenging present moment. THE QUEST represents our enduring dedication to
- [MEXICO CITY VIDEODANCE FESTIVAL](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 at the Centro de Experimentación Escénica in Valdivia and at the LOFT International Dance Festival in Concepción, Chile. The company arrived at a time of
- [Bucharest International Dance Film Festival](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 programming at the Centro de Experimentación Escénica in Valdivia and at the LOFT International Dance Festival in Concepción, Chile. The company arrived at a time
- [Unsettling Ramona Salon Series: Unsettling Sound](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 in California through art, music, conversation and a deep dive into the story of Ramona. These conversations are working towards a retelling of “Ramona,” considered
- [Unsettling Ramona Salon Series: Unsettling Self](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 in California through art, music, conversation and a deep dive into the story of Ramona. These conversations are working towards a retelling of “Ramona,” considered
- [Unsettling Ramona Salon Series: Unsettling Story](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 in California through art, music, conversation and a deep dive into the story of Ramona. These conversations are working towards a retelling of “Ramona,” considered
- [Home Share x Heidi Duckler Dance](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 take you behind the scenes of Illuminating the Chandelier with some of our collaborators. Jessica Emmanuel, Carlo Maghirang, and Isaac Takeuchi will talk about the
- [HDD/Northwest Cooped Up 3](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 filmmaker Nicolas Savignano, composer Jennifer Wright, and Zeljka Carol Kekez from PLACE. Moderated by Andra Georges, President of Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest! Body is Home is
- [Move Me x Culver City High School](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 chance to watch a recording of the original "Move Me" piece performed by company dancers Nicole Flores, Alyse Rockett, and Rafael Quintas. This project is
- [Look What SHE Did! Artists of Los Angeles Film Screening](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 great ways to show works in progress, highlight emerging artists, and bring different disciplines together. These engagements usually take place at our headquarters at the
- [Ebb & Flow: Chinatown](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 we are utilizing augmented reality to give you a self-guided, site-specific, socially distant, spectacular experience. Park goers will go on a journey from Ebb to
- [Avalon High School Final Performance](https://heididuckler.org/event/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.
- [ESCAPE Screening](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 de Experimentación Escénica in Valdivia and at the LOFT International Dance Festival in Concepción, Chile. The company arrived at a time of mass protests fueled
- [here/there salons: Panel Discussion with HDD Partners](https://heididuckler.org/event/here-there-salons/) - 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 of art for combating isolation in vulnerable populations, with our partners from Ventura Youth Correctional Facility, St. Mary's Academy, and Martin Luther King Jr. Community
- [here/there salons: HDD Teaching Artist Presentation](https://heididuckler.org/event/here-there-salon-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 for creating, connecting, and educating in today's virtual spaces. Presentations by: Raymond Ejiofor Rafael Quintas Himerria Wortham William Jay YIvisaker May 14th Salon: Panel Discussion
- [Illuminating The Chandelier](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 at The Wallis in the Fall of 2020, this new work is based on the interior monologue of a woman in isolation, with dissociated and
- [Winter Dance Lab](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 BFA from NYU - Tisch School of the Arts. Post university, Austin joined Andrea Miller’s Gallim Dance, creating and performing with the company nationally and
- [Underway](https://heididuckler.org/event/underway-2/) - 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 of woodwinds by William Roper, a prepared trumpet installation by Sarah Belle Reid and flute and electronics by Justin Scheid. Underway features HDD company dancers
- [Underway](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 of woodwinds by William Roper, a prepared trumpet installation by Sarah Belle Reid and flute and electronics by Justin Scheid. Underway features HDD company dancers
- [Beauty in Your Backyard](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 Heidi Duckler Dance with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the California Arts Council, and in partnership with Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas
- ["One Leg at a Time" Exhibition](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 5:30 - 8:30 pm Performances: 6 and 8 pm Panel Discussion moderated by Abbe Land: 7 pm One Leg at Time consisted of a three-month
- [35th Anniversary Launch](https://heididuckler.org/event/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 our new reel and experience a one-of-a-kind display of the company’s footprint throughout the city.

