Annual 6-week ‘Dance at the Odyssey’ expands to 2 stages in 9th year

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s annual six-week celebration of contemporary dance expands in its ninth year, doubling the number of offerings and spilling over into a second space at the Odyssey’s three-theater complex in West L.A. Performances in 2026 will take place concurrently in two theaters, Odyssey 2 and Odyssey 3, from January 8 through February 15.

Curated by series co-founder Barbara Műller-Wittmann, the Odyssey’s unique festival has established itself as the go-to place to view new work by cutting edge companies and choreographers. This year’s event will spotlight the work of over 17 Los Angeles-based choreographers and feature three evenings of award-winning dance films from around the world.

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble was founded in 1969 by Ron Sossi, who remained at the company’s helm for 56 years until his death at the age of 85. The company remains one of Los Angeles’ most vibrant and adventurous under the current leadership of artistic director Beth Hogan, who co-founded the Dance at the Odyssey series with Műller-Wittmann in 2017.

The Odyssey Theatre is located at 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West Los Angeles, 90025. Free parking is available in on-site lot. All tickets are $25, with an additional $3 per ticket fee if using a credit card. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (310) 477-2055 or go to OdysseyTheatre.com.