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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 2015/2016 Photo Gallery Giselle The Nutcracker Don Quixote Romeo & Juliet Media Gallery / 2015/2016 Photo Gallery /

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Eric is a seasoned box office operations & ticketing management professional who first began as a Ticket Seller with AEG/Staples Center in 2008 and was soon promoted within AEG to Manager, Box Office Operations at the formerly named Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE (now Peacock Theater) in Los Angeles. He has had further box office and ticketing management leadership roles with AEG and the Los Angeles Clippers, gaining valuable management and guest experience knowledge that he has applied to his role as LAB’s Box Office Manager since 2022. Director of Box Office Operations Eric Gonzalez Eric is a seasoned box office operations & ticketing management professional who first began as a Ticket Seller with AEG/Staples Center in 2008 and was soon promoted within AEG to Manager, Box Office Operations at the formerly named Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE (now Peacock Theater) in Los Angeles. He has had further box office and ticketing management leadership roles with AEG and the Los Angeles Clippers, gaining valuable management and guest experience knowledge that he has applied to his role as LAB’s Box Office Manager since 2022. Home / Staff / Administrator

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 2 Seasons with LAB Bryce began his formal dance training at age six at Artstage in Palm Beach County, Florida. At 11, he was cast as the Prince in Miami City Ballet’s Nutcracker , a role he performed for two consecutive years. The role launched his pre-professional training at Ballet East Palm Beach, Miami City Ballet, 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 and was promoted to Company member for the 2024/2025 season.

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. Julianne Kinasiewicz Hometown Portage, IN Seasons with LAB 7 Seasons with LAB Julianne began dancing at age four at the Ruth Page School of Dance, where she trained under Patricia Klekovic, Dolores Lipinski Long, and Birute Barodicaite. After attending two summer courses at The School of American Ballet, she was invited to join them as a full-time student in New York. At SAB, Julianne danced in many lecture demonstrations and donor performances, as well as performances of "Scenes de Ballet" and "The Sleeping Beauty" with the New York City Ballet. In her graduation workshop performance, she danced a Principal role in George Balanchine's "Western Symphony" and led roles in Justin Peck's "In Creases". Julianne was also awarded the Mae L. Wien Award for Outstanding Promise. At 17, Julianne received a corps de ballet contract with the Los Angeles Ballet. Now in her seventh season, some of her notable repertoire have included George Balanchine's "Western Symphony", "Concerto Barocco", as well as Principal roles in “Agon" and “Serenade”. Other notable roles include principal and soloist roles in Christopher Wheeldon’s “Fool’s Paradise”, Justin Peck’s “Belles Lettres”, and Edward Liang’s “Cinderella”. Outside of her work with the Los Angeles Ballet, Julianne is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of dancers, teaching and coaching students of all ages throughout Los Angeles. In addition to her artistic pursuits, she is currently earning