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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. Cast & 2025-2026 Donors Choose a Date to view the cast list and the Season 20 donor listings The Wallis Thursday, January 29 | 7:30 pm Friday, January 30 | 7:30 pm Saturday, January 31 | 7:30 pm Full Cast & 2025-2026 Donors Royce Hall, UCLA Friday, December 12 | 7:30 pm Saturday, December 13 | 2:00 pm Saturday, December 13 | 7:30 pm Sunday, December 14 | 2:00 pm Dolby Theatre Friday, December 19 | 7:30 pm Saturday, December 20 | 2:00 pm Saturday, December 20 | 7:30 pm Sunday, December 21 | 2:00 pm Sunday, December 21 | 7:30 pm Tuesday, December 23 | 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 23 | 7:30 pm Wednesday, December 24 | 2:00 pm Friday, December 26 | 2:00 pm Friday, December 26 | 7:30 pm Saturday, December 27 | 2:00 pm Saturday, December 27 | 7:30 pm Sunday, December 28 | 2:00 pm The Wallis

2025/2026 Season / Gala 2026 / Saturday, April 11, 2026 20 Years of Los Angeles Ballet Honoring the Past. Inspiring the Future. Gala 2026 Saturday, April 11, 2026 Beverly Wilshire Hotel 5:30 pm – Cocktails & Silent Auction 6:30 pm – Dinner & Program Presale tickets are now available. VIEW SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & SEATING To purchase your package or tickets, please call Olivia O'Connor Director of Development (310) 477-7411 ext 1006 oloconnor@losangelesballet.org 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

As Los Angeles Ballet celebrates its 20th Anniversary, the 2026 Gala will be a landmark evening honoring the company’s extraordinary journey — from its founding vision to its place today as a premier American ballet company. Gala 2026 April 11, 2026 20 Years of Los Angeles Ballet Honoring the Past. Inspiring the Future. Saturday, April 11, 2026 Beverly Wilshire Hotel Gala 2026 Seating Packages & Benefits As Los Angeles Ballet celebrates its 20th Anniversary, the 2026 Gala will be a landmark evening honoring the company’s extraordinary journey — from its founding vision to its place today as a premier American ballet company. Through archival moments, special performances, and storytelling, the evening will reflect on the artists, supporters, and milestones that have shaped LAB’s first two decades, while looking ahead to the future we are building together. This elegant evening brings together longtime supporters, artists, and friends of Los Angeles Ballet for a night of artistry, inspiration and celebration. Proceeds from the Gala support Los Angeles Ballet’s performances, education initiatives, and community programs, expanding access to ballet across Los Angeles County and ensuring artistic excellence for years to come. 5:30 pm – Cocktails & Silent Auction 6:30 pm – Dinner & Program Table packages and tickets are available now. DIRECTOR — $100,000 Three VIP tables for ten Director–level recognition on step & repeat, from the stage, and in all print & web materials Diamond Gala Tribute Premium orchestra-level admission to LAB’s Giselle at The Music Center & backstage tour (all table guests) MAESTRO — $50,000 Two VIP tables for ten Maestro-level recognition in print & web materials Diamond Gala Tribute Premium orchestra-level admission to LAB’s Giselle at The Music Center (all table guests) ARABESQUE— $25,000 One VIP table for ten Arabesque–level recognition in print & web materials Ruby Gala Tribute Premium orchestra-level admission to LAB’s Giselle at The Music Center (all table guests) GRAND JETÉ — $15,000 One table for ten Grand Jeté–level recognition in select print & web materials Sapphire Gala Tribute Admission to LAB’s Giselle at The Music Center (all table guests) GRANDE PIROUETTE — $6,000 Seating for four Grande Pirouette–level recognition in select print & web materials Emerald Gala Tribute PAS DE DEUX — $3,000 Seating for two Pas De Deux–level recognition in select print & web materials Topaz Gala Tribute PREMIER INDIVIDUAL TICKET – $2,500 Premier seating for one - guaranteed seating on the floor) INDIVIDUAL TICKET — $1,000 Seating for one PURCHASE GALA TICKETS If your schedule does not permit you to