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Los Angeles – April 18, 2024 - (LAB) hosted its annual Gala on April 18th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel with dynamic performances by LAB dancers honoring Jennifer Bellah Maguire, accomplished Attorney & LAB Board Chair, and Academy Award®  Winner & LAB Collaborator Kris Bowers, with Angel Awards for the extraordinary contributions they have made to the arts, LAB and the city of Los Angeles. 2024/2025 Season / Gala 2025 MAY 17, 2025 Cinderella’s Fairytale Ball Gala 2025 Saturday May 17, 2025 Beverly Wilshire Hotel Tickets on Sale Now! Cocktails | Dinner | Silent Auction | Appeal Inspired by LAB’s upcoming presentation of Edwaard Liang’s Cinderella, the Gala will be transformed into a magical fairytale world where time is of the essence and the wish of romance is granted. This year’s Gala will entertain dance enthusiasts of all ages with a special preview scene from Cinderella performed by LAB dancers so we encourage families to consider including their children who have an interest in dance. 5:00 pm Cocktail & Silent Auction 6:30 pm Dinner & Program Details to Come! This event sells out. Table packages and tickets are available now. SEATING OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS PURCHASE TICKETS Questions? Contact Donna Wieczorkowski Development Coordinator at 310.477.7411 x 2001 or dwieczorkowski@losangelesballet.org 2024 Gala; Photo by Shutterstock Gala Co-Chairs Sharon Davis, Erica Min & Koni Rich Honorary Chairs Bari Milken-Bernstein Matilda Sung Jenny Danzi Elias Bethany Coffee Gala Committee Jennifer Bellah Maguire Elisa Bolduc Laura Breckenridge Aviva Carmy Bethany Coffee Sharon Davis Hilary Fey Ghada Irani Sue Jandial Rahul Jandial Joanne Jones Dina Leeds Debbie Lustig Lori Milken Bari Milken-Bernstein Koni Rich Claudette Rickett Corrine Sands Johnese Spisso Matilda Sung Karen Vantrease Rachel Weber

LAB’s signature holiday fundraiser in support of our Outreach and Education Programs is an afternoon tea party experience for guests of all ages, culminating in a special presentation of scenes from The Nutcracker. Nutcracker Tea! NOVEMBER 23 & 24, 2024 2024/2025 Season / Nutcracker Tea! 2024 / Los Angeles Ballet’s Annual Nutcracker Tea! at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills LAB’s signature holiday fundraiser in support of our Outreach and Education Programs is an afternoon tea party experience for guests of all ages, culminating in a special presentation of scenes from The Nutcracker . Enter into a magical Winter Wonderland and explore all the joys the season has to offer! In true Holiday fashion, you are treated to High Tea sweets and savories, sparkling Crafts, and Holiday goodies! Little ones are invited to dance with Clara & her doll friends as they come to life and invite you into their world. Shop for holiday gifts at luxury pop-up shops and the LAB Nutcracker Boutique, and pose for a keepsake digital photo with Santa, perfect as gifts for loved ones. Come celebrate The Nutcracker in style and kick off the Holiday Season with LAB! Thank you to our Nutcracker Tea! sponsors: Review details and pricing for table packages PACKAGES Nutcracker Tea! 2024 at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills On Sale September 1st! Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00 am Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:30 pm Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:30 pm Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 10:00 am Photo by Adam Sheridan-Taylor Photo by Adam Sheridan-Taylor Catherine Kanner Photo by Catherine Kanner Photo by Adam Sheridan-Taylor Photo by Adam Sheridan-Taylor Catherine Kanner Photo by Catherine Kanner Photo by Adam Sheridan-Taylor Photo by Adam Sheridan-Taylor Catherine Kanner Photo by Catherine Kanner Photo by Adam Sheridan-Taylor Photo by Adam Sheridan-Taylor Catherine Kanner Photo by Catherine Kanner Photo by Adam Sheridan-Taylor Photo by Adam Sheridan-Taylor Catherine Kanner Photo by Catherine Kanner Photo by Adam Sheridan-Taylor Photo