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Los Angeles Ballet is a non-profit performing arts organization. The LAB Board of Directors provide immeasurable passion, support, professional skills, guidance, and advocacy. Board of Directors Home / Board of Directors / Los Angeles Ballet Board of Directors Jennifer Bellah Maguire Board Chair Anne Brilliant Lee Cooper Roberta K. Dahl Sharon Davis Monica Garcia Duggal Jenny Danzi Elias Peter Gross Lisa Winship Hankin Anne Titus Hilby Ghada Irani Sandra Kanengiser Maral Stephanie Kradjian Debbie Lustig Tamar Manoukian Lori Milken Bari Milken Bernstein Erica Min John Peters Koni Rich Corrine Sands Matilda Sung Founding Board Members Thordal Christensen (2004 - 2022) Catherine Kanner (2004 - 2022) Colleen Neary (2004 - 2022) Julie Whittaker (2004 - 2019) For more information, please email Julia Rivera , Executive Director 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 PARTICIPATE Become a Member Membership to the Los Angeles Ballet Guild provides a vital link between LAB leadership and the broader Southern California community. LAB Guild is philanthropic, creative, entrepreneurial, and industrious. We invite you to become involved. LAB supporters Bari Milken Bernstein and Tara Lipinski ; Photo : Capture Imaging MEMBERSHIP

