Benita Bike’s DanceArt — 45th Season Weekend

Benita Bike’s DanceArt returns to Pasadena this weekend with a two-show program marking the company’s 45th season. (danceart.org) The performances are set for Saturday, April 25, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. at Lineage Performing Arts Center, 920 E. Mountain St. in Pasadena. (lineagepac.org) The company’s ticket listings show a sliding range rather than a single flat price: $35 general admission in advance, $25 for students in advance, $40 general admission at the door, $30 for students at the door, and a $45 “45th Season Supporter” option. (danceart.org) Benita Bike’s DanceArt is a five-member chamber modern dance company based in Los Angeles, and the anniversary program draws from work made between 2017 and 2026. (laist.com) The lineup includes a premiere set to gamelan music and an original composition by Dean Wallraff, alongside returning works including “From Where I Sit,” “Aspects of Me,” “Schoenfield Dances,” and “Benches.” (eventbrite.com) The company says its mission is to build interest in art through performance and to teach audiences about modern dance through education programs. Its website also says it presents both stage works and “Explore Dance” programs in neighborhood settings. (danceart.org) That community-facing approach has shaped the group’s profile in Southern California dance. A recent preview noted that the company is often seen in parks and libraries and is appearing here in a fully staged theater concert. (ladancechronicle.com) Lineage is billing the weekend as a 45-season milestone for what it calls “a fixture on the Los Angeles dance scene,” with tickets sold through the company’s anniversary event page. (lineagepac.org) For audiences deciding late, the practical details are straightforward: one venue, two performances, and online ticketing already live ahead of the Saturday opening. (eventbrite.com)