by Adam Sheridan-Taylor Catherine Kanner Photo by Catherine Kanner Photo by Adam Sheridan-Taylor Photo by Adam Sheridan-Taylor Catherine Kanner Photo by Catherine Kanner Photo by Adam Sheridan-Taylor Photo by Adam Sheridan-Taylor Catherine Kanner Photo by Catherine Kanner Since 2006, LAB’s Power of Performance (POP!) has provided over 60,000 free tickets to underserved members of the community including foster children, seniors in assisted living, cancer survivors, and veterans. A Chance to Dance (ACTD) provides free dance instruction, taught by our professional dancers at the LAB Center and in local schools. For more information, please visit: Power of Performance A Chance to Dance For more information about Nutcracker Tea!, please contact: Lindsay Rosenboom, lrosenboom@losangelesballet.org or (310) 477-7411 ext 2001 PARTICIPATE Become a Member Today! LAB’s Membership Circles are donor benefits designed to build a community through a shared love of ballet and to provide a deeper appreciation of the art form through unique experiences and exclusive content. BECOME A MEMBER LAB OUTREACH PROGRAM A Chance to Dance (ACTD) ACTD is presented two Sundays each month during Los Angeles Ballet’s season at LAB Center. LAB dancers teach free ballet classes, alternative dance/fitness classes, and more! All ages are welcome. VIEW ACTD SCHEDULE

This page will list the various auditions and job openings that the Los Angeles Ballet hosts and has available. Employment Home / Employment / Director of Development LAB is seeking an experienced development professional to join our team. DOWNLOAD JOB DETAILS Open Positions Click to view details. Director of Development DOWNLOAD JOB DETAILS Audition Guidelines The audition submission should begin with a short technical demonstration at the barre and center. At the barre the student must include plies, tendues, ronde de jambe, passé and adagio developpe en croix. In the center the dancers must include adagio, pirouettes, petite and grand allegro. Please also include a classical variation, (on pointe for women) one to two minutes in length. If the dancer does not have a variation prepared, please include a pointe combination for ladies and a combination with jumps (both double tour en l’air and saut de basque) for men. A contemporary solo may also be submitted, but is not a requirement Girls should wear a black leotard and either pink ballet shoes with pink tights or flesh-toned ballet shoes and tights. Boys should wear tights, shoes, and a fitted shirt light-colored preferably in a light color (white or grey) or contrasting color to the surrounding environment. Please no warm-ups, skirts, or baggy clothing. LOS ANGELES BALLET Repertoire Learn about the comprehensive and varied seasons of Los Angeles Ballet since its debut in 2006. Repertoire includes stunning classical ballets, exceptional stagings of Balanchine repertory, and relevant works by many of today’s most innovative dance-makers. VIEW REPERTOIRE 2024/2025 SEASON Dancers Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. Learn about each of LAB’s dance artists. LEARN MORE

Season 19 has arrived, and another spectacular dance season is ready to take center stage. We open the season with the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker. 2024/2025 Season 2024/2025 Season / DECEMBER 6, 2024 – JUNE 15, 2025 2024/2025 Season Season 19 has arrived, and another spectacular dance season is ready to take center stage. We open the season with the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker . Experience an emotionally powerful original work by LAB Artistic Director Melissa Barak, and witness something new with an innovative collaboration with visual artist Shantell Martin performed at Destination Crenshaw’s Sankofa Park. Lastly, join us at the ball for a fairytale favorite from Edwaard Liang set to live music. Secure your tickets now for the 2024/2025 season. We look forward to seeing you at the ballet! Photo by Cheryl Mann Photography DECEMBER 6-28, 2024 HOLIDAY The Nutcracker Christensen/Neary I Tchaikovsky A Los Angeles holiday