attend, please consider supporting Los Angeles Ballet’s mission with a Gala tribute or donation. Digital Gala Tributes PURCHASE A DIGITAL TRIBUTE DONATION Select a Tribute Option Digital Tributes will be displayed on multiple screens throughout the evening during the Gala reception and program, becoming part of this landmark celebration. A Digital Tribute is a lasting way to be part of LAB’s 20-year story — recognizing the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring the future of ballet in Los Angeles. Questions? Contact Olivia O'Connor Director of Development (310) 477-7411 ext 1006 oloconnor@losangelesballet.org LAB will contact you to collect tribute content following purchase. Tribute Deadline: March 30, 2026 Gala Co-Chairs Sharon Davis Koni Rich Erica Min Gala Committee Jennifer Bellah Maguire Elisa Bolduc Laura Breckenridge Aviva Carmy Bethany Coffee Sharon Davis Hilary Fey Ghada Irani Sue Jandial Joanne Jones Dina Leeds Debbie Lustig Lori Milken Bari Milken-Bernstein Koni Rich Claudette Rickett Corrine Sands Johnese Spisso Matilda Sung Karen Vantrease

In 2025/2026, Los Angeles Ballet proudly celebrates its 20th Anniversary Season — two decades of artistry, innovation, and community. As we mark this milestone, we embrace what has always made Los Angeles extraordinary: the place to dream big. LAB embodies LA’s imaginative spirit — daring, unique, and forward-looking. Ballet is a transcendent art form that thrives within a broader creative network, and we believe it should be shared with, and enjoyed by, as many people as possible UPCOMING EVENTS 2025/2026 Season UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS SUBSCRIBE Rubies Frank Bridge Variations World Premiere Melissa Barak Rubies Frank BridgeVariations World Premiere Melissa Barak Balanchine/Manen/Barak | Stravinsky/Britten/Lawrence LEARN MORE Rubies, Frank BridgeVariations World Premiere Melissa Barak Giselle April 30–May 3, 2026 Coralli, Perrot, Petipa | Adam LEARN MORE Rubies, Frank BridgeVariations World Premiere Melissa Barak The Nutcracker December 12-28, 2025 Christensen/Neary | Tchaikovsky LEARN MORE Nutcracker Tea November 22 & 23, 2025 LEARN MORE Nutcracker Tea! November 22 & 23, 2025 LEARN MORE 2025/2026 SEASON The Nutcracker December 12-28, 2025 Christensen | Neary/Tchaikovsky 20 Years of Los Angeles Ballet : Rubies, Frank Bridge Variations, World Premiere by Melissa Barak January 29–31, 2026 Balanchine/Manen/Barak | Stravinsky/Britten/Lawrence Giselle April 30–May 3, 2026 Coralli, Perrot, Petipa | Adam LEARN MORE SUBSCRIBE 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 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

The evening includes Balanchine’s jazz-infused delight Rubies—an energetic reprise from LAB’s first season. Hans Van Manen’s Frank Bridge Variations pairs Benjamin Britten’s lush score with an abstract expression of sensuality and, at times, explosive emotion. Rubies Frank Bridge Variations World Premiere by Melissa Barak 2025/2026 Season / 20 Years of LAB / JANUARY 29–31, 2026 20 Years of Los Angeles Ballet: Rubies, Frank Bridge Variations , World Premiere by Melissa Barak Balanchine/Manen/Barak | Stravinsky/Britten/Lawrence Los Angeles Ballet and The Wallis present 20 Years of Los Angeles Ballet: Rubies, Frank Bridge Variations , World Premiere by Melissa Barak . Prepare to experience this milestone, triple bill of iconic works and bold new beginnings, all brimming with heart and spirit. The evening includes Balanchine’s jazz-infused delight Rubies —an energetic reprise from our very first season. This is the sparkling second movement of his full-length ballet Jewels, bursting with energy. Set to Stravinsky’s Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra, it blends jazzy rhythms with classical ballet technique, showcasing sharp angles, athletic jumps, and witty choreography. With its bold red costumes and dazzling pace, Rubies captures the glamour of Broadway while remaining rooted in Balanchine’s neoclassical style. It is a celebration of speed, brilliance, and modern American spirit. Also on the program, Hans Van Manen’s Frank Bridge Variations