LA UNBOUND
A sanctuary for the artistic.
A gathering of creative souls.
Possessing a flair for the dramatic.
Having a true passion for dance in all of its forms.
LA Unbound was founded in August 2007 by Elizabeth Tramontozzi and Betsy Uhler, both former members of IC Unbound, the student dance company of Ithaca College. As dancers and choreographers, they were seeking a similar non-competitive setting in which to continue their dance training and to satisfy their performance aspirations. As quickly as LA Unbound was founded, like-minded dancers from an array of different backgrounds all united to collaborate, create and perform.
LA Unbound fosters a respectful, innovative environment for choreographers to experiment with a variety of dance forms as well as an outlet for dancers of all experience levels to nurture their creative sides in a comfortable, welcoming space. This inviting atmosphere rapidly culminates into an extraordinary public performance for all those with an appreciation for dance.
Now with over 100 dancers as well as 5 sold-out performances under its belt and more on the way, LA Unbound has consistently proven its intense value to the Los Angeles dance community. The camaraderie between the dancers, the diversity of performances and the whole-hearted commitment to the art of dance all contribute to the mission of providing “an outlet for personal expression and interaction with others who share a love of dance.”
-Bio by LA Unbound dancer Rachel Koller
November 2009 Cast & Crew
Testimonials from LA Unbound Dancers and Choreographers
“A few weeks ago I had the sheer joy of performing as part of LA Unbound. In addition to the amazing experience of watching so many talented dancers and choreographers come together for a shared vision to explore the medium of dance, I was struck by the name of the production. It truly lived up to its name – “unbound.” Dancers from as varied backgrounds as ballet, aerial, belly dancing, salsa and hip hop all shared the stage. One felt the production was in the spirit of collaboration, not competition. And each group was unbound on the stage – dancing freely, wholly and without limits. Backstage the feeling was the same – people laughing, sharing their diverse backgrounds, making new friends.”
-Vanessa Adelmann
“LA Unbound, by definition, is one of the most important dance events that takes place in L.A. today. The amount of freedom and its eclectic design make it the perfect platform for experimenting (for the choreographers and dancers) and a fun show to watch for the audiences.”
-Jesus Rodriguez
“LA Unbound is a forum to express yourself, who you are, what you want to become, and what you want to share with the world. After getting your feet wet, and working with all of the wonderful, warm, and welcoming people here you will realize that the ability to try new things, and break boundaries in your life will become a necessity. LA Unbound will give you the environment to try new things, choreograph, dance, change, think, and feel in totally new ways that will live with you forever! We welcome you to our world of creativity and imagination.
Let dancing become your addiction.”
-Emily Morrow
“LA Unbound is a professional caliber dance company offering an open and warm environment to teach, learn, and experiment. It has the ability to artfully blend styles of dance ranging from ballet, swing, bellydance, hip hop and burlesque into one cohesive and incredible show. All art forms are encouraged and respected. Best of all, the dancers are incredible people who are not only extremely talented but also fun, caring and genuine. As someone who has been around the LA dance scene for quite some time, I have to say that LA Unbound offers something special that I haven’t found elsewhere.”
-Julie Sanders
Press Links
Interview on SuchCoolStuff blog (July 2009)
Article on TheWinger.com dance blog (November 2007)
“Cheers to co-founders and co-directors Betsy Uhler and Elizabeth Tramontozzi for their hard work and for creating this special vehicle for dancers and dance lovers. And for keeping it fun.”
Article in Ithaca College Fuse (October 2007)
