August 2010
Los Angeles Ballet Featured in Dance Magazine - August 2010 Issue

Dance Magazine, the country's premier dance periodical, announces: L.A. Ballet Makes Its Mark. A feature article details the history and aspirations of Los Angeles Ballet.

 

February 2010
Opening Night Fundraiser for
Los Angeles Ballet

A special behind-the-scenes experience awaited the opening night event guests of Balanchine – ‘see the music, hear the dance’ at UCLA’s Freud Playhouse on February 20, 2010. Along with gourmet food and drink, they were treated to the opportunity to observe the company’s warm-up class and to share a preview of an exciting new film, “In Balanchine’s Classroom”. The evening was topped off in grand style by the electrifying Los Angeles Ballet performances of Serenade, Kammermusik No. 2, and Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.2.

 

October 2009
Supporting Los Angeles Ballet

People came from the worlds of entertainment, finance, healthcare and other industries to a gala at the Bel-Air home of Stephanie Murray in support of Los Angeles Ballet. Guests enjoyed dinner in the garden and a performance of "The Evangelist,"originally created for Neary and Christensen, and selections from the great choreographer George Balanchine.

Read Ellen Olivier's article in Los Angeles/Times Scene & Heard
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More photos of this event
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September 2009
Los Angeles Ballet announces the formation of the Los Angeles Ballet Guild in September 2009.

The mission of LABG is to provide a vital link between Los Angeles Ballet, its artistic and executive leadership, its board of directors, and the southern California community. It exists to support the mission of LAB and provide the necessary assistance to organize all performances. Through its activities and fundraising, the Guild is by nature philanthropic, creative, entrepreneurial, and industrious. LABG is the major support group of LAB.

To view a letter from LABG President Andrea Breslin-Jaffe
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Download LABG application
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July 2009
Thordal Christensen, Los Angeles Ballet's Co-Artistic Director, Makes His Choreographic Debut on SYTYCD

Thordal Christensen choreographed a Romeo and Juliet pas de deux for SYTYCD competitors Melissa Sandvig and Ade Obayomi that aired on July 1st, 2009. This marked the first time classical ballet was introduced as a component of the competition. 

Click Here to watch the performance video

 

June 2009
Colleen Neary Travels to Italy and Japan

In her capacity as a repetiteur for the George Balanchine Trust, Ms. Neary was in Milan, Italy, in April and May, staging Apollo for La Scala Ballet. In June she is in Tokyo, setting Symphony in C on K-Ballet.

 

May 2009
Event for LAB with the Cast of “MAD MEN”

A delightful party in honor of Los Angeles Ballet was held at the historic South Pasadena home of Paige and Scott Hornbacher, generously co-hosted by Ariel and Jeff Carpenter.

The fun evening included entertainment by the Emmy award-winning cast of Mad Men and a silent auction that netted
over $14,000 for LAB.

 

From the Cast of Mad Men: Top: Alison Brie, Michael Gladis, Julie McNiven, Crista Flanagan Below: Maggie Siff, Bryan Batt

 

March 2009
Los Angeles Ballet at The Broad Stage

Los Angeles Ballet is excited to be appearing at Santa Monica's Broad Stage as part of that theater's Inaugural Season. Look for the Director's Choice program in March, 2009.

 

Santa Monica's Broad Stage