favorite, The Nutcracker returns in December to enchant fans of all ages. Cheer on Clara and the Nutcracker as they battle the Mouse King and travel to the Land of Snow and the Palace of the Dolls. T I C K E T S Photo by Cheryl Mann Photography JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 1, 2025 WINTER Memoryhouse Barak/Richter The Wallis and Los Angeles Ballet present Memoryhouse , an emotionally powerful original work by LAB Artistic Director Melissa Barak. Memoryhouse is a series of abstract vignettes set to a powerful score by Max Richter commemorating the Holocaust and celebrating the triumph and tragedy of the human spirit. T I C K E T S Photo by Cheryl Mann Photography JUNE 12-15, 2025 SUMMER Cinderella Liang/Prokofiev Join Cinderella at the ball to help find her prince before midnight. This enchanting fairytale favorite is brought to life by a joyful score by Prokofiev and reimagined choreography by Liang full of twists, humor, and emotional depth. Sprinkle some magic into your summer with this captivating classic. T I C K E T S LOS ANGELES BALLET Repertoire Learn about the comprehensive and varied seasons of Los Angeles Ballet since its debut in 2006. Repertoire includes Balanchine masterworks, stylistically meticulous classical ballets, commissioned and contemporary works by renowned local and international choreographers. VIEW REPERTOIRE LOS ANGELES BALLET 2024/2025 Season This season includes a beloved fairy tale Cinderella , an experimental outdoor artist collaboration, the return of a critically acclaimed original by LAB Artistic Director Melissa Barak, and the Los Angeles holiday favorite, The Nutcracker . Subscriptions and Single Tickets on Sale Now! DOWNLOAD SEASON BROCHURE

Los Angeles Ballet is a non-profit performing arts organization. The LAB Board of Directors provide immeasurable passion, support, professional skills, guidance, and advocacy. Board of Directors Home / Board of Directors / Los Angeles Ballet Board of Directors Jennifer Bellah Maguire Board Chair Anne Brilliant Roberta K. Dahl Jenny Danzi Elias Sharon Davis Elizabeth Fowler Peter Gross Ghada Irani Sandra Kanengiser Maral Stephanie Kradjian Debbie Lustig Tamar Manoukian Lori Milken Bari Milken Bernstein Erica Min John Peters Koni Rich Corrine Sands Johnese Spisso Matilda Sung Anne Titus Hilby Rachel Weber Founding Board Members Thordal Christensen (2004 - 2022) Catherine Kanner (2004 - 2022) Colleen Neary (2004 - 2022) Julie Whittaker (2004 - 2019) For more information, please email Julia Rivera , Interim Executive Director LOS ANGELES BALLET 2024/2025 Season This season includes a beloved fairy tale Cinderella , an experimental outdoor artist collaboration, the return of a critically acclaimed original by LAB Artistic Director Melissa Barak, and the Los Angeles holiday favorite, The Nutcracker . Subscriptions and Single Tickets on Sale Now! DOWNLOAD MEMBER BROCHURE PARTICIPATE Become a Member Membership to the Los Angeles Ballet Guild provides a vital link between LAB leadership and the broader Southern California community. LAB Guild is philanthropic, creative, entrepreneurial, and industrious. We invite you to become involved. LAB supporters Bari Milken Bernstein and Tara Lipinski ; Photo : Capture Imaging MEMBERSHIP

Los Angeles Ballet, LA’s resident classical ballet company, returns to theaters this December for the 2023/2024 Season with performances of The Nutcracker in 5 venues across Southern California, including a live orchestra at performances at the Dolby Theatre. UPCOMING PERFORMANCES 2024/2025 Season Cinderella June 12-15, 2025 Liang | Prokofiev LEARN MORE Memoryhouse January 30-February 1, 2025 Barak/Richter LEARN MORE The Nutcracker December 6-28, 2024 Christensen | Neary/Tchaikovsky LEARN MORE Off Balance March 22-23, 2025 Shantell Martin LEARN MORE A NEW ERA FOR DANCE IN LA 2024/2025 SEASON The Nutcracker December 6-28, 2024 Christensen | Neary/Tchaikovsky The Wallis & Los Angeles Ballet Present Memoryhouse January 30-February 1, 2025 Barak/Richter Off Balance March 22-23, 2025 Shantell Martin Cinderella June 