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Lineagepac: Connecting Communities Through the Arts
Lineagepac has served as a vital community hub for artistic connection and creative expression in Pasadena, CA, and Los Angeles County for over 25 years. Founded in 1999 by Artistic Director Hilary Thomas, our organization began as a dance company dedicated to raising awareness for local nonprofits and evolved into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2007. We specialize in multidisciplinary productions combining dance, music, and storytelling to illuminate social issues, while pioneering innovative programs like Dance for Joy, which provides free arts classes for adults with neurological conditions. Our commitment to community accessibility is demonstrated through partnerships with 80+ local organizations, teaching artists in Title 1 schools, and offering affordable facility rentals to underserved artists and nonprofits. With a new 6,200-square-foot home in Northwest Pasadena, we produce 7-8 annual productions for 2,000+ attendees, maintain 6.5 weekly hours of therapeutic arts programming, and serve over 350 students through school partnerships.Our work has raised $5,000+ for special causes and connected 3,200+ unique individuals through arts education programs since 2024, embodying our mission to use the performing arts as a catalyst for community transformation.
Services
Performing Arts Productions
Dance Classes
Arts Education Programs
Community Events
Facility Rentals
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 25 years of proven impact in community arts engagement
- Free Dance for Joy program for adults with neurological conditions
- Partnerships with 80+ local organizations and schools
- Multidisciplinary productions combining dance, music, and storytelling
- Affordable facility rentals for underserved artists and nonprofits
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
What people say
Cutting edge performances
Important community programs
Sense of family
Creative staging
Therapeutic benefits
Services
Performing Arts Productions
Lineage produces 7-8 multidisciplinary productions annually that combine dance, music, and storytelling to explore social issues. These performances feature original works and reimagined classics with a unique emphasis on movement, serving over 2,000 attendees yearly while partnering with local nonprofits to amplify community voices and causes through artistic expression.
Dance for Joy
This free program offers specialized dance, music, and acting classes for adults with Parkinson's, MS, TBI, and stroke. Operating 6.5 hours weekly, it serves approximately 30 participants who benefit from creative symptom management strategies while building community through joint performances in Lineage productions.
Arts Education Programs
Lineage provides teaching artists in dance to over 350 students annually across Pasadena Unified School District Title 1 schools. The program includes summer intensives, dance team sponsorships, and facility access while maintaining adult classes in musical theater, modern dance, and acting for all ages.
Community Events
The organization hosts city council meetings, neighborhood gatherings, and special events like climate change concerts. Their facility supports local nonprofits through affordable rentals while facilitating partnerships that address community needs through arts-based initiatives and collaborative programming.
Artist Development
Lineage employs local artists for performances, teaching, and community outreach while offering residencies to visiting artists. The company provides professional development opportunities through summer camps, behind-the-scenes roles, and volunteer programs that connect artists with diverse audiences.
People
Hilary Thomas
Artistic Director
Founder of Lineagepac with 25 years of experience creating community-focused productions that combine dance, music, and social advocacy while developing innovative programs for neurological communities.
Questions
How can I support Lineage Performing Arts Center?
Support Lineage through tax-deductible donations, volunteering opportunities, or attending performances. The organization offers one-time, recurring, and creative giving options like IRA distributions or stock donations.
What educational programs does Lineage offer?
Lineage provides dance education through school partnerships serving 350+ students annually, adult classes in musical theater and modern dance, and free therapeutic arts programs for adults with neurological conditions.
Can I rent Lineage's facility for events?
Lineage offers affordable rentals for its 78-seat black box theater and 900 sq. ft. dance studio with ADA compliance, parking, and technical support for community events and artistic productions.
What makes Lineage's productions unique?
Lineage productions combine dance, music, and storytelling to explore social issues, featuring original works and reimagined classics with a distinctive emphasis on movement and community collaboration.
Does Lineage offer programs for people with disabilities?
Lineage's Dance for Joy program provides free dance, music, and acting classes for adults with Parkinson's, MS, TBI, and stroke, offering therapeutic benefits through creative expression and community building.
How does Lineage engage with the local community?
Lineage partners with 80+ local organizations, hosts community events, provides facility access to underserved groups, and collaborates on initiatives addressing social issues through arts programming.
Reviews (6)
Amy Carlson
Dec 11, 2018
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Dance - Theatre - Community - Outreach - This a place to see wonderful performances that reach out to the community often illuminating the challenges that ordinary people face. It is a fun place to take a class in a variety of types of dance. It is a special place of accessibility to the arts for people facing movement challenges. It is also a place that partners with other non-profits in the community. The Lineage Dance for Joy program is a unique gift to the Pasadena community offering 6 free classes a week for people with neurological challenges such as Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, dementia
Shahrzad L.
Jun 21, 2018
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Great cultural place if you love ballet & enjoy theater. Love the location and ambiance , in the heart of Old Town and so close to many great restaurants.
Jade
Jun 10, 2018
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I loved dancing with Catherine. I hadn't been in ballet for a full semester and due to an injury I was pretty rusty. Catherine was very encouraging and helpful by giving very applicable tips and motivation. I really enjoyed that class and will be back!
Anna N.
Dec 19, 2017
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I was looking for a studio offering modern dance classes in the 626 because I really needed to go Pina Bausch for a few moments in my life; the feelings/urges strike around the winter solstice. But I wanted a jump start into it of a class in a group setting. I love love love that this place as a non-profit, offers free movement healing classes for TBI, stroke, Down syndrome, and Parkinson's.
A class is $14, well worth it - seriously, take my money. A package deal is 70ish? And there's currently a Yelp $200 for $240 deal for the well committed. Their website is useful and informative
A class is $14, well worth it - seriously, take my money. A package deal is 70ish? And there's currently a Yelp $200 for $240 deal for the well committed. Their website is useful and informative
Reena Esmail
Jun 27, 2017
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I absolutely love this place. Drop in for one of their evening performances with Lineage Dance Company -- they do shows that are so universally relevant -- about cancer survivors, parenthood, homelessness -- the programming is so thoughtful and centers around topics that touch so many humans.
Also, they offer classes and personal training -- I've never personally taken class with them, but they are so lovely and warm that I can only imagine how great their classes must be!
Also, they offer classes and personal training -- I've never personally taken class with them, but they are so lovely and warm that I can only imagine how great their classes must be!
Brittany S.
Feb 23, 2015
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I saw a nice production last Saturday of "The Mad Woman of Chaillot". It was a cute play and very well done. The staff was very warm and welcoming and offered complimentary wine and homemade cookies. It is a small but intimate venue, I will definitely be coming back !
