Curation hour

LA POPS UP

A Q&A with visionary choreographer Tony Testa

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LA POPS UP @ COLBURN Zipper Hall 2026

This eclectic lineup celebrated a vibrant mix of styles spanning contemporary, hip-hop, poppin’, jazz, and more, reflecting the multicultural social fabric of LA. This dynamic program is a rare opportunity to see the raw, disruptive, and authentic artistry of LA dance filmmakers together in a cinematic setting. LA POPS UP offers both emerging and established creators a chance to push boundaries and share their work in a unique, immersive setting. Many of these creatives have worked behind-the-scenes on major film, TV, and music projects, from iconic shows like Euphoria and Pose, to artists such as Rihanna, Björk, and The Weeknd. The commercial success of these works, however, too often overshadows the personal artistry of the choreographers involved - and this project is here to challenge that! Featured artists include visionaries Tony Testa, The Seaweed Sisters, Bret Easterling and Julia Eichten, along with other L.A. choreographers shaping the future of performance on screen.

The vision of LA's most influential choreographers shines through their independent dance films

LA POPS UP

The Auguste Maya Kell-Abrams

Dance camera West

LA POPS UP * Jan 24 * 7pm * Colburn

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nine new shorts by SoCal Choreographers, followed by L.A. Premiere of Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber's WAITING PLACES

LA POPS UP

LA POPS UP is a groundbreaking new project spearheaded by Hysterica Productions (Kitty McNamee) and Dance Camera West showcasing the personal vision of SoCal’s most influential choreographers that highlights the extraordinary talent within this diverse dance community. This year’s program is co-curated this year by Trudl Zipper Dance Institute Artistic Director Janie Taylor.

2026 LA POPS UP/DCW filmmakers

bret easterling

charlotte griffin

devin waxman

ian eastwood

infinite flow dance

julia eichten

katherine helen fisher

keean johnson

maya kell-abrams

seaweed sisters

tony testa