## Employees

- [Julie Stephens](https://heididuckler.org/company/julie-stephens/) - Julie Stephens Vice President, Elevate Public Affairs Julie Stephens is a Vice President at Elevate Public Affairs, where she is responsible for leading teams on communications and community outreach strategy and execution for the organization’s clients. Julie’s expertise spans public affairs, social impact strategy, media relations, social media, trade association management, community outreach, event planning,
- [Raphaelle Ziemba - Managing Director](https://heididuckler.org/company/raphaelle-ziemba/) - Raphaelle Ziemba began her dance journey at age four at the Academy of Movement and Music in Oak Park, Illinois, and went on to train at Interlochen Arts Academy and SUNY Purchase, where she earned a BFA in Dance Performance. She furthered her studies with a Master of Arts in Art Education from the School
- [Colleen Loverde](https://heididuckler.org/company/colleen-loverde-2/) - Colleen Loverde is a dance artist, creator, teacher, explorer and questioner. She was born and raised in Lake Zurich, IL and received her B.F.A. in Modern & Jazz Dance at Point Park University where she was awarded Outstanding Senior Dance Artist in 2017. Colleen has worked with LA Contemporary Dance Company, Heidi Duckler Dance, LED
- [Liv Mai](https://heididuckler.org/company/liv-mai-ta/) - Liv Mai is a Japanese-American dancer, actor, and creative from Los Angeles. Since starting her full-time freelance career at age 15, she has danced with artists such as Jhené Aiko, Peaches, Billie Eilish, Remi Wolf, The Weeknd, Sia, RHYE, John Cale, St. Lucia, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, and Dolly Parton to name a
- [Sierra Fujita](https://heididuckler.org/company/sierra-fujita-ta/) - Sierra Fujita (b. in San Diego, 1995) is a Japanese, queer multi-hyphenate artist: dancer, choreographer, actor, acrobat, and director in LA. She was a competitive gymnast in her early years which influences her athletic contemporary movement as a strong foundation. Sierra has trained in multiple styles in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas and
- [Cathie Arteaga - Administrative Assistant](https://heididuckler.org/company/cathie-arteaga-administrative-assistant/) - Cathie Arteaga is a visual artist, filmmaker, and community advocate dedicated to using storytelling and digital media to uplift and empower others. With a deep passion for the arts and a commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices, she merges film, photography, and digital storytelling to create impactful narratives that resonate with all audiences. Born in Los
- [Yasmien Venice Simkani - ICA Intern](https://heididuckler.org/company/yasmien-venice-simkani-ica-intern/) - Yasmien Simkani (she/her) is a recent graduate of John Marshall High School and is 18 years old. As a part of the ICA LA program she is Interning with Heidi Duckler Dance for the summer. She loves reading a variety of books and loves everything to do with literature and writing. She also love creating
- [Fernando Ramirez](https://heididuckler.org/company/fernando-ramirez/) - Fernando Ramirez is the Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer at LA84 Foundation/Play Equity Fund. He previously served as Vice President of the Play Equity Fund. The Play Equity Fund is focused on bringing the transformational power of sport and play to all children, regardless of their race, gender, zip code, or socioeconomic status. Ramirez
- [Nefer Fernandez](https://heididuckler.org/company/nefer-fernandez/) - Nefer Fernandez Co-Founder/Principal Not Applicable Office Nefer Fernandez is a co-founder and principal of Not Applicable Office. He is an architectural thinker, artist, and filmmaker. Originally born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, he moved to California in the early aughts, where he received his undergraduate education at the University of Southern California. Nefer’s interest in