pairs Benjamin Britten’s lush score with an abstract expression of sensuality and, at times, explosive emotion. The ballet weaves together solos, duets, and ensemble work that shift between elegance, wit, and quiet intimacy. Van Manen’s choreography emphasizes clean lines, subtle gesture, and musical precision, allowing the dancers’ relationships to unfold with understated drama. The result is a work of refined beauty that balances restraint with striking expressiveness. Finally, in a moment charged with anticipation, LAB’s Artistic Director Melissa Barak will unveil a world premiere, set to music by David Lawrence. This bold new creation embodies the forward momentum that continues to define Los Angeles Ballet. Choreography Rubies – George Balanchine Frank Bridge Variations – Hans van Manen World Premiere – Melissa Barak Score Rubies: Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra (1929) – Igor Stravinsky Frank Bridge Variations : Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge (1937) – Benjamin Britten Melissa Barak World Premiere: David Lawrence Costume Design Costume Design Collaboration by Chloée O'Hayon-Crosby of LAB and ETRO by Marco De Vincenzo SUBSCRIBE Perfomance Schedule On Sale Now! The Wallis Thursday, January 29 | 7:30 pm Friday, January 30 | 7:30 pm Saturday, January 31 | 7:30 pm LAB's 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

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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 2025/2026 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. Subscriptions 2025/2026 Season Subscriptions SUBSCRIBE Single Tickets 2025/2026 Season Single Tickets On Sale Soon! EXPLORE THE SEASON Upcoming Annual Nutcracker Tea November 22 & 23, 2025 TICKETS 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 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 gratefully acknowledges the following donors who have provided support during the 2023/2024 Season. OUR SUPPORTERS 2024/2025 Season Donors Home / Our Supporters / Los Angeles Ballet 2024/2025 Season Donors Los Angeles Ballet gratefully acknowledges the following donors who have provided support during the 2024/2025 Season. LEGACY CIRCLE $1,000,000+ Koni & Geoff Rich DIRECTORS $100,000 + Ahmanson Foundation Jennifer Bellah Maguire Sharon Davis Jerry Kohl Michael and Lori Milken Family Foundation BENEFACTORS $50,000 - $99,999 Roberta Dahl Kathy Danhakl Bari Milken Bernstein Erica Min Peter Nolan Julie Opperman De Marchena Huyke Foundation PATRONS $25,000 - $49,999 Anne Brilliant State Of CA CA Arts Council Jean-Marc Chapus Jenny Danzi Sharon Davis Peter Gross Lisa Winship Hankin Ghada Irani Sandra Kanengiser James Lustig Tamar Manoukian Tracy Mcwilliams Richard Merkin Corrine & Lenny Sands Jonathan Sokoloff The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Vivian Wang ARTISTS $15,000 - $24,999 Robert Barth Gina D'onofrio Michael Dreyer Ronald Gabriel Anne Titus Hilby Lewis Kanengiser Walter Loewenstern Los Angeles County Arts Commission Jeff Polak Matilda Sung SUPPORTER $5,000 - $14,999 Katrina Andreen Robert Ballantyne Veronica Bates Whithorne David Brown Adam Cohn Lee G. Cooper Kristen Finn Joan and Larry Flax Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Lori & Rob Goodman Jim Gordon Lori Greene Gordon Gail Hershowitz Anita Mann Kohl Karen Loewenstern Stephen Maguire Hillary Milken EJ Milken John Peters Audrey Prins Victor Sanchez Johnese Spisso Tonis Tilk Michelle Walter Rachel Weber Mary Ann Weisberg SUSTAINER $1,000 - $4,999 Ehsan Ali Halina Alter Denise Avchen Gregory Bailey Edie Baskin Susan Baumgarten Stacey Betts Les & Lynn Bider Family Foundation Tricia Bigelow Bennett Marla Bleavins Ted and Helen Boutrous Christina Cadwell Terri Childs Shelby Chong Jill Chozen Alicia Coudurier Jewish Community Foundation Tamima Crosner Marilyn D’egidio Kelvin & Hana Davis Camelia Davtyan Zrinka Dekic Ursula Diaz Susan Dolgen Rajan Dosaj Claire Duval Dawn Eash Wazzan Bob Feldman David Fey Ralph and Cynthia Finerman Petro Franco Beth Gallo Mary Garis Connie Gavin Vlad Ghenciu Byron and Deanne Hayes Mark Held Andrea Hetherington Harry