June 1-3, 2023Irvine Barclay Theatre


A powerful, must-see contemporary dance performance, featuring the nation’s top artists, designers, and choreographers working in collaboration with youth from low-income communities. These young dancers harness their distinctive points of view to consistently produce poignant, ground-breaking dance pieces that have drawn national accolades.

Join us for a weekend of festivities marking our 40 years of impact, aptly centered around our 40th Annual Concert Performances.

Opening Night Toast & Dessert Reception
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 7:30pm reception; 8:00pm performance
Irvine Barclay Theatre Lobby

Free with paid performance tickets
Join us as we toast to an exciting Opening Night Performance of our 40th Annual Concert with a free family-friendly reception before the curtain rises including sparkling cider and desserts.

40th Anniversary Celebration Dinner & Concert
Friday, June 2, 2023 | 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Irvine Barclay Theatre Arrival Terrace

Join us for a special evening to celebrate The Wooden Floor’s 40 years of changing lives!
Festivities include:

  • Black-tie optional, al fresco pre-performance dinner
  • Premier seating for 40th Annual Concert
  • Honoring the stalwart leadership and legacy of Board Emerita Sharon Hartshorn and past Board Member Terry Hartshorn as well as Board Emeriti Socorro and Ernesto Vasquez

Tickets available at TheWoodenFloor.org/Celebrate

Arts Night Out!
Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 6:45pm – 7:30pm; 8:00pm performance
Irvine Barclay Theatre

Make it an arts night out! Explore the pieces in our 40th Annual Concert with the cast and choreographers Keely Garfield and John Heginbotham at a free pre-concert chat moderated by Jennifer Bassage Bonfil, The Wooden Floor’s Artistic Director.

We look forward to celebrating our 40th anniversary with you!