UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Doug Varone and Dancers, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara.
Winner of 11 Bessie Awards, Doug Varone and Dancers is known for emotionally expressive movement, musicality and deeply human storytelling.
“A leading force in American modern dance, the company blends athletic physicality with lyrical fluidity in works that explore vulnerability, memory and intimacy,” organizers said.
In Double Octet, company members and students from the UCSB Department of Theater and Dance perform to works by Philip Glass in a collaboration shaped through Varone’s nationally acclaimed Education/Performance Project.
The evening includes “No Matter How It Ends,” which channels the restless beauty and quiet melancholy of Radiohead’s iconic album In Rainbows through movement that feels visceral and profoundly alive, organizers said.
The event is co-presented with UCSB Department of Theater and Dance.
A related Thematic Learning Initiative event is a Community Class with Doug Varone and Dancers, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Carrillo Ballroom. Registration is free.
Doug Varone and Dancers (DOVA) brings to life the creative vision of choreographer and director Varone and his collaborators. Its work dives into stories of human nature, sparking conversations with audiences and creative communities around the world.
These connections fuel everything the company does, from its artistic work to its rich educational programs, all of which reflect its commitment to creating space for diversity and belonging.
Tickets are $60-$75 for the general public; $20 for UCSB students (current student ID required).
For more, call UCSB Arts & Lectures, 805-893-3535 or visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.
Founded in 1986, the Doug Varone and Dancers company believes dance is more than movement: it’s a way to connect, to inspire and to open hearts.
This guiding philosophy has allowed it to grow, endure and earn a reputation as one of the most respected and adventurous dance companies today. Across decades, DOVA has created a rich legacy that spans dance, theater, opera, and film: an expansive body of work that continues to evolve.