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LADP PERFORMS: CITY OF DANCE | GRAND AVENUE TAKEOVER

Grand Avenue Takeover
Hosted in collaboration with the Colburn School
200 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Friday, June 5 | 12:30 PM

Free and Open to all. RSVP for event details and updates.

The Grand Avenue Takeover brings City of Dance into the center of Los Angeles’s cultural corridor. Positioned between the Music Center, the Colburn School, MOCA, and The Broad, this stretch of Grand Avenue has long served as a civic gathering place. It is a place where architecture, performance, and public life intersect.

As with all City of Dance locations, the performance is free and open to the public, and audiences are welcome to stay for as long as they like and move around the performance as it unfolds. RSVP is optional for this location, but recommended for arrival and street closure information on the day of the performance.

History
Grand Avenue’s evolution mirrors the story of Los Angeles. Once a quiet residential street, it became a focal point of the city’s cultural ambitions in the mid twentieth century. This transformation culminated in the creation of the Music Center in the 1960s and the arrival of world class institutions including MOCA, The Broad, and Walt Disney Concert Hall along the corridor. Today, Grand Avenue represents a living ecosystem of creativity and a place where education, performance, and public space come together.

The Colburn School, founded in 1950 and now a cornerstone of the avenue, anchors this cultural landscape. Its commitment to training, experimentation, and community engagement has shaped generations of artists. The campus is now entering a new chapter with the addition of a major expansion designed by Frank Gehry, which will introduce new performance spaces, rehearsal studios, and public areas. This project strengthens Colburn’s role as a leading center for performing arts education and deepens its connection to the cultural life of Grand Avenue.

Support
Support for the street closure on Grand Avenue is provided through the generosity of Terri and Jerry Kohl.

Presented by L.A. Dance Project and Paris Dance Project.

LADP PERFORMS: CITY OF DANCE | GRAND AVENUE TAKEOVER

LADP PERFORMS: CITY OF DANCE | TONGVA PARK, SANTA MONICA

Tongva Park
in Santa Monica
1615 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Sunday, June 7 | 4:00 PM

Free and Open to all. RSVP for event details and updates.

At Tongva Park, City of Dance meets one of Southern California’s most distinctive contemporary landscapes. Designed by James Corner Field Operations, the firm behind New York’s High Line, the park transforms a former parking lot into a sculpted terrain of gardens, overlooks, and winding paths.

City of Dance brings movement into this flowing environment, inviting audiences to experience choreography shaped by ocean light, shifting elevations, and the park’s immersive design.

Information on arrival and parking in Santa Monica.

This performance will be followed by a conversation about land, shoreline, and sovereignty, moderated by Joel Garcia with Dr. Cassie Rauser and Tom Ford.

A Contemporary Landscape for the Coast
Tongva Park opened in 2013 as part of Santa Monica’s effort to create a welcoming public space steps from the Pacific Ocean. The park was named in honor of the Tongva people, the Indigenous stewards of the Los Angeles Basin and Southern Channel Islands.

The six‑acre site is organized into a series of sculpted “rooms,” each with its own character and plant palette. Its purpose: a landscape that reconnects the city to the coast and offers room for gathering, rest, and exploration.

Designed by James Corner Field Operations
The park was created by James Corner Field Operations, internationally known for transforming urban land into places for people. At Tongva Park, the design is defined by:

• Curving pathways and elevated overlooks
• Native and drought‑tolerant plantings
• Shaded seating areas and open lawns
• A landmark fountain that anchors the central plaza

The result is a landscape that feels both intimate and expansive, shaped by the coastal climate and the rhythms of daily life.

A Park Rooted in Indigenous History
The park’s name honors the Tongva, the Indigenous people whose ancestral lands include present‑day Santa Monica. The naming acknowledges a history that predates the city and affirms the importance of Indigenous presence in this place.

This connection to land and history aligns with City of Dance’s commitment to engaging the stories held within the places where performances unfold.

A Coastal Stage for Movement
Tongva Park has become a gathering place for residents and visitors, offering views of the ocean, access to the Santa Monica Pier, and a landscape designed for wandering.

