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On July 20, 2015, Los Angeles Ballet announced that the historic 10th Season will feature the Great Romantics. Home / News / New Item Historic 10th Anniversary Season Announced July 1, 2015 Company News from the Staff at LAB On July 20, 2015, Los Angeles Ballet announced that the historic 10th Season will feature the Great Romantics. Included are LAB's critically-acclaimed productions of Giselle and The Nutcracker; a world premiere production of Don Quixote, choreographed by Artistic Directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary; and the Los Angeles premiere of Frederick Ashton's Romeo and Juliet. "As we embark upon our tenth season and to celebrate this milestone, we thought that this was the perfect time to share the Romantics with the city," said Christensen. "Thanks to the support of our patrons, the company has seen thrilling growth over the last nine years. Our dancers have grown artistically and technically, and our audience has grown across the city," said Neary.

Los Angeles Ballet is the latest company to attempt success against long odds. We wish it well. Home / News / New Item Get the 'pointe' November 26, 2006 Los Angeles Times from the Staff of the LA Times Los Angeles Ballet is the latest company to attempt success against long odds. We wish it well. Of course we're rooting for the new Los Angeles Ballet, which will debut December 2, at the Wilshire Theatre with a production of (what else?) "The Nutcracker. " Still, it's hard to ignore the historical odds against ballet in the L.A. area. The company may begin with the graceful aarabesque of Clara, but we have to brace ourselves for the thud of "Swan Lake's" Odette dumped to the floor during the pas de deux by a feckless Siefried we call "the public." Locally based ballet has been tutu scarce in Southern California. This remains the only U.S. megopolis without a top-tier classical company, despite well-ranked ballet schools that churn out world-class dancers. There have been at least five attempts to launch a premier company in the last decade, and all of them flopped – in one case, owning large sums of money to its dancers. L.A. Ballet – it even rhymes! – seems like a natural for a dynamic metropolitan area with such a love for arts new and old (including an otherwise lively dance scene). It's always been puzzling that we haven't support a world-raned company. But the survival of an elite adn expensive art form is tricky anywhere. Chicago's renowned 50-year old Joffrey Ballet, whose part-time residence in L.A. during the 1980's didn't work out either. Even superstar Ethan Stiefel couldn't bring in the big bucks when he spent a tour as artistic director of Ballet Pacifica, a small Irvine-based company he had hoped to take regional. Now two notable ballet dancers, Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary, are putting their best slippers forward as artistic directors. Their L.A. Ballet will be affiliated with the respected Westside School of Ballet and make its premanent home at th Malibu Performing Arts Center. In a canny move, its version of "The Nutcracker " will be performed at three venues around the county, hoping to draw views by chopping their commutes. None of the locations are with L.A.'s city limits, but there's time to build toward that. The main issue is whether Southern California will provide enough cash and audience to sustain this latest effort. Perhaps some of the major centers of money in town, such as Hollywood, will see the value in supporting the performing arts. It would help L.A. Ballet delivers the goods, and if ballet fans buy tickets. Then, perhaps, L.A. will be ready for a major jeté forwards in the arts. DOWNLOAD PDF

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. Tigran Sargsyan Ray & Ghada Irani Principal Dancer Hometown Yerevan, Armenia Schools Yerevan Choreographic Dance College, Dance Academy of Zurich, San Francisco Ballet School Companies Dortmund Ballet Theater Los Angeles Ballet 7th Season

Los Angeles has been a hard nut to crack, but ballet duo Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary are determined to do it. The husband and wife team are staking their reputation and their supporter's money on a new Los Angeles Ballet that will be unveiled in December. Home / News / New Item L.A.'s ballet: A hard nut to crack but ballet duo is determined to do it November 17, 2006 Pasadena Star-News by Vicki Smith Paluch Los Angeles has been a hard nut to crack, but ballet duo Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary are determined to do it. The husband and wife team are staking their reputation and their supporter's money on a new Los Angeles Ballet that will be unveiled in December – their Christmas present to the sprawling county's dance lovers. View PDF to read the full article. DOWNLOAD ARTICLE (PDF)

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. Taylor Hugens Hometown Pasadena, CA Seasons with LAB 2 Seasons with LAB Originally from Los Angeles, Taylor Hugens began her dance training with Pasadena Civic Ballet. Over those years, she attended programs such as The School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet. In 2023, Taylor joined Los Angeles Ballet’s Trainee program, where she had the opportunity to dance First Violin in Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco under Patricia Neary. As a Company Dancer, she has appeared in works such as Balanchine’s Serenade, Possokhov’s Firebird, and Liang’s Cinderella.

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. Jacob Soltero Hometown Las Cruces, NM Seasons with LAB 4 Seasons with LAB Beginning ballet in Bremerton, WA, Jacob started his training at age thirteen at Peninsula Dance Theatre, where he built his foundation of ballet. During his college years, he began training at Pacific Northwest Ballet as part of the Professional Division Program while pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. In his dance career, Jacob has danced ballets of diverse styles, including works by Justin Peck, Melissa Barak, George Balanchine, Edwaard Liang, and Kent Stowell. Jacob has spent his summers training at revered dance institutions, such as the Chautauqua Institution, Jacob’s Pillow, and the Royal Danish Ballet. Jacob dedicates his entire career to his mother, Julie Anne Soltero, who has inspired much of his dance journey. With her guidance and grace, he continues the legacy that she has left for him to lead on stage.

