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LAB Co-Artistic Director Colleen Neary will stage Le Palais de Cristal, which was choreographed by George Balanchine for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1947. Colleen Neary to Stage Balanchine at the Paris Opera Ballet April 30, 2014 Company News from the Staff at LAB LAB Co-Artistic Director Colleen Neary will stage Le Palais de Cristal, which was choreographed by George Balanchine for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1947. The name was changed to Symphony in C when Balanchine revived it for New York City Ballet. Colleen Neary is a Répétiteur for The George Balanchine Trust. Home / News / New Item

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. Bryce Broedell Hometown Hobesound, FL Seasons with LAB 2024/2025 Bryce began his formal dance training at age 6 at Artstage in Palm Beach County, Florida. At 11, he was cast as the Prince in Miami City Ballet’s The Nutcracker , a role he performed for two consecutive years. This pivotal opportunity launched his pre-professional training at Ballet East Palm Beach, leading to further professional training with Miami City Ballet, the School of American Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet. At 16, he moved to Los Angeles to attend The Colburn Dance Academy. After graduating in 2023, Bryce joined Los Angeles Ballet as a trainee, earned his apprenticeship that spring, and was promoted to Company member for the 2024/2025 season.

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

Los Angeles Ballet first danced “Giselle” in its fifth season. Now, at the start of Season 10, it has returned to the full-length Romantic tragedy with great freshness and authority. Review: Missteps aside, Los Angeles Ballet brings new life to 'Giselle' October 4, 2015 Los Angeles Times by Lewis Segal Los Angeles Ballet first danced “Giselle” in its fifth season. Now, at the start of Season 10, it has returned to the full-length Romantic tragedy with great freshness and authority. At the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on Saturday, the level of classical dancing remained praiseworthy, but the big news involved the attempt to bolster the work’s dramatic credibility in Act 1. The unfamiliar Desmond Heeley scenery and costumes (borrowed from the National Ballet of Canada) and the unusually detailed and convincing portrayal of the jealous Hilarion by Alexander Castillo showed that this traditional staging of “Giselle” was being reconsidered or improved. In the title role, longtime principal Allyssa Bross again displayed a touching sweetness and vulnerability in her early scenes, but the superb fierceness and fury of her mad scene proved a welcome innovation. As Albrecht, Kenta Shimizu always partnered her skillfully, but the passion in his performance flowered in Act 2, where his high Romantic fervor exceeded anything I’ve seen in Shimizu’s seven seasons with the company. Julia Cinquemani and Dustin True brought a sense of occasion and honed technical abilities to the Peasant Pas de Deux, along with a brilliant knack for recovering perfectly from slips -- she at the beginning of a solo, he at the end. Indeed, True’s improvisation could well become an original virtuoso step-combination, if he can repeat it. A few small problems remained in Act 1: Berthe’s incomprehensible pantomime-speech, for example -- not how it was executed by company co-artistic director Colleen Neary, but the mime-text itself. In Act 2 the company’s refined classicism couldn’t offset major dramatic lapses. Kate Highstrete’s technically flawless but small-scaled dancing and mime as Myrtha never dominated the stage, the corps or the men intended to be her victims. The role needed a diva, and it didn’t help that everyone stood around doing nothing in particular when Myrtha’s evil power should have faltered in the face of true love -- or the magic of the cross in some stagings. What’s more (spoiler alert), the dawn of Albrecht’s salvation became merely a music cue in this version, without the change in lighting or corps attack that can and should be thrilling. One final disappointment: our last look at Albrecht. When you’re walking away from love beyond the grave, dignity is no substitute for heartbreak. That left Act 2 all about footwork: satisfying work by the corps, even better when the deep rapport between Bross and Shimizu informed their dancing. Some of Adolphe Adam’s music (on tape) seemed a mite slow for this spirited Giselle. It would be exciting to find her exploiting sudden tempo shifts. But her floating pointe-work and Shimizu’s climactic batterie set the seal on an evening that sent Los Angeles Ballet into an ambitious season of full-length classics, boldly and confidently. ---------- “Giselle” Who: Los Angeles Ballet Where: Program repeats at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at Royce Hall at UCLA Tickets: $31-$99 Info: (310) 998-7782, losangelesballet.org READ ARTICLE AT SOURCE Home / News / New Item

