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We open the season in December with the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker. In January, LAB and The Wallis will co-present 20 Years of Los Angeles Ballet – Rubies, Frank Bridge Variations, and a World Premiere by LAB Artistic Director, Melissa Barak. And the season culminates in the spring with a debut at The Music Center with Giselle at Ahmanson Theatre. 2025/2026 Season 2025/ 2026 Season 2026/2027 Season / DECEMBER 12, 2025 – MAY 3, 2026 2025/2026 Season For nearly 20 years, Los Angeles Ballet has captivated audiences with its daring creativity, elegance, and breathtaking artistry. As Season 20 arrives, another spectacular year of dance is ready to take center stage. We open the season in December with the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker . In January, LAB and The Wallis will co-present 20 Years of Los Angeles Ballet : Rubies , Frank Bridge Variations , and a World Premiere by LAB Artistic Director, Melissa Barak . And the season culminates in the spring with Giselle . Secure your tickets now for the 2025/2026 season. We look forward to seeing you at the ballet! Photo by Cheryl Mann Photography APRIL 30–MAY 3, 2026 SPRING Giselle Perrot, Petipa | Adam One of the most beloved ballets of the Romantic era, Giselle is a haunting story about a young peasant girl who falls in love, only to be betrayed and driven to madness and death. Tempted in the afterlife by spirits to seek vengeance, Giselle’s enduring love ultimately saves her beloved. A combination of tender romance, dramatic betrayal, and ethereal beauty, Giselle remains a cornerstone of the classical ballet repertoire. LEARN MORE SUBSCRIBE Photo by Cheryl Mann Photography DECEMBER 12–28, 2025 HOLIDAY The Nutcracker Christensen/Neary | 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. LEARN MORE SUBSCRIBE Photo by Cheryl Mann Photography JANUARY 29–31, 2026 WINTER 20 Years of Los Angeles Ballet: Rubies, Frank Bridge Variations, World Premiere by Melissa Barak Balanchine/Manen/Barak | Stravinsky/Britten/Lawrence 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. It is a powerful blend of classicism, spirited wit, and modern intensity. Finally, in a moment charged with anticipation, LAB’s Artistic Director Melissa Barak unveils a world premiere with music by American composer David Lawrence, showcasing the forward-motion that continues to define the company. Performances at The Wallis Annenberg Performing Arts Center LEARN MORE SUBSCRIBE 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 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 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 21 LAB Company / Our 2025/2026 Season Company MEET THE ARTISTS

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 Nutcracker Tea November 22 & 23, 2025 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 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 Rubies, Frank BridgeVariations World Premiere Melissa Barak LEARN MORE 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

Los Angeles Ballet's The Nutcracker was attended by a record estimated 15,700 people over 12 performances in 2013, adding to the holiday traditions of audience members throughout Southern California. Home / News / New Item Record Attendance at The Nutcracker December 1, 2013 Company News from the Staff at LAB Los Angeles Ballet's The Nutcracker was attended by a record estimated 15,700 people over 12 performances in 2013, adding to the holiday traditions of audience members throughout Southern California. The 2013/2014 Season continues in March 2014 with Quartet and May/June 2014 with La Sylphide and Balanchine's Serenade.

Los Angeles Ballet co-artistic directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary are excited to be reviving their production of La Sylphide, choreographed by Christensen after the original 19th century ballet by Danish choreographer August Bournonville. Home / News / New Item La Sylphide plus George Balanchine’s Serenade May 1, 2014 LAB Public Relations Performances to include: The full-length romantic story ballet La Sylphide, choreographed by Thordal Christensen after August Bournonville George Balanchine’s Serenade Los Angeles Ballet co-artistic directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary are excited to be reviving their production of La Sylphide, choreographed by Christensen after the original 19th century ballet by Danish choreographer August Bournonville. Having debuted La Sylphide in 2009, this will be the second time Los Angeles Ballet has brought the production to Los Angeles audiences. “Los Angeles Ballet’s performances in 2009 were exemplary, among the finest achievements in the company’s history,” said Lewis Segal in his recent LA Times article, ‘Faces to Watch 2014.’ Continuing LAB’s mission to offer world-class professional ballet to greater LA, the program will be performed at four of LAB’s home venues: UCLA’s Royce Hall, The Alex Theatre in Glendale, Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, and Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge. Los Angeles Ballet is also excited to announce that it will be touring out of California for the first time, presenting La Sylphide and Serenade to Seattle, Washington audiences June 27, 2014, at McCaw Hall at Seattle Center. Beginning May 31st, with performances through June 21st in Los Angeles, the two-act story ballet La Sylphide will be paired with George Balanchine’s romantic Serenade. La Sylphide, recounts the tale of a Scotsman enamored of an entrancing woodland sprite (a sylph) and the poisonous interference of a witch, with tragic results. Serenade is unquestionably one of Balanchine’s most popular and beloved ballets. Set to Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, the ballet evokes a moonlit world of romantic attraction and betrayal. Colleen Neary says, “La Sylphide and Serenade are two of the most romantic and, some say, most tragic ballets choreographed – the former with a story and the other without a literal one. There is a deep spiritualism to both.” About Los Angeles Ballet Founded in 2004 by Artistic Directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary, and Executive Director 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, in eight seasons presenting 24 productions encompassing 50 works, including 15 commissioned world premieres. Los Angeles Ballet ‘tours’ throughout LA County, regularly appearing at four venues. This past summer the Los Angeles Music Center presented Los Angeles Ballet at Grand Park, with more than 3,000 attending the outdoor performance. Since its inception in 2006, LAB’s Power of Performance (POP!) program has provided thousands of free tickets to underserved or disadvantaged children, seniors, veterans, and their families. LAB's A Chance to Dance Community Days outreach program was launched in October 2012. About Thordal Christensen Among Thordal Christensen’s many credentials are an impressive performing career, successful leadership of one of the world's major ballet companies, critically applauded original choreography, and a proven commitment to dance education. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Christensen received his ballet training at The Royal Danish Ballet School and at the School of American Ballet in New York City before a performance career that included the Royal Danish Ballet, New York City Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet. Christensen then returned to Denmark where he was Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Ballet. This blend of Bournonville and Balanchine tradition is one of the defining themes of his career, and has shaped the unique artistic vision that Christensen, along with his wife Colleen Neary, bring to Los Angeles Ballet. In 2002, he was made Knight of the Dannebrog by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. About Colleen Neary Colleen Neary brings to Los Angeles Ballet the benefits of her vast experience as one of George Balanchine's quintessential ballerinas. In her experience as a dancer, teacher, and ballet mistress, she also worked closely with other luminaries of 20th century dance, including Rudolf Nureyev, Maurice Béjart, and Jiří Kylián. Born in Miami, Florida and trained at The School of American Ballet, Neary danced in New York City Ballet under the direction of George Balanchine, then for Maurice Béjart's Ballet du XXième Siecle, and Pacific Northwest Ballet. Neary was personally selected by Balanchine to teach his choreography to major companies all over the world as a repetiteur for The George Balanchine Trust. DOWNLOAD PDF

Next up on the Ballet's schedule is Swan Lake, which Christensen calls "fabulous, because it has glorious music. Whether you like hip-hop or classical, there is no way you will not be moved by what's going on." Home / News / New Item Los Angeles Ballet tries the untraditional May 9, 2010 Los Angeles Times by Victoria Looseleaf Kate Highstrete made Myrtha, the Queen of the Wilis, an other-worldly creature of pitiless steel. DOWNLOAD PDF