an artist is at a museum presenting his futuristic art installation to a group of patrons. “Advancing art is easy,” sings George. “Financing it is not.”Throughout history commerce and art, especially when it comes to theater and dance, have struggled to coexist. But ODC , in San Francisco's Mission District, is one colossal exception to the rule.
Founder and artistic director Brenda Way calls ODC “an art town.” Dedicated to creating a space that benefits all, in addition to the company and school they have a theater that provides a platform for countless touring and local artists, they offer a free health clinic for the dance community, a home base for six dance companies and a meeting place for the public to convene.