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 Save the Date Honoring two decades. Inspiring the next. Following an unforgettable 20th Anniversary celebration, Los Angeles Ballet's next Gala will return in April 2027 at the iconic Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Distinguished patrons, cultural leaders, artists, and friends of LAB will once again gather for an evening of artistry, legacy, and possibility. Full event details — date, honorees, performances, and ticketing — will be announced in the coming months. To receive Gala updates and presale invitations, please contact us below. STAY INFORMED 2027 Seating Packages & Benefits Sponsorship & seating for Gala 2027. Sponsorship tiers and individual seating options for Gala 2027 will be announced as event details are finalized. For early-commitment opportunities and the full sponsorship deck, please reach out to our Director of Development. INQUIRE ABOUT SPONSORSHIPS Gala 2026 Results $1.47M raised at our 20th Anniversary Gala — fueling LAB's artistry, education, and community programs across Los Angeles. From the Gala 2026 A landmark evening, captured. A landmark evening, captured. Relive moments from Los Angeles Ballet's 2026 Gala — honoring Anita Mann, Lesli Linka Glatter, and Elisabeth Moss, and celebrating two decades of artistry on the LAB stage. Thank You LAB Thanks Our 2026 Gala Sponsors Your generosity made the 20th Anniversary Gala a landmark evening — and continues to power LAB's artistry, education, and community programs across Los Angeles County. DIRECTOR Michael and Lori Milken Family Foundation Koni & Geoff Rich MAESTRO Governor Gray & Sharon Davis (Ret) Richard Merkin MD Erica & Sung Min ARABESQUE Jennifer Bellah Maguire & Stephen Maguire Monica Garcia Duggal Dr. Ray and Ghada Irani Shireen Lee Karen & Walter Loewenstern Debbie & James Lustig GRAND JETÉ Anne Brilliant Roberta K. Dahl Michael & Hannah An Dreyer Jenny Danzi Elias ETRO Giorgio Armani Corporation Lisa Winship Hankin & Rockell Nathan Hankin Sandra & Lewis Kanengiser | Jack and Goldie Nomberg Foundation UCLA Health — Johnese Spisso Matilda & Stephen Sung GRANDE PIROUETTE Elisa Shyu Bolduc Mary & Peter Gross Linda May & Jack Suzar PAS DE DEUX Lee & Ann Cooper David Fey Hilary Fey Gail Hershowitz — Private Escrow Anne Hilby & Kevin Lloyd Monique & Jonathan Kagan Jill & John Peters Squid & Squash Foundation / Veronica Whithorne Vikki Sung & Frank Hu OFFICIAL WINE PARTNER Sacred River Wines Stay Informed Gala 2027 — April 2027 To receive Gala 2027 announcements, presale invitations, and sponsorship opportunities, contact our Director of Development. Olivia O'Connor DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT (310) 477-7411 ext 1006 oloconnor@losangelesballet.org PURCHASE A DIGITAL TRIBUTE DONATE TO GALA Director: Michael and Lori Milken Family Foundation Koni & Geoff Rich Maestro: Governor Gray & Sharon Davis (Ret) Richard Merkin MD Erica & Sung Min Arabesque: Jennifer Bellah Maguire & Stephen Maguire Monica Garcia Duggal Dr. Ray and Ghada Irani Shireen Lee Karen & Walter Loewenstern Debbie & James Lustig Grand Jete: Anne Brilliant Roberta K. Dahl Michael & Hannah An Dreyer Jenny Danzi Elias Lisa Winship Hankin & Rockell Nathan Hankin Sandra & Lewis Kanengiser | Jack and Goldie Nomberg Foundation UCLA Health - Johnese Spisso Matilda & Stephen Sung Grande Pirquette: Elisa Shyu Bolduc Mary & Peter Gross Linda May & Jack Suzar Pas de Deux: Lee & Ann Cooper David Fey Hilary Fey Gail Hershowitz – Private Escrow Anne Hilby & Kevin Lloyd Monique & Jonathan Kagan Jill & John Peters Squid & Squash Foundation / Veronica Whithorne Vikki Sung & Frank Hu Corporate Sponsors: ETRO Giorgio Armani LAB’s Official Wine Partner: Sacred River Wines LAB Thanks Our 2026 Gala Sponsors LAB will contact you to collect tribute content following purchase. Tribute Deadline: March 30, 2026 5:30 pm – Cocktails 6:30 pm – Dinner & Program Seating Packages & Benefits PURCHASE SEATING 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 seating & backstage tour for eight at Giselle MAESTRO — $50,000 (Two VIP tables of ten) Maestro-level recognition in print & web materials Diamond Gala Tribute Premium orchestra-level seating for six at Giselle ARABESQUE— $25,000 (One VIP table of ten) Arabesque–level recognition in print & web materials Ruby Gala Tribute Premium orchestra-level seating for four at Giselle GRAND JETÉ — $15,000 (One table of ten) Grand Jeté–level recognition in select print & web materials Sapphire Gala Tribute Seating for two at Giselle 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) INDIVIDUAL TICKET — $1,000 (Seating for one) Digital Gala Tributes Diamond – $25,000 (Includes 2-page spread) Ruby – $15,000 Sapphire – $10,000 Emerald – $5,000 Topaz – $2,500 Pearl – $1,200 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. If your schedule does not permit you to attend, please consider supporting Los Angeles Ballet’s mission with a Gala tribute or donation. Leadership 2026 Gala Co-Chairs & Committee Gala Co-Chairs Sharon Davis Koni Rich Erica Min Gala Committee Jennifer Bellah Maguire Elisa Shyu Bolduc Laura Breckenridge Bethany Coffee Linda David Sharon Davis Hilary Fey Ghada Irani Sue Jandial Joanne Jones Dina Leeds Debbie Lustig Lori Milken Bari Milken-Bernstein Erica Min Koni Rich Claudette Rickett Corrine Sands Matilda Sung 2026/2027 Season / Gala 2027 / TBD

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 Seating & Benefits Amount $1,000 Individual Ticket Individual Ticket $1,000 $1,500 Premier Individual Ticket Premier Individual Ticket $1,500 $3,000 Pas de Deux Pas de Deux $3,000 $6,000 Grande Pirouette Grande Pirouette $6,000 $15,000 Grand Jeté Grand Jeté $15,000 $25,000 Arabesque Arabesque $25,000 $50,000 Maestro Maestro $50,000 $100,000 Director Director $100,000 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $1,029 I'd like to add $29 to cover transaction fees.

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 Digital Tributes Amount $1,200 Pearl Pearl $1,200 $2,500 Topaz Topaz $2,500 $5,000 Emerald Emerald $5,000 $10,000 Sapphire Sapphire $10,000 $15,000 Ruby Ruby $15,000 $25,000 Diamond (Includes 2-page spread) Diamond (Includes 2-page spread) $25,000 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate $1,200 I'd like to add $34.8 to cover transaction fees.

