Contra-tiempo is a bold and multilingual Los Angeles-based activist dance Theater company, dedicated to transforming the world through dance—building community, facilitating dialogue, and moving audiences to imagine what is possible.

 
 
 
CONTRA-TIEMPO performers and audience members energetically singing and dancing together during a lively, interactive performance.

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“CONTRA-TIEMPO replenished my hope and went a long way to restore my faith in the humanity of mankind.”
— Community Participant

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CONTRA-TIEMPO redirects 100% of donations back to our artists, community engagements, and arts education programs

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How to Develop Body Positivity
How to Develop Body Positivity

You are more than your appearance. Your body is a vessel that carries your unique personality, experiences, and skills. Embrace it. Love it. Celebrate it.

DEI is Our Responsibility
DEI is Our Responsibility

Kendrick had us all shook with his Superbowl Halftime performance. Truly making the revolution irresistible, this diss to the American elite has ignited and emboldened us all to press in.

Online Activism: Does it Really Work?
Online Activism: Does it Really Work?

social media is an increasingly powerful tool for championing the causes that are important to us. But how effective is it really in generating long-lasting change?

CONTRA-TIEMPO dance ensemble standing in a colorful line outdoors by a reflective pond, with vibrant outfits mirrored in the water below.

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CONTRA-TIEMPO is a 501(C)3 non-profit arts organization. Your donations are tax-deductible. (TAX ID#20-5477825)