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Experience the Diversity of Adult Ballet at Westside School of Ballet's ADULT SHOWCASE 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2023

Join Westside School of Ballet for an exciting and inspiring performance of 'Adult Showcase 2023' in Santa Monica. Experience a diverse repertoire of ballet styles and genres, showcasing the talent of the adult ballet community. Don't miss this celebration of ballet for all ages and levels.

BWW Review: The Luminous and Exhilarating Luminario Ballet Presents HARD AS A ROCK at Avalon Hollywood
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Dec 12, 2021

The evening, at the fabulous Avalon Hollywood, which used to be where they filmed The Hollywood Palace back in the day, filled with pizazz, fabulous old Hollywood theatre decor, gorgeous people on and off stage, awards and honors given in appreciation, former honoree recipients in attendance, and spectacular, titillating and awe-inspiring, boundary-pushing performances

BWW Review: Luminario Ballet and Judith Flex Helle Premiere Dance Film L' INVALIDE at Madrid Theatre
by Valerie-Jean Miller - May 4, 2021

“L’ INVALIDE” Viewable ON LINE @:  https://luminarioballet.org/movie We see some very tall, spindly trees above that we are surrounded by, as a cover of “White Rabbit,” circa late ‘60s by Jefferson Airplane and Grace Slick is heard.  Next a voiceover begins to tell the story of Alice in Wonderland, and some wild and cut to a different scene altogether.  From this moment on, I knew this was going to be a trippy, artistic and somewhat psychedelic journey into someone’s subconsciousness. That someone is Judith FLEX Helle, the director and choreographer of this unique piece of film.  It blends together altered states, symbolism, beautiful movement, and much emotion.  It’s loosely autobiographical, in that it portrays how she imagines she felt at a certain time in her life. Produced by Judith FLEX Helle, Allen Walls and Luminario Ballet, this 12-minute content-packed film will leave you gasping at what just transpired.

Luminario Ballet Premieres Online Short Dance Film L'INVALIDE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2021

Luminario Ballet of Los Angeles was able to produce a real dance film during extreme covid lockdown in Los Angeles this January. “L'Invalide” premieres online May 3, 2021.

BWW Review: Women Rising Triumphantly -- Choreography From The Female Perspective, Featuring Ten Dance Companies Led By Women At The Ford Theatre
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Aug 29, 2019

Celebrating the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment granting women the right to vote; assembled and produced by Deborah Brockus, artistic director of the annual Los Angeles Dance Festival. Deborah Brockus has assembled another TKO of a presentation.  This time at the aesthetically invigorating and lovely renovated Ford Theatre; originally entitled, prophetically first named, The PILGRIMAGE Theatre.  It was an enlivening evening from start to finish.  Ms. Brockus is a hands-on participant, besides organizing, directing, choreographing and publicizing and cheerleading all involved, she was there to greet the theatre goers and anyone coming to support and witness this celebration.  Take note of her tenacity and perseverance.  

BWW Review: BARAK BALLET BOURREES BACK TO THE BROAD WITH NEW REPERTOIRE at The Broad Stage
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Jul 9, 2019

June 29, 2019 Melissa Barak's Ballet Company, Barak Ballet, is becoming a staple at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. Since 2013, they have been appearing annually and she has continually delivered her talent and creativity to her home town.  A native Santa Monican, she is now one of America's foremost rising female choreographers.  Ms. Barak spent a decade dancing for New York City Ballet and choreographing for the School and Company of American Ballet at age 22. And her tenacity has paid off.

BWW Review: LUMINARIO SHINES BRIGHTLY IN CHOOSE YOUR IDENTITY & A BELLA LEWITZKY/RUDI GERNREICH PRESENTATION at Fais Do Do & Skirball Cultural Center
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Jun 30, 2019

Luminario Ballet of Los Angeles is a very unique and valuable, strong and powerful Dance Company. They offered up two fantastic evenings of Dance, Song, Music and a Q&A, last weekend at Club Fais Do Do, and this past weekend at the Skirball Center, in conjunction with a Fashion Exhibit of Rudy Gernreich's '60s fashions that tied in perfectly with the 2nd dance piece presented that evening. The costumes used in 'Inscape,' were originally created by Rudi Gernreich at the same time the piece was set, in 1976. 'Choose Your Identity' June 16, 2019 The evening began with singer Tawny Ellis and her band, performing several selections from her new upcoming album release 'Love Life.' Dressed in a beautiful, flowing, lacy white dress, she looked like an angel and sang like one, playing her matching white Lap Steel and omni chord instruments with a passionate, down-to-earth country sound that was soothingly sultry, with lyrics that commanded your attention. She and her talented band played selections from her upcoming release; one of them being 'Pretend Love,' which was accompanied by a beautiful dance, choreographed by the Artistic Director, Judith FLEX Helle, performed by the incredible Kelly Vittetoe, an extraordinary soloist, en pointe, accompanied by David Tai Kim and Cory Goel. The strongest ballerina I have ever seen, (Ms. Vittetoe) that up-close; performing magnificently, with one of the most beautiful bodies, face and feet, ever. She is exquisite, and her two partners were also equally impressive. The exactness of technique performed by all three dancers was just heavenly. Up close and personal. What a treat!

BWW Dance Review: Barak Ballet, July 6, 2018.
by Barnett Serchuk - Jul 17, 2018

BWW Review: BARAK BALLET ~ BEAUTIFUL, BRAVE, BOLD AND BOUNTIFUL at THE BROAD STAGE
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Jul 6, 2018

Barak Ballet is a formidable dance company that was created and fleshed out by Artistic Director Melissa Barak, who is a native Californian, and who has performed with the New York City Ballet and the Los Angeles Ballet Companies before forming her own Company. She trained at the Westside School of Ballet in Santa Monica beginning at the age of eight. She has performed the works of such balletic luminaries such as George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Christopher Wheeldon, Eliot Feld and Robert Garland.

Barak Ballet Announces Two World Premieres At The Broad Stage
by Julie Musbach - May 10, 2018

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage presents Barak Ballet for a program of two world premieres: Cypher (choreographed by Melissa Barak) and Desert Transport (choreographed by Nicolas Blanc), as well as the return of E/SPACE which had its world premiere at The Broad Stage in 2017.  Barak Ballet will perform on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 at 7:30pm.  This will be the fourth time Barak Ballet has performed at The Broad Stage, although it's the first time The Broad Stage will be presenting the company.

Luminario Ballet Hosts Fall 2013 Gala Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2013

The Luminario Ballet Fall Gala fundraiser is set for tonight, October 15th from 6-10 PM at the dance company's beautiful rehearsal studio at Faisdodo/Sukonick Concert Hall, 5253 West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, Calif.

Luminario Ballet to Host Fall 2013 Gala, 10/15
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2013

The Luminario Ballet Fall Gala fundraiser is set for Tuesday, October 15th from 6-10 PM at the dance company's beautiful rehearsal studio at Faisdodo/Sukonick Concert Hall, 5253 West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, Calif.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Luminario Ballet's LIFT TICKET, Nominated for 2012 World Dance Award
by Stage Tube - Oct 1, 2012

Luminario Ballet has been nominated for a World Dance Award in the Live Performance category for Judith FLEX Helle's 'Lift Ticket', which premiered at the Martha B Knoebel Dance Theater in April of 2011. Watch an excerpt of the piece featuring aerial dance fusion choreography and dancers Ashley Hoffman, Sadie Black, Stephanie Kim, Evan Swenson, Brett Womack, Alex Stabler, Michael Waldrop and Sita Acevedo, below!

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