‘ODC’ in San Francisco Promotes Diversity and Inclusion Through Dance

SAN FRANCISCO — Founded in 1971 by artistic director Brenda Way, ODC Dance Commons aims to inspire audiences, engage the community, and promote diversity and inclusion through dance.

“I will say that this is a happy place. And people say that when they come and say, “Oh, this is a happy place.” And I think, yeah, well, that’s the idea,” Way said.

“This is a dance-focused organization that aims to create an environment where art, community, creativity and performance are a natural way of life.”

The San Francisco Contemporary Art Institute offers a variety of courses to develop your creativity. At ODC Dance Commons and online via Zoom, participate in a variety of dance classes including hip hop, contemporary, rhythm and movement, ballet, hula, Afro-Haitian, basics, pilates, belly dancing and more.

“It’s also about giving everyone access to the movement,” Way said. “Everyone has to dance, and that’s why we created a world where everyone can do it.”

Way continued, “I think dance is one of the few art forms that really speaks to the body, mind and spirit. Obviously, it’s about your body, about trying to feel comfortable in your body without feeling fear of the body image. or feeling competitive that I’m not good enough.”

ODC creates a non-competitive environment for dancers to fully express themselves and have fun.

“Creativity is in the bones of the building,” explained the theater’s creative director Chloe Zimberg.

“We have such a thriving Dance Center here,” said principal and assistant choreographer Kimi Okada. “We have a lot of components that offer different portals for people, no matter what they are interested in.”

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