- [Raymond Ejiofor – Artistic Director](https://heididuckler.org/company/raymond-ejiofor-artist-in-residence/) - Raymond Ejiofor, MPH Raymond Ejiofor is a Gates Millennium Fellow and earned a Master of Public Health Policy from USC and his B.S. in Decision Science from Carnegie Mellon University. Raymond began his training under Judith Rhodes Calgaro in Arlington, VA, and at the Dance Theater of Harlem. Under the direction of Greer Reed, Ejiofor
- [Jamarah Hayner, President](https://heididuckler.org/company/jamarah-harris-2/) - Jamarah Hayner President JKH Consulting Jamarah Hayner's career in political communications and strategy includes work in the administrations, campaigns or signature projects of a number of leading elected officials and civic leaders, including Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass, Barbara Lee, Michael Bloomberg, Mark Ridley-Thomas, Mike Bonin, Wendy Greuel, George Gascon, Aja Brown and Rusty
- [Jessica Emmanuel – Director of Programs and Engagement](https://heididuckler.org/company/jessica-emmanuel-engagement-director/) - Jessica Emmanuel is a Los Angeles based dancer, choreographer, performance artist, educator and curator. She studied Dance & Choreography at the BOCES Cultural Arts Center in New York and is a graduate of The California Institute of the Arts with a BFA in Performance & Choreography. Jessica is the founder of HumanStages and a co-founder of the
- [Heidi Duckler - Executive Director](https://heididuckler.org/company/heidi-duckler-2/) - Heidi Duckler is the founder and artistic director of Heidi Duckler Dance in Los Angeles, California and Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest in Portland, Oregon. Titled the “reigning queen of site-specific performance” by the LA Times, Duckler is a pioneer of place-based contemporary practice. Her methodology emphasizes how dance, born from individual experience, can be a tool
- [Drexel Heard II, Treasurer](https://heididuckler.org/company/drexel-heard-ii/) - A personality, a creative director, a political commentator, and a military brat, Drexel Heard II has had his hands in all different kinds of outlets. Drexel's knowledge of how the government works, and his keen sense of domestic and international policy, coupled with his love for Washington news, have made him a leading voice in
- [Heidi Duckler Artistic Director & Founder](https://heididuckler.org/company/heidi-duckler/) - Heidi Duckler is the founder and artistic director of Heidi Duckler Dance in Los Angeles, California and Heidi Duckler Dance/Northwest in Portland, Oregon. Titled the “reigning queen of site-specific performance” by the LA Times, Duckler is a pioneer of place-based contemporary practice. Her methodology emphasizes how dance, born from individual experience, can be a tool
- [Marissa Brown](https://heididuckler.org/company/marissa-brown/) - Marissa Brown is a contemporary choreographer, dancer, creative director, and filmmaker based out of Los Angeles, CA. Brown offers uninhibited physical movements connected to personal truths. She has her BFA in performance and choreography from the University of California Irvine and her MFA from the California Institute of the Arts. Her work has been shown
- [Isaac Huerta](https://heididuckler.org/company/isaac-huerta/) - Isaac Huerta is a movement-based performance artist native to Los Angeles, California. Dance and movement are at the forefront of his passion for human expression and advocacy for health. They have danced with several companies in Southern California and commercially in the industry. His credits include music videos, Shake It Off by Taylor Swift and
- [Tori Daniels](https://heididuckler.org/company/tori-daniels/) - Tori has spent over 15 years leading product innovation and market expansion initiatives in the medical device space. By fostering strong cross-functional communication and collaborative teams, she has led high-profile product development initiatives, commercial planning, and launch execution for early startups and established public and private organizations. When not in Zoom meetings, Tori can be
