BODYTRAFFIC Offers Free Dance Classes & Rehearsal Space for LA Dancers Impacted by Fires

BODYTRAFFIC Offers Free Dance Classes & Rehearsal Space for LA Dancers Impacted by Fires

BODYTRAFFIC, the renowned contemporary dance company founded in Los Angeles in 2007 and led by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett, announces free community dance classes and free rehearsal space available to dance artists impacted by the L.A. fires. Community dance classes will be offered February 5 and February 12 from 9-10:30 am, and rehearsal space is available February 17-28.  

“We are devastated by the destruction caused by the fires in our home city of Los Angeles. As we witness our neighbors experiencing such great loss and uncertainty, it is incredibly heartening to see the ways the L.A. arts community is stepping up to support our fellow artists,” shares BODYTRAFFIC Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett. “Los Angeles has always been a city of strength and heart, and at BODYTRAFFIC we are committed to being a source of connection and support. Dance is our way of uplifting and bringing people together, even when tragedy surrounds us.”

In an effort to support the L.A. dance community and create opportunities to move and heal together, BODYTRAFFIC is offering the following initiatives.

BODYTRAFFIC will offer free community dance classes at their studio in Koreatown (3435 Wilshire Blvd Ste 200, Los Angeles). These sessions are open to all, offering a space to connect, share, and find solace through the transformative art of dance. 

Classes are free, but registration is required (use this link or email education@bodytraffic.com)  Refreshments available after class.

BODYTRAFFIC is offering free studio space for L.A. dance artists impacted by the Los Angeles fires. Studio space is available February 17 through February 28, 10am-4pm. 

Space is available at no cost, but must be reserved in advance. Email education@bodytraffic.com to reserve. 

BODYTRAFFIC, an internationally-renowned dance company from Los Angeles, has been a dynamic force in contemporary dance since its founding in 2007 by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett. Known for technical prowess and versatility, BODYTRAFFIC artists expertly master a repertoire that spans ballet, contemporary, modern, Afro-Cuban, and hip hop genres. The company thrives on a collective of diverse perspectives and styles, bringing to life the visions of numerous internationally-acclaimed choreographers. BODYTRAFFIC aims to champion both established and emerging voices, serving as a home for a diverse range of styles and perspectives that tell vital stories. By blending local and global perspectives, BODYTRAFFIC simultaneously reflects the rich diversity of its home city while supporting and uplifting the voices of dance artists from across the U.S. and around the world.

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