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Igniting Potential Giving Day
On September 17, 2025, Backhausdance joins 30 leading nonprofits to raise a combined total of $550,000 to support the youth of Orange County.
DONATE to support Backhausdance as we provide meaningful experiences to Orange County Youth that foster creative expression, strengthen confidence and interpersonal connection, and offer valuable opportunities for personal and artistic growth
Backhausdance Co-Lab Residency at OCCCA
Co-Lab is a bold new creative residency in collaboration with the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA) and Santa Ana-based artist and musician Brennan Roach.
Performance: September 27, 2025, 2pm-3pm
Dance for Joy and Wellbeing Classes
FREE 8-Week Dance Workshop Series at Costa Mesa Senior Center
Mondays, 9:30-11:00am - October and November, 2025
Sign Up Today!
Deconstructed: The Four Seasons
BACKHAUSDANCE PRESENTS:
DECONSTRUCTED: THE FOUR SEASONS
Our 2025 Backhausdance Summer Intensive culminates with this stunning performance with choreography by artistic director Jennifer Backhaus and assistant artistic director Amanda Kay White. Students train for 1, 2, or 3 weeks with Backhausdance and learn Backhausdance repertory to perform onstage. These works will feature over 70 Summer Intensive participants on stage with Backhausdance company members, as well as a peek into our creative process with the students! Buy your tickets below!*
FRIDAY, JULY 25
6pm-7:30pm
Waltmar Theater
Chapman University
315 E Palm Avenue, Orange, CA 92866
*Tickets Listed under “BD Summer Activities”
Backhausdance @ Casa Romantica
Join us for a site specific exploration of Casa Romantica’s beautiful outdoor spaces.
May 22 & 23: 7pm-8pm
Backhausdance @ Casa Romantica
Join us for a site specific exploration of Casa Romantica’s beautiful outdoor spaces.
May 22 & 23: 7pm-8pm
Backhausdance @ The Knoebel
Our dynamic program includes world premieres by Los Angeles-based guest choreographers Jessie Lee Thorne and Bret Easterling and two remarkable pieces choreographed by Jennfer Backhaus, artistic director.
MORE INFO COMING SOON
Fete 2025
YOU’RE INVITED
We’re in the Pink!
We’re choreographing an artful feast for the senses, and it wouldn’t be the same without you!
Temecula Presents: Backhausdance
Backhausdance is thrilled to continue serving as the resident dance company for Temecula Presents, the exclusive performing arts destination in the scenic Temecula Valley. Our dynamic program includes world premieres by Los Angeles-based guest choreographers Jessie Lee Thorne and Bret Easterling and two remarkable pieces choreographed by Jennifer Backhaus, artistic director.