12-15, 2025 Liang | Prokofiev PARTICIPATE Become a Member Today! LAB’s Membership Circles are donor benefits designed to build a community through a shared love of ballet and to provide a deeper appreciation of the art form through unique experiences and exclusive content. BECOME A MEMBER LOS ANGELES BALLET 2024/2025 Season This season includes a beloved fairy tale Cinderella , an experimental outdoor artist collaboration, the return of a critically acclaimed original by LAB Artistic Director Melissa Barak, and the Los Angeles holiday favorite, The Nutcracker . Subscriptions and Single Tickets on Sale Now! DOWNLOAD SEASON BROCHURE

LAB’s Membership Circles are designed to build a community through a shared love of ballet and to provide a deeper appreciation of the art form through unique experiences and exclusive programs. Membership Circles 2024/2025 Season / Membership Circles / Membership Circles Parties. Performances. Programming. LAB’s Membership Circles are designed to build a community through a shared love of ballet and to provide a deeper appreciation of the art form through unique experiences and exclusive programs. With visits to company classes, priority tickets, and artist salons, there is something for everyone. We hope you join today by making a tax-deductible membership gift and become part of the movement! Why Give Your membership support can elevate LAB by providing vital funding for artistic initiatives, production enhancement, and outreach programs. LAB donates 10% of tickets each season, free of charge, to over 36 social service organizations in Los Angeles County and offers free dance classes each month to all age groups and levels taught by LAB company dancers. With your membership support, we can build a vibrant future for classical and contemporary ballet and ensure the transformative power of dance remains accessible to all. LAB by the Numbers 1,000 students and adults of all ages and levels receive free dance and movement classes annually at our studio and in schools 4,000 foster children, seniors in assisted living, students, cancer survivors, and veterans attend LAB performances annually at no cost 17 world premieres to date 28 live performances annually across Los Angeles County 26 dancers from 4 countries employed on a 26-week contract 56 musicians to create a full orchestra experience at Dolby Theater performances We hope you join today and enjoy our exclusive membership offerings curated just for you! VIEW LEVELS & BENEFITS BECOME A MEMBER TODAY Season 19 Membership Event Calendar October 21 View Company Class or Rehearsal @ LAB Studio November 23-24 Nutcracker Tea! at Waldorf Astoria December 18 The Nutcracker VIP Rehearsal & Champagne Reception at Dolby Theatre December 19 – 28 The Nutcracker Dancer Meet & Greet with Backstage Tour at Dolby Theatre January 24 Memoryhouse Choreographic Insights Artist Salon January 30 Memoryhouse Opening Night pre-show reception with Artistic Director Melissa Barak March 13 Artistic salon postponed April Member event to be announced May 17 Gala 2025 at Beverly Wilshire Hotel June 12 – 14 Cinderella Dancer Meet & Greet with Backstage Tour at Dolby Theatre June 14 View Company class on stage at Dolby Theatre Questions? Contact Donna Wieczorkowski Development Coordinator at 310.477.7411 x 2001 or dwieczorkowski@losangelesballet.org PARTICIPATE Become a Member Today! LAB’s Membership Circles are donor benefits designed to build a community through a shared love of ballet and to provide a deeper appreciation of the art form through unique experiences and exclusive content. DOWNLOAD MEMBER BROCHURE LOS ANGELES BALLET 2024/2025 Season This season includes a beloved fairy tale Cinderella , an experimental outdoor artist collaboration, the return of a critically acclaimed original by LAB Artistic Director Melissa Barak, and the Los Angeles holiday favorite, The Nutcracker . Subscriptions and Single Tickets on Sale Now! DOWNLOAD SEASON BROCHURE

