ODC/Dance returns to the Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA for Dance Downtown, March 5-8, 2026. An exhilarating program of adventuresome works invites audiences into the visceral, uplifting and provocative power of dance as the next chapter for ODC unfolds. Thrill to the world premiere of After the Deluge from Founding Artistic Director Brenda Way, Theories of Time by Co-Artistic Director Mia J. Chong, and Caught in the Act, a world premiere from guest choreographer Gypsy Snider, Co-Founder of The 7 Fingers and Dear San Francisco.

On Friday, March 6, enjoy a special one-night-only Gala Night program featuring the world premiere of After the Deluge as well as the celebrated return of Investigating Grace by Brenda Way, named an American Masterpiece by the National Endowment for the Arts in 2011.

Special Events
Thursday March 5, 2026: Opening Night
On Thursday, March 5th enjoy pre-show drink specials at W San Francisco’s Living Room Bar starting at 5:30 PM. RSVP at [email protected].

Friday March 6, 2026: ODC Dance Downtown Gala
On Friday, March 6th enjoy a special one-night-only Gala Night program.

Saturday March 7, 2026: LGBTQIA+ Night | ASL Interpretation Provided
Join ODC as we cheerfully raise a glass to ODC’s LGBTQIA+ community. Mix and mingle with local drag and dance stars alike at a post-show reception replete with delicious libations, music, and dancing at W San Francisco Hotel’s Living Room Bar, conveniently located across the street from the theater.

Sunday March 8, 2026: Balcony Talk
Join us for an intimate pre-show Balcony Talk with ODC’s Artistic Team at 1:00PM at the Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA. Way will share intimate insights into the inner workings of ODC/Dance, as well as the work you are about to see. Free for audiences with tickets to Sunday’s 2:00PM performance.