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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. 2025/2026 Season / Login / Check Out / Need Assistance? Email / (310) 998-7782 Check Out

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

Los Angeles Ballet is pleased to offer a choice of theaters throughout Los Angeles County. It is our mission and commitment to reach out to all communities. Los Angeles Ballet is deeply committed to the well-being and safety of our patrons. 2025/2026 Season / Ticket Information / Venues / Venues Los Angeles Ballet is pleased to offer a choice of theaters throughout Los Angeles County. It is our mission and commitment to reach out to all communities. Los Angeles Ballet is deeply committed to the well-being and safety of our patrons. Dolby Theatre 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Map It Theatre Website View Seating Map Royce Hall, UCLA 340 Royce Drive Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA Map It Theatre Website View Seating Map The Music Center's Ahmanson Theatre 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Map It Theatre Website View Seating Map Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Map It Theatre Website View Seating Map 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 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

Now is the perfect time to secure your seats for the season!  With a subscription, you’ll lock in your pricing and enjoy exclusive benefits. 2025/2026 Season / Subscribe / Matinee Series / Matinee Series (Available Shortly) GALA 2024 Eleve $1000 Pas de Deux $2,500 Grand Piroutte $5,000 Grand Jete $10,000 Tour de Force $25,00.00 Benefactor $50,000 Director's Circle $100,000 I cannot attend, but I wish to support Purchase Levels Series F SELECT 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 Start Now Series G SELECT 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 Start Now Series H SELECT 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 Start Now Series I INQUIRE with Box Office 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 Start Now Series J INQUIRE with Box Office 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 Start Now Select Venue

Giselle 2025/2026 Season / Giselle / APRIL 30–MAY 3, 2026 Giselle Coralli, Perrot, Petipa | Adam Imagine a story that combines romance, heartbreak, and the supernatural all in one breathtaking performance—Giselle is that ballet. First performed in Paris in 1841, it follows a young woman who falls in love with a man hiding a dangerous secret. When she learns the truth, tragedy strikes, but the story doesn’t end there—her spirit rises into a mysterious world of ghostly maidens who punish men for their betrayals. What makes Giselle unforgettable is how love transcends even death. Instead of seeking revenge, Giselle chooses forgiveness, protecting the man who deceived her from the wrath of the vengeful spirits. With its hauntingly beautiful music, intense drama, and moments that feel almost cinematic, Giselle is a ballet that pulls you into a world of passion, danger, and ultimate redemption—an experience you’ll carry with you long after the curtain falls. We are delighted to present Giselle at The Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre. Choreography Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot originated the choreography for the 1841 premiere, with revisions by Marius Petipa, forming the basis for most modern stagings. Score Giselle (1841): Adolphe Adam SUBSCRIBE On Sale Now! Perfomance Schedule The Music Center's Ahmanson Theatre Thursday, April 30 | 7:30 pm Friday, May 1 | 7:30 pm Saturday, May 2 | 7:30 pm | Limited Seating Sunday, May 3 | 2:00 pm | Limited Seating Saturday, May 2 | 2:00 pm 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

Julia Rivera has dedicated over 20 years to serving in leadership roles and consulting in marketing communications, branding, strategic partnerships, and audience development for museums and performing arts organizations throughout LA Countynationally and internationally. Founded by Artistic Directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary, LAB tours throughout LA County. Leadership Home / Leadership / Artistic Director Melissa Barak Melissa Barak is an award-winning choreographer, former professional dancer with New York City Ballet (NYCB) and Los Angeles Ballet, and founder of Barak Ballet before becoming LAB’s Artistic Director in 2022. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Barak began her ballet training at the age of eight at Westside School of Ballet in Santa Monica, California under the direction of Yvonne Mounsey and Rosemary Valaire. Her training continued in New York City at the School of American Ballet (SAB), the official school of NYCB. In 1998, Barak was invited to join NYCB where she performed in numerous works by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins as well as originating roles in new ballets by Christopher Wheeldon, Elliot Feld, and Robert Garland among others. Barak began exploring her choreographic talents throughout her time at SAB and NYCB. At the age of 21, she premiered her work Telemann Overture Suite in E Minor at the SAB June Workshop performance that quickly followed up with encore performances on NYCB the following season. Later that year another choreographic commission was offered by NYCB for their prestigious Diamond Project making her, at the time, the youngest choreographer to create an original work on the company. She has created new works for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Richmond Ballet, Dayton Ballet, American Repertory Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, Los Angeles Ballet, and Barak Ballet, a Los Angeles based contemporary ballet company she founded in 2013. She has had the honor of choreographing on dance luminaries including Sara Mearns, Tiler Peck, Justin Peck, Benjamin Millepied, and Robert Fairchild. In 2009 and 2010, she was invited to return to the New York City Ballet where she created two more works, A Simple Symphony and Call Me Ben respectively. Her film and commercial credits include original choreography for Mattel’s feature film Barbie in the Pink Shoes, Xayron in Hungary, Illusions in China, and a Samsung commercial working alongside director Mark Romanek. Melissa has been awarded the Mae L. Wein and Choo San Goh awards for Outstanding Choreography and has been named a Dance Magazine “Top 25 to Watch”. She was also the inaugural recipient of the Virginia B. Toulmin Fellowship for Women Choreographers through Center for Ballet and the Arts at NYU. Executive Director Julia Rivera Julia Rivera has dedicated over 20 years to serving in leadership roles and consulting in marketing communications, branding, strategic partnerships, and audience development for museums and performing arts organizations throughout LA County including The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, LA Opera, Pacific Jazz Orchestra, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, The Broad Museum, and Los Angeles Ballet. Julia joined LAB in 2015 to lead the efforts of marketing communications, ticket sales, and audience development, and the rebranding of the Company in 2023 before stepping into the role of Executive Director. Originally from Chicago, Julia is a U.S. Army veteran and volunteers as a career coach for members of the military preparing for civilian careers. She is also a former Marketing Director of the American Marketing Association, Los Angeles Chapter. 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

