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Choose a standard subscription or a themed series and enjoy all the benefits of being a Los Angeles Ballet Subscriber. Ticket Information 2024/2025 Season / Ticket Information / Need Assistance? Email / (310) 998-7782 Ticket Information Choose a standard subscription or a themed series and enjoy all the benefits of being a Los Angeles Ballet Subscriber. SUBSCRIBE Subscriptions 2024/2025 Season Subscriptions On Sale Now EXPLORE THE SEASON Single Tickets 2024/2025 Season Single Tickets On Sale Now TICKETS Upcoming Annual Nutcracker Tea! November 23 & 24, 2024 On sale Thursday, August 22nd In-person Ticket Sales Group Sales Venues Accessibility Gift Certificates Tax-Deductibe Donations Terms & Conditions of Sales In-house Policies Privacy Policy 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 presents a company of outstanding dancers from local communities and around the world. LAB dance artists master classical as well as contemporary techniques. Meet the Artists 2024/2025 Season / Meet the Artists / Meet the 2024/2025 Season Artists Dancers Jake Ray Start Now Cassidy Cocke Start Now Lilly Leech Start Now Marcos Ramirez Start Now Marco Biella Start Now Cesar Ramirez Castellano Start Now Kate Inoue Start Now Julianne Kinasiewicz Start Now Shintaro Akana Start Now Poppy Coleman Start Now Anna Jacobs Start Now John Dekle Start Now Jonas Tutaj Start Now Brigitte Edwards Start Now Lilly Fife Start Now Abigail Gross Start Now Bryce Broedell Start Now Simon Zinabu Costello Start Now Jacob Soltero Start Now Paige Wilkey Start Now Cleo Taneja Start Now Natalia Burns Start Now Aviva Gelfer-Mundl Start Now Sarah-Ashley Chicola Start Now 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 Apprentices Taylor Hugens Start Now Lilly Olvera Start Now Trainees Catia Boucher Start Now Julianna Hatton Start Now Isabel Bugacov Start Now Kross Michaels Start Now Kiko Natalie Funaki Start Now Leslie Parada Start Now Chloe Oronoz Start Now

Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker is as much a holiday tradition for Los Angeles as tree lighting at The Grove or watching the floats in the Hollywood Christmas Parade.  The Nutcracker DECEMBER 6–28, 2024 2024/2025 Season / The Nutcracker / The Nutcracker Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker is as much a holiday tradition for Los Angeles as tree lighting at The Grove or watching the floats in the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Journey with young Clara and her beloved Nutcracker as they battle a very memorable Mouse King, and then travel to the Land of Snow and the Palace of the Dolls. LAB stays true to the traditions of the classic holiday story while giving it a unique Southern California twist. From the elegant Spanish-style Hancock Park home to the snowy slopes of Big Bear to the Venice Beach archways, and the moonlit Pacific Ocean, this production is a sunny slice of the Southland. As a special holiday treat, LAB will extend its stay at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with additional performances after Christmas Day. All performances at Dolby feature Tchaikovsky’s iconic score performed live by the Los Angeles Ballet Orchestra. Choreography LAB founders and former co-artistic directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary’s original choreography is an inspired take on this classic holiday favorite that reflects the city where this production and LAB was born. Score Pyotr Illych Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker is one of the most recognizable ballet scores for audiences worldwide. The Nutcracker Suite gained instant popularity as an orchestral piece in 1892 and has become synonymous with the winter holiday season. Program length - 120 minutes with 1 intermission BECOME A SUBSCRIBER I WANT TO RENEW Photos by Cheryl Mann Photography Perfomance Schedule On Sale Now! Pasadena Civic Auditorium Friday, December 6, 2024 – 7:30 pm Saturday, December 7, 2024 – 6 pm Sunday, December 8, 2024 - 2 pm Royce Hall, UCLA Friday, December 13, 2024 – 7:30 pm Saturday, December 14, 2024 – 2 pm Saturday, December 14, 2024 – 7:30 pm Sunday, December 15, 2024 – 2 pm Dolby Theatre Los Angeles Ballet Orchestra Thursday, December 19, 2024 – 7:30 pm Friday, December 20, 2024 – 7:30 pm Saturday, December 21, 2024 – 2 pm Saturday, December 21, 2024 – 7:30 pm Sunday, December 22, 2024 – 2 pm Sunday, December 22, 2024 – 7:30 pm Tuesday, December 24, 2024 – 2 pm Thursday, December 26, 2024 – 2 pm Friday, December 27, 2024 – 7:30 pm Saturday, December 28, 2024 – 2 pm 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 staff are comprised of talented non-profit arts professionals dedicated to supporting and producing outstanding productions for the LA community and southern California. Staff Home / Staff / Interim Executive Director Julia Rivera ABOUT Director of Development Danielle Bearden-Mead ABOUT Director of Box Office Operations Eric Gonzalez ABOUT Assistant Director of Development & Director of Special Events Lindsay Rosenboom ABOUT Production Manager Kirsten Turkle ABOUT Ballet Master Director of Education Programs Laura Chachich ABOUT 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 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

