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Ignite Dance: Irvine Barclay Theatre
Friday, January 23, 2026 | 8PM
Irvine Barclay Theatre
4242 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
Backhausdance is thrilled to be one of six ensembles asked to perform in the Irvine Barclay Theatre’s Ignite Dance, a celebration of 35 years of extraordinary Dance at IBT.
Temecula Presents: Backhausdance
January 31, 2026 | 8PM
Old Town Temecula Community Theater
42051 Main St, Temecula, CA 92590
FEATURING WORKS BY:
Megan Doheny & Ilya Nikurov; Zak Ryan Schlegel; Tommie-Waheed Evans; Jennifer Backhaus & Amanda Kay White
Laguna Dance Festival: Love Letters
February 15, 2026 | 3PM
Laguna Playhouse
606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Backhausdance performs alongside other standouts from Southern California’s dance scene for one high-energy, can’t-miss performance.
Backhausdance at the Knoebel
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 2PM & 8PM
Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theatre
6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815
FEATURING WORKS BY:
Megan Doheny & Ilya Nikurov; Zak Ryan Schlegel; Tommie-Waheed Evans; Jennifer Backhaus & Amanda Kay White
The Planets Performance & Open Community Class
Monday, November 24, 2025
9:30-11:00am
You are invited to watch or dance alongside members of Backhausdance in the community class, then view a performance of The Planets by Backhausdance’s Performing Education Team with music by Gustav Holst, and choreography by Jennifer Backhaus.
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
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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
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
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
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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.