Presented by L.A. Dance Project and Paris Dance Project.

LADP PERFORMS: CITY OF DANCE | TONGVA PARK, SANTA MONICA

LADP PERFORMS: CITY OF DANCE | GLORIA MOLINA GRAND PARK

Gloria Molina Grand Park
at The Music Center
200 N Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Thursday, June 18 | 12:00 PM

Free and Open to all. RSVP for event details and updates.

At Gloria Molina Grand Park, City of Dance meets one of Los Angeles’s most welcoming public spaces. Stretching from The Music Center to City Hall, the park was created as a place for gathering, celebration, and everyday connection. It was renamed in 2023 to honor Supervisor Gloria Molina, a groundbreaking public leader and advocate for cultural access.

City of Dance brings movement into this open landscape, inviting Angelenos to experience choreography shaped by the park’s fountains, terraces, and views across downtown.

Information on arrival and parking at The Music Center.

This performance will be followed by a conversation about public space, power, and collective presence, with Dr. Melina Abdullah and Chelo Montoya.

A Park Designed for Los Angeles
Gloria Molina Grand Park opened in 2012 as part of a major transformation of the downtown core. The goal was simple: turn a government campus into a space people could use, enjoy, and make their own.

The 12‑acre park includes lawns, gardens, shaded seating, and a signature fountain that has become one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

A Landscape Framed by Landmarks
The park sits between two defining structures: The Music Center, one of the largest performing arts centers in the country, and Los Angeles City Hall, a 1928 Art Deco icon.

A gentle slope connects Grand Avenue to Spring Street, creating a continuous walkway lined with terraces, plantings, and open plazas. The park’s pink benches, broad lawns, and layered pathways have become part of the city’s visual identity.

Honoring Gloria Molina
In 2023, the park was renamed for Gloria Molina, the first Latina elected to the California State Assembly, the Los Angeles City Council, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

Molina championed:

• Cultural access
• Community investment
• Representation in public life
• Spaces that welcome everyone

Her legacy resonates deeply with City of Dance, which brings art into the shared spaces of the city.

A Place for Movement and Gathering
Since its opening, the park has hosted festivals, concerts, celebrations, and moments of collective expression. It is one of the few places in Los Angeles where people from across the region come together in a single shared environment.

Presented by L.A. Dance Project and Paris Dance Project.

LADP PERFORMS: CITY OF DANCE | GLORIA MOLINA GRAND PARK

LADP PERFORMS: CITY OF DANCE | HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY

Hollywood Forever
6000 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038

Wednesday, June 17 | 7:00 PM

Free and Open to all. RSVP is required.

Hollywood Forever is one of Los Angeles’s most storied cultural landmarks. Founded in 1899 and home to generations of artists, filmmakers, and musicians, the site has evolved into a place where memory, history, and contemporary culture coexist. Today, it is known as much for its concerts, film screenings, and public gatherings as for its historic grounds.

City of Dance brings movement into a reflective landscape, inviting audiences to experience choreography shaped by the site’s architecture, history, and gardens at dusk.

Getting There
Hollywood Forever is accessible by car, rideshare, and Metro bus. Limited street parking is available on nearby blocks, though restrictions vary, so be sure to check street signs. The closest Metro Rail station is Hollywood / Vine on the B Line, approximately a 25–30 minute walk, and several Metro bus lines stop near the entrance, including the 4 and Rapid 704 along Santa Monica Blvd., the 210 on Vine and Gower, and the 217 connecting Hollywood to Mid‑City. The 2 and 302 also stop along Sunset Blvd., a short walk north of the entrance. We encourage ride sharing.

Buy Parking

A Landmark of Los Angeles History
Hollywood Forever was established at the turn of the twentieth century as one of the first large cemeteries in Los Angeles. Over time, it became intertwined with the history of Hollywood itself, serving as the resting place for actors, directors, writers, and cultural figures who shaped the city’s creative identity.

Its purpose today extends beyond remembrance. It has become a gathering place for community events, performances, and shared experiences.