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. Holly Bratkovich Hometown Seasons with LAB 1 Season with LAB Available shortly

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 Nutcracker 2013 Christensen and Neary / Tchaikovsky Mia Katz & Nicholas de la Vega Bianca Bulle Zheng Hua Li Snowflakes Ensemble Helena Thordal-Christensen, David Block & Nicholas de la Vega Julia Cinquemani & Alexander Castillo Allynne Noelle & Ulrik Birkkjaer Mia Katz & Nicholas de la Vega Bianca Bulle Zheng Hua Li Snowflakes Ensemble Helena Thordal-Christensen, David Block & Nicholas de la Vega Julia Cinquemani & Alexander Castillo Allynne Noelle & Ulrik Birkkjaer Mia Katz & Nicholas de la Vega Bianca Bulle Zheng Hua Li Snowflakes Ensemble Helena Thordal-Christensen, David Block & Nicholas de la Vega Julia Cinquemani & Alexander Castillo Allynne Noelle & Ulrik Birkkjaer Mia Katz & Nicholas de la Vega Bianca Bulle Zheng Hua Li Snowflakes Ensemble Helena Thordal-Christensen, David Block & Nicholas de la Vega Julia Cinquemani & Alexander Castillo Allynne Noelle & Ulrik Birkkjaer Previous Gallery All photos by Reed Hutchinson Click on image for a fullscreen presentation. Next Gallery

Los Angeles Ballet’s Swan Lake Gala 2012, which netted over $350,000 for LAB, was held on March 25th at the Montage Beverly Hills. Home / News / New Item LAB Swan Lake Gala 2012 May 1, 2012 Company News from the Staff at LAB Los Angeles Ballet’s Swan Lake Gala 2012, which netted over $350,000 for LAB, was held on March 25th at the Montage Beverly Hills. With event design by Billy Bushkavitz, the Marquesa Ballroom transformed into a black and white celebration of Swan Lake, enhanced by guests who, by invitation request, had dressed in matching attire. The evening included an intimate performance of excerpts from Swan Lake, on a stage specially constructed for the event. The LAB dancers were later welcomed into the ballroom with a standing ovation and joined in a gourmet dinner of filet mignon and herb crusted halibut, with wines provided by Hafner Vineyard and Malibu Milk Vineyards. Celebrated sportscaster Jim Gray conducted a live auction for the Dancer Sponsorship and Pointe Shoe Funds. Each guest received a Jay Strongwater picture frame, graciously provided by Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills.

The audition submission should begin with a short technical demonstration at the barre and center. At the barre the student must include plies, tendues, ronde de jambe, passé and adagio developpe en croix. In the center the dancers must include adagio, pirouettes, petite and grand allegro.  Apply for an Audition / 2026/2027 Season Company and Trainee Auditions Audition Date: Saturday, February 7th, 2026. 12pm – 2pm Place: Los Angeles Ballet Studios Los Angeles Ballet is seeking strong, classically trained dancers for the 26/27 Season. You must submit the requested materials to receive an invitation from the company to attend the audition. Please submit a resume, headshot, and full-body dance shot. You will be notified via email of your invitation to attend the audition. Video is acceptable if you are unable to come in person. Video footage must be recent (in the last 3 months) and include the following: Barre – fast tendus, fondus Center – Adagio, pirouettes, petit allegro, grand allegro Performance footage Do not arrive for the audition unless you have received an invitation from Los Angeles Ballet. Audition Guidelines The audition submission should begin with a short technical demonstration at the barre and center. At the barre the student must include plies, tendues, ronde de jambe, passé and adagio developpe en croix. In the center the dancers must include adagio, pirouettes, petite and grand allegro. Please also include a classical variation, (on pointe for women) one to two minutes in length. If the dancer does not have a variation prepared, please include a pointe combination for ladies and a combination with jumps (both double tour en l’air and saut de basque) for men. A contemporary solo may also be submitted, but is not a requirement Girls should wear a black leotard and either pink ballet shoes with pink tights or flesh-toned ballet shoes and tights. Boys should wear tights, shoes, and a fitted shirt light-colored preferably in a light color (white or grey) or contrasting color to the surrounding environment. Please no warm-ups, skirts, or baggy clothing. Full Name Age Home Phone Number Email Current Affiliations Upload Resume Select PDF, TXT, DOC, PAGES Max File Size: 15Mb Upload Headshot Select JPG or PNG Max File Size: 15Mb Upload Full Body Photo Select JPG or PNG Max File Size: 15Mb Upload/Share a demonstration of Barre and Center (At least one upload or URL required) Select File MOV, MP4 - Max File Size 15Mb Upload/Share a demonstration of a Classical Variation (At least one upload or URL required) Select File MOV, MP4 - Max File Size 15Mb Upload/Share a demonstration of a Contemporary Solo (Optional) Select File MOV, MP4 - Max File Size 15Mb Full Name / Guardian (If Trainee is under 18) REGISTER Upon submitting, please allow a moment for your files to upload. Once your submission have replaced the placeholders below, you may close the page. Date of Birth * * required Cell Phone Number Current Citizenship / Visa Status Full Name of Minor Thank you for your application submission An error occurred. Please make sure all the required fields are filled.

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. Cassidy Cocke Hometown Dallas, TX Seasons with LAB 5 Seasons with LAB Cassidy trained at Dallas Ballet Center and Mejia Ballet International before joining the Professional Division at Pacific Northwest Ballet. She joined the Los Angeles Ballet in 2021, where she has performed featured roles such as Princess Florine in The Sleeping Beauty, Christopher Wheeldon’s Ghosts , Justin Peck’s Belles-Lettres , and a Stepsister in Cinderella. When she’s not dancing, Cassidy works in fashion publishing, coordinating editorial productions for BASIC and Schön! Magazine.