Liz Lerman Dance Exchange Tickets

Liz Lerman Dance Exchange is a landmark American contemporary dance company renowned for its multi-generational, cross-class ensemble and site-specific, community-engaged performances. Founded in 1976 by Liz Lerman, the company has evolved under the leadership of Executive Artistic Director Cassie Meador since 2011, continuing a tradition of collaborative creation, feedback, and public participation.

The company’s work blends movement with dialogue, science, and social practice, often inviting local communities into the creative process. Central to their practice is the Critical Response Process (CRP), Liz Lerman’s structured feedback method that informs development across projects and rehearsals. This approach has helped the company build a distinctive practice that prioritizes inclusivity, reflection, and artistry.

Explore the ongoing impact of Dance Exchange across venues and communities, with a legacy housed in the University of Maryland’s special collections, where extensive archives preserve the company’s history for researchers, students, and audiences alike.

Liz Lerman Dance Exchange has earned recognition through prestigious awards, including a 2002 MacArthur Fellowship, the 2014 Dance/USA Honor Award, the 2017 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award, and a 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship. Notable works such as Healing Wars (2014) and Wicked Bodies (2022) exemplify their interactive, participatory, and cross-disciplinary approach, inviting audiences to engage as co-creators.

While public touring dates for 2025 are announced through News & Blog posts and the organization’s calendar, you can follow Dance Exchange for updates and RSVP to community workshops and programs. For a direct line to updates, connect with the company’s official channels and Liz Lerman’s personal presence online.

Social media and online presence: - Dance Exchange on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Vimeo - Liz Lerman on X (Twitter)