Sunday, November 19th, 2023

ODC Dance Theater, San Francisco

Tribute: 1:00 pm | Reception : 3:00 pm

BRUCE BIADA

July 2, 1953 - May 16, 2023

On May 16, 2023 our dear Bruce beamed up to his spaceship. Floating in the cosmic stardust, this is a space to remember Bruce the human, the artist and the educator.

Bruce was a constant source of inspiration and love to his devoted students, friends and many fans throughout the world. His artistic excellence and brilliance was unique and rare - always seeking the best, most creative and authentic in his legendary teaching style and uniquely stylized choreography.

Bruce was universally respected and beloved as a person, and as a consummate artist. His sense of joy, humor, and purpose in everything in life was a hallmark of his beautiful spirit. A generous, kind, caring and patient soul, we can never forget his contributions to our community. He is greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him and the thrill of witnessing his unique artistic genius.

Authentic. Unique. Inspired. Humorous. Graceful. Smooth. Unlimited. Genius. Visionary. Strong. Honest.

Authentic. Unique. Inspired. Humorous. Graceful. Smooth. Unlimited. Genius. Visionary. Strong. Honest.

Creative . Hysterical . Playful . Irreplaceable. Gold. Hysterical. Quirky. Off Beat. Exceptional. Wonderful.

Creative . Hysterical . Playful . Irreplaceable. Gold. Hysterical. Quirky. Off Beat. Exceptional. Wonderful.

Warm. Welcoming. Generous. Kind. Intuitive. Psychic. Patient. Private. Thoughtful. Present. Angelic. Nurturing. Lively.

Warm. Welcoming. Generous. Kind. Intuitive. Psychic. Patient. Private. Thoughtful. Present. Angelic. Nurturing. Lively.

My Octopus remains very very sad.

If I was told to pick one word to describe myself I’d go with “doesn’t follow instructions”

I hate the sun, I love the rain.

I DONT REALLY HAVE A PLAN. I RELY ON COFFEE & WIERDNESS TO GET ME THROUGH THE DAY.

black rock texture

ISM’S + INGS

and

favorite things

what if there were no hypothetical questions?

May you experience sufficient levity and fortuitous circumstances during the next orbital revolution of your species home planet.

We’ll get to reality soon.

He personified play. He was an inspiration on how to approach art, and life itself

Question Everything.

there is no left and right.

I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living; it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities

Do it Messy, But also on the Beat