- [Joan Fricke](https://heididuckler.org/company/joan-h-p-fricke/) - Joan Fricke is a Filipino-American, multidisciplinary artist. She uses voice, song, and physical language to investigate the nonlinear existence of time and space. She is currently an Assistant Choreographer and dancer for the B. Dunn Movement and is a founding member of immersive dance-theatre creators, Iris Company. Joan has worked with Heidi Duckler Dance, Acts
- [Malik "Gvmby" Bannister](https://heididuckler.org/company/13944/) - Malik “Gvmby” Bannister is a visual artist with a passion for creating connections between generations, lifestyles, cultures, and perspectives. Known for his works as a Choreographer/ Dancer, Creative Director, Host, & Model, he relocated to Los Angeles from Virginia in 2016, with the mentality to dance and host, and after five years of opportunities have
- [Cecilia Slongo](https://heididuckler.org/company/cecilia-slongo/) - Cecilia is a multidisciplinary artist from Argentina where she began her artistic practices. She currently lives in California, USA, where she continues her career in dance. Her practice focuses on the body as an active source of knowledge, and memory and as an activator of change. Cecilia is currently exploring the potentiality of the intersection
- [Andrea Burr](https://heididuckler.org/company/andrea-burr/) - Andrea Burr is a dancer, choreographer, and educator who lives in Los Angeles and is represented by Go 2 Talent Agency. She has performed with artists such as Rihanna, Skrillex, Diplo, Julia Michaels, Meghan Trainor, Ellaeyre, Lawrence Rothman, and Sheryl Crow. She has appeared on popular TV and awards shows including The X-Factor, The Voice,
- [Marie Osterman](https://heididuckler.org/company/marie-osterman/) - Marie Osterman (they/she) is a multidisciplinary artist working to unearth community and curiosity through theatre, devised performance, improvisation, and movement. Marie’s generative art combines their classically trained background in theatre-making and their contact improvisation practice with the mission of facilitating intimate, playful spaces. They are based in Los Angeles, working as a performer, movement director,
- [William Jay Ylvisaker](https://heididuckler.org/company/william-jay/) - William Ylvisaker is a Queer • Multi-dimensional creative based in Los Angeles, CA, who combines his passion for music and movement as a sound and movement coach. With a background deeply rooted in soul artists, he guides individuals to reconnect with their bodies and use their voices as instruments. Embracing diversity, representation, and authentic self-expression,
- [Marquice Perrera](https://heididuckler.org/company/marquice-perrera/) - Marquice is an actor, dancer, model, and a recent graduate from the University of California-Santa Cruz with a Master of Arts degree in Theatre. Marquice describes himself as an optimistic, confident, and driven individual. He teaches performance for a living and does a great job in recognizing & supporting anybody willing to see their potential
- [Marianna Varviani](https://heididuckler.org/company/marianna-varviani/) - Marianna Varviani is a Greek theater and dance artist. She has worked internationally in Greece, the UK, Spain, Brazil, and the USA; as a performer, director, choreographer, and instructor. She started training in 2002 with the Nama Theater group in Athens. She was the co-founder of ‘Ha! Theatre Ensemble’ and is the founder and artistic
- [Nadia Maryam](https://heididuckler.org/company/nadia-maryam/) - Nadia Maryam (she/her) is a 2020 graduate of California Institute of the Arts. Under the umbrella of commercial and concert work, she works as a performer, choreographer, filmmaker, and collaborator to fulfill her interest in exploring the use of the body as a personal archive. Nadia has 18+ years of professional dance training & work.
