What is new in contemporary dance? Well, Hart Pulse Dance Company (HPDC) is celebrating its ninth year but is still as fresh and innovative as ever. This dynamic contemporary dance company, based in Los Angeles, is embarking on a four-city California tour, starting at Santa Barbara’s Center Stage Theater on Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m.
Presenting some of itsestablished favorites as well as a world premiere, the company takes a unique approach to performing; HPDC is sharing the stage with local dance companies and artists in each city along the way. In Santa Barbara, the company will be joined by our own ArtBark International and Nebula Dance Lab.
HPDC will also offer company-taught master classes the day of each performance and post-show mingling so audiences can ask questions or just get to know the dancers. Below, founder and director Amanda Hart shares some of her thoughts on the company and its upcoming tour. For tickets and info for Hart Pulse Dance Company’s Santa Barbara show, call (805) 963-0408 or visit centerstagetheater.org .