ODC / Dance

presented by
The Argyros

ODC (Oberlin Dance Collective) was founded in 1971 by Artistic Director Brenda Way.  Brenda, who trained under the legendary George Balanchine, moved ODC to San Francisco in 1976, aiming to ground the company in a dynamic and pluralistic urban setting.  ODC was one of the first American companies to return, after a decade of pedestrian exploration, to virtuosic technique in contemporary dance and to commit major resources to interdisciplinary collaboration, including musical commissions, for the repertory.

ODC performs its imaginative repertory for more than 50,000 people annually.  The company has long been recognized for its rigorous technique as well as its wide ranging collaborations with other artists.  In 2024, Brenda was inducted into the California Hall of Fame with a class that included other luminaries such as Ava DuVernay, Los Lobos, and The Go-Gos.

The Argyros is honored to welcome this groundbreaking company and its visionary leader back to Ketchum!