- [Vanessa "Neva" Verdoodt](https://heididuckler.org/company/vanessa-neva-verdoodt-2/) - Vanessa ‘Neva’ Verdoodt is the Artistic Director/Founder of PiYoDa Flow. As a dance artist, her life mission is to bring people together and keep CULTURE alive. When not community organizing, teaching, and creating in the studio, you can find her gardening, making all kinds of DIY projects, and enjoying the beach with her family. Neva
- [Sasha Rivero](https://heididuckler.org/company/sasha-rivero/) - Sasha Rivero is a first-generation American performing artist multi-hyphenate - dancer, singer, and model. She was raised by her Belizean mother and older siblings in Los Angeles, CA. She attended Alexander Hamilton Performance Arts High School where she trained under Debbie Allen’s academy director Karen McDonald in ballet, modern, hip-hop, and jazz. Alongside her dance
- [Joey Navarrete-Medina](https://heididuckler.org/company/joey-navarrete-medina/) - Meet Joey Navarrete-Medina, a first-gen queer Mexican American dance artist based in Los Angeles. Joey (He/they) is all about mixing his diverse background into contemporary dance. Joey holds a BFA in Dance from CSULB, plus certifications in Pilates from BASI, a teaching certification from LMU's Yoga and The Healing Sciences program, and an MFA in
- [Beatriz Vasquez](https://heididuckler.org/company/beatriz-vasquez-2/) - Beatriz E. Vasquez is a highly sought-after dancer, choreographer, and instructor. She was born in Bogota Colombia (South America). She studied with Internationally world known teachers and at The Joffrey Ballet School in NY. She has danced with The Bilingual Foundation of the Arts, Green Stage Alliance/Stage of the Arts, Casa 0101, Central Avenue Dance
- [Rebecca Lee](https://heididuckler.org/company/rebecca-lee/) - Rebecca Lee is an Indigenous American dance artist and writer originally from Las Vegas, Nevada. Upon graduating with her BFA in dance from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, she moved to Los Angeles to continue her artistic career. Since moving to California, she has been a freelance artist for various local choreographers along
- [Edgar Aguirre](https://heididuckler.org/company/edgar-aguirre/) - Edgar Aguirre is originally from Guatemala City, Guatemala, and was raised in Redwood City, California. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine in 2019 with a BFA in Dance Performance. Edgar is most proud of having danced in Donald McKayle's Étude Ensemble and having been awarded the Donald McKayle Scholarship. Upon graduation, Edgar danced
- [Alejandro Perez](https://heididuckler.org/company/alejandro-perez/) - Alejandro Perez is a first-generation Mexican-American from Los Angeles. Alejandro received a full scholarship to be a part of the Alonzo King LINES Ballet Training program in 2016. After his first year at Lines, he was announced the full scholarship recipient for the 85th Gala Anniversary at the Jacobs Pillow 2017 Ballet Summer Program. In
- [Jazmín Urrea](https://heididuckler.org/company/jazmin-urrea/) - Born and raised in Compton and Watts, Jazmín Urrea (b. 1990) received her MFA in Photography and Media from the California Institute of the Arts (2017) and a BFA in Photography from CSU Long Beach (2014). Her works have recently been exhibited at The Studio Museum in Harlem and The J. Paul Getty Museum. Urrea
- [Jeonghyeon Joo](https://heididuckler.org/company/jeonghyeon-joo/) - Jeonghyeon Joo is a haegeum performer/composer based in Los Angeles and Seoul. Her practice includes performance, composition, improvisation, artistic research, collaboration, writing, and teaching. She explores the physical, social, cultural, and political relationship between the performer and instrument, frequently collaborating with filmmakers, visual artists, composers, and performance artists. She is a recipient of the Arts
- [Jiryis Murkus Ballan](https://heididuckler.org/company/jiryis-murkus-ballan/) - Jiryis Murkus Ballan, Palestinian composer, Buzuq player, performer, and musical director, Jiryis, grew up in Nazareth in the Galilee region. Ballan completed his M.A. studies in the music composition program at SUNY Buffalo as a Fulbright Scholar where he studied with composers Jonathan Golove and Cort Lippe AND focused on concert music, and music for
