About
Backhausdance Education Programs offers classes, workshops, residencies, assemblies, performances, and professional training. Classes are ongoing, workshops are one-time, residencies are multiple-session series of 4 or more classes or sessions, and assemblies are 45-60 minute performances by Backhausdance company members with audience participation and a question-and-answer section.
Programs
- Classes — Grades TK - 12; seniors, adults, families/multigenerational · Ongoing classes available at schools, organizations, or community sites. Offered as part of education programs.
- Workshops — Grades TK - 12; seniors, adults, families/multigenerational · One-time workshops available at schools, organizations, or community sites.
- Residencies — Grades TK - 12; seniors, adults, families/multigenerational · Multiple-session workshop series of 4 or more classes or sessions.
- Assemblies — Grades TK - 12; seniors, adults, families/multigenerational · 45-60 minute performances by Backhausdance company members with audience participation and question-and-answer section.
- Performances — Grades TK - 12; seniors, adults, families/multigenerational · Community performances by Backhausdance company members.
- Professional Training — Ages 12 to professional · Includes master classes and the annual Summer Intensive for aspiring and experienced artists.
- Educators Institute: The Art of Teaching Dance — Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning; Thursday 2pm-6:30pm, Friday 9am-5:30pm, Saturday 9am-7:00pm, Sunday 9am-12:30pm · Program details page for dance educators.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- General schedule: Programs are available for all age groups from grades TK - 12, seniors, adults, and families/multigenerational. Program formats include assemblies, workshops, residencies, master classes, lecture-demonstrations, and site-specific work in the community.
About the provider
Backhausdance was founded in 2003. It is dedicated to creating and performing bold, innovative work that inspires, challenges, and uplifts. Through transformative education and inclusive community engagement, the company empowers the next generation of artists and enriches the cultural pulse of Southern California. Backhausdance has received 10 Lester Horton Awards from Dance Resource Center of Los Angeles and the Outstanding Arts Organization award from Arts Orange County in 2012.
Offers scholarships to over half of the students in the annual summer dance program. Annual summer intensive reaches over 150 students each year. The Summer Intensive provides high-caliber training for aspiring and experienced artists ages 12 to professional.
What families say
“A fluid, unforced fusion of classical and contemporary dance.” — The Brooklyn Rail
“The dancers seemed to grow before our eyes.” — Laura Bleiberg, Los Angeles Times
Last updated September 17, 2026.
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