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BANDALOOP honors nature, community, and the human spirit through perspective-bending dance. An innovator in vertical performance, BANDALOOP seamlessly weaves dynamic physicality, intricate choreography and climbing technology to turn the dance floor on its side. Founded by Amelia Rudolph and under the artistic direction of Melecio Estrella, BANDALOOP re-imagines dance, activates public spaces, and

inspires wonder and imagination in audiences around the world. The company trains dancers and youth at home and on tour, and has performed for millions of people in over 22 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and Asia, and on screens in films and digital media.

35 Years. 35 Days. $35 to Lift BANDALOOP!https://www.bandaloop.org/supportThirty-five years ago, Amelia Rudolph, with a ...
12/03/2025

35 Years. 35 Days. $35 to Lift BANDALOOP!
https://www.bandaloop.org/support

Thirty-five years ago, Amelia Rudolph, with a small group of dancers and climbers, imagined a new way of moving through the world - one that invited curiosity, courage, and joy into vertical spaces. That vision has grown into BANDALOOP, a global community bringing dance to walls, mountains, and city streets, inspiring wonder and connection everywhere we go.

As we step into our 35th anniversary year, we’re launching 35 Days of Giving, a campaign to raise $35,000 and welcome a new circle of $35/month sustainers. Your support will help us continue creating unforgettable performances, expanding our community programs, and transforming public spaces into stages of awe and joy.

https://www.bandaloop.org/support 🥰

Thirty-five years ago, Amelia Rudolph, with a small group of dancers and climbers, imagined a new way of moving through ...
12/03/2025

Thirty-five years ago, Amelia Rudolph, with a small group of dancers and climbers, imagined a new way of moving through the world - one that invited curiosity, courage, and joy into vertical spaces. That vision has grown into BANDALOOP, a global community bringing dance to walls, mountains, and city streets, inspiring wonder and connection everywhere we go.

As we step into our 35th anniversary year, we’re launching 35 Days of Giving, a campaign to raise $35,000 and welcome a new circle of $35/month sustainers. Your support will help us continue creating unforgettable performances, expanding our community programs, and transforming public spaces into stages of awe and joy.

Why $35/month?
Small, consistent contributions power big impact. By joining our sustaining community, you’re helping BANDALOOP plan ambitious projects, expand global access, and ensure our next 35 years of innovation and inspiration are possible.

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Photo credit: BANDALOOP performing on Mt. Watkins, Yosemite, CA, 2015.
Photo by Basil Tsimoyianis ()

Our Dubai piece is out!
10/04/2025

Our Dubai piece is out!

10/04/2025

Our collab with is out! 😍 The architecture was incredible!

Hi 👋 from Istanbul 🇹🇷  arena style 🧚🏽‍♂️📸
09/13/2025

Hi 👋 from Istanbul 🇹🇷 arena style 🧚🏽‍♂️

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07/08/2025

BANDALOOP presents Somewhere To Oakland
July 8-26, 2025
https://www.bandaloop.org/somewheretooakland
Frank Ogawa Plaza

FREE & OPEN TO ALL AGES!

BANDALOOP presents Somewhere to Oakland — 3 weeks of free vertical dance on the walls of Oakland City Hall and the Rotunda, live music, talks and community ritual featuring more than 50 local artists and partners, scenes from our latest work FLOCK, a poetic story of migration, and much more!

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Bay Area friends! We are super excited to kick off our Artist Residency at the iconic Fairmont San Francisco this Saturd...
06/26/2025

Bay Area friends! We are super excited to kick off our Artist Residency at the iconic Fairmont San Francisco this Saturday with a special Pride month celebration!

Fairmont San Francisco is proud to announce an extraordinary new “Artist in Residence” partnership with internationally acclaimed vertical dance company, ✨ This innovative collaboration will bring an awe inspiring public art showing to the iconic Nob Hill landmark, blending vertical choreography with state-of-the-art climbing technology in a breathtaking celebration of movement, spirit, and community.

The inaugural public performances will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm, transforming the hotel’s historic façade into a stage in the sky. This open showing of vertical dance—free to both guests and the community—will be Pride-themed in honor of San Francisco’s vibrant LGBTQ+ celebrations and is part of Fairmont’s ongoing commitment to creating unforgettable, inclusive experiences that elevate the local arts and culture scene.

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06/01/2025

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We are super excited to host a special screening of Giants Rising, an award-winning documentary uncovering the hidden wo...
05/29/2025

We are super excited to host a special screening of Giants Rising, an award-winning documentary uncovering the hidden world of the redwoods—Earth’s tallest and oldest living beings.

A live conversation with Director Lisa Landers and BANDALOOP Artistic Director and choreographer of Redwood Musical Melecio Estrella will follow, exploring how forests connect and sustain us.

Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 7pm PST
BANDALOOP Studios
1601 18th St, Oakland, CA

Tickets available now! Limited space, so reserve your spot early:
https://bandaloop.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/GIANTSRISINGScreeningOaklandCA/Tickets/tabid/1540681/Default.aspx

What a night. The BANDALOOP Gala was a powerful reminder of what happens when community shows up — not just to witness, ...
04/12/2025

What a night. The BANDALOOP Gala was a powerful reminder of what happens when community shows up — not just to witness, but to uplift, to connect, and to be inspired.

Thank you to everyone who gathered to celebrate the power of vertical performance, support local artists, and fuel innovation in movement. Your presence makes this work possible — and meaningful.

The sky isn’t the limit. It’s the stage.

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03/08/2025

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1601 18th Street At Peralta
Oakland, CA
94607

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