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 2025/2026 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. Kenta Shimizu Lori & Michael Milken Principal Dancer Hometown Gifu Prefecture, Japan Schools Soda Ballet School Osaka, Royal Ballet School Companies K-Ballet, Miami City Ballet Los Angeles Ballet 13th Season

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

If you’ve always dreamed of taking the stage with a premier ballet company then step up to the barre and into the dance shoes of life as a member of Los Angeles Ballet.  Adult Summer Intensive REGISTER TODAY Program Details When Two dates available. Sign up for one or both. July Program July 27 - July 31, 2026, from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm daily August Program August 3 - August 7, 2026, from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm daily Where Los Angeles Ballet Center 11755 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 Ticket Costs Partial Program Participation: $475 Includes technique, seminars, and repertoire Full Program Participation: $600 Includes technique, seminars, repertoire, pointe, and specialty men’s classes For Ages 18 and Above Must have beginner - intermediate dance experience. Professional experience is not required. Class size is limited. Secure your spot today! You are limited to one (1) signup maximum per transaction. Purchase is non-refundable. July 2024 Class with LAB Rehearsal Director, Laura Chachich Photo by Christina Stroh Program Schedule LAB Repertoire for July 27 – 31 will include a Choreographic Workshop with Mate Szentes LAB Repertoire for August 3 – 7 will include Classical LAB Rep taught by LAB Company Dancers Monday: Partial Program Technique 5:30 pm - 7 pm LAB Repertoire 7 pm - 7:45 pm Full Program Technique 5:30 pm - 7 pm LAB Repertoire 7 pm - 7:45 pm Pointe or Specialty Men 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Tuesday: Partial Program Technique 5:30 pm - 7 pm LAB Repertoire 7 pm - 8 pm Dancer’s Guide to Injury Prevention Seminar 8 pm – 8:30 pm Full Program Technique 5:30 pm - 7 pm LAB Repertoire 7 pm - 8 pm Dancer’s Guide to Injury Prevention Seminar 8 pm – 8:30 pm Wednesday: Partial Program Technique 5:30 pm - 7 pm LAB Repertoire 7 pm - 7:45 pm Full Program Technique 5:30 pm - 7 pm LAB Repertoire 7 pm - 7:45 pm Pointe or Specialty Men 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Thursday: Partial Program Technique 5:30 pm - 7 pm LAB Repertoire 7 pm - 8 pm Dancer’s Guide to Injury Prevention Seminar 8 pm – 8:30 pm Full Program Technique 5:30 pm - 7 pm LAB Repertoire 7 pm - 8 pm Dancer’s Guide to Injury Prevention Seminar 8 pm – 8:30 pm Friday: Partial Program Technique 5:30 pm - 7 pm LAB Repertoire 7 pm - 7:45 pm Full Program Technique 5:30 pm - 7 pm LAB Repertoire 7 pm - 7:45 pm Pointe or Specialty Men 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm This is the ultimate opportunity to step out of the audience and onto the stage. Join LAB for this unique dance experience! Sign up today. SIGN UP Additional Questions, Contact: LAB Rehearsal Director, Laura Chachich lchachich@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. 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 Adult Summer Intensive / Join LAB this summer for an immersive ballet experience! If you’ve always dreamed of taking the stage with a premier ballet company then step up to the barre and into the dance shoes of life as a member of Los Angeles Ballet. From plié to pas de deux, you will learn from ballet’s best and brightest in this weeklong summer intensive program. Train with company dancers and conditioning staff Attend a series of enlightening seminars that will teach you the tricks of the trade Participants will learn LAB Repertoire SIGN UP

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 LAB Company / Our 2025/2026 Season Company MEET THE ARTISTS 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