Contra-Tiempo Tickets

Contra-Tiempo is a dynamic, nonprofit performance company founded in 2005 by Ana María Álvarez. Based in Los Angeles, the company creates activist dance theater that blends multilingual Salsa, Afro-Cuban movement, hip-hop, and contemporary dance, often featuring original music and theater elements. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Contra-Tiempo centers social justice, community empowerment, and artistic collaboration, inviting audiences to engage with pressing social issues through movement.

Led by artistic director Ana María Álvarez, Contra-Tiempo has earned national recognition for its ambitious works and community engagement. The company’s repertoire emphasizes collective storytelling, cross-cultural exchange, and bold choreography that speaks to people from diverse backgrounds. We’ve got you covered for tickets, information on upcoming performances, and ways to support their mission.

Biography: Founded in 2005 by Ana María Álvarez, Contra-Tiempo operates as a nonprofit focused on activist dance theater in Los Angeles. The company creates multilingual performances that fuse Salsa, Afro-Cuban movement, hip-hop, and contemporary dance, often pairing dance with original music and theatrical elements. Their work explores themes of social justice, community solidarity, and empowerment, inviting audiences to engage with meaningful storytelling through movement.

Discography Highlights: As a contemporary dance theater company, Contra-Tiempo’s primary impact comes through stage works and commissions rather than traditional recording releases. Highlights include acclaimed works such as joyUS justUS and Agua Furiosa, which have toured widely and been supported by major funders. These productions showcase the company’s signature blend of language, music, and movement to explore collective action and resilience.

Awards & Recognition: The company and its leadership have received prestigious recognition including the Doris Duke Artist Award (2020) for Ana María Álvarez, the MAP Fund (2018), NEFA National Dance Project (2014, 2016), Dance/USA Engaging Dance Audiences (2015, 2017), the James Irvine Foundation Exploring Engagement Fund (2016), and involvement in DanceMotionUSA/State Department initiatives in 2014. These honors reflect Contra-Tiempo’s impact on audiences and communities across the nation.

Upcoming Tours & Engagements: 2025 includes Dance DTLA: Special Edition at Walt Disney Concert Hall (Mar 28, 2025); FUTURO Summer Dance Intensive in Los Angeles (Jul 14–24, 2025); Harvard University residency (Oct 17–18, 2025); and LACMA NexGenLA Family Day (Dec 7, 2025). Stay tuned for additional dates and regional engagements. For the latest, visit contra-tiempo.org.