Horowitz Wendy Hou Nancy Insprucker Francine Kessler Lavac Christine Kim Mike Klowden Christine Kohl Shireen Lee Hollis Leech Ty London Kate Long Linda P. Maggard Tomoko Matsumoto Rachael McCracken Kate McGlasson Judith Meister Lawrence Murphy Susan Neisloss Joanna Newsom Samberg Kim Noltemy Julie Okun Betsy Oppenheimer Row Othman Violet Ouyang Alexa Shitanishi Pavlovich Murray Pepper Jill Peters Barry Pressman David Pullman Jenni Pulos Irene Ribner Gabriella Romo Janet Rosenblatt James and Laura Rosenwald Sara Rutenberg Andrea Ryan Nancy Sanders Richard & Ellen Sandler Adriana Schmidt David Sinensky Donna Slavik Spencer Smith Natasha Somer Wendy Stark Jack Suzar Siena Toll Sue Tsao Tom Unterman Leon Vahn Robert van Leer Warren Weber Billie Milam Weisman Sheila Weisman Douglas Whithorne Karla Williams Paula Winner Barnett Amy Wruble Kelly Young Scott Zolke Cheryl Zoller FRIEND $250 - $999 Tala Akhavan Kristina Anapau Danielle Bearden-Mead Alyssa Beck Mary Berberian Arthur Blikian Cynthia Carrasco Jerry Chang Martha Chase Sarah Christian Brooke Cohen Mary Connolly Linda David Becca De La Rosa Lynne Deutch Debra Felgen Langer Walt Fidler Leeza Gelfer-Mundl Yassi Ghalichi Nina Zhou Girard Kristin Godfrey Kathleen Gordon Stephanie Gross Stela Guernsey Christine Hessler Brook Hinchman Marina Houser Nancy Hoyt Michele Jaffe Hillary Janneck Heather Keenan Margie Kim Stephanie Klotz Sharon Krischer James Kronman Jessica Kuda Evelyn Kurth Thomas Lady Katie Lanktree Anita Layton Ellen Levitt Leslie Lopez Barbara Marcus Shelley Miller Pamela Mischel Gladys Mitani Jacqueline Monash Farshad Moré Grace Newton Mike Nguyen Marcella Nurse Eileen Park Janet Pregler Erica Quazi Ani Sarkissian Jacqueline Scovill Judith Sherman-Wolin Kristin Sigala Remy Smith Stephanie Stephenson Fernanda Tarr Jean Tate Melissa Thomas J. David Tracy Donald Vincent Douglas & Ellen Weitman Erin Wilkey-Cordray Joey Wohlhieter Angelina Wong Megan Wyler Richard Zinar

In 2025/2026, Los Angeles Ballet proudly celebrates its 20th Anniversary Season — two decades of artistry, innovation, and community. As we mark this milestone, we embrace what has always made Los Angeles extraordinary: the place to dream big. LAB embodies LA’s imaginative spirit — daring, unique, and forward-looking. Ballet is a transcendent art form that thrives within a broader creative network, and we believe it should be shared with, and enjoyed by, as many people as possible About Home / About / About LAB In 2025/2026, Los Angeles Ballet proudly celebrates its 20th Anniversary Season — two decades of artistry, innovation, and community. As we mark this milestone, we embrace what has always made Los Angeles extraordinary: the place to dream big. LAB embodies LA’s imaginative spirit — daring, unique, and forward-looking. Ballet is a transcendent art form that thrives within a broader creative network, and we believe it should be shared with, and enjoyed by, as many people as possible Our Mission LAB is committed to: Presenting bold new works and staging existing works by today’s most innovative dance-makers. Collaborating with diverse movement creators and artists across genres and design worlds. Expanding access and appreciation for ballet through wide-reaching community engagement, education, and outreach programs. Celebrating the individuality of our dancers and fostering a company culture that prioritizes their artistic, emotional, and physical well-being. About the Company For 20 years, Los Angeles Ballet has been the city’s own professional ballet company, known for staging classical, contemporary, romantic, and neoclassical works, pioneering new creations, and presenting relevant works by today’s most compelling choreographers. LAB’s original production of The Nutcracker has become a beloved holiday tradition, enchanting Los Angeles audiences as well as visitors from across the nation and the world. Led by Artistic Director Melissa Barak and Executive Director Julia Rivera, LAB performs in theaters across Los Angeles County including Royce Hall at UCLA, The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, among others. As part of its