Los Angeles Ballet presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. LAB Company 2024/2025 Season / LAB Company / Our 2024/2025 Season Company MEET THE ARTISTS LOS ANGELES BALLET Repertoire Learn about the comprehensive and varied seasons of Los Angeles Ballet since its debut in 2006. Repertoire includes stunning classical ballets, exceptional stagings of Balanchine repertory, and relevant works by many of today’s most innovative dance-makers. VIEW REPERTOIRE LOS ANGELES BALLET 2024/2025 Season This season includes a beloved fairy tale Cinderella , an experimental outdoor artist collaboration, the return of a critically acclaimed original by LAB Artistic Director Melissa Barak, and the Los Angeles holiday favorite, The Nutcracker . Subscriptions and Single Tickets on Sale Now! DOWNLOAD SEASON BROCHURE

Founded during Los Angeles Ballet’s 2009/20210 Season, the Los Angeles Ballet Guild has two arms: Patrons of the Guild (fundraising) and Corps de Guild (volunteer). Membership at both levels is critical to the health of LAB, with the Guild providing a vital link between Los Angeles Ballet leadership and the broader Southern California community. The Guild is philanthropic, creative, entrepreneurial, and industrious. All are welcome to become involved. Membership Home / Membership / Membership Circles Fall in love with dance. LAB’s Membership Circles are donor benefits designed to build a community through a shared love of ballet and to provide a deeper appreciation of the artform through unique experiences and exclusive content. With backstage tours, visits to company classes, and access to digital newsletters, there is something for everyone. We hope you join today by making a tax-deductible membership gift. Your support inspires us; in return, we strive to inspire you! Why Give As a member, you also ensure the transformative power of ballet remains accessible to underserved communities across LA County. LAB donates 10% of tickets each season, free of charge, to over 50 local social service organizations and offers monthly free dance classes to all age groups and levels taught by LAB company dancers. With your membership support, we can expand our efforts to bring the magic of dance to this city of angels! We hope you join today and enjoy our exclusive membership offerings curated just for you! BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! VIEW LEVELS & BENEFITS 2024 Membership Event Calendar March Ballet Salon Barak & Bowers Member Newsletter - Winter April Members Only Pricing to Annual Gala May Firebird/Serenade Studio Rehearsal June Member Newsletter - Summer September Season 19 Welcome Dinner October View Company Class Member Newsletter - Fall November Members Only Pricing to Nutcracker Tea! December The Nutcracker Final Rehearsal & Champagne Reception @ Dolby Theater The Nutcracker Backstage Experience @ Dolby Theater Questions Contact Danielle Bearden-Mead Director of Development at 310.477.7411 x 1006 or Dbeardenmead@losangelesballet.org LAB’s Membership Circles are a tax-deductible donation, we do not offer refunds. LOS ANGELES BALLET Repertoire Learn about the comprehensive and varied seasons of Los Angeles Ballet since its debut in 2006. Repertoire includes Balanchine masterworks, stylistically meticulous classical ballets, commissioned and contemporary works by renowned local and international choreographers. VIEW REPERTOIRE LOS ANGELES BALLET 2024/2025 Season This season includes a beloved fairy tale Cinderella , an experimental outdoor artist collaboration, the return of a critically acclaimed original by LAB Artistic Director Melissa Barak, and the Los Angeles holiday favorite, The Nutcracker . Subscriptions and Single Tickets on Sale Now! DOWNLOAD SEASON BROCHURE

