Backhausdance
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Dynamic and entertaining, Southern California’s Backhausdance brings world-class contemporary dance
Recognized by Joyce SoHo in New York as one of seven emerging dance companies to watch, Backhausdance is a powerful and entertaining voice in the dance world. The company’s repertory offers an eclectic and dynamic vocabulary with a wonderful sense of fluidity and strength. Featuring a diverse body of work that is innovative and artistic, Orange County’s critically acclaimed contemporary dance comp
08/11/2026
There’s just 2 MORE opportunities to dance in the gardens with us!
🦋 The Grace & Wonder of Butterflies
Tues, Aug 11, 1pm-2:30pm
🐝 The Buzz of Community: Hive
Fri, Aug 14, 11am-12:30pm
🎟 Workshops are FREE for Sherman members and completely included with garden admission
($12 Adults, $5 children ages 4-17, free for children under 4 years old)
Secure your spot now: backhausdance.org/events/2026/garden-flow (or LinkInBio)
Photos: Adrien Padilla Photography
✨Participant Appreciation Post✨
During the 3 memorable weeks of , we had the pleasure of dancing with these creative, passionate, and hard-working dancers.
We are so proud of their commitment, open-mindedness, and growth. Our team is beyond grateful to have been a part of your journey and we hope to dance with you again soon!
Photos/Video: Adrien Padilla Photography
An inside look at our theater rehearsal of “Backhausdance Education Presents: DECONSTRUCTED: HIVE”!
We’re so proud of all the participants, company members, and crew for their hard work and creativity that made this show a huge success!
Video: Adrien Padilla Photography
Edit: Kira Bartoli-Lemon
Original Choreography by Jenny Backhaus
Adapted by: Kira Bartoli-Lemon & Kaitlin Regan
Theater: Sandi Simon Center for Dance Performance Studio Chapman University College of Performing Arts
They say time flies when you’re having fun — and FLEW by! Thank you to all the wonderful participants who chose to dance with us over the last three weeks! We hope to see you again next year!
Video: Adrien Padilla Photography
Edit: Kira Bartoli-Lemon
Studio: Sandi Simon Center for Dance Chapman University College of Performing Arts
We loved the energy our BDSI participants and faculty brought to week 2!
Video: Adrien Padilla Photography
Studio: Sandi Simon Center for Dance Chapman University College of Performing Arts
Week 1 Wrap Up! Take a peek inside our first week of dancing at !
Video: Adrien Padilla Photography
Studios: Chapman University College of Performing Arts
This piece is always so exciting to perform and we’re grateful we had the opportunity to bring it back this past season!
“everywhere, but here” choreographed by Tommie-Waheed Evans (Tommie-Waheed)
Dancers: Samuel DeAngelo Anne Elise Garrison Morgan Goodfellow Sophia Lang zach medina Kaitlin Regan Kyle Schrader Sammi Waugh
Music: I Only Have Eyes for You by The Flamingos
Sound Design: Connor Lemon
Stage Manager: Matthew Jackson
Costumes: Jenny Lynn Deck
Lighting: Stacy Fireheart
Video & Edit: Adrien Padilla Photography
Venue: Martha B. Knoebel
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Our 23rd Season was filled with inspiring collaborations that moved audiences - and ourselves.
“Never Enders” choreographed by Megan Doheny (Megan Doheny) & Ilya Nikurov (ilya_nikurov)
Dancers: Samuel DeAngelo Anne Elise Garrison Morgan Goodfellow Sophia Lang Kyle Schrader Sammi Waugh
Music: Original score “Never Enders” - by Dylan Tedaldi and “Spiegel im Spiegel” - by Arvo Pärt & Derek Gripper
Stage Manager: Matthew Jackson
Costumes: Jenny Lynn Deck
Lighting: Stacy Fireheart
Video & Edit: Adrien Padilla Photography
Venue: Martha B. Knoebel
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