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Hofesh Shechter

Members of the company of 'Theatre of Dreams.' Photo by Tom Visser. iPhoto caption: Members of the company of 'Theatre of Dreams.' Photo by Tom Visser.

Hofesh Shechter Company’s Theatre of Dreams uses contemporary dance to plunge its audience into a shared dream state

It’s tough to tie Shechter’s style to any one dance lineage, but modern floorwork; commonplace gestures rendered sharp and frenzied; and loose, hip-circling movements often reserved for low-lit clubs evoke the woozy surreality of half-revealed consciousness.

By Lindsey King / Jun 1, 2026
Members of the company of 'Katma.' iPhoto caption: Members of the company of 'Katma.' Photo by Anna Kucera.

At the 2026 Luminato Festival, performance gets up close and personal

“It would be so weird for people to be sitting two feet away, watching other people have a good time,” says Katma creator Azzam Mohamed. “In the party environment, there’s nothing between me and you. You’re so close to me that I can’t fake it."

By Nathaniel Hanula-James / May 6, 2026