Los Angeles – April 18, 2024 - (LAB) hosted its annual Gala on April 18th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel with dynamic performances by LAB dancers honoring Jennifer Bellah Maguire, accomplished Attorney & LAB Board Chair, and Academy Award®  Winner & LAB Collaborator Kris Bowers, with Angel Awards for the extraordinary contributions they have made to the arts, LAB and the city of Los Angeles. Home / xGala 2024 / Kris Bowers, Academy Award® Winner & Los Angeles Ballet Collaborator, and Jennifer Bellah Maguire, Accomplished Attorney & Los Angeles Ballet Chair Were Honored at the 2024 LAB Gala. Gala Raised over $1.246 Million Los Angeles – April 18, 2024 - (LAB) hosted its annual Gala on April 18th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel with dynamic performances by LAB dancers honoring Jennifer Bellah Maguire, accomplished Attorney & LAB Board Chair, and Academy Award® Winner & LAB Collaborator Kris Bowers, with Angel Awards for the extraordinary contributions they have made to the arts, LAB and the city of Los Angeles. Kris Bowers, Jennifer Bellah Maguire, Melissa Barak; Photo by Shutterstock Koni Rich, Sharon Davis, Melissa Barak, Donna Mills, Erica Min; Photo by Shutterstock Over the last decade, LAB’s Gala has grown into a beloved event to celebrate ballet as part of the cultural landscape of Los Angeles while raising critical funds for LAB’s artistic programming and mission-driven community offerings. This year, the Gala raised $1.246 Million supporting artistic initiatives that include pioneering bold new works and staging beloved classical story ballets, as well as bringing free dance classes to individuals of all ages and skill levels and the joy of live, professional ballet to under-resourced communities across Los Angeles County, including foster youth, veterans, seniors in assisted living and cancer survivors. Sharon Davis, Erica Min, and Koni Rich were the Gala co-chairs, and the evening was hosted by Emmy® Award-winning actress Donna Mills, with Andrew Firestone, of The Bachelor fame, overseeing the Live Appeal. Jeri Gaile, actress and the current Fred Roberts Director of The Music Center Spotlight, presented the Angel Award to Kris Bowers, and Jon Sokoloff, managing partner of Leonard Green & Partners, presented the Angel Award to Jennifer Bellah Maguire. Michael Milken gave a touching tribute to longtime LAB supporter Robert A. Day. The evening was sponsored by Gov. Gray (Ret.) & Sharon Davis, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Dr Ray & Ghana Irani, Debbie & James Lustig, Dr. Richard Merkin, Michael & Lori Milken Foundation, Erica & Sung Min, Julie Opperman, and Koni & Geoff Rich. Lori & Michael Milken: Photo by Shutterstock Governor Gray Davis (Ret.), Monica Duggal & Aaron Duggal; Photo by Shutterstock Guests included Stephanie Blackmore, Glorya Kaufman, Jerry & Terri Kohl, Michael & Lori Milken, Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred Bernstein, Dr. Ray & Ghada Irani, Debbie & Jimmy Lustig, Joan Van Ark, Alia Tutor and Anita Mann Kohl, and arts leaders including Robert van Leer (The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts) and Rachel Moore (The Music Center). Past honorees include Paula Abdul, Lawrence Bender, Sofia Carson, Governor Gray Davis & Sharon Davis, Robert Day, Jenna Dewan, Linda Duttenhaver, Derek Hough, Ghada Irani, Bari Milken, Lori Milken, Jeff Polak, Gelila Assefa Puck, Kenny Ortega, Jane Seymour, Adam Shankman, Anastasia Soare, Johnese Spisso, Alia Tutor and Ben Vereen. LAB Dancers Bryce Broedell, Marco Biella, Paige Wilkey, Hannah Keene; Photo by Shutterstock LAB is the largest professional dance company in Los Angeles and is on an exciting trajectory toward national recognition. Melissa Barak’s world premiere of Memoryhouse this past June gained local and national acclaim. The Los Angeles Times wrote, “It is an exciting moment for ballet in Los Angeles” and Forbes wrote, “Memoryhouse signals a dazzling creative accomplishment.” (Left to Right) LAB Dancers Jacob Soltero, Cesar Ramirez, Simon Costello in Reclamations; Photo by Shutterstock About Los Angeles Ballet - Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) is the leading ballet company in Los Angeles known for staging classical, contemporary, romantic, and neoclassical ballets, pioneering new works, and presenting relevant works by many of today’s most innovative dance-makers. LAB’s original production of The Nutcracker is an annual holiday favorite for Los Angeles residents and regional, national, and