Tere O'Connor is deeply immersed in the poetics of dance. Using choreography to process information, O'Connor reveals his inimitable and penetrating aesthetic. O'Connor's choreography is as profoundly interesting as the dancers. These dancers are as forthright in bold, unusual, witty passages of choreography as they are when executing pedestrian moves or meaningful gestures. What might be events and rhythms from daily life appear disconnectedly, fluidly, the way they might in dreams or memories. Images surface and disappear without transitions or repercussions.

Now more than ever hip-hop dance is omnipresent. Poco a poco it has gained people’s respect and opened audiences all around to a whole new world of dance.  From reality TV shows to college dance concerts, hip-hop is a must.  With several styles and crews representing, one to watch is The Groovaloos.

Perhaps one of the longest running musicals in Broadway is “A Chorus Line”, not only has it proved to be a success on stage, but the film also did quite good.  With awesome singing and lots of breath taking beautiful dance, “A Chorus Line” comes to the L.A. area.  If you have a chance, don’t miss this musical at the Ahmanson Theatre.

Santa Monica Highways Performance Space presents “Go Metro…” a production by choreographer Jamie Benson and fashion designer Andrae Gonzalo.  They return for another surreal but comedic look at the metropolitan experience, exploring characters and scenarios inspired by real individuals they have encountered on the elaborate caste structure that is L.A.’s public transportation system.