- [Anthea Young](https://heididuckler.org/company/anthea-young/) - Anthea Young was born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised in Washington, D.C. Her training started at the Creative Dance Center under the direction of Joyce Mosso and Shawn Cosby and studied ballet extensively at the Dance Institute of Washington, founded by Fabian Barnes. She gained crucial ballet training at the Dance Theater of Harlem, while
- [Vanessa Nichole](https://heididuckler.org/company/vanessa-nichole-trevino/) - Vanessa Nichole, a multifaceted freelance talent based in Los Angeles, is a riveting aerialist and dancer with a keen eye for choreography and movement direction. As an accomplished performer, Vanessa has graced the screen of numerous shows and films, such as “Physical”, “American Song Contest”, “Loot”, “General Hospital”, “TED 2”, “The Academy Awards”, and “The
- [Joseph Stevens](https://heididuckler.org/company/joseph-stevens/) - Joseph was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, later relocating to San Antonio, Texas where he attended Tom Clark High School studying vocal performance as well as trained in dance for 4 years under Director Sarah Visel. He continued his studies at the University of North Texas earning a degree in the Bachelor of
- [Stephanie Kim](https://heididuckler.org/company/stephanie-kim/) - Stephanie Kim is a Los Angeles-based professional dancer and freelance artist. Stephanie has had the opportunity to perform for audiences at the Grammys®, the Academy Awards®, the Met Gala, LA Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, at Lincoln Center, The Joyce, with the LA Philharmonic and Jacob’s Pillow. She has worked with choreographers
- [Marta Tiesenga](https://heididuckler.org/company/marta-tiesenga/) - M.A. Tiesenga is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice delves into the intricate interplay of procedure and enaction within collaborative performance contexts, deftly shaping these dynamics through various idioms. Inspired by an affinity for the outdoors, Tiesenga draws analogies between these concepts and the art of cartography, illuminating the parallels between a map and a musical
- [Maija Knapp](https://heididuckler.org/company/maija-knapp/) - Maija Knapp is a dancer, choreographer, and devout lover of raw emotion pouring from a willing body. Her work spans between New York and Los Angeles, with L.A. as her official home base. Maija utilizes the physical form to touch the unseen via emoting subconscious dwellings. She prides herself on her dedication to her work
- [Joe Davis](https://heididuckler.org/company/joe-davis/) - Joe was born and raised in the beautiful hills of upstate New York, and can easily be identified by his cacophonous laughter. He began his training in Rochester, New York, and continued his studies at The Juilliard School on scholarships from The NYCDA Foundation and Cornell University. During his training, he performed principal roles in
- [JM Rodriguez](https://heididuckler.org/company/jm-rodriguez/) - An LA native, JM. Rodriguez graduated from the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts where he trained in Ballet, Horton (under the mentorship of legendary Horton Master Don Martin), and Luigi Jazz. JM. since has been working both commercially, as well in the concert dance scene. After being signed with agents at 19,
- [Colleen Loverde](https://heididuckler.org/company/colleen-loverde/) - Colleen Loverde is a dance artist, creator, teacher, explorer and questioner. She was born and raised in Lake Zurich, IL, and received her B.F.A. in Modern & Jazz Dance at Point Park University where she was awarded Outstanding Senior Dance Artist in 2017. Colleen’s work is informed by the recognition that everything is connected and
- [Dwight Trible](https://heididuckler.org/company/dwight-trible/) - Dwight Trible is a singer who combines the best of vocal virtuosity with musicianship and improvisational skills to the delight of audiences and musicians alike. In addition to performing with his group, the Dwight Trible Ensemble, Dwight is the vocalist with the Pharoah Sanders Quartet and is also the vocal director for the Horace Tapscott
