Photo Flash: Stars Align for the 2017 L.A. DANCE PROJECT Gala

By: Oct. 09, 2017

On Saturday, October 7th world renowned choreographer and dancer Benjamin Millepied and L.A. Dance Project hosted their annual show stopping gala unveiling their brand new space in Downtown L.A.

Natalie Portman and friend Rashida Jones co-chaired the beautiful event sponsored by Van Cleef & Arpels, Dom Perignon, CAA, and Rag & Bone and catered by An Catering (Crustacean).

Mikhail Baryshnikov was the Guest of Honor and the evening featured performances by L.A Dance Project, Emma Portner, and the students from The Colburn School.

Photo credit: Vivien Killilea / Getty Images

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Photo Flash: Stars Align for the 2017 L.A. DANCE PROJECT Gala
Isla Fisher and husband Sacha BaRon Cohen join director Spike Jonze at the L.A. Dance Project Gala.

Photo Flash: Stars Align for the 2017 L.A. DANCE PROJECT Gala
Ellen Page and dancer Emma Portner attend the L.A. Dance Project Gala October 7, 2017 in downtown Los Angeles, California.

Photo Flash: Stars Align for the 2017 L.A. DANCE PROJECT Gala
Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman attend the L.A. Dance Project Gala at the company’s new space October 7, 2017 in downtown Los Angeles, California. Portman in Christian Dior dress and shoes wearing Van Cleef & Arpels jewels and Millepied in Rag & Bone.

Photo Flash: Stars Align for the 2017 L.A. DANCE PROJECT Gala
Mikhail Baryshnikov and Lisa Rinehart attend the L.A. Dance Project Gala October 7, 2017 in downtown Los Angeles, California.

Photo Flash: Stars Align for the 2017 L.A. DANCE PROJECT Gala
Co-chairs Natalie Portman and Rashida Jones attend the L.A. Dance Project Gala October 7, 2017 in downtown Los Angeles, California.

Gina Rodriguez and boyfriend Joe LoCicero attend the L.A. Dance Project Gala October 7, 2017 in downtown Los Angeles, California.

Photo Flash: Stars Align for the 2017 L.A. DANCE PROJECT Gala

Gina Rodriguez and boyfriend Joe LoCicero attend the L.A. Dance Project Gala October 7, 2017 in downtown Los Angeles, California.

Photo Flash: Stars Align for the 2017 L.A. DANCE PROJECT Gala

Father daughter duo Rashida and Quincy Jones enjoy the seated dinner at L.A. Dance Project Gala.

Photo Flash: Stars Align for the 2017 L.A. DANCE PROJECT Gala

Funny man Sacha Baron Cohen toasting the dancers of L.A. Dance Project.

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