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Events

CT + CPC : Bonding and Belonging Workshop Series

CT + CPC : Bonding and Belonging Workshop Series

Fri, Mar 21, 2025 6:00 PM 18:00 Sat, May 10, 2025 7:00 PM 19:00
Boyle Heights City Hall (map)
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Dancing Home- with CPC, CONTRA-TIEMPO, and RESPONSIVE BODY

‘roots of loving us’ related workshops

We want to learn ways to re-build trust and connection with one another creating our own ‘communities of care and villages of love’. We will get together in Spring 2025 over 11 workshops to build skills and to practice using our body, voices, movement, and collective power to expand justice, equity, and housing for all of us.

Dance DTLA: Special Edition

Dance DTLA: Special Edition

Friday, March 28, 2025
7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
Walt Disney Concert Hall (map)
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Join us March 28th at 7pm and 8:30pm at the Walt Disney Concert Hall! This is a FREE, one-night-only dance party is an open invitation to all Angelenos to connect with one another through the universal language of dance and music. Follow along with instructors Jannet Galdamez, Jasmine Stanley, and Amainary Contreras

Erin Cooney's "AIRE LIBRE" film premiere

Erin Cooney's "AIRE LIBRE" film premiere

Saturday, March 29, 2025
6:00 PM 9:00 PM 18:00 21:00
The Torrance Art Museum (map)
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Erin Cooney’s Aire Libre is a dance-based video installation that examines air and soil pollution in Los Angeles County and its disproportionate effect on lower-income communities of color living amidst the heavy industry and infrastructure that underpin our capitalist, fossil-fuel-based economy. Join us for the premiere featuring special performances by the collaborating artists!

Open Company Class : Movement Partnership with Holly Johnston

Open Company Class : Movement Partnership with Holly Johnston

Friday, April 25, 2025
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (map)
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Experience the energy of CONTRA-TIEMPO in our monthly classes, led by company members. Dive into Afro-Latin and contemporary dance forms, open to all levels, and connect with our vibrant dance community.

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Open Company Class

Open Company Class

Friday, May 30, 2025
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (map)
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Experience the energy of CONTRA-TIEMPO in our monthly classes, led by company members. Dive into Afro-Latin and contemporary dance forms, open to all levels, and connect with our vibrant dance community.

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Open Company Class

Open Company Class

Friday, June 13, 2025
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (map)
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Experience the energy of CONTRA-TIEMPO in our monthly classes, led by company members. Dive into Afro-Latin and contemporary dance forms, open to all levels, and connect with our vibrant dance community.

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Open Company Class

Open Company Class

Friday, June 27, 2025
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (map)
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Experience the energy of CONTRA-TIEMPO in our monthly classes, led by company members. Dive into Afro-Latin and contemporary dance forms, open to all levels, and connect with our vibrant dance community.

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Open Company Class

Open Company Class

Friday, July 11, 2025
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (map)
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Experience the energy of CONTRA-TIEMPO in our monthly classes, led by company members. Dive into Afro-Latin and contemporary dance forms, open to all levels, and connect with our vibrant dance community.

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FUTURO Summer Dance Intensive

FUTURO Summer Dance Intensive

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 9:00 AM 09:00 Thu, Jul 24, 2025 9:00 PM 21:00
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (map)
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Register for our 10 day summer dance intensive!

Open Company Class

Open Company Class

Friday, August 29, 2025
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (map)
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Experience the energy of CONTRA-TIEMPO in our monthly classes, led by company members. Dive into Afro-Latin and contemporary dance forms, open to all levels, and connect with our vibrant dance community.

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Open Company Class

Open Company Class

Friday, September 26, 2025
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (map)
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Experience the energy of CONTRA-TIEMPO in our monthly classes, led by company members. Dive into Afro-Latin and contemporary dance forms, open to all levels, and connect with our vibrant dance community.

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Open Company Class

Open Company Class

Friday, October 10, 2025
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (map)
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Experience the energy of CONTRA-TIEMPO in our monthly classes, led by company members. Dive into Afro-Latin and contemporary dance forms, open to all levels, and connect with our vibrant dance community.

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Open Company Class

Open Company Class

Friday, October 24, 2025
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (map)
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Experience the energy of CONTRA-TIEMPO in our monthly classes, led by company members. Dive into Afro-Latin and contemporary dance forms, open to all levels, and connect with our vibrant dance community.

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Open Company Class

Open Company Class

Friday, November 21, 2025
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (map)
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Experience the energy of CONTRA-TIEMPO in our monthly classes, led by company members. Dive into Afro-Latin and contemporary dance forms, open to all levels, and connect with our vibrant dance community.

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Open Company Class

Open Company Class

Friday, December 12, 2025
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (map)
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Experience the energy of CONTRA-TIEMPO in our monthly classes, led by company members. Dive into Afro-Latin and contemporary dance forms, open to all levels, and connect with our vibrant dance community.

