DIAVOLO to Present Immersive "ESCAPE" Performance in LA Arts District

The dance company's new 70-minute piece explores themes of freedom, survival, and community through interactive architectural structures.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion, the acclaimed dance company founded in 1992, is bringing its latest production "ESCAPE" to a limited engagement in Los Angeles' Arts District. The 70-minute performance will feature 22 artists interacting with DIAVOLO's signature custom-made architectural structures, exploring themes of danger, survival, resiliency, and community. Performances will be held at the intimate L'ESPACE DIAVOLO black box theater, with the audience just 5 feet from the action, offering a unique and immersive theatrical experience.

Why it matters

DIAVOLO has built a reputation for pushing the boundaries of dance and movement, captivating audiences worldwide. By intentionally limiting the audience size and encouraging interaction with the performance structures, the company aims to dismantle traditional barriers between performers and viewers, creating a more participatory and immersive experience for the audience.

The details

ESCAPE will run for a limited engagement of 35 shows, from March 28 to June 14, 2026, following a two-month run in fall 2025. The performance will be held at L'ESPACE DIAVOLO, a black box theater in the Arts District with a capacity of 90 guests. The work is set to a soundtrack spanning pop, EDM, and rock music from the 1970s to the present day. Audience members will have the opportunity to interact with the architectural structures featured in the performance, guided by company members.

  • ESCAPE will run from March 28 to June 14, 2026.
  • The performance will have a two-month run in fall 2025 before the Los Angeles engagement.

The players

DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion

A dance company founded in 1992 that pushes the boundaries of dance, movement, and storytelling.

Jacques Heim

The Founder and Creative Director of DIAVOLO, as well as a choreographer for Cirque du Soleil's KÀ and creative director of the 16th Asian Games Opening Ceremony.

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What they’re saying

“I want you to be part of an event, part of something you've never seen or felt before. To break boundaries, with ESCAPE, we're breaking down the boundary between artist and audience.”

— Jacques Heim, Founder and Creative Director, DIAVOLO (newsy-today.com)

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The takeaway

By intentionally creating an immersive and participatory theatrical experience, DIAVOLO is pushing the boundaries of live performance and challenging traditional notions of the relationship between artists and audiences.