Founded by Artistic Director Jacques Heim in 1992, DIAVOLO is a cultural pillar of the community as a leading California dance company to consistently perform locally, nationally and internationally. Over its 30-year history, DIAVOLO has presented dozens of dance works, creating one of the field’s most compelling repertoires. On the road, DIAVOLO creates education and engagement activities, including student matinees, master classes, lectures, and intensive trainings.

In Los Angeles, the DIAVOLO Institute provides dance education and engagement programs with a focus on low-income youth. Programs are delivered at Title I schools, community centers, and DIAVOLO’s downtown Los Angeles studio. Each program culminates in a choreographed performance in the distinct DIAVOLO style, incorporating physical objects such as tables, ladders, and wheels. In 2016, DIAVOLO expanded its community engagement program to include The Veterans Project. DIAVOLO provides restorative movement workshops paired with creative writing exercises for local veterans.