A Setting Where Architecture and Landscape Meet
The grounds of Hollywood Forever unfold across reflecting pools and gardens, historic mausoleums and chapels, and open lawns framed by mature trees, with long views toward the Hollywood Sign and the neighboring Paramount Studios. Together, these elements create an intimate and expansive setting.

A Twilight Stage for Movement
The performance at Hollywood Forever unfolds at dusk, allowing the choreography to interact with shifting light and the quiet atmosphere of the grounds.

City of Dance activates this historic site as a stage, inviting audiences to experience movement in a place shaped by memory and the passage of time.

Presented by L.A. Dance Project and Paris Dance Project.

LADP PERFORMS: CITY OF DANCE | HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY

LADP PERFORMS: CITY OF DANCE | LACMA

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Sunday, June 21 | 3:00 PM

Free and Open to all. RSVP for event details and updates.

City of Dance arrives at LACMA as the museum enters a defining moment in its architectural and cultural evolution. Set along the Miracle Mile, the campus has long been a place where art, public space, and the city meet. City of Dance unfolds outdoors on Feathered Changes, the site‑specific artwork by artist and architect Mariana Castillo Deball, inviting audiences to experience movement in dialogue with the museum’s landscape and the surrounding urban environment.

Information on arrival and parking at LACMA.

A Museum Shaped by Los Angeles
LACMA was founded in 1961 as an independent art museum for the city, and over the decades it has grown into the largest art museum in the western United States. Its campus has continually evolved, reflecting the changing identity of Los Angeles itself. The museum’s current transformation, anchored by the David Geffen Galleries, reimagines how art and architecture meet on Wilshire Boulevard and signals a new chapter in the institution’s history.

A Campus in Transition
The LACMA campus today is a blend of iconic artworks, open plazas, and new construction. Chris Burden’s Urban Light has become one of the most recognizable landmarks in Los Angeles, while the surrounding grounds offer shifting views of the museum’s architecture, the La Brea Tar Pits, and the broader Miracle Mile. The presence of Feathered Changes adds another layer to the site, grounding the performance in a work that reflects the geological and cultural histories of the region.

A Site for Contemporary Culture
LACMA has long been a center for contemporary art and interdisciplinary programming. Its outdoor spaces have hosted installations, concerts, and public events that invite audiences to experience art beyond the gallery walls. This openness to experimentation aligns with City of Dance’s commitment to bringing choreography into the shared spaces of Los Angeles.

The museum’s position at the heart of the city makes it an ideal site for our capstone performance of City of Dance, a work that reflects on urban life, community, and the stories held within the built environment.

Presented by L.A. Dance Project and Paris Dance Project.

LADP PERFORMS: CITY OF DANCE | LACMA

LADP PERFORMS: CITY OF DANCE | CENTURY PARK

Century Park
in Century City
2000 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067

Tuesday, June 2 | 12:30 PM
Wednesday, June 3 | 12:30 PM
Thursday, June 4 | 12:30 PM

Free and Open to all. RSVP for event details and updates.

LA Dance Project’s City of Dance meets Los Angeles’s most iconic commercial landscapes as part of The Century Park Edit — a cultural series bringing dance, art, music, and discourse into the heart of Century City’s Power Corridor.

Led by Bess Wyrick, Director of Marketing at CBRE, The Edit reflects a broader shift in how people engage with office environments — not simply as places to sit at a desk, but as curated spaces that inspire connection, creativity, and community. Through thoughtful cultural programming, the series activates the park as an open platform woven into the rhythm of Los Angeles itself.

Framed by the skyline-defining Century Park, LA Dance Project invites Angelenos to experience movement and contemporary culture within one of LA’s most commanding and recognizable urban settings.

Information on arrival and parking at Century Park:
Paid Parking at Century Park
Each 12 minutes: $5.15
Daily maximum: $43.25

Guests should enter the parking structure off Constellation Blvd, between Avenue of
the Stars and Century Park East. From there, take the elevator to the lobby level; the performance will be located in the lower park between the towers.