- [Kim West](https://heididuckler.org/company/kim-west/) - C'est moi, Kim West. I am a painter, and my visual arts practice incorporates studio painting, mural making, and installation projects activated with collaborative performance. My work engages with memories, reflections, washy landscapes, and color-forward, often technicolor bright botanical motifs. Those who know my work may be familiar via Instagram, or from murals located throughout California, including Only One Way
- [Sophie Akoury](https://heididuckler.org/company/sophie-akoury/) - Sophie Akoury is a Lebanese architect and designer currently working in Los Angeles. She graduated from the Lebanese Academy of Fine Arts – ALBA in 2019 and she continued her studies at the Southern California Institute of Architecture – SCI-Arc. Her master's project, entitled 51 miles + 25 km = 13 feet, in which she
- [Tomoko Ozawa](https://heididuckler.org/company/tomoko-ozawa/) - Pianist and composer Tomoko Ozawa is a fresh voice from Japan, raised in international settings. A graduate of Berklee College of Music and Longy School of Music, her music crosses genre borders, combining lyricism with European contemporary classical music and rhythmic elements of Jazz. Her debut album “Gentian” accentuates the insightful words of Emily Dickinson
- [Kamyi Lee](https://heididuckler.org/company/kamyi-lee/) - Kam Ying (Kamyi) Lee is a Los Angeles-based video engineer for immersive experiences and themed entertainment. She is also an interactive and video designer for live performances and has worked both nationally and internationally in theater, dance, and concerts. Artistically Kamyi is an award-winning interdisciplinary artist who is deeply invested in contemporary and experimental uses
- [Omar Madkour](https://heididuckler.org/company/omar-madkour-2/) - Omar is a lighting designer from Cairo, Egypt. His designs in theatre and dance have been presented in the United States, and Egypt as well as multiple venues and festivals across Europe. During the pandemic, Omar tapped into architectural lighting, and he is currently the full-time lighting technician for The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
- [Shoji Yamasaki](https://heididuckler.org/company/shoji-yamasaki/) - Shoji Yamasaki is a multidisciplinary choreographer, performer, director, and filmmaker. He was born and raised on the unceded ancestral land of the Gabrielino-Tongva people, recently known as Los Angeles. Yamasaki received his BA in world arts and cultures (dance concentration) with a minor in Spanish from UCLA in 2011. In 2023, he received his Master
- [Jessie Cox](https://heididuckler.org/company/jessie-cox/) - Described by VAN Magazine (Brin Solomon) as “A multifaceted Black Swiss composer, performer, and scholar,” Jessie Cox makes music about the universe and our future in it. Through avant-garde classical, experimental jazz, and sound art, he has devised his own strand of musical science fiction, one that asks where we go next. Cox’s music goes
- [Fiammetta Piazza, Secretary](https://heididuckler.org/company/fiametta-piazza/) - Fiammetta Piazza Associate, Polsinelli Fiammetta Piazza is an attorney in the Los Angeles office of national law firm Polsinelli, where she is an associate in the capital market and commercial lending practice group. She focuses her practice on securitization, cross-border finance and fintech matters, and other structure finance transactions. Born in Italy, Fiammetta grew up
- [Patti Rhee](https://heididuckler.org/company/patti-rhee/) - Patricia Rhee, FAIA, DBIA Partner Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects Patricia Rhee is an American Institute of Architects Fellow and Partner at Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects, where she has practiced for 20+ years. The firm was awarded the 2015 National AIA Firm Award, one of the industry’s highest honors. Her projects range from
- [Jobel Medina](https://heididuckler.org/company/jobel-medina/) - Jobel Medina (Filipino, b. 1990) is a Los Angeles based creative and performer. Born and raised in the Philippines, Jobel migrated to the U.S. at the age of twelve. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance at California State University, Long Beach and Masters of Fine Arts at California Institute of the Arts.