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Open Company Class : Dunham con Sabor with Ana Maria

Open Company Class : Dunham con Sabor with Ana Maria

Monday, March 24, 2025
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (map)
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Experience the energy of CONTRA-TIEMPO in our monthly classes, led by company members. Dive into Afro-Latin and contemporary dance forms, open to all levels, and connect with our vibrant dance community.

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Open Company Class : Salsa Fusion with MARI.

Open Company Class : Salsa Fusion with MARI.

Monday, March 10, 2025
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (map)
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Experience the energy of CONTRA-TIEMPO in our monthly classes, led by company members. Dive into Afro-Latin and contemporary dance forms, open to all levels, and connect with our vibrant dance community.

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Open Company Class : Soca with Stanley

Open Company Class : Soca with Stanley

Monday, February 24, 2025
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (map)
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Experience the energy of CONTRA-TIEMPO in our monthly classes, led by company members. Dive into Afro-Latin and contemporary dance forms, open to all levels, and connect with our vibrant dance community.

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CT + Echos of Hope : Dancing Home Roots Workshop

CT + Echos of Hope : Dancing Home Roots Workshop

Sat, Feb 22, 2025 11:00 AM 11:00 Sun, Mar 16, 2025 3:00 PM 15:00
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CONTRA-TIEMPO and Echoes of Hope is partnering up to develop a 1-month residency program for our South LA family! Participants can expect 11 workshops of dancing, story-telling, and community building.

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"joyUS justUS" at Portland Ovations

"joyUS justUS" at Portland Ovations

Tue, Feb 4, 2025 3:00 PM 15:00 Fri, Feb 7, 2025 4:00 PM 16:00
Portland Ovations (map)
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CONTRA-TIEMPO presents joyUS justUS at Portland Ovations!

Open Company Class

Open Company Class

Monday, January 27, 2025
5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (map)
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Experience the energy of CONTRA-TIEMPO in our monthly classes, led by company members. Dive into Afro-Latin and contemporary dance forms, open to all levels, and connect with our vibrant dance community.

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"joyUS justUS" at UCSD

"joyUS justUS" at UCSD

Tue, Nov 19, 2024 3:00 PM 15:00 Mon, Nov 25, 2024 4:00 PM 16:00
UC San Diego (map)
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CONTRA-TIEMPO presents joyUS justUS at UCSD!

¡azúcar! @ ASU Gammage

¡azúcar! @ ASU Gammage

Saturday, November 16, 2024
7:00 PM 9:00 PM 19:00 21:00
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CONTRA-TIEMPO will be returning on November 16th to share ¡azúcar! with Tempe, AZ as part of the ASU Gammage Beyond series.

CONTRA-TIEMPO + Project Knucklehead

CONTRA-TIEMPO + Project Knucklehead

Thursday, November 7, 2024
7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
Village Well books and coffee (map)
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Engage in a conversation about anti-blackness in Latinidad. Join us for this unique collaboration between CONTRA-TIEMPO and our friends at Project Knucklehead!

Residency in Springfield, Mass.

Residency in Springfield, Mass.

Thursday, October 24, 2024
8:00 PM 9:00 PM 20:00 21:00
Springfield College Dance Studio (map)
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Please join us for a joyous community dance jam that is free and open to all.

Women in Dance Leadership Conference

Women in Dance Leadership Conference

Thu, Oct 17, 2024 3:00 PM 15:00 Sat, Oct 19, 2024 4:00 PM 16:00
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CONTRA-TIEMPO will be facilitating various sessions the Women in Dance Conference in San Diego!

Wayne State University Residency

Wayne State University Residency

Sunday, September 15, 2024
9:00 AM 10:00 AM 09:00 10:00
Wayne State University (map)
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joyUS justUS continues to speak to the masses, and spread it’s ripples far and wide. Maria Garcia and Jasmine Stanley are looking forward to a 7-day teaching residency with the Wayne State Dance Program!

CONTRA-TIEMPO + Self-Help Graphics

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CONTRA-TIEMPO + Self-Help Graphics

Saturday, September 14, 2024
11:00 AM 2:00 PM 11:00 14:00
The Glorya Kaufman Cultural Center at the Wende Museum (map)
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Experience a transformative evening of art and culture! Join us for a unique collaboration between CONTRA-TIEMPO and Self-Help Graphics.

WAA Conference

Mon, Aug 26, 2024 3:00 PM 15:00 Tue, Aug 27, 2024 10:00 PM 22:00
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CONTRA-TIEMPO is so excited to be sharing our work as part of the WAA conference, including panels and performances! Check out our full engagement schedule below!

Futuro Summer Dance intensive

Futuro Summer Dance intensive

Mon, Aug 12, 2024 9:00 AM 09:00 Wed, Aug 21, 2024 8:00 PM 20:00
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Join us for 10 days of rigorous dance and movement classes in Los Angeles!

Celia Cruz tribute night at Grand Performances

Celia Cruz tribute night at Grand Performances

Saturday, August 3, 2024
7:00 PM 10:00 PM 19:00 22:00
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Join CONTRA-TIEMPO for a night of salsa dancing and perreando! Members from Celia’s last west coast orchestra and Cuba’s most legendary bands have come together to pay tribute to the Queen of Salsa. CONTRA-TIEMPO will be there keep the party going with a workshop!