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 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 2026/2027 Season / Nutcracker Tea 2026 / NOVEMBER 22 & 23, 2025 Save the Date A beloved holiday tradition returns. Join Los Angeles Ballet for the Nutcracker Tea — a cherished holiday afternoon of live performance, high tea, and festive celebration with the company. A treasured tradition for families, longtime patrons, and first-time guests alike, the Nutcracker Tea welcomes the season in unforgettable style. NOTIFY ME WHEN TICKETS OPEN Event Details Dates & Seatings Four seatings across two days. Saturday, November 21, 2026 10:00 AM–1:00 PM Sunday, November 22, 2026 10:00 AM–1:00 PM Location Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Status Not yet on sale Ticket packages and pricing to be announced. From Past Teas Moments from years past. A look back at the magic of the Nutcracker Tea. Stay Informed Be the first to know. Tickets for the 2026 Nutcracker Tea are not yet on sale. To receive presale invitations and on-sale announcements, contact our Director of Development. Join the List NOTIFY ME WHEN TICKETS OPEN Olivia O’Connor, Development Director, at (310) 477-7411 x 1006 or oloconnor@losangelesballet.org ANGEL PACKAGE $25,000 Preferred table for 10 guests at any Nutcracker Tea 10 center orchestra seats for LAB’s Nutcracker performance at Dolby Theatre Backstage tour and photo opportunity with company dancers Signed cast photo, included in Nutcracker swag package Recognition on Step and Repeat at the Nutcracker Tea, in Playbill program, in select digital and printed marketing materials, and on LAB’s website GOLD PACKAGE $10,000 Preferred table for 6 guests at any Nutcracker Tea 6 center orchestra seats for LAB’s Nutcracker performance at Dolby Theatre Signed cast photo, included in Nutcracker swag package Recognition in Playbill program, select digital and printed marketing materials and on LAB’s website SILVER PACKAGE $5,000 Preferred table for 4 guests at any Nutcracker Tea 4 premium orchestra seats for LAB’s Nutcracker performance at Dolby Theatre Signed cast photo, included in Nutcracker swag package Recognition in Playbill program, select digital and printed marketing materials, and on LAB’s website BRONZE PACKAGE $2,500 Table for 3 guests at any Nutcracker Tea 3 seats for LAB’s Nutcracker performance at Dolby Theatre Signed cast photo Recognition in select digital and printed marketing materials and on LAB’s website FRIEND PACKAGE $1,000 Table for 2 guests at any Nutcracker Tea 2 seats for LAB’s Nutcracker performance at Dolby Theatre Recognition in select digital and printed marketing materials and on LAB’s website NUTCRACKER TEA TICKETS DONATE TO NUTCRACKER TEA FUND RAFFLE TICKETS Please click below to purchase tickets or donate. 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