Los Angeles Ballet is pleased to offer a choice of theaters throughout Los Angeles County. It is our mission and commitment to reach out to all communities. Los Angeles Ballet is deeply committed to the well-being and safety of our patrons. Venues Los Angeles Ballet is pleased to offer a choice of theaters throughout Los Angeles County. It is our mission and commitment to reach out to all communities. Los Angeles Ballet is deeply committed to the well-being and safety of our patrons. 2024/2025 Season / Ticket Information / Venues / Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Map It Theatre Website View Seating Map COVID-19 Policies Pasadena Civic Auditorium 300 E Green St Pasadena, CA 91101, USA Map It Theatre Website View Seating Map COVID-19 Policies Royce Hall, UCLA 340 Royce Drive Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA Map It Theatre Website View Seating Map COVID-19 Policies Dolby Theatre 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Map It Theatre Website View Seating Map COVID-19 Policies In-person Ticket Sales Group Sales Venues Accessibility Gift Certificates Tax-Deductibe Donations Terms & Conditions of Sales In-house Policies Privacy Policy LOS ANGELES BALLET 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

We could not be more thrilled about the success of our recent LAB Adult Summer Intensive. Participants had the unique opportunity to step into the studio, hone their skills, push their boundaries, and explore new techniques in a professional dance setting. Adult Summer Intensive Adult Summer Intensive / LAB’s immersive ballet experience is returning summer 2025! We could not be more thrilled about the success of our recent LAB Adult Summer Intensive. Participants had the unique opportunity to step into the studio, hone their skills, push their boundaries, and explore new techniques in a professional dance setting. The positive energy and dedication of everyone involved made this program a truly memorable experience for all. Stay tuned for updates on next year’s intensive - you won’t want to miss your chance to be a part of it! If you’ve always dreamed of taking the stage with a premier ballet company then step up to the barre and into the dance shoes of life as a member of Los Angeles Ballet. SIGN UP SIGN UP Additional questions, contact From plié to pas de deux, you will learn from ballet’s best and brightest in a weeklong summer intensive program. Train with company dancers and conditioning staff Attend a series of enlightening seminars that will teach you the tricks of the trade LAB Rehearsal Director, Laura Chachich Lchachich@losangelesballet.org Memoryhouse , Photo by Cheryl Mann Photography REGISTER TODAY Program Details Where Los Angeles Ballet Center, 11755 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 Ticket Costs Partial Program Participation: $475 Includes technique, seminars, and repertoire Full Program Participation: $600 Includes technique, seminars, repertoire, pointe, and specialty men’s classes For Ages 18 and Above Must have beginner - intermediate dance experience. Professional experience is not required. You are limited to one (1) signup maximum per transaction. Purchase is non-refundable. SIGN UP 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

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 2025 / 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 Julia Rivera, Interim Executive Director, at jrivera@losangelesballet.org

Offices & Studios, 11755 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90064 Contact Home / Contact / Los Angeles Ballet Center General Inquiries (310) 477-7411 labcontact@losangelesballet.org Box Office (310) 998-7782 menu option 1 tickets@losangelesballet.org Public Relations (310) 998-7782 labcontact@losangelesballet.org Offices & Studios 11755 Exposition Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90064 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

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. Purchase Levels Eleve $1000 Pas de Deux $2,500 Grand Piroutte $5,000 Grand Jete $10,000 Tour de Force $25,00.00 Benefactor $50,000 Director's Circle $100,000 Please enter your purchase or donation amount below. Gala 2025 / Gala 2025 Checkout / GALA 2025 Tickets & Donations

The choice to feature choreographers outside of the classical dance arena is indicative of the couple's dedication to cultivating the next generation of ballet enthusiasts in LA. Dance Review: Los Angeles Ballet's Balanchine Program February 22, 2010 Los Angeles Times by Laura Bleiberg The production was from the Louisville Ballet. Ben Pilat provided the dramatic lighting. L.A. Ballet company co-director Thordal Christensen tweaked the traditional Coralli-Perrot-Petipa choreography, cutting some virtuosic demands, adding some mime, and inventing a poor couple who provide their cottage as the prince’s local digs. Christensen’s wife and company co-director, Colleen Neary, enacted Giselle’s mother, Berthe, with fuss and worry. DOWNLOAD PDF Home / News / New Item

Los Angeles Ballet’s public relations team is headed by Shari Mesulam of The Mesulam Group. First Name Last Name Email SUBMIT Phone Number Please share details of your media needs Organization Position Press Access Request - Step 1 of 2 2023/2024 Season > Press > Press Access Request - Step 1

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. Laura Chachich Hometown Bel Air, Maryland Schools The Washington Ballet School, Miami City Ballet School, North Carolina School of the Arts Los Angeles Ballet 9th Season Companies The Washington Ballet