Los Angeles Ballet photo gallery presents a complete suite of season performance photos beginning with LAB’s inaugural season in 2005. Los Angeles Ballet performance photographer: Reed Hutchinson 2013/2014 Photo Gallery The Nutcracker Quartet La Sylphide Serenade Photo Gallery / 2013/2014 Photo Gallery /

Los Angeles Ballet, LA’s resident classical ballet company, returns to theaters this December for the 2023/2024 Season with performances of The Nutcracker in 5 venues across Southern California, including a live orchestra at performances at the Dolby Theatre. UPCOMING PERFORMANCES 2024/2025 Season Cinderella June 12-15, 2025 Liang | Prokofiev LEARN MORE Gala 2025 May 17, 2025 LEARN MORE Memoryhouse January 30-February 1, 2025 Barak/Richter LEARN MORE The Nutcracker December 6-28, 2024 Christensen | Neary/Tchaikovsky LEARN MORE A NEW ERA FOR DANCE IN LA 2024/2025 SEASON The Nutcracker December 6-28, 2024 Christensen | Neary/Tchaikovsky The Wallis & Los Angeles Ballet Present Memoryhouse January 30-February 1, 2025 Barak/Richter Off Balance March 22-23, 2025 Shantell Martin Cinderella June 12-15, 2025 Liang | Prokofiev PARTICIPATE Become a Member Today! LAB’s Membership Circles are donor benefits designed to build a community through a shared love of ballet and to provide a deeper appreciation of the art form through unique experiences and exclusive content. BECOME A MEMBER LOS ANGELES BALLET 2024/2025 Season This season includes a beloved fairy tale Cinderella , an experimental outdoor artist collaboration, the return of a critically acclaimed original by LAB Artistic Director Melissa Barak, and the Los Angeles holiday favorite, The Nutcracker . Subscriptions and Single Tickets on Sale Now! DOWNLOAD SEASON BROCHURE

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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. Lori & Michael Milken Principal Dancer Kenta Shimizu Hometown Gifu Prefecture, Japan Schools Soda Ballet School Osaka, Royal Ballet School Companies K-Ballet, Miami City Ballet Los Angeles Ballet 13th Season

Select your Serie subscription and enjoy all the benefits of being a Los Angeles Ballet Subscriber. Select Your Serie Select Subscription Type Select Venue Refresh Filter Series A S E L E C T The Nutcracker Dec. 1, 2023 – 8:00 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Next Steps Mar. 22, 2024 – 7:30 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 11, 2024 – 7:30 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Series B S E L E C T The Nutcracker Dec. 2, 2023 – 6:00 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Next Steps Mar. 23, 2024 – 7:30 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 11, 2024 – 7:30 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Series C S E L E C T The Nutcracker Dec. 9, 2023 – 5 PM Royce Hall Next Steps Mar. 23, 2024 – 7:30 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade June 1, 2024 – 7:30 PM Royce Hall Series D S E L E C T The Nutcracker Dec 16, 2023 – 5:00 PM Redondo Beach PAC Next Steps Mar 23, 2024 – 7:30 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 25, 2024 – 7:30 PM Redondo Beach PAC Series E S E L E C T The Nutcracker Dec. 23, 2023 – 7:30 PM Dolby Theatre * Next Steps Mar. 23, 2024 – 7:30 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 11, 2024 – 7:30 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Series F S E L E C T The Nutcracker Dec 3, 2023 – 2 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Next Steps Mar 24, 2024 – 2 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May, 12 2024 – 2 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Series G S E L E C T The Nutcracker Dec 9, 2023 – 12 PM Royce Hall Next Steps Mar 23, 2024 – 2 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade Jun 1, 2024 – 2 PM Royce Hall Series H S E L E C T The Nutcracker Dec 16, 2023 – 12 PM Redondo Beach PAC Next Steps Mar 23, 2024 – 2 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 25, 2024 – 2 PM Redondo Beach PAC Series I S E L E C T The Nutcracker Dec 23, 2023 – 2 PM Dolby Theatre * Next Steps Mar 23, 2024 – 2 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 11, 2024 – 2 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium Series J S E L E C T The Nutcracker Dec 24, 2023 – 2 PM Dolby Theatre * Next Steps Mar 24, 2024 – 2 PM The Broad Stage Firebird & Serenade May 12, 2024 – 2 PM Pasadena Civic Auditorium 2024/2025 Season / Subscribe / Select Your Serie /

