CONTRA-TIEMPO is a bold Los Angeles-based dance theater company that creates communities where all people are awakened to a sense of themselves as artists and social change agents who move through the world with compassion, confidence and joy.
 

During the visiting residency, CONTRA-TIEMPO artists will lead intensive workshops for dance students and the greater Tampa Bay community, guiding them through the creative process behind the Roots of Loving Us production while teaching moving practices that center around storytelling, trust and collaboration. The residency will culminate in a public performance of the Roots of Loving Us at the University of Tampa featuring CONTRA-TIEMPO dancers performing alongside UTampa students.
 

For University of Tampa students, this visiting residency represents an invaluable learning opportunity. They will receive direct mentorship from professional artists recognized for their excellence, innovation and commitment to meaningful art making. The experience will broaden their perspective on the global dance landscape and help them understand how artistic expression can foster communication, self-discovery and positive change.
 

For the broader Tampa Bay community, the residency offers accessible workshops and performances that celebrate shared human experience. CONTRA-TIEMPO's presence in the region will provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together through movement and storytelling, creating a sense of unity and connection that extends beyond the stage.