Alternative Parking:
One hour of free parking is available at Westfield Century City, which is approximately a five-minute walk from the Century Park entrance at 2000 Avenue of the Stars.

City of Dance uses the building’s central plaza as a stage, allowing movement to
interact with the site’s scale, geometry, and daily flow.

Presented by L.A. Dance Project and Paris Dance Project.

LADP PERFORMS: CITY OF DANCE | CENTURY PARK

LADP PERFORMS: CITY OF DANCE | HOLLYHOCK HOUSE

Hollyhock House
at Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Saturday, June 6 | 4:00 PM*
Saturday, June 20 | 11:00 AM

Free and Open to all. RSVP for event details and updates.

At Hollyhock House and Barnsdall Art Park, City of Dance meets a century‑old vision for art in public life. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for arts patron Aline Barnsdall, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was conceived as a radical experiment in community, creativity, and shared space.

Today, City of Dance brings movement back to Olive Hill, honoring the site’s history while inviting Angelenos to experience dance woven into its architecture.

Information on arrival and parking at Barnsdall Art Park.

*The June 6th performance will be followed by a conversation about architecture, landscape, and civic balance, moderated by Frances Anderton in conversation with artist Kim Abeles.

The Vision on the Hill
Barnsdall Art Park sits atop Olive Hill, purchased in 1919 by Aline Barnsdall, an oil heiress, radical arts patron, and early champion of experimental theater. She envisioned the site as a 36‑acre arts campus for performance, education, and community.

Her ambition: art should be public, accessible, and part of everyday life.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s First L.A. Commission

Barnsdall hired Frank Lloyd Wright to design the complex. Between 1919–1921, he created Hollyhock House, named for Barnsdall’s favorite flower and adorned with stylized hollyhock motifs throughout the architecture.

The house blends prairie style and Mayan revival influences with early California modernism, and became a harbinger of modern architecture in Los Angeles.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site
In 2019, Hollyhock House became Los Angeles’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized as part of The 20th‑Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, the first modern architecture designation in the U.S. This places Olive Hill in the company of Fallingwater, Taliesin, and the Guggenheim.

From Private Vision to Public Park
In 1927, Barnsdall donated the house and surrounding land to the City of Los Angeles, ensuring it would remain a public cultural resource. Today, Barnsdall Art Park includes:

• Hollyhock House
• Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG) — one of the city’s largest publicly funded contemporary art spaces
• Barnsdall Junior Arts Center Gallery — a community‑focused exhibition space
• Community arts programs and classes
• Open lawns with panoramic views of the city

Together, these spaces continue Barnsdall’s original vision of Olive Hill as a public arts campus, where creativity, architecture, and community life converge.

Hollyhock House embodies the idea that art belongs in public life, a principle at the heart of City of Dance.

Frances Anderton covers Los Angeles design and architecture in print and broadcast media. She is the author of Common Ground: Multifamily Housing in Los Angeles. Anderton previously hosted DnA: Design and Architecture, aired on KCRW public radio station, and produced the current affairs shows Which Way, LA? and To The Point. She currently writes a regular DnA newsletter for KCRW. She co-created The Angeleno Porch: Six Social Spaces Shaping L.A.’s Affordable Housing, for the US Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, and she was a 2025 Santa Monica Artist Fellow. She teaches at USC School of Architecture.

Kim Abeles has created projects with science museums, health departments, air quality agencies, and community organizations. A Guggenheim Fellow, her work is in collections at MOCA, CAAM, LACMA, and BAMFA. Her documents are archived at the Center for Art + Environment. Recent collaborations include Pugai Padam Collective in Chennai, India; Kim Abeles: Community Smog at Gregory Allicar Museum of Art with neighborhoods and atmospheric scientists; and, Valises createdwith Camp 13, a group of female prison inmates who fight wildfires. Among her public artworks are Citizen Seeds along Park to Playa Trail and Walk a Mile in My Shoes based on the shoes of Civil Rights activists.

Presented by L.A. Dance Project and Paris Dance Project.

LADP PERFORMS: CITY OF DANCE | HOLLYHOCK HOUSE