Save the Date for Dance Camera West 2025

In 2025, Dance Camera West (DCW), will celebrate its 25th year as the world renowned, Los Angeles-based organization committed to exploring dance on screen. Dance Camera West 2025 will take place on Wednesday, January 29 to Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, atop the beautiful hilltop Barnsdall Art Park (4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027) with a special presentation at The Philosophical Research Society (3910 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027).

Dance Camera West 2025 will showcase a curated selection of 40 films from 20 countries that represent the pinnacle of dance film creativity—each making its World, U.S., or Los Angeles premiere. This year, DCW’s programs will include its signature VISIBILITY program; a retrospective for renowned Los Angeles choreographer David Roussève; a World Premiere feature documentary by Benjamin Millepied; LA POPS UP, curated by Kitty McNamee | Hysterica, celebrating L.A.’s unique industry choreographers; plus a reprise screening of Wim Wenders’s iconic dance film PINA in 3D.

The eclectic lineup in LA POPS UP celebrates a vibrant mix of styles, spanning contemporary, hip-hop, poppin’, jazz, bharatanatyam, and more, reflecting the multicultural social fabric of LA. This dynamic event provides a platform for raw, disruptive, and authentic artistry, offering both emerging and established creators a chance to push boundaries and showcase their work in a unique, immersive setting.

Many of these creatives have worked behind-the-scenes on major film, TV, and music projects, from iconic shows like Euphoria and Pose, to artists such as Rihanna, Björk, and TheWeeknd. The commercial success of these works, however, too often overshadows the personal artistry of the choreographers involved – and this project is here to challenge that!

Featured artists include visionaries such as Tony Testa, Nina McNeely, Mike Tyus, and Ryan Heffington, along with many others who are shaping the future of performance on screens.

This year’s premieres for short and documentary films are by artists including Ryan Heffington, Mike Tyus & Luca Renzi, Nina McNeeley, Sara Silken, Gabri Christa, Cara Hagan, Mitchell Rose, Keith Glassman,and more. The 2025 edition will also include a multi-day workshop, artist talks, and receptions to enrich the experience.

Dance Camera West (DCW) aims to foster the creation of dance film by supporting production, presentation, and distribution of the art form. DCW has connected diverse cultures and environments through its exploration of dance on screen since 2000, bringing over 2,500 provocative films from around the globe to Los Angeles, and bridging the gap between the unique L.A. film and dance communities.

For more information on DCW, please visit www.dancecamerawest.org.