Laguna Dance Festival Archives

Laguna Dance Festival Evolves as Jodie Gates Moves to a New Position in Cincinnati

by Kaitlin Wright Aug 5, 2022Aug 4, 2022 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Revolutionary arts leader Jodie Gates is stepping away but not down as artistic director of the Laguna Dance Festival. The festival’s annual weekend of performances, Aug. 12-13, will highlight world-class performers.

Dance

Orange County’s Dance Season is in Full Swing, and Contemporary is King

by Kaitlin Wright Oct 14, 2021Oct 14, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Philadelphia’s BalletX and Orange County’s own Backhausdance will present contemporary dance performances this Saturday, Oct. 16.

Dance

Laguna Dance Festival Brings Live, In-Person Dance Back to Young Orange County Dancers

by Kaitlin Wright Jun 25, 2021Jun 25, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Students embrace the chance to dance inside a studio after a year of unconventional dance training.

Paul Hodgins

Hodgins: Performing Arts Groups Prepare to Reopen with Caution, Hope and New Tools

by Paul Hodgins Jun 16, 2021Jun 16, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Performing arts leaders share how they’re approaching this new and unprecedented chapter in the cultural life of Orange County.

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Prominent Orange County Arts Supporter William J. Gillespie Dies

by Paul Hodgins Dec 14, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

William J. Gillespie was a prominent Orange County philanthropist whose love of the performing arts, especially dance, led to generous donations to several local organizations.