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Press Releases Home / Press Releases Press Releases Los Angeles Ballet Receives Principal Gift of $1 Million Ahead of its 20th Anniversary Season September 3, 2025 Los Angeles Ballet proudly announces a transformative $1 million contribution from esteemed arts philanthropists Koni and Geoff Rich, marking the largest single donation from an individual donor in the organization's history. DOWNLOAD Enchanted Cinderella's Fairytale Ball Serves as Los Angeles Ballet's Annual Gala Raised over $1.2 Million May 19, 2025 LAB hosted its annual Gala on May 17th by transforming the Beverly Wilshire Hotel into an enchanting Cinderella Fairytale Ball and celebrated the Company Dancers and the ballet art form. DOWNLOAD Los Angeles Ballet Announces 2024-2025 Season August 21, 2024 The season includes a return of Artistic Director Melissa Barak's critically acclaimed Memoryhouse , Edwaard Liang's fairytale Cinderella , and Holiday favorite The Nutcracker . Plus the debut of the new program Off Balance in collaboration with artist Shantell Martin. DOWNLOAD Los Angeles Ballet Announces the 2023/2024 Season, Artistic Director Melissa Barak's Inaugural Programmed Season September 20, 2023 The new season includes works by choreographers Justin Peck, Hans Van Manen, Yuri Po ssokhov, George Balanchine, and Melissa Barak DOWNLOAD Los Angeles Ballet Launches New Brand Identity Ahead of the 2023/2024 Season August 1, 2023 Los Angeles Ballet has released a preview of its reimagined brand identity under the new leadership of Artistic Director Melissa Barak. DOWNLOAD Los Angeles Ballet Announces Details of the 2023 Gala May 5, 2023 Los Angeles Ballet to honor philanthropists Jeff Polak and Alia Tutor at the 2023 Gala on Thursday, May 18 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. DOWNLOAD Los Angeles Ballet Announces 2022/2023 Season September 15, 2022 Los Angeles Ballet offers breathtaking contemporary masterworks, Los Angeles and LAB Premiers, a World Premier from Melissa Barak – LAB's new Artist Director, and LA's holiday tradition, The Nutcracker . DOWNLOAD Open Children's Audition for The Nutcracker Announced September 12, 2022 Los Angeles Ballet to hold an open audition on September 18, 2022 at Dolby Theater for classically trained child ballet dancers for a chance to perform in this season’s production of The Nutcracker . DOWNLOAD Melissa Barak Named New Artistic Director of LAB August 24, 2022 Los Angeles Ballet announced that its Board of Directors has appointed dancer and choreographer Melissa Barak as the company's artist director. DOWNLOAD LAB's NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Melissa Barak Melissa Barak Barak is a former leading dancer with Los Angeles Ballet where she performed for five seasons commencing in 2006 and choreographed Lost In Transition in 2008. Her career also includes New York City Ballet (NYCB), where she performed in numerous works by George Balanchine, as well as originating roles in new ballets by Christopher Wheeldon, Elliot Feld and Robert Garland, among others. LEARN MORE 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

Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker is LA’s holiday tradition. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, with surprises, this production stays true to the holiday story and is set in 1912 Los Angeles. With choreography by Artistic Directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary, the production tours to venues across the city: Alex Theatre, Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Royce Hall UCLA, and Dolby Theatre. Dolby performances are presented with a live orchestra. Login / Need Assistance? Email / (310) 998-7782

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 2025 > Need Assistance? tickets@losangelesballet.org / (310) 998-7782 Login Donate: Nutcracker Tea Fund

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 2025 > Need Assistance? tickets@losangelesballet.org / (310) 998-7782 Login Nutcracker Tea Raffle Tickets

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 2025 > Need Assistance? tickets@losangelesballet.org / (310) 998-7782 Login Nutcracker Tea 2025 Tickets Please note, the Sat Nov 23, 2025 – 1:00PM event is for guests Age 21+ Only. Select