international visitors. Led by Artistic Director Melissa Barak, LAB performs in multiple theater venues across LA County including The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, Royce Hall at UCLA, Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Pasadena Civic Auditorium, and Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. As part of its mission to expand people’s knowledge of and nurture a love for ballet, LAB gives access to performances to the widest audiences possible by providing free tickets for thousands of residents in underserved communities in Los Angeles County through its arts education program, Power of Performance (POP!). In 2012, LAB launched a hands-on outreach program called A Chance to Dance (ACTD) that provides free ballet and movement instruction for all ages. For information on LAB’s Gala, please contact Danielle Bearden-Mead Director of Development dbeardenmead@losangelesballet.org

Los Angeles Ballet presents outstanding classical and modern ballets that set the standard for dance in Los Angeles, nationally and internationally. Founded by Artistic Directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary, LAB tours throughout LA County regularly appearing at multiple venues. LAB strives to be an instrument of hope, healing, and joy, sharing the best of dance with the broadest possible audience. Artistic Director Home / Artistic Director / Artistic Director LOS ANGELES BALLET Repertoire Learn about the comprehensive and varied seasons of Los Angeles Ballet since its debut in 2006. Repertoire includes Balanchine masterworks, stylistically meticulous classical ballets, commissioned and contemporary works by renowned local and international choreographers. VIEW REPERTOIRE LOS ANGELES BALLET History Read the history of the company from the premiere performances of LAB’s original production of The Nutcracker in 2006. Learn about LAB’s Leadership, Mission, Outreach initiatives, commissions of original works and more. LAB HISTORY Melissa Barak is an award-winning choreographer, former professional dancer with New York City Ballet (NYCB) and Los Angeles Ballet, and founder of Barak Ballet before becoming LAB’s Artistic Director in 2022. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Barak began her ballet training at the age of eight at Westside School of Ballet in Santa Monica, California under the direction of Yvonne Mounsey and Rosemary Valaire. Her training continued in New York City at the School of American Ballet (SAB), the official school of NYCB. In 1998, Barak was invited to join NYCB where she performed in numerous works by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins as well as originating roles in new ballets by Christopher Wheeldon, Elliot Feld, and Robert Garland among others. Barak began exploring her choreographic talents throughout her time at SAB and NYCB. At the age of 21, she premiered her work Telemann Overture Suite in E Minor at the SAB June Workshop performance that quickly followed up with encore performances on NYCB the following season. Later that year another choreographic commission was offered by NYCB for their prestigious Diamond Project making her, at the time, the youngest choreographer to create an original work on the company. She has created new works for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Richmond Ballet, Dayton Ballet, American Repertory Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, Los Angeles Ballet, and Barak Ballet, a Los Angeles based contemporary ballet company she founded in 2013. She has had the honor of choreographing on dance luminaries including Sara Mearns, Tiler Peck, Justin Peck, Benjamin Millepied, and Robert Fairchild. In 2009 and 2010, she was invited to return to the New York City Ballet where she created two more works, A Simple Symphony and Call Me Ben respectively. Her film and commercial credits include original choreography for Mattel’s feature film Barbie in the Pink Shoes, Xayron in Hungary, Illusions in China, and a Samsung commercial working alongside director Mark Romanek. Melissa has been awarded the Mae L. Wein and Choo San Goh awards for Outstanding Choreography and has been named a Dance Magazine “Top 25 to Watch”. She was also the inaugural recipient of the Virginia B. Toulmin Fellowship for Women Choreographers through Center for Ballet and the Arts at NYU. Melissa Barak