mission to nurture a lifelong love of ballet, LAB provides free tickets to thousands of residents in underserved communities through its arts education initiative Power of Performance (POP!) . In 2012, LAB launched A Chance to Dance (ACTD), a hands-on outreach program offering free ballet and movement instruction for all ages. Founded in 2004 by Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary, Artistic Directors Emeriti, and Julie Whittaker, Executive Director Emerita, Los Angeles Ballet continues to inspire the city it calls home — now celebrating 20 years of extraordinary dance and looking ahead to the next era. 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 History Read the history of the Company and learn about LAB’s Leadership, Mission, and Community Outreach initiatives. LAB HISTORY

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 / Alex Darouie Operations Manager ABOUT Olivia O’Connor Director of Development ABOUT Matt Carney Institutional Growth Manager ABOUT Laura Chachich Ballet Master Director of Education Programs ABOUT Kirsten Turkle Production Manager ABOUT Donna Wieczorkowski Development Coordinator ABOUT Adrian Blake Mitchell Trainee Program Director ABOUT Christina Stroh Conditioning Coach ABOUT Lizzy Rothstein Physical Therapist ABOUT Naomi Shapira Robinow Physical Therapist ABOUT Nancy Batlin Design Director ABOUT Eric Gonzalez Director of Box Office Operations 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

Home / 2025/2026 Season / The Nutcracker / Sensory Friendly / The Nutcracker Relaxed Performance A sensory-friendly (or relaxed) performance of The Nutcracker will take place on December 26 at 2:00 pm at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. TICKETS Discounts are available on standard ticket prices for students, children 12 and under, seniors 65+, educators, first responders, veterans, and active-duty service members. Special Group Rates are also available. For information on Group Rates, please call the LAB box office at (310) 998-7782, Mon-Fri, 12 pm-5 pm. “We are very excited to partner with Los Angeles Ballet on a sensory-friendly experience. This helps remove barriers and allows autistic individuals and their families to participate in everyday community activities, fostering meaningful connections.” - Kim Sinclair, Executive Director of Autism Society Los Angeles What Makes This Performance Sensory Friendly? This performance is specially adapted to create a more comfortable and accessible environment for individuals with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other cognitive or social challenges, as well as their families. The relaxed performance will include a variety of modifications to the live theatrical experience: Adjusted sensory elements: Sound levels are lowered, and strobe and flashing lights are reduced or eliminated. Relaxed house rules: Guests are free to talk, move, or leave their seats as needed during the performance. Guests are encouraged to bring sensory soothing items such as tablets, fidget objects, and noise-reducing headphones. Adjusted house lights: House lights remain on at a low level throughout the performance. Pre-performance preparation: The Nutcracker Social Story is a detailed guide to help guests plan their experience from arrival to departure and is available for download here . Dedicated support: Quiet areas are available for those who need a break, and staff experienced in assisting individuals with sensory needs will be on hand. Seating: Every other row of Dolby Theatre will be left open to allow guests to move more freely without disturbing other guests. Quiet space: The lobby will be a safe space to go as needed, any time during the performance. Social Story View and download The Nutcracker Social Story to help prepare in advance for the performance experience. DOWNLOAD STORY Power of Performance (POP!) LAB provides 10% of performance tickets free of charge to Los Angeles County community partner organizations that serve underserved communities across the County. To learn how to become a POP partner, click here. Community Partner Sponsor DONATE TODAY!