- [Snezana Petrovic](https://heididuckler.org/company/snezana-petrovic-costume-designer/) - Snezana is an installation/video, performance artist, and an award-winning set/costume designer. She has exhibited her work nationally and internationally in Amsterdam, Singapore, Tokyo, Prague, and Belgrade, at venues such as Los Angeles MOCA and Stedijilk Museum, Amsterdam. She is the recipient of numerous awards both in the USA and Europe, such as Golden Arena for
- [Carla Lucero](https://heididuckler.org/company/carla-lucero/) - I am originally from Los Angeles, (Manhattan Beach, actually). My parents are from vastly different cultures. My mother was born and raised in India, and my father is Latin American, with roots in New Mexico. Through their travels from opposite ends of the globe, they met and married in Africa! They both have a fierce
- [William Roper](https://heididuckler.org/company/william-roper/) - Roper is a multi-disciplinary artist residing in Los Angeles. His experience ranges from the symphony stage to free improvisation groups. He has toured Europe, North and South America, and Japan as a soloist and with ensembles. His musicianship is represented on over 60 recordings, including twelve recordings as leader and co-leader. He has worked with
- [Santiago Villarreal](https://heididuckler.org/company/santiago-villarreal-2/) - Santiago Villarreal, found his passion for dance at age 16. In May 2019 he graduated with a BFA in Dance Performance from Chapman University. During his time at Chapman University, Santiago has worked with choreographers such as; Ido Tadmor, Dwight Rhoden, Wilson Mendieta, Julianne O’Brien, to name a few. Additionally, he has attended workshops from
- [Isaac Takeuchi](https://heididuckler.org/company/isaac-takeuchi/) - Isaac Takeuchi lives in Los Angeles, his main focus is cello performance and composition. He has been playing cello for 17 years. He studied cello performance at California State University Northridge. He has played in many ensembles over the years and is currently teaching privately and at various institutions in Southern California. He currently teaches
- [Justin Scheid](https://heididuckler.org/company/justin-scheid/) - Justin Scheid is a musician, composer, teacher, and production technician based in Long Beach, California. Since graduating from California Institute of the Arts with a Masters Degree in Music Composition, most of Justin’s musical work has fallen between two major outlets: live electronic performance and dance collaboration. As a performer, Justin utilizes analog and digital
- [Owen Scarlett](https://heididuckler.org/company/owen-scarlett/) - Long Island native Owen Scarlett is a performing artist, choreographer, photographer, videographer and visual designer growing roots in LA. He attended Point Park University for Jazz Dance/Arts Management but also explored other areas of art and design. He was a founding member of Visceral Dance Chicago, and performed with the company for four seasons. He’s
- [Belle Jessen](https://heididuckler.org/company/belle-jessen/) - Belle Jessen is a LA based movement artist, choreographer, and filmmaker. Originally from Elgin, IL., she grew up training in all styles and further developed her voice as a mover and creator at Point Park University. Upon graduation, she spent a season with Visceral Dance Chicago as an apprentice until she relocated to Los Angeles
- [Teresa Toogie Barcelo - Associate Artistic Director](https://heididuckler.org/company/teresa-toogie-barcelo/) - Born and raised in Miami, Teresa Barcelo has been dancing for most of her thirty-one years. Culturally and classically trained, she started with her mothers' Spanish roots in flamenco and classical Spanish dance at the age of four. After leaving New World School for the Arts College, Teresa, a.k.a. "Toogie," has been fusing contemporary dance
- [Carla Mann Advisory Associate Artistic Director](https://heididuckler.org/company/carla-mann/) - Choreographing, teaching, and performing contemporary dance since 1983, Mann has been most recently commissioned by the Northwest Dance Project, Portland Taiko, and Ten Tiny Dances and is currently a member of Minh Tran and Company. She serves as professor and chair of the Dance Department at Reed College.
- [Kya Bliss      Performer](https://heididuckler.org/company/kya-bliss/) - The space goes black, but becomes my blank canvas. The audience is silent with anticipation, leaving only the sound of my breath and heartbeats as I prepare. This is a moment that captures all the potential in the world. As a dancer, I feel the ability to change time and space, to inhabit the body
- [Grace Eucker Performer](https://heididuckler.org/company/grace-eucker/)
- [Conrad Kaczor Performer](https://heididuckler.org/company/conrad-kaczor/) - Conrad Kaczor, aka Icon in the street dance world, is known as one of the most innovative poppers that specializes in the geometric shape-shifting styles called Tutting. He seamlessly fuses together the styles of waving, animation, and robotics into his own charismatic tutting. Icon started dancing in Seattle, Washington in 2004. At that time he
- [Kiel Moton Performer](https://heididuckler.org/company/kiel-moton/)
- [Raziah Roushan Managing Director](https://heididuckler.org/company/raziah-roushan/) - From Coast to Coast, Raziah Roushan has been making her mark on the American public as a professional artist and arts advocate. For over fifteen years, Roushan has been working as a professional artist in mediums such as oil, acrylic, charcoal, pastel, aerosol, printmaking, as well murals, large-scale chalk art, light construction and installation. Upon

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