News
Julia Cinquemani Promoted to Principal Dancer
November 1, 2014
On November 1, 2014, LAB Co-Artistic Director Thordal Christensen announced Julia Cinquemani's promotion from Soloist to Principal Dancer.
Review: Los Angeles Ballet floats with 'La Sylphide and Serenade'
June 9, 2014
Maleficent isn’t the only witch in town. Madge, the evildoer in August Bournonville’s 1836 Romantic ballet “La Sylphide” also has been creating misery (and laughs).
LAB to Perform The Nutcracker at Dolby Theatre
June 1, 2014
LAB is excited to announce that in December of 2014 it will present four performances of The Nutcracker at its newest venue - the prestigious Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
2014-2015 Season Expansion
June 1, 2014
LAB’s 9th season includes three full-length romantic story ballets with music by Tchaikovsky and a mixed bill program
2014/2015 Season Announced
June 1, 2014
Los Angeles Ballet is excited to unveil LAB’s 2014/2015 season, which includes the Tchaikovsky Trilogy, with three full-length ballets featuring the music of Peter Tchaikovsky, plus a mixed bill program of contemporary masterworks.
Fall Program Added to Annual Season
May 1, 2014
Los Angeles Ballet is proud to announce the addition of a fall program beginning in the 2014/2015 Season, for a total of four programs per season, an expansion from three productions in previous years.
La Sylphide plus George Balanchine’s Serenade
May 1, 2014
Los Angeles Ballet co-artistic directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary are excited to be reviving their production of La Sylphide, choreographed by Christensen after the original 19th century ballet by Danish choreographer August Bournonville.
Colleen Neary to Stage Balanchine at the Paris Opera Ballet
April 30, 2014
LAB Co-Artistic Director Colleen Neary will stage Le Palais de Cristal, which was choreographed by George Balanchine for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1947.
Sonya Tayeh Tells Her Dancers to Keep Their Hair Down. Why Is That So Radical?
March 14, 2014
Five slender women in flesh-toned leotards emerge from shadows into powerful spotlights. They unpin their ballet buns. Long brown, black and blond hair cascades down.
Thordal Christensen Named Los Angeles Ambassador to the Arts
February 1, 2014
Guide for the Arts, the national online resource for complete annual schedules for opera, symphony, ballet, theatres and museums, has named LAB Co-Artistic Director Thordal Christensen the Arts Ambassador...
Los Angeles Ballet Announces Quartet
February 1, 2014
Los Angeles Ballet co-artistic directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary are excited to unveil the ballets selected for LAB’s upcoming mixed program, QUARTET.
Record Attendance at The Nutcracker
December 1, 2013
Los Angeles Ballet's The Nutcracker was attended by a record estimated 15,700 people over 12 performances in 2013, adding to the holiday traditions of audience members throughout Southern California.
Los Angeles Ballet featured on FaceOff Season 5 Finale
November 1, 2013
On November 5, 2013 Los Angeles Ballet dancers were featured on the Season 5 finale of Face Off, Syfy's special effects make-up competition series.
2013-2014 Season Announcement
October 1, 2013
Los Angeles Ballet co-artistic directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary are excited to unveil the ballets selected for LAB’s eighth season, including classics from the 19th and 20th centuries, new works from 21st century choreographers, and Southern California’s holiday tradition, The Nutcracker.