Los Angeles Ballet gratefully acknowledges the following donors who have provided support during the 2023/2024 Season. OUR SUPPORTERS Home / Our Supporters / Our Supporters Los Angeles Ballet gratefully acknowledges the following donors who have provided support during the 2025/2026 Season. FOUNDERS $250,000 – $499,999 Michael & Lori Milken Family Foundation BENEFACTORS $100,000 – $249,999 Governor Gray & Sharon Davis (Ret) Terri & Jerry Kohl Koni & Geoff Rich PATRONS $50,000 – $99,999 Roberta K Dahl Trust Sandra Kanengiser | Jack and Goldie Nomberg Fund Debbie & Jimmy Lustig De Marchena Huyke Foundation Richard Merkin MD Milken Community School Erica & Sung Min ARTISTS $25,000 – $49,999 Jennifer Bellah Maguire & Stephen Maguire Michael and Patricia Berns Charitable Trust Anne Brilliant Lee & Ann Cooper Kelvin & Hana Davis Monica Garcia Duggal The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Giorgio Armani Corporation Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, Inc Mary & Peter Gross Anne Hilby & Kevin Lloyd Dr. Ray & Ghada Irani Leonard Green & Partners Karen & Walter Loewenstern Corrine & Lenny Sands The Shubert Foundation Bruce & Jina Veaco CHAMPIONS $10,000 – $24,999 Bari Milken Bernstein & Fred J. Bernstein Terri & Timothy Childs Michael & Hannah An Dreyer ETRO Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Lori & Rob Goodman Andi & Jim Gordon The Greene Gordon Foundation Lisa Winship Hankin & Rockell Nathan Hankin Hart-Prins Charitable Fund Rahul Jandial | Sacred River Wines The Atwater James Family Fund Johnny Carson Foundation Kabor Family Foundation Anita Mann Kohl & Allen Kohl Los Angeles County Arts Commission McWilliams Family Charitable Fund Lance and Hillary Milken Foundation The Nicole & Allan Mutchnik Charitable Fund Lee Perlman Family Fund John & Jill Peters The Fran & Ray Stark Foundation Matilda & Stephen Sung UCLA Health - Johnese Spisso Benjamin & Rosemarie Weinstein Trust SUPPORTERS $5,000 – $9,999 Katya Bakat & Jean-Marc Chapus Robert M. and Diane S. Ballantyne Charitable Fund Bank of America The Barth Family Foundation Sarah Christian Camelia Davtyan Jenny Danzi Elias Eris&Larry Field Family Foundation Tom Flesh The Greene Family Foundation Frank Hu & Vikki Sung French Heritage Society, Southern California Chapter Monique & Jonathan Kagan Carolyn Langelier Mrs Anne Lukowski Linda May & Jack Suzar Forrest McCartney Gregory And EJ Milken Family Foundation Cheryl Nadjarian Renee Niles Poppy Paulos Elisa Shyu Bolduc Sheryl Sokoloff SUSTAINERS $2,500 – $4,999 Charlene Achki Repko Gerry & Hank Alpert Denise Avchen Veronica Bates Whithorne | Squid & Squash Foundation Jill & Allen Chozen Jeffrey Deaven Jonathan and Susan Dolgen Family Foundation Inc. David Fey Hilary Fey Cynthia & Ralph Finerman Mary Garis Dr. Linda Haack Marian Hall Barbara Herman Gail Hershowitz – Private Escrow Brook Hinchman & Tamara Kagel Barbara & Joel Marcus Kristin Payne Tiffany Phan Janet Rosenblatt Richard and Ellen Sandler Family Foundation Ava Shamban Sue Tsao Alan Wilson ADVOCATES $1,000 – $2,499 Laura Adler The Armillei Family Arian Foundation Sue Baumgarten Tiffany Beck Nicole Behesnilian Sonia Behrman Afshin & Maryam Beyzaee Les & Lynn Bider Family Foundation Roxy Bijan Marla Bleavins Rocio Bonsall Christina & Thomas Cadwell Stephanie Chami Mary Cleary & Turk O'Connor Brooke Cohen Connor Cohen Kristin Cooper Victoria Danhakl Sandy Ellison Effie Epstein Lewis R. Fisher Joan & Larry Flax Noriko Fujinama Connie Gavin Vlad Ghenciu Howard Gleitner Letizia & David Goldenberg Carol Goldsmith Mark Held Dayna Hester Devin Homsey Heather Horn Tim Hughes Jane Jelenko Laurel Clark Kathleen Kane (Eberhardt) Michael & Hillary Kanigher Family Charitable Fund Elizabeth Kathrein Erin Kim & Boyoung Yoon Joo Kim Pat & Mike Klowden Vicki Kulukjian Shireen Lee Hollis Leech Jia Li Bridget & Ty London Jenny Lones Maltzman Family Fund Marc Mandel Pamela Mischel Stacy Morris Lauren Nilsson Kim Noltemy Laura Nova Julie Okun Tatiana Pavlova-Coleman Amy Perrette Emilia Pirro Mandel Alle Popkes David Pullman | Structured Asset Sales Jack Rayner Judith Reichman Irene & Eytan Ribner Laura & Jamie Rosenwald Sara Rutenberg Ana Sofia Sada Zambrano Pamela Schaff Susan Shapiro Kathryn Shemanek & Cape Studios LLC Kristin Sigala Donna Slavik Carrie Soppe Robert Strauss Amy Tamayo Kevin Tagucci Steve Taub Siena Toll Tiffany Vojdani Dawn Wazzan Annie Weisman Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic Foundation Mary Ann Weisberg and Bryce Perry Foundation Sheila Weisman Karla Williams Austin & Nicol Wilson Paula Winner Barnett Kelly Young Scott Zolke FRIENDS $500 – $999 Halina Alter Danielle Ames Priscilla Angelich Stan Bartosiak Alyssa Beck Metuka Benjamin Dr. Susan Berman Amanda Birkhofer Leslie Birnbaum Grace Boland Natalie Boren Chris and Jasmine Bryant Family Fund Michael Burke Stephanie Burton Collyn Condon Mary Connolly Alicia Corby Amanda Donahoe Rajan Dosaj Katie Drake Ellen Dusch Walt Fidler Kristan Griffith Ronita Hay Christine Hessler Melody Hildebrandt Nancy Hoyt Heidi Jackson Hillary Janneck Sel Kardan Christopher Koelsh Christopher Kokonian Joanne Corday Kozberg Annette LaBarca Andrea Laks Rachel Lifschitz Michelle Linovitz Linda P. Maggard, L.P. Maggard Foundation Anna Major Ariana Mateen Kristin Mayes Rachael McCracken Paul Miller Sandy Oard Violet Ouyang | Amanpuri Charitable Trust SF & RL Pepper Family Foundation Virginia Pereira Nan Rae Ashley Ribeiro Jaremy Rich Christina Ritter Hannah Rodriguez Olga Sajkowski Nisha Scapa Natasha Schalcher Kevin Schmidt Kathryn Sher Silvern-Meister Family Fund Pam Smith Smith Giving Fund Joanne Takahashi Shannon Totino Corbett Tuck Mark Walberg Maia Wapnick Kate Wessels Jan Zimelis COMMUNITY $250 – $499 Jerry Chang Vicki Chou Julie David Lynne & Irwin Deutch Debra Felgen Langer Teri Fellman Judith Gonda Matthew Kohorst Patricia Kourt Mr. James Kronman Cindy Kui | The Wonderful Company Hanna McKean Margarita Mendez Ms. Roni Mueller Weston Olson Helen Reale Ms. Cathleen Sibley Elisa Smith Christine Soussa Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Weitman Dr. Tracey Wilen Chris Wilkey