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! Nutcracker Tea NOVEMBER 22 & 23, 2025 Nutcracker Tea 2025 / Join us for a cherished Los Angeles Ballet tradition — a whimsical afternoon of high tea, festive fun, and Nutcracker magic. Dates & Times November 22 & 23, 2025 Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Set in the elegant surroundings of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, this signature holiday fundraiser benefits LAB’s mission and offers an enchanting afternoon tea experience for guests of all ages, culminating in a special presentation of scenes from The Nutcracker . You’ll step into a magical Winter Wonderland filled with: High Tea sweets and savories served in elegant holiday fashion A sparkling ornament-decorating station, where children can place their creations on a holiday tree that will be displayed at all performances of The Nutcracker A chance for children to dance with Clara and her doll friends, who come to life and invite you into their world Limited edition LAB branded merchandise at the Nutcracker boutique New Nutcracker themed photo opportunities A very special raffle: a private Ballet Brunch in your home (or at LAB’s studio) hosted by one of LAB’s finest PACKAGE & BENEFITS Please click below to purchase tickets or donate. NUTCRACKER TEA TICKETS DONATE: NUTCRACKER TEA FUND RAFFLE TICKETS Your attendance supports initiatives like LAB’s commitment to arts access for all, helping us provide over 4,500 free tickets each year to children in foster care, families experiencing housing insecurity, veterans, and students in under resourced schools. Through programs like Power of Performance (POP!) and A Chance to Dance, these children don’t just attend a performance; they step into a world of movement, joy, and belonging. For more information, to reserve your spot or donate, please contact: Olivia O’Connor, Development Director, at (310) 477-7411 x 1006 or oloconnor@losangelesballet.org 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 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. 2024/2025 Season / Gala 2025 MAY 17, 2025 The Gala 2025 Silent Auction is now live online! SILENT AUCTION ACCESS 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 This event sells out. Table packages and tickets are available now. SEATING OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS PURCHASE TICKETS Questions? Contact Olivia O'Connor Director of Development (310) 477-7411 ext 1006 oloconnor@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

Los Angeles Ballet is a non-profit 501-c3 performing arts organization which relies on Individual and Corporate support to ensure the finest of classical and contemporary dance will continue to be an integral part of Southern California’s arts culture. Giving to LAB 2024/2025 Season / Giving to LAB / Individual & Family Giving GIVE NOW As a Los Angeles Ballet donor, you join a community of people who help us to bring exceptional ballets to the stage and support the transcendent art form of ballet so that it can be shared with, and enjoyed by, as many people as possible. Corporate Sponsorships LAB offers extensive opportunities for Corporate Sponsors looking to reach an affluent, educated, influential and arts savvy audience. Custom-tailored Sponsorship packages are available at every level offering extensive benefits throughout the season. For Corporate inquiries: Contact Contact Olivia O'Connor Director of Development (310) 477-7411 ext 1006 oloconnor@losangelesballet.org Non-profit 501 c3 Tax ID #20-1819852 LOS ANGELES BALLET 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 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 launching an exciting new partnership opportunity for Season 19! If you are a luxury brand seeking to bridge and advance the art forms of design and dance, please consider joining our LAB Brand Collaborators. Major Giving 2024/2025 Season / Major Giving / Elevate the Stage: Invest in the future of Los Angeles Ballet As Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) begins Season 19, our mission to bring high-quality and culturally enriching ballet to Los Angeles County is driven by our passion for the art form and our belief that ballet should be shared with, and enjoyed by, as many people as possible. Major gifts help LAB achieve transformational growth, provide financial support for long-term planning, and elevate the art form. Learn more about our Special Project Funds and Season 19 Priorities below: ARTISTIC INNOVATION FUND DANCERS WELLNESS FUND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FUND COSTUME, SCENIC, AND STAGING FUND MEMORYHOUSE BARAK | RICHTER LIVE ORCHESTRA FUND OFF BALANCE Special Project Funds Artistic Innovation Fund Pioneering new works keeps ballet evolving and propels the art form forward. To date, LAB has created and produced 17 illuminating world-premiere ballets. The Artistic Innovation Fund supports commissioning new works and collaborations such as LAB’s Artistic Director Melissa Barak’s world-premiere Cylindrical Forces with an original score by award-winning film composer Kris Bowers. $25,000 Provides seed funding for the new work development process. The choreographer develops a unique concept or narrative, often inspired by a story, theme, or musical score, forming the foundational vision of the new ballet. $50,000 Supports a week of rehearsal workshops with the full company as the new work takes shape. Dancers begin exploring and interpreting the choreography. This phase involves iterative