Founded in 1971 by Artistic Director Brenda Way, ODC is a groundbreaking contemporary arts institution: a world-class dance company (ODC/Dance), a theater with year-round presenting and mentorship programs (ODC Theater), a training school for dancers and movers of all levels (ODC School), and a range of diagnostic and educational health initiatives (the Nancy Pelosi Healthy Dancers Program). Known nationally for its entrepreneurial savvy and artistic innovation, ODC is unique for its holistic vision. With its home in San Francisco’s Mission District, ODC makes a dynamic contribution to the Bay Area’s vibrant dance and arts ecosystem, cultivating artists, inspiring audiences, while promoting health, well-being, diversity and inclusion through dance performance, training and mentorship.