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 2025/2026 Season / Membership Circles / Membership Circles Connection. Creativity. Community. Los Angeles Ballet’s Membership Circles bring you closer to the art form you love. Members enjoy behind-the-scenes access through company class viewings, rehearsal invitations, and artist salons, as well as exclusive pricing and priority access to special events. With experiences designed to deepen your appreciation of ballet and connect you with fellow supporters, there is a circle for everyone. Join today with a tax-deductible gift and become part of LAB’s creative community. Why Give Membership support is vital to sustaining and growing Los Angeles Ballet. Your generosity fuels new artistic initiatives, enhances productions, and expands LAB’s community impact. Each season, LAB donates 10% of tickets—free of charge—to more than 36 local social service organizations, and our company dancers lead free monthly dance classes for all ages and levels. By joining, you help build a vibrant future for ballet in Los Angeles and ensure that the joy and transformative power of dance remain accessible to all. Membership Circles – Season 20 (2025/2026) Ensemble Circle — $249–$499 Recognition in season playbill Access to all Membership Event Calendar experiences Invitation to view 2 company classes 10% of all Season 20 tickets Member newsletters (2x annually) Soloist Circle — $500–$999 All Ensemble benefits, plus: Exclusive members-only presale for Nutcracker Tea & Gala LAB branded welcome gift Principal Circle — $1,000–$2,499 All Soloist benefits, plus: Invitation to occasional behind-the-scenes add-on moments (e.g., open dress rehearsal seating upgrade) Concierge ticketing service Premiere Circle — $2,500–$5,000 All Principal benefits, plus: Private backstage tour & dancer meet-and-greet (by appointment) Season 20 Membership Event Calendar September 2025 Exclusive Reception with Board Members & Distinguished Donors: Mingle with LAB’s leadership and closest supporters at a private gathering hosted at The Maybourne Hotel, celebrating the community that sustains our art October 2025 Inside the Studio: Class or Rehearsal Viewing: Step inside LAB’s studios to observe dancers in class or rehearsal and experience the discipline and artistry that shape every performance. November 2025 Members-Only Pricing: The Nutcracker Tea at the Waldorf Astoria: Enjoy exclusive rates to this beloved holiday tradition filled with festive elegance and family magic. Contact oloconnor@losangelesballet.org to secure your spot. Exclusive Choreographic Insights Series: Rubies / Frank Bridge Variations / Barak New Work: Enjoy an exclusive look into Melissa Barak’s new work with composer David Lawrence, alongside a screening of their short film Breathe In. Members will also hear insights into their creative process and collaboration. December 2025 The Nutcracker Final Rehearsal + Champagne Reception @ Dolby Theatre: Be the first to see the holiday classic come to life, followed by a festive toast. The Nutcracker Backstage Experience @ Dolby Theatre: Go behind the curtain for an insider’s look at LAB’s largest production of the season. January 2026 Member Newsletter – Winter: Enjoy exclusive updates from Artistic Director Melissa Barak on the Season 20 repertory, plus behind-the-scenes stories and rehearsal photos from the studio. Members will also get an early look at upcoming membership events and ticket opportunities. April 2026 Members-Only Pricing: Season 20 Gala : Join LAB’s most glamorous evening of the year at an exclusive member rate. Ballet Talk: Giselle in Context: A special conversation with ballet historian Elizabeth Kaye on the history of Giselle, paired with studio rehearsal viewing or a post-performance discussion. May 2026 Member Newsletter – Spring: A special edition featuring insider notes on the making of Giselle, commentary from dancers preparing for the role, and a sneak peek at summer and fall membership programming. Company Class Viewing on stage at Ahmanson: Watch us prepare for our final show of the season. 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 History Read the history of the Company and learn about LAB’s Leadership, Mission, and Community Outreach initiatives. LAB HISTORY