American Contemporary Ballet to Stage BALANCHINE: TWIN MASTERPIECES This March
American Contemporary Ballet will present Balanchine: Twin Masterpieces in Los Angeles, pairing Concerto Barocco and La Source in a single program.
Los Angeles Dance News Coverage — Page 2
The latest news on performances of Dance in Los Angeles.
Interview: Melissa Barak and Julia Rivera on 20 YEARS OF LOS ANGELES BALLET
How did Melissa Barak (Artistic Director) and Julia Rivera (Executive Director) decide on which three ballets to present and how is each representative of the work the group has done and plan to do in their future?
GISELLE, THE NUTCRACKER and More Set for Los Angeles Ballet 20th Anniversary Season
Los Angeles Ballet will mark its 20th anniversary with a special season at The Wallis Annenberg Center, featuring a tribute to George Balanchine, a classic favorite, a world premiere, and an extended holiday schedule of THE NUTCRACKER.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet To Embark On 4-Week Winter Tour Of France
Alonzo King LINES Ballet will return to France for a four-week engagement Jan.
Photos: Sterling K. Brown, Julie Chen Moonves, and More at American Ballet Theatre’s Holiday Benefit
American Ballet Theatre returned to Los Angeles to host its annual Holiday Benefit.
Annual 6-Week DANCE AT THE ODYSSEY Expands to Two Stages
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s annual six-week celebration of contemporary dance expands in its ninth year, doubling the number of offerings and spilling over into a second space at the Odyssey’s three-theater complex in West L.
Debbie Allen Dance Academy To Present The 15th Annual HOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER
Emmy, Golden Globe and Honorary Oscar Award winner Debbie Allen brings her acclaimed holiday spectacular, the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA)'s 15th Annual Hot Chocolate Nutcracker.
Inland Pacific Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER Begins Performances This Month
Inland Pacific Ballet will present its annual production of THE NUTCRACKER this holiday season, with four performances at Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College in Claremont (December 13–14) and three performances at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside (December 20–21).
Los Angeles Ballet To Host Relaxed Sensory-Friendly Performance of THE NUTCRACKER
Los Angeles Ballet has announced the addition of a sensory-friendly performance of The Nutcracker, on December 26 at 2:00 pm at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
BODYTRAFFIC To Perform At The Wallis This Month
BODYTRAFFIC will return to The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with a mixed repertory program featuring a world premiere by Creative Partner Trey McIntyre.
Tiler Peck to Return to Westside Ballet to Perform in THE NUTCRACKER
This Thanksgiving weekend, New York City Ballet principal Tiler Peck returns to Westside Ballet of Santa Monica-performing as the Sugar Plum Fairy at the nonprofit performance arm of the academy where she trained as a young girl.
Pasadena Dance Theatre To Present THE NUTCRACKER In A New Interpretation
Pasadena Dance Theatre will debut a refreshed staging of The Nutcracker featuring choreography by Jessamyn Vedro and direction by Ashleigh Doede.
Los Angeles Ballet Unveils 20th Anniversary 2025–2026 Season
Los Angeles Ballet has announced its 20th anniversary 2025–2026 season, marking a major milestone for the city’s longest-operating professional classical ballet company.
The Music Center To Host Festive Holiday Programming Across Downtown Los Angeles
The Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles will present a full slate of holiday programming through December 2025, featuring performances and events from TMC Arts, LA Phil, LA Opera, Center Theatre Group, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
Inland Pacific Ballet Will Present THE NUTCRACKER In Claremont And Riverside
Inland Pacific Ballet will present its annual production of The Nutcracker this holiday season with four performances at Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College in Claremont, December 13–14, and three performances at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, December 20–21.
15TH WORLD CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD Nominees Announced
The nominees have been announced for the 15th annual World Choreography Awards, recognizing achievement in dance across film, television, music videos, and digital media.
Los Angeles Ballet Unveils 20th Anniversary 2025/2026 Season
Los Angeles Ballet has revealed its 2025/2026 season, marking a major milestone with the Company’s 20th anniversary.
The Music Center Announces Fall Lineup, Including JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY and More
The Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles will present a wide-ranging Fall 2025 lineup across Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Ahmanson Theatre, the Mark Taper Forum, Jerry Moss Plaza, and Gloria Molina Grand Park.
THE GREAT GATSBY Ballet To Play Sioux Falls In October
World Ballet Company will bring its national premiere tour of The Great Gatsby Ballet to Sioux Falls, SD, for one night only at The Washington Pavilion on October 26, 2025.
Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet To Premiere ISLANDS IN THE SEA At The Luckman Fine Arts Complex
Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet will present the world premiere of Islands in the Sea at The Luckman Fine Arts Complex on August 16, 2025, featuring music by Arvo Pärt, Philip Glass, and Zbyněk Matějů, with projections by acclaimed visual artist Mike Nava.
Esperanza Spalding to Perform Free Outdoor Summer Concert on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center
Angelenos and jazz lovers of all ages are invited to experience a free concert by the incomparable GRAMMY-winning artist esperanza spalding (name stylized as lowercase) on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 8:00 p.
LITTLE WOMEN Full-Length Classical Ballet Debuts at Pasadena Playhouse This Month
Little Women Ballet, based on Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel, will return with its Full-Length Classical Ballet for an encore presentation with three captivating performances between June 21 and 22, 2025 at the historic Pasadena Playhouse.
13th Annual LAKE TAHOE DANCE FESTIVAL Begins This July
Lake Tahoe Dance Collective will present the 13th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival from July 22 - 25, 2025, featuring artists from New York City Ballet, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and more.
JAZZ AND TAP SPECTACULAR Returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse This Month
Jazz and R&B bassist and composer Del Atkins and his sextet bring the rich history of jazz to life with tap dancer Chester Whitmore adding rhythmic depth and excitement to this compelling jazz exploration on Sunday, April 27, 2025, 7:30 pm, at Sierra Madre Playhouse.
Bodytraffic Dance Company Reveals Summer Program Faculty
BODYTRAFFIC, a premier contemporary dance company based in Los Angeles, revealed its 2025 Summer Program Guest Faculty.
'Little Women Ballet' Sets Return to Heritage Square Museum
Little Women Ballet will return to Heritage Square Museum this spring with Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as they recount their story of sisterhood, love, loss, and family with five unique performances between May 23-25, 2025.
Ballet Folklórico De México De Amalia Hernández to Conclude 30th Anniversary With THE LUCKMAN
The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA will conclude its 30th anniversary celebrations with Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández.
Chicago's Trinity Irish Dance Company To Celebrate Its Jacob's Pillow Debut This July
Trinity Irish Dance Company will make its Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival debut this summer with six performances, July 10-13.
BODYTRAFFIC to Host Free Performances for the LA Community in March
BODYTRAFFIC, Los Angeles' premier contemporary dance company, will present three free performances for the community in March.
BODYTRAFFIC to Offer Free Dance Classes to Artists Impacted by the LA Fires
BODYTRAFFIC dance company will present free community dance classes and free rehearsal space available to dance artists impacted by the L.
Skyline Festival Announces 2025 Arts District Stage Lineup
Insomniac's Skyline Festival has announced its 2025 Arts District local stage lineup ahead of its fourth festival edition and second year at Gloria Molina Grand Park.
Batsheva Dance Company to Make The Music Center Debut with MOMO
The Music Center will continue its exhilarating Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center season in February with MOMO.
Review: LITTLE WOMEN BALLET at Wilshire Ebell Theatre
Little Women Ballet is the world premiere of a charming new ballet at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Mid-Wilshire.
Pasadena Dance Theatre Reveals New Co-Artistic Directors, Plus THE NUTCRACKER
Pasadena Dance Theatre has Jean Michelle Sayeg and Eric Shah as the dance organization’s Co-Artistic Directors.
Interview: Daisy Hernandez’s a Jill of All Trades for BOB BAKER’S NUTCRACKER
Bob Baker’s perennial holiday favorite Bob Baker’s Nutcracker opens November 30, 2024, at the Sierra Madre Playhouse.
BODYTRAFFIC To Perform Three Shows At The Wallis In December
BODYTRAFFIC, the Los Angeles-based contemporary dance company, will perform three shows at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts this December, showcasing their innovative choreography.
BODYTRAFFIC Announces New Winter Program: LEADING YOUR DANCE JOURNEY
BODYTRAFFIC has announced its 2025 Winter Program, Leading Your Dance Journey, a five-day intensive from January 6-10.
LITTLE WOMEN BALLET To Premiere At Wilshire Ebell Theatre
On the heels of the winter site-specific immersive experience – the last of the Trilogy - at Heritage Square Museum with five performances taking place over the weekend of November 22-24, 2024.
Pilobolus To Return To The Carpenter Center in December
Pilobolus, known for its athleticism and creativity, will perform at the Carpenter Center, showcasing its innovative contemporary dance style.
BODYTRAFFIC Reveals New Artistic & Executive Collaborators
BODYTRAFFIC, a Los Angeles-based dance company, named new artistic and executive collaborators as it prepares for its 20th anniversary, following a $1 million grant from the Perenchio Foundation.
