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For 20 years, Laguna Dance has turned the seaside town of Laguna Beach into an unexpected stage for world-class dance, bringing internationally acclaimed artists to perform against the backdrop of Southern California’s coastal charm. What began as a small annual dance festival founded by Jodie Gates has grown into a nationally recognized, year-round dance organization that presents renowned companies and artists while maintaining deep roots in the local dance community by offering workshops, a summer intensive, and pop-up dance performances during things like the Laguna Beach Art Walk.
This year’s festival, taking place Feb. 6-9 at the Laguna Playhouse, will feature an exciting lineup, including Philadelphia-based contemporary ballet company BalletX, principal dancers from Houston Ballet, Boston Ballet and Joffrey Ballet, as well as celebrated contemporary and tap artists like Jillian Meyers and JA Collective. Complexions Contemporary Ballet, which performed at the very first Laguna Dance Festival in 2005, will also return with two signature works.
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