BODYTRAFFIC
2026 Season Opening Gala Artist
BODYTRAFFIC, an internationally renowned dance company from Los Angeles, has been a force in contemporary dance since its founding in 2007. Under the leadership of its Founding Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett, BODYTRAFFIC is known for its technical prowess and versatility across movement styles. The company thrives on diverse perspectives, bringing to life the works of accomplished choreographers like Kyle Abraham, Trey McIntyre, Ohad Naharin, and Micaela Taylor, reflecting the rich diversity of its home city while pushing the boundaries of dance.
Bringing the spirit of Los Angeles to audiences worldwide, BODYTRAFFIC has performed across 30 states and 20 countries, representing the U.S. on cultural diplomacy tours to Algeria, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, and South Korea. Most recently, BODYTRAFFIC performed Trey McIntyre’s Ma Maison in New Orleans with Preservation Hall Jazz Band in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Guided by the values of challenge, passion, empathy, inclusion, and growth, BODYTRAFFIC reaches more than 700 students annually through training programs, workshops, and partnerships with educational and community organizations throughout Los Angeles.
This final season celebrates BODYTRAFFIC’s 20-year legacy of adventurous artistry, human connection, and the enduring belief in dance as a force for connection and change.