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🔴 ⚪ ODC/Dance names Mia J. Chong Co-Artistic Director! ODC and ODC Founding Artistic Director Brenda Way are thrilled to announce Mia J. Chong as Co-Artistic Director. Chong currently serves as ODC/Dance’s Staging Director, and will step into her new role this December. She is also the founder and artistic director of EIGHT/MOVES, a contemporary dance company in San Francisco. Chong has been a part of the ODC family since she was five years old – first as a student at ODC School, then as a member of the Dance Jam, ODC’s pre-professional teen dance company, followed by six seasons as a member of ODC/Dance, during which time she earned a coveted Princess Grace Award. “I am deeply honored to step into the role of co-artistic director at ODC, a company that has long been a home for my artistic journey. The many years of guidance and partnership with Brenda and Kimi Okada have profoundly shaped me as an artist and leader. Together, I look forward to carrying ODC into its future with fresh eyes and a deep commitment to artists, audiences and community.” ~ Mia J. Chong 1📸. Mia J. Chong & Brenda Way photographed by Natalia Roberts 2📸. Mia J. Chong as ODC/Dance Company's Staging Director 3📸. Mia J. Chong in The Velveteen Rabbit Children's Cast 4📸. Mia J. Chong with Augusta Moore in ODC School's Youth & Teen Program 5📸. Mia J. Chong in the ODC Dance Jam 6📸. Mia J. Chong in the ODC/Dance Company photo by RJ Muna 7📸. Mia J. Chong photo by RJ Muna 8📸. Mia J. Chong with ODC Founder & Artistic Director Brenda Way and School Director & Associate Choreographer Kimi Okada #odcsf #sfarts #dance #sfdance #dancenews

🦶 4-Week Intro series: Capoeira Foundations: Build Your Flow with Mestre Cafu Fridays June 5th-26th || Sprout link in our bio to register🔗 Class session will be from 7:30-8:30 pm Social time will be from 8:30-9:00 pm (free drinks and snacks) This series introduces the core movements, rhythm, and energy of capoeira in a fun, focused, and supportive environment. Mestre Cafu has shared Brazilian art and culture throughout the Bay Area for 24 years, preserving their essence while guiding students with experience and dedication. #martialarts #brazil #capoeira #odcsf #danceclass

Brenda Reacts to a viral dance trend from 2015 called "Hit Dem Folks" 💪 🔥 This viral dance took the internet by storm in the 2010's predating the influence of TikTok. It's movements are characterized by a repetitive are flexing movement with free-styled fast paced moves in between. Brenda seemed to take a liking to this trend and joked that it would be in this year's Summer Sampler show 🤣 Comment down below what Brenda Way should react to next ⤵️ #BrendaReacts #odcsf #hitdemfolks #viraldance #dancetrends

Check out this review of The Waves performed by @factsf , written by @ndnlifestylist . Our ODC Theater Spring Season shows were definitely one for the books ☝️ ‼️ 🔗 Sprout link in our bio for the full read 📖 #odcsf #ODCTheater #factsf #sanfranciscoart #bayareaart

🕰️ 20 years ago, the two dance families of Rhythm and Motion and ODC banded together to bring movement to all those who walked through the doors of 351 Shotwell Street. 2 decades, hundreds of teaching artists, and thousands of students have danced together in our studios, and the truth is–we’re just getting warmed up!! In honor of this momentous occasion we invite you to support the future of the Commons with gift to our 2026 H.O.M.E. Campaign. Donate at odc.dance/home2026 or at the link in our bio! #odcsf #HOMECampaign #donate #community #missiondistrict

SEEDS in action! Catch our SEEDS Directors, Rama Hall and Jenelle Gaerlan, at the ODC showcase this weekend, May 16 and 17. More info at odc.dance 🎉 �Interested in joining the company? Summer auditions take place June 3, 2026 from 4:30-6pm.

▶️ Happy what to watch Wednesday! 👀 || View the digital encore on ODC Connect 🔗 Sprout link in our bio to begin watching This Wednesday recap @odcdancejam 's 2026 Home Season show "Reminiscence" that premiered in early April. Reminiscence celebrated the history of the ODC Dance Jam with a mixed bill of new and returning works. The night opened with a world premiere by Douglas Gillespie titled outside; in. Set to a musical score by Gustavo Santaolalla, the piece opened with full company of 6 dancers, all wearing dark blues, greens, and earth tones, divided in pairs, creating three vignettes on the stage. #odcsf #ODCDanceJam #contemporarydance #moderndance #teendance

💥 State of Play 2026 || August 27-30 Purchase a festival pass and save on performances and workshops! 🎟️ Tickets can be found in the Sprout link in our bio Early access to activities you want to engage with most, and with every pass you can take part in workshop classes at the start of each festival day along with having access to all performances in the festival! 🔸 The Mini Pass - redeems 3 tickets* to the performances or workshops of your choosing during State of Play. Get a taste for great art at an amazing value. 🔸The Mega Pass - redeems 5 tickets to the performances or workshops of your choosing during State of Play. Mega fun for the mega dance fan. 🔸The Max Pass - redeems 9 tickets to the performances or workshops of your choosing during State of Play, PLUS get a free snack. Literally all that and a bag of chips. *Excludes Friday Opening Night Performance. #odcsf #stateofplay #artmaking #dancechoreography #dancefestival

🥋 👯‍♀️ Community Showcase: Contemporary Dance & Martial Arts with Daiane Lopes da Silva and Soungyoung Park || Full video found in the Sprout link in our bio 🔗 Who is this class for? Watch as we document the experience of the teachers and students of this very unique Community Showcase workshop class that ends in a performance in June! Stay tuned for updates and when you can join a Community Showcase workshop next in the fall! #odcsf #martialarts #communityshowcase #contemporarydance #danceclass

Pacific Edge Voices presents A Cappella Road Trip with Deke Sharon June 7th @ 5pm 🎟️ Purchase tickets with the Sprout link in our bio! The Bay Area’s own Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble Pacific Edge Voices joins forces with global a cappella superstar Deke Sharon for A Cappella Road Trip – a high-energy a cappella performance of hit songs from all your favorite U.S. destinations … Texas Hold ‘Em, New York State of Mind, Sweet Home Alabama, California Dreamin’, Route 66 … and more. It’s a real Party in the USA! #odcsf #dance #acapella #grammynominee #ODCTheater

🤸🏽 Body Mind Method: Focus and Regulation Through Movement Workshop with Dr. Yana Nahkimova Sunday, May 10th, 11:15am - 12:45pm 🔗 Register here with the Sprout link in our bio! When stress builds up, focus becomes less stable, switching takes more effort, and even small interruptions can throw the system off. This workshop introduces movement-based tools to help participants reduce internal friction, restore clarity, and improve regulation under pressure. #odcsf #dance #bodymindmethod #danceclass #sfexperiences

📖 Recap Nkechi Njaka's @ndnlifestylist experience at Fauxnique's show "How Do I Look?" that was apart of our ODC Theater Spring Season. Read more bay area dance reviews by visiting odc.dance/dancestories or click the Sprout link in our bio! #odcsf #dancestories #odctheater #theaterdance #dragperformer