refinement, where feedback from rehearsals informs adjustments in the choreography and production design. $100,000 Funds transferring the work from the studio to the stage. Final adjustments are made to integrate the choreography with the various production designers - sound, scenic, costume and lighting. Dancer Wellness Fund Ensures our dancers have all the support they need to achieve high-performance goals as athletes and artists! LAB employs a company of 26 professional dancers on a 26-week contract. $25,000 Supports physical therapy for the company. By providing personalized care, physical therapists help ensure that dancers can perform at their best while minimizing the risk of short-term injury and promoting a sustainable, long-lasting career for our dancers. $50,000 Funds dancer supplies including new pointe shoes and facilities updates to keep our dancers safe. LAB purchases approximately 350 pointe shoes a year! $100,000 Underwrites one month of training to prepare our company for the rigorous demands of the art form. Unlike other performing artists, professional ballet dancers must take daily technique classes with ballet masters, weight training, and conditioning to maintain physical fitness and foster artistic growth before rehearsing. Community Engagement Fund LAB’s Community Engagement activities are currently centered on two long-standing programs. Power of Performance (POP!) provides at least 10% of tickets seasonally, free of charge, to under-resourced community members. LAB does this by partnering with nonprofit, social service, and community-based organizations focused on supporting and enriching the lives of vulnerable groups, including foster children, senior citizens, U.S. military veterans, formerly incarcerated adults, and more. “I was at The Nutcracker , the very first ballet with our ladies. It was so magical to see some who had been homeless or being abused or just abusing themselves with drugs so free and happy. The situation that got me was that about half of the ladies had tears streaming down their faces and they all said at once when they saw me looking at them that they had never experienced something so beautiful before." – Program Participant LAB’s other primary Dance Engagement program is A Chance To Dance (ACTD), an arts learning program that provides monthly free dance classes to the public for all ages. ACTD features age- and skill-appropriate dance instruction, with all classes taught by LAB company dancers. In addition to expanding our ACTD classes year-round, LAB has reactivated ACTD in public schools as part of a partnership with Turn Around Arts. LAB has begun a residency at McKinley Elementary School (a K-8, Title 1 school in the Compton Unified School District) to offer free dance classes to their students. $25,000 Gives the gift of live ballet to 250 participants of POP! $50,000 Provides free dance classes to 1,200 arts learners of all ages and levels. $100,000 Underwrites 10% of Nutcracker performance tickets to serve 1,000 POP! participants. Costume, Scenic and Staging Fund Invest in the crucial technical and creative elements that go into transforming the stage into the stunning world exhibited by classical ballet. From the detailed staging by repetiteurs to executing the dramatic lighting, costumes, and set design, these aspects are all integrated to create ballet magic. $25,000 Supports authorized repetiteurs to teach and rehearse beloved choreography, like Balanchine’s Serenade . $50,000 Funds the creation of new costumes and provides much-needed funding to refurbish existing pieces in our inventory. Costume design plays a crucial role in preserving the artistic integrity and vibrancy of the ballet for future generations. $100,000 Underwrites lighting, scenic design, and production materials, which are vital for translating a choreographer's vision into a tangible experience. They set the mood, highlight key moments, and help tell the story visually, making the narrative more accessible to the audience. Season 19 Priorities Memoryhouse Barak | Ritcher January 30 – February 1, 2025 | Co-Presented with The Wallis Los Angeles Ballet seeks funding to restage Artistic Director Melissa Barak’s vitally important work Memoryhouse commemorating the 6 million Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust to mark the 80th anniversary since the camps were liberated. Barak partnered with Hagy Belzberg, Founding Partner of BA Collective and the architect of The Holocaust Museum LA for set design, and Sebastian Peschiera of Narduli Studio for media design. Sponsorship supports the artistic, production, and design transfer to The Wallis. Pioneering New Work The original full-length ballet by LAB Artistic Director Melissa Barak was created to move audiences on a visceral level to seek out information about a history that can never be forgotten. The piece premiered in June 2023 at the BroadStage thanks to Principal