Los Angeles Ballet repertoire includes superb stagings of a Balanchine repertory, stylistically meticulous classical ballets, and commissioned contemporary works by renowned local and international choreographers. Repertoire Home / Repertoire / LAB Repertoire Agon Balanchine / Stravinsky Allegro Brillante Balanchine / Tchaikovsky An American Camelot* Backhaus / Basie, Fitzgerald, Kitt, Martin Apollo Balanchine / Stravinsky Beneath One's Dignity* Tayeh / Sigurðsson Be Still* Tookey / Banks and Johannsson Bloom Lopez Ochoa / Glass Cipher* Stowell / Agruss colony* McNamee / Clyne Concerto Barocco Balanchine / Bach Divertimento No. 15 Balanchine / Mozart Don Quixote Christensen and Neary after Marius Petipa and Alexander Gorky /Minkus Duets in the act of...* Tayeh / ArnaldsFool's Paradise Wheeldon / Talbot Giselle Christensen and Neary after Coralli, Perrot, Petipa/Adam Ghosts Wheeldon / Winger Kammermusik No. 2 Balanchine / Hindemith Lady of the Camellias Caniparoli/Chopin La Sonnambula Balanchine / Rieti after Bellini La Sylphide Bournonville / Løvenskjold La Valse Balanchine / Ravel Les Chambres des Jacques Barton / Vigneault, Vivaldi, Les Yeux Noirs, The Cracow Klezmer Band Lickety Split Cerrudo / Banhart Lost In Transition* Barak / Meyer Memoryhouse Barak/Richter Morphoses Wheeldon/Ligeti My Greatest Fear* Tayeh / Richter and Pärt Napoli Bournonville / Helsted, Paulli Pacopepeluto Cerrudo / Pärt, Martin, Scalissi Pas de Six Bournonville / Helsted, Paulli Prodigal Son Balanchine / Prokofiev Raymonda Variations Balanchine / Glazounov Reflect. Affect. Carry On...* Wall / Queen, U2, Sigur Ros Return to a Strange Land Kylián / Janácek Romeo and Juliet Sir Frederick Ashton / Prokofiev Rubies Balanchine / Stravinsky Sechs Tänze Kylián / Mozart Second to Last Cerrudo / Pärt Serenade Balanchine / Tchaikovsky she said / he said* Backhaus / Muhly Sirens* Walsh / Rivera Jr. Stars and Stripes Balanchine / Kay after Sousa Stravinsky Violin Concerto Balanchine / Stravinsky Swan Lake Christensen and Neary after Petipa & Ivanov / Tchaikovsky Tarantella Balanchine / Gottschalk Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux Balanchine / Tchaikovsky Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2 Balanchine / Tchaikovsky the back and forth* Tayeh / Bjork, Piazzolla, Paris Gotan Trio The Evangelist Lubovitch / Ives The Four Temperaments Balanchine / Hindemith The Moor's Pavane Limón / Purcell arr. by Sadoff The Nutcracker Christensen and Neary / Tchaikovsky The Sleeping Beauty Christensen and Neary after Petipa / Tchaikovsky This is you* Lou / Scheele, van der Loo Transmutation* Walsh / Rivera Jr. Untouched Barton / Kong Kie, Macdonald, Shurbin Western Symphony Balanchine / American Songs Orchestrated by Kay Who Cares? Balanchine / Gershwin Wink* Moore / Cirque Eloize *LAB Commissioned Work | World Premiere The performances of Balanchine® Ballets are presented by arrangement with The Balanchine Trust and are produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style® and Balanchine Technique® service standards established and provided by the Trust. LOS ANGELES BALLET Repertoire Learn about the comprehensive and varied seasons of Los Angeles Ballet since its debut in 2006. Repertoire includes stunning classical ballets, exceptional stagings of Balanchine repertory, and relevant works by many of today’s most innovative dance-makers. VIEW REPERTOIRE ABOUT Los Angeles Ballet Founded in 2004 by Artistic Directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary, and Executive Director Emerita Julie Whittaker, Los Angeles Ballet is known for its superb stagings of the Balanchine repertory, stylistically meticulous classical ballets, and its commitment to new works. LAB has become recognized as a world-class ballet company. LEARN MORE