Institute for Arts & Cultural

HistoryIn 1979, Joe Goode began synthesizing a genre of dance theater that combined text, gestures, and humor with his own deeply physical, high velocity dancing. In 1986, Joe Goode Performance Group incorporated as a non-profit organization with the mission of promoting tolerance, compassion and understanding through the artistic vision of Joe Goode. Over the past 25 years the company has performed annually in the San Francisco Bay Area and toured extensively throughout the U.S. JGPG has also appeared in Canada, Europe, South America, the Middle East and Africa. Joe Goode Performance Group has received multiple awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, SF Arts Commission, and the California Arts Council, as well as receiving the Isadora Duncan Dance Award (

ODC School, located in San Francisco, CA, is dedicated to providing quality arts education and mentorship, particularly through its youth and teen programs. The organization emphasizes equity and accessibility, offering need-based scholarships to ensure that all students have the opportunity to engage in the arts, regardless of their background. In addition to its educational offerings, ODC School is part of a larger community that includes a dance company and theater, fostering a vibrant environment for artistic expression. The school aims to empower students by investing in their growth and providing them with opportunities that can lead to a brighter future. Generated from the website