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. Corporate Partnerships Corporate Partnerships / Los Angeles Ballet is launching an exciting new partnership opportunity for Season 21! 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 2026 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 2025 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 20 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 20 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 The LAB 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

Watch at CCTV.com Home / News / New Item A backstage look at the Nutcracker December 14, 2014 CCTV.com by CCTV Watch at CCTV.com READ ARTICLE AT SOURCE

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.

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

The opening season of the Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary’s Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) 2021-2022 on The Broad Stage was a major growth spurt for the company. It showed the strength of the fe/male dancers, and an excellent inclusion of new blood into the company. Home / News / New Item Review: Los Angeles Ballet Blooms Exquisite April 27, 2022 LA Dance Chronicle Joanne DiVito READ ARTICLE AT SOURCE

The Nutcracker 2021 Christensen and Neary / Tchaikovsky Cloe Taneja with Camille Goldsborough & Luna Weintraub in The Nutcracker Cloe Taneja with James Zenghhua Li & LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker Marcos Ramirez Castellano & Kate Inoue with James Zenghua Li in The Nutcracker Ryo Araki LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker; LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker Laura Chachich & Joshua Brown in The Nutcracker; - Jasmine Perry & LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker Petra Conti in The Nutcracker Petra Conti in The Nutcracker Petra Conti, Tigran Sargsyan & LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker Cloe Taneja with James Zenghhua Li & LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker Cloe Taneja with Camille Goldsborough & Luna Weintraub in The Nutcracker Cloe Taneja with James Zenghhua Li & LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker Marcos Ramirez Castellano & Kate Inoue with James Zenghua Li in The Nutcracker Ryo Araki LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker; LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker Laura Chachich & Joshua Brown in The Nutcracker; - Jasmine Perry & LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker Petra Conti in The Nutcracker Petra Conti in The Nutcracker Petra Conti, Tigran Sargsyan & LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker Cloe Taneja with James Zenghhua Li & LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker Cloe Taneja with Camille Goldsborough & Luna Weintraub in The Nutcracker Cloe Taneja with James Zenghhua Li & LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker Marcos Ramirez Castellano & Kate Inoue with James Zenghua Li in The Nutcracker Ryo Araki LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker; LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker Laura Chachich & Joshua Brown in The Nutcracker; - Jasmine Perry & LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker Petra Conti in The Nutcracker Petra Conti in The Nutcracker Petra Conti, Tigran Sargsyan & LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker Cloe Taneja with James Zenghhua Li & LAB Ensemble in The Nutcracker Previous Gallery All photos by Reed Hutchinson Click on image for a fullscreen presentation. Next Gallery