Sponsor support from The David and Janet Polak Foundation and received local and national critical acclaim. “Memoryhouse signals a dazzling creative accomplishment.” – Forbes “Striking and complex neoclassical ballet.” – LA Times According to the Dance Data Project, the year Memoryhouse premiered there were only twelve full-length world premieres. Only two of those premieres were choreographed by women. Melissa Barak and Los Angeles Ballet were one of those two premieres. Levels of Support Sponsor - $25,000 Supports the rehearsal process. Major Sponsor - $50,000 Funds the production transfer to The Wallis. Lead Sponsor - $75,000 Underwrites one performance. Live Orchestra Fund The Nutcracker December 19 – 28, 2024 (10 performances) Cinderella June 12 – 15, 2025 (5 performances) Los Angeles Ballet seeks funding to support a live orchestra of 56 musicians and a conductor for LAB’s The Nutcracker and Cinderella performances at Dolby Theatre. Where Music Meets Motion Audiences and dancers can feel when a score is performed live. A live orchestra brings an added layer of energy to every performance. This synergy is why Los Angeles Ballet is passionate about honoring the original intentions of choreographers and composers. The enduring tradition of a full orchestra pit breathing life into the masterpieces of legendary composers, such as Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker or Prokofiev’s Cinderella , is becoming a rarity. In recent years, ballet companies have been forced to substitute live orchestras with recorded music as they struggle with escalating production costs and inflation. LAB is one of the few companies in Southern California that still performs classical ballets with live orchestration. Not only are we enhancing the artistic experience, but we are also contributing to the creative economy in Los Angeles County by supporting working musicians. Levels of Support Sponsor - $25,000 Underwrites 25 musicians for one performance. Major Sponsor - $50,000 Underwrites 50 musicians for one performance. Lead Sponsor - $75,000 Underwrites a full orchestra and conductor for two performances. Off Balance March 22 – 23, 2025 | Destination Crenshaw’s Sankofa Park This season LAB introduces an exciting new dance series, Off Balance . In collaboration with multifaceted artist Shantell Martin, this avant-garde exploration of levels and space will be performed at Destination Crenshaw’s Sankofa Park. Off Balance is the inaugural piece of an experimental new dance program for LAB that includes collaborations with diverse artists, choreographers, and musicians pushing the boundaries of ballet and dance, set in environments off the proscenium stage. Innovative Collaborations Choreographer/Visual Designer British-born visual artist Shantell Martin, known for her work across various disciplines, has achieved notable success in the realms of fine art, education, design, philosophy, and technology. Her journey includes collaborations with prestigious institutions such as MIT Media Lab, NYU Tisch ITP, and Columbia University’s Brown Institute, as well as choreographing for Boston Ballet. Martin's art explores themes like intersectionality, identity, and play and, she has showcased her work in solo exhibitions at renowned galleries, including the 92Y Gallery in New York, Albright Knox Gallery, and the New Britain Museum of American Art. Levels of Support Sponsor - $25,000 Supports the new work development phase to devise and conceptualize the work from the ground up. Major Sponsor - $50,000 Funds the rehearsal and collaboration process with the dancers and creative team. Lead Sponsor - $75,000 Underwrites one performance. Be part of the movement! When you give to LAB, you join a community of philanthropists who believe that both pioneering new works and beloved classics are the future of the cultural landscape of Los Angeles. We seek 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. In addition to performance tickets, we offer in-studio visits, access to donor lounges, and sponsorship recognition in appreciation of major gifts. Thank you for your consideration! GIVE NOW Contact Olivia O'Connor Director of Development (310) 477-7411 ext 1006 oloconnor@losangelesballet.org Top Photo: Cylindrical Forces by Cheryl Mann Photography; Photos in boxes: Kris Bowers & Melissa Barack by Mary Katherine Leslie; LAB dance class by Rachel Weber Photography; Power of Performance (POP!) by Mary Katherine Leslie; Firebird by Cheryl Mann Photography; Memoryhouse by Cheryl Mann Photography; Orchestra by Catherine Kanner; Off Balance by Cheryl Mann Photography; Photos in accordions: Memoryhouse by Cheryl Mann Photography; Preserving Live Classical Music In Ballet - The Nutcracker by Cheryl Mann Photography, Orchestra by Catherine Kanner; Off Balance - Portrait by Michelle Mosqueda; Installation by Connie Tsang