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CONTRA-TIEMPO at Jumpstart/LA

CONTRA-TIEMPO at Jumpstart/LA

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
9:00 AM 12:00 PM 09:00 12:00
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Teach artivists, Jose Jose and Alek will be teaching a masterclass as part of the Jumpstart/LA summer Dance Intensive. To register for the dance intensive visit www.jumpstartla.dance/

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"¡azúcar!" at the Festival of Arts and Ideas

"¡azúcar!" at the Festival of Arts and Ideas

Mon, Jun 24, 2024 8:00 PM 20:00 Sat, Jun 29, 2024 9:00 PM 21:00
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We are excited to share ¡azúcar! with the folks of Connecticut and beyond. For more information, click here.

CONTRA-TIEMPO + Teapot L.A.

CONTRA-TIEMPO + Teapot L.A.

Saturday, June 15, 2024
6:00 PM 9:00 PM 18:00 21:00
Veterans Memorial Park (map)
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CONTRA-TIEMPO, Teapot LA, and Folktales and Fire collaborate to bring you an evening of storytelling. Join us on June 15 at Veteran Memorial Park as we share stories of healing, resilience, and sugar.

¡azúcar! at ArtPower

¡azúcar! at ArtPower

Thursday, April 11, 2024
8:00 PM 9:30 PM 20:00 21:30
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CONTRA-TIEMPO brings the new, reimagined ¡azúcar! to ArtPower at UC San Diego!

UC San Diego WinterWorks

UC San Diego WinterWorks

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 7:30 PM 19:30 Sat, Mar 16, 2024 8:30 PM 20:30
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This winter dance production will feature three original new works of 3 professional choreographers who are from our dance faculty: Dr. grace shinhae jun (hip hop), Kara Mack (African Diasporic Movement) and Ana María Álvarez (Afro-Latine activist dance theater).

"caña" screening at the San Diego Latino Film Festival

"caña" screening at the San Diego Latino Film Festival

Friday, March 15, 2024
4:30 PM 5:30 PM 16:30 17:30
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Catch “caña” by Ana Maria Alvarez and Meena Murugesan on March 15th at 4:30pm at AMC Mission Valley - Screen 10 as part of the San Diego Film Festival!

Pillow Lab Residency

Pillow Lab Residency

Tue, Feb 20, 2024 8:30 AM 08:30 Fri, Feb 23, 2024 9:30 AM 09:30
Zion Lutheran Church (map)
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CONTRA-TIEMPO is returning to Jacob’s Pillow for a creative residency!

CONTRA-TIEMPO at APAP

CONTRA-TIEMPO at APAP

Sat, Jan 13, 2024 5:00 PM 17:00 Sun, Jan 14, 2024 2:00 PM 14:00
Gibney Studios (map)
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CONTRA-TIEMPO will be sharing excerpts of “joyUS justUS” and “¡azúcar!” in New York City at the APAP conference!

joyUS justUS at Des Moines Performing Arts Center

joyUS justUS at Des Moines Performing Arts Center

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
8:00 PM 9:30 PM 20:00 21:30
Des Moines Civic Center (map)
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“joyUS justUS” makes its way back to Iowa! If you are in the Des Moines area, come on out!

Girls Empowerment Conference

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Girls Empowerment Conference

Saturday, October 7, 2023
10:00 AM 11:00 AM 10:00 11:00
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Ana Maria, Stanley, Jose Jose and Edgar will be teaching workshops at East Los Angeles College for the Girls Empowerment Conference!

¡azúcar! west coast premiere @ The Ford

¡azúcar! west coast premiere @ The Ford

Friday, August 18, 2023
8:00 PM 9:00 PM 20:00 21:00
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The west coast premiere of ¡azúcar! in Los Angeles at The Ford!

¡Azúcar! World Premiere @ NC State Live

¡Azúcar! World Premiere @ NC State Live

Friday, March 31, 2023
8:00 PM 9:00 PM 20:00 21:00
Stewart Theatre (map)
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The world premiere of Ana Maria Alvarez and Arturo O’Farrill’s newest works at North Carolina State University!

CONTRA-TIEMPO Sharing at APAP

CONTRA-TIEMPO Sharing at APAP

Saturday, January 14, 2023
2:30 PM 4:15 PM 14:30 16:15
Gibney: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center (map)
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CONTRA-TIEMPO will be sharing works in progress of ¡Azúcar! & Togetherverse, (A duet between Ana Maria Alvarez, & jazz musician and composer Arturo O’Farrill) as well as an excerpt of joyUS justUS.

¡AZÚCAR! Closing Reception and Artist Talk @ Helms Bakery

¡AZÚCAR! Closing Reception and Artist Talk @ Helms Bakery

Sunday, November 20, 2022
6:00 PM 8:00 PM 18:00 20:00
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Join us for the opening reception of our gallery show and 2 week residency at Helms Bakery!