lean into everything

Invited to present her work as part of Sierra Madre Playhouse’s 2027 season, choreographer and filmmaker Jamila Glass brings a distinctive cinematic sensibility to contemporary dance, weaving visual storytelling with a sharp eye for character and nuance. Her choreography is emotionally resonant, inviting audiences into richly imagined worlds.

A founding member and former Artistic Director of L.A. Contemporary Dance Company, Glass has been an influential presence in Los Angeles dance for more than two decades. Following her acclaimed choreography for Haunted, a dance opera at the Playhouse, Glass returns with Lean Into Everything, produced by her Los Angeles-based creative house, The CallBack.

Featuring original choreography by Glass and guest choreographers, Lean Into Everything pairs commanding physicality and infectious musicality with explorations of identity and belonging. Visceral and emotionally engaging, the evening moves between exuberance and gripping vulnerability, with unexpected pockets of joy. Stay tuned for artist updates. Tickets are on sale now.

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“Her work demonstrated not only choreographic sophistication but a keen understanding of dramatic storytelling.” — Joanne DiVito, L.A. Dance Chronicle | Review of Haunted, June 10, 2026

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