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 Olivia O'Connor Director of Development (310) 477-7411 ext 1006 oloconnor@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 is launching an exciting new partnership opportunity for Season 19! If you are a luxury brand seeking to bridge and advance the art forms of design and dance, please consider joining our LAB Brand Collaborators. LAB Brand Collaborators 2024/2025 Season / Brand Collaborators / Los Angeles Ballet is launching an exciting new partnership opportunity for Season 19! If you are a luxury brand seeking to bridge and advance the art forms of design and dance, please consider joining our LAB Brand Collaborators . We’re looking to expand our corporate circle and increase support for LAB by elevating our special events to the highest caliber through collaboration, in-kind product donations, and one-of-a-kind experiences. In return, we offer client hospitality services, premium tickets to performances, including backstage meet & greets with our dancers, and exclusive marketing visibility in promotional materials and fundraising events throughout the season. Current Partners Sponsorship Levels Trendsetter Corporate Dues (In-Kind Only): Gift Certificate of $2,500 or above to be included in our Gala 2025 Silent Auction In-store Shopping Event on a date of your choosing. 10% of daily proceeds to benefit Los Angeles Ballet or a donate feature at check out Vendor Pop-up Booth at our Nutcracker Tea! 2024 Holiday fundraiser. The perfect venue and exposure to our high-end clientele for a mini trunk show to kick off the holiday shopping season with 5% of daily proceeds to benefit LAB Partnership Perks: Prominent logo placement in Season 19 print and digital marketing materials including Playbill, postcards, and LAB Website Promotional emails to ticket buyers Access to high-level donor clientele Early invitation to all special events 5 premium tickets to a Season 19 performance of your choosing with exclusive backstage experience Influencer Corporate Dues (In-Kind plus $10,000 sponsorship) Gift Certificate of $2,500 or above to be included in our Gala 2025 Silent Auction In-store Shopping Event on a date of your choosing. 10% of daily proceeds to benefit Los Angeles Ballet or a donate feature at check out Vendor Pop-up Booth at our Nutcracker Tea! 2024 Holiday fundraiser. The perfect venue and exposure to our high-end clientele for a mini trunk show to kick off the holiday shopping season with 5% of daily proceeds to benefit LAB Sponsor a $5,000 package at Nutcracker Tea! 2024 (5 seats) Sponsor a $5,000 Gala 2025 package (5 seats) Partnership Perks: Prominent logo placement in Season 19 print and digital marketing materials including Playbill, postcards, and LAB Website Promotional emails to ticket buyers Access to high-level donor clientele Early invitation to all special events 10 premium tickets to a Season 19 performance of your choosing with an exclusive backstage experience Inclusion in all Nutcracker Tea! 2024 or Gala 2025 promotional materials Inclusion on Nutcracker Tea! 2024 Step & Repeat Icon Corporate Dues (In-Kind plus $20,000 Sponsorship): Gift Certificate of $2,500 or above to be included in our Gala 2025 Silent Auction In-store Shopping Event on a date of your choosing. 10% of daily proceeds to benefit Los Angeles Ballet or a donate feature at check out Vendor Pop-up Booth at our Nutcracker Tea! 2024 Holiday fundraiser. The perfect venue and exposure to our high-end clientele for a mini trunk show to kick off the holiday shopping season with 5% of daily proceeds to benefit LAB Sponsor a $10,000 table at Nutcracker Tea! 2024 (10 seats) Sponsor a $10,000 Gala 2025 table (10 seats) Partnership Perks: Prominent logo placement in Season 19 print and digital marketing materials including Playbill, postcards, and LAB Website Promotional emails to ticket buyers Access to high-level donor clientele Early invitation to all special events 20 premium tickets to a Season 19 performance of your choosing with an exclusive backstage experience Inclusion in all Nutcracker Tea! 2024 and Gala 2025 promotional materials Inclusion on Nutcracker Tea! 2024 and Gala 2025 Step & Repeat If you are interested in becoming an LAB Brand Collaborator, please contact Olivia O'Connor, Director of Development, at oloconnor@losangelesballet.org or (310) 477-7411 ext 1006. About LAB’s Signature Events LAB’s Gala LAB’s Gala is our annual benefit at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, which honors leaders and influencers who elevate the art and practice of ballet. Over the last decade, LAB’s Gala has grown into a beloved event to celebrate the modern elegance that ballet brings to the cultural landscape of Los Angeles while raising critical funds for LAB’s bold artistic programming and mission-driven community offerings. Guests enjoy a seated 4-course dinner and are treated to live performances by Los Angeles Ballet dancers. Nutcracker Tea! LAB’s signature holiday fundraiser supporting our Outreach and Education Programs is an immersive afternoon tea party experience for guests of all ages! 