"Arbol de la Vida" Dance Performance

Join us for this exciting one-day performance in beautiful historic downtown Ventura. Follow dancers through new pathways and engage with the rich history of Ventura. This traveling performance will take the audience on a short walk through several iconic landmarks of Ventura. Performances are from 1:00 pm to 1:25 pm and 3:00 pm to 3:25 pm.

This performance draws inspiration from the tiled fountains, the ancestors of this region, and the gigantic Morteon Fig tree. Similar to the tile pieces, it is only as a whole that we see the unique work of art we all make through our interconnectedness as a society. The goal of this performance is to highlight our differences and what brings us together as a whole to form a community. The ancient Egyptians believed the fig tree's roots represented the past, the trunk the present, and the leaves and branches the future. Join us on a contemplative meditative walking experience as we witness professional dancers guide us on this journey.

Directed, Choreographed, and produced by the founder of Performative Pop-ups, Olivia Mia Orozco Saper. Performers include Jade Barth, Melanie Bizzoco, and Nina Lemus.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes. When you arrive at Mission Park please meet by the tile mural on Main Street in front of the San Buenaventura Mission. Please leave your furry friends at home.

Free all-ages event. Donations are strongly encouraged to support the artists.

211 E Main St. Ventura, CA 93001

Located between S Ventura Ave and Figueroa Street Mall

Free parking lots off of Santa Clara St and throughout the downtown district.

Make a day and enjoy the beach, the mountains, and all of the incredible food and shopping in Downtown Ventura. The botanic garden is located close to performance and is a great site to visit.

This will be the first Performative Pop-up in Ventura!
Performative Pop-Ups creates unique curated experiences that help people connect with their community, activate their senses, and inspire them. Each event is one of a kind for the repeat visitor. Performative Pop-Ups can happen in any city, in any state, and in any country, in a hotel, out by the river, or inside an abandoned wine factory in Italy.

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We acknowledge this performance takes place on Chumash land and honor the Chumash Peoples, their Elders, both past and present, as well as their future generations.