Music and Dance at the Ballona Freshwater Marsh

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
Time: 7:00am - 8:00am

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am

Cost: Reservations for this free event are now full.

RSVPs for Groundswell are now full including the waiting list. We will be confirming reservations the week of the concert so if anyone else is interested in attending they can e-mail GroundswellPerformance@gmail.com on Wednesday, October 5th, by 5:00pm, to see if seats have become available.

As dawn breaks over the reed beds of the Ballona Wetlands, clusters of soaring, singing birds are joined by musicians and dancers in a site-specific performance that celebrates this 26-acre historic landscape and habitat. With choreography by Kristen Smiarowski and music by Robert Een, along with a large cast of dancers, instrumentalists and vocalists, Groundswell invites audience members to experience an active meditation on this urban sanctuary.

Kristen Smiarowski is a choreographer, dancer, and producer known for her use of physical movement to investigate politically charged events and sites. She creates dances for public spaces, as well as original choreography for stage and film. Obie and Bessie award-winner Robert Een is a composer, singer and cellist known for his extended vocal/cello techniques. He has recorded nine albums of original music and has created scores for films, theater and dance worldwide.

Outdoor event. Space is limited and reservations are strongly recommended. Bring blankets or mats for sitting on the ground. Audiences will travel on foot to view the performance. Please email GroundswellPerformance@gmail.com if you need assistance or have questions about access.