Riverside Dance Festival (Florida)

Jamila spent two weeks with L.A. Contemporary Dance Company (LACDC) in Vero Beach, Florida as the invited company for the Riverside Dance Festival. LACDC’s intensive at the Riverside Dance Festival immersed the students (ages 10-22) in the LACDC company experience where they had the opportunity to train and explore with a diverse group of teachers in an open and supportive environment, and where their uniqueness was celebrated.

Students dove into daily classes in a variety of contemporary dance styles that encouraged their versatility as a dancer and awakened their experimental spirit as an artist. Students also had the opportunity to expand upon their current training and try new techniques that challenged, strengthened and advanced their abilities as a well-rounded contemporary performer.

Jamila also worked the LACDC Artists in a creation residency, premiering a dynamic new 24-minute work called Take What You Need.

LOS ANGELES CHOREOGRAPHERS INSTITUTE: YEAR 2

Finished up an invigorating week with the second cohort of the Los Angeles Choreographers Institute, an intensive leadership development program co-created by L.A. Contemporary Dance Company’s artistic director Jamila Glass and executive director Napoleon Gladney. This program incorporates a holistic approach to the business side of dance-making. It seeks to lessen the information gap that exists for choreographers beyond movement creation with a focus on navigating leadership, collaboration, and business with authenticity.

LACDC Launches 20th Season Looking Back (by Jeff Slayton)

One of the favorites was SUMMON (2021) choreographed by Genevieve Carson and directed, written and edited by Jamila Glass. The film was rich in color, emotions and intrigue. Shot in the property adjacent to Stomping Ground L.A. referred to as “Gray Gardens” the site offers a sanctuary for women to be who and do what they wish. The Cinematography by Nathan Kim was stunning as was the score by Oscar & Emmy award-winning and Grammy-nominated Kris Bowers. -Jeff Slayton, L.A. Dance Chronicle | READ MORE

Audition Workshop at CLI Conservatory

Jamila was invited to CLI Conservatory in Massachusetts to teach an exclusive multi-day workshop aimed at preparing students for audition season. In a mock audition setting, dancers gained firsthand experience of what it's like to audition for the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company.

CLI is one of the leading dance training programs in the world. Bringing in over 100 working industry choreographers a year, CLI is a groundbreaking dance program designed to launch dancers' professional careers and is one of the only programs where you can get extensive commercial and concert dance training all in one place.

Their 10-month in-person curriculum focuses on what they consider the most important areas that help dancers step into their careers in less time and at less cost than traditional training programs. It was an incredible experience sharing space with the students and their joy for the art of dance was electrifying. Thank you to Riley Watts and Teddy Forance for the warm welcome.

Saturday Morning Classes in 2025

Join me for open level community classes with L.A. Contemporary Dance Company (LACDC) on Saturday mornings throughout 2025. Please note that there will be select dates with a fantastic guest teacher due to my work schedule. You can always head to my Instagram stories for the latest updates. Check out the Class ‘25 Highlights on my Instagram page for a peek at the vibes. SEE DETAILS.

Movers & Shapers: a dance podcast

On this episode of Movers and Shapers: A Dance Podcast (recorded in December 2024), Erin Carlisle Norton sits down with Jamila Glass to discuss her love for dance, her time at a performing arts high school, and her journey through USC’s School of Cinema-Television. Jamila explores how dance and film began to intertwine in her life, unpacking her powerful statement: “I’m a better dancer because I’m a filmmaker, and I’m a better filmmaker because I’m a dancer.” She reflects on nearly five years as Artistic Director of the L.A. Contemporary Dance Company (LACDC) and shares her current projects and excitement for what’s ahead. Don’t miss this insightful conversation with an inspiring artist.

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Podcast: Movers & Shapers Podcast

Movers & Shapers: A Dance Podcast Ep. #182

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Episode Description: “A World Immersed in Art with Dancer, Filmmaker, Choreographer, and Artistic Director Jamila Glass

Jamila Glass is a filmmaker, choreographer, and Artistic Director of L.A. Contemporary Dance Company (LACDC), where she has been a member since its founding in 2005. She has choreographed for Netflix, HBO, Hulu, BET, and PRADA, with her work featured in the NY Times, L.A. Times, and more. In 2024, she co-founded the Los Angeles Choreographers Institute and has directed 21 short dance films, a TV pilot, and music videos through her production company, The Cutting Room. A graduate of USC's School of Cinema-Television, her work blends movement, storytelling, and world-building to reflect the human experience. On this episode of Movers and Shapers: A Dance Podcast, Erin sits down with Jamila Glass to discuss her love for dance, her time at a performing arts high school, and her journey through USC's School of Cinema-Television. Jamila explores how dance and film began to intertwine in her life, unpacking her powerful statement: "I'm a better dancer because I'm a filmmaker, and I'm a better filmmaker because I'm a dancer." She reflects on nearly five years as Artistic Director of the L.A. Contemporary Dance Company (LACDC) and shares her current projects and excitement for what's ahead. Don't miss this insightful conversation with an inspiring artist. Thanks for listening!”

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