Join us for an innovative and exciting new creative dance residency where Backhausdance, Orange County’s award-winning contemporary dance company, choreographs a site-specific work, Glow I Brillo, designed specifically for the Bowers Museum, Santa Ana residents, and the entire community, from May 7 - June 9, 2024. Everyone is invited to immerse themselves in the joy and art of contemporary dance outdoors in the beautiful Key Courtyard to engage with the company’s professional dancers in our weekly open rehearsals as Glow I Brillo is created. This unique dance program culminates in an energizing workshop for all ages on June 9, the world premiere of Glow I Brillo, a meet and greet with the dancers, and a fun dance party to celebrate our collective community spirit and shared uplifting experience moving together in this historic, cultural outdoor space. Everyone glows on the inside and out with Backhausdance and the Bowers Museum! If you would like to, wear your favorite bright or sparkling colors!

Glow I Brillo is generously sponsored in part by the City of Santa Ana.

KEY COURTYARD | FREE Immersive Performance and Workshop 

FREE, NON-TICKETED EVENT. LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING! RSVPs are not mandatory, but it helps us know how many attendees to expect! RSVP HERE

12 pm Welcome - Key Courtyard

12:15 pm - 12:35 pm Dance Workshops for all ages and abilities

Key Courtyard: Dance Conversations and Connections

Coral Tree Garden: Dance Pathways

Huang Sculpture Garden: Body Shapes and Sculpture

12:45 pm- 1:05 pm Dance Workshops repeated in all 3 locations

1:30 pm  World Premiere Performance of Glow / Brillo - Key Courtyard

2:15 pm Meet and Greet Backhausdance company members -  Key Courtyard

2:25 pm Glow / Brillo Dance Party!  - Key Courtyard

3 pm Program Ends - Thank you for dancing with us!

Museum admission free for Santa Ana residents!