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 while awaiting a special performance of excerpts from LAB’s The Nutcracker . Sparkling crafts and holiday goodies are just the beginning! Even 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 photo with Santa, perfect as gifts for loved ones throughout the season. The Nutcracker Tea! hosts an audience of 400-500 guests across a weekend of four tea seatings at the iconic Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. Originally intended as an accessible Nutcracker experience for those with little ones more inclined to an abridged performance, it has become a beloved tradition for guests far and wide. With several activities and activation points, the Tea provides an exciting and engaging experience for families, while dazzling with luxury, style, and seasonal festivities, perfect for kicking off the Holidays. Top Photo & LAB Gala Photos by Shutterstock; Nutcracker Tea! Photos by Adam Sheridan-Taylor

At the Los Angeles Ballet’s annual gala, the classical dance company honored three multi-talented, multi-hyphenates — Jenna Dewan Tatum, Derek Hough and Adam Shankman — all of them dancers among other accomplishments and passionate on the subject of dance. Los Angeles Times Covers LAB Gala 2018 February 1, 2018 LA Times by Ellen Olivier At the Los Angeles Ballet’s annual gala, the classical dance company honored three multi-talented, multi-hyphenates — Jenna Dewan Tatum, Derek Hough and Adam Shankman — all of them dancers among other accomplishments and passionate on the subject of dance. “Dance is my everything,” Dewan said during the cocktail hour. “All roads lead back to dance for me,” added the actress, dancer and host of “World of Dance.” “No matter what I do in my career, no matter what I do in my life, being a dancer informs me. It’s who I am.” A judge on “World of Dance,” Hough, an actor-dancer-author-choreographer, said he took his first official lesson at age 10, “but if I look at old home videos of myself and my family, and I can see we were dancing in our living room since we were born.” Hough holds a record on “Dancing With the Stars,” having won six mirror balls. Shankman said later from the podium, “As the story goes, I actually emerged from my mother doing cartwheels with a top hat and cane. … I dance to live and I live to dance, and God willing, I’ll die doing a cartwheel, still clutching my cane.” (The producer-director-choreographer’s current project is the “Enchanted” sequel, “Disenchanted.”) The Los Angeles Ballet celebrated “Swan Lake” on Feb. 24 with a black and white themed-gala at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. More than $1 million was raised for its programming and educational outreach. Artistic directors Colleen Neary and Thordal Christensen introduced the dancers, who performed excerpts from “Swan Lake.” The interpretation of Spanish, Neapolitan, Hungarian and Russian folk dances and elegant black swan pas de deux were then followed by a young troupe from “A Chance to Dance,” Los Angeles Ballet’s program of free classes. Disney star Sofia Carson said earlier in the evening that she had recently taught one of these classes, which are offered to children ages 2 and older. Attending the gala with her sister Paulina, Carson said, “I was 3 when I took my first dance lesson, and it changed my life forever.” (She also said that her film “Descendants 3” would shoot in Vancouver this summer.) Mark L. Walberg, host of “Antiques Roadshow,” emceed the affair, with presenters Nigel Lythgoe, Brad Goreski and Mark Ballas; guests Camilla Belle, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Kimberly and James Van Der Beek, and others. Kirsten Sarkisian and Leslie Kavanaugh were co-chairs of the event, along with honorary committee chairs Sharon and Gray Davis, Marilyn and Robert Day, Ghada and Ray Irani, Lori and Michael Milken, Linda La Kretz-Duttenhaver and Richard Merkin. Tickets for the 325-plus guests began at $500, and tables ranged to $100,000. Proceeds also included a silent auction and additional donations. After suggesting that the crowd raise a glass to Los Angeles Ballet, “our beloved home team,” which he’d earlier described as “my Dodgers,” Shankman spoke, not only of his love of dance but also of the importance of supporting the arts. “If we are to leave any legacy of value to the next generations,” he said, “then it is our responsibility to support in every way imaginable institutions like the Los Angeles Ballet, and to do everything in our power both to bring people to us, and also to go into the communities, and to help this generation know that there is more to life than darkness and division and the arduous fight for justice, or even simply to be seen to feel safe.” READ ARTICLE AT SOURCE Home / News / New Item