Since its debut in 2006, Los Angeles Ballet’s Outreach program, Power of Performance! (POP!), has provided a minimum of 10% of tickets to all performances, free of charge, to Los Angeles County’s disadvantaged children and their parents or guardians, military personnel and their dependents, and non-profit senior organizations. Power of Performance Home / Power of Performance / Los Angeles Ballet’s Power of Performance (POP!) Since its debut in 2006, Los Angeles Ballet’s Power of Performance! (POP!) Outreach program has provided 10% of tickets to LAB performances, free of charge, to Los Angeles County community partner organizations that provide services and support underserved communities all across the County. Contact: Laura Chachich, Director of Education Programs (310) 477-7411 outreach@losangelesballet.org BOOK YOUR ORGANIZATION Book POP! for Your Organization Some of our participating community partners: Veteran Tickets Foundation Amity Foundation Union Rescue Mission Domestic Abuse Center Create Now LA County Dept of Probation Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach Performing Arts For All Keen LA PATH Ventures Everybody Dance! SOCIAL JOIN US ON FACEBOOK Follow LAB on Facebook and stay up with dancers, performances and special events! JOIN US ON FACEBOOK LOS ANGELES BALLET 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

Julia Rivera is an arts and culture professional who has dedicated the last 20 years to serving in leadership roles in marketing communications and specializing in branding, strategic partnerships, and audience development for museums and performing arts organizations throughout LA County. She served as Marketing Director and Vice President of Marketing Communications for The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, The Tar Pits Museum, and the William S. Hart Museum before moving into performing arts management as Marketing Director at LA Opera. Julia joined Los Angeles Ballet in 2015 to lead the efforts of marketing communications, ticket sales, and audience development and helped the Company achieve growth in attendance and ticket income every season and launched the rebrand of the company in 2023. As a consultant during the COVID-19 pandemic, she stepped in as Marketing Director at The Broad Museum to implement a reopening plan and has provided branding and audience development guidance to LA Chamber Orchestra and Pacific Jazz Orchestra before returning to Los Angeles Ballet. Originally from Chicago, Julia is a veteran of the U.S. Army and served three tours in the US and overseas with a focus on the Pacific Rim theater of operations. She is now one of American Corporate Partner’s (ACP) veteran career coaches who mentors members of the Armed Forces preparing for civilian careers. She has also supported local theatre in Los Angeles on an advisory board and is a past Marketing Director of the American Marketing Association, Los Angeles Chapter. Interim Executive Director Julia Rivera Julia Rivera is an arts and culture professional who has dedicated the last 20 years to serving in leadership roles in marketing communications and specializing in branding, strategic partnerships, and audience development for museums and performing arts organizations throughout LA County. She served as Marketing Director and Vice President of Marketing Communications for The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, The Tar Pits Museum, and the William S. Hart Museum before moving into performing arts management as Marketing Director at LA Opera. Julia joined Los Angeles Ballet in 2015 to lead the efforts of marketing communications, ticket sales, and audience development and helped the Company achieve growth in attendance and ticket income every season and launched the rebrand of the company in 2023. As a consultant during the COVID-19 pandemic, she stepped in as Marketing Director at The Broad Museum to implement a reopening plan and has provided branding and audience development guidance to LA Chamber Orchestra and Pacific Jazz Orchestra before returning to Los Angeles Ballet. Originally from Chicago, Julia is a veteran of the U.S. Army and served three tours in the US and overseas with a focus on the Pacific Rim theater of operations. She is now one of American Corporate Partner’s (ACP) veteran career coaches who mentors members of the Armed Forces preparing for civilian careers. She has also supported local theatre in Los Angeles on an advisory board and is a past Marketing Director of the American Marketing Association, Los Angeles Chapter. Home / Staff / Administrator

Los Angeles Ballet photo gallery presents a complete suite of season performance photos beginning with LAB’s inaugural season in 2005. Los Angeles Ballet performance photographer: Reed Hutchinson 2021/2022 Photo Gallery The Nutcracker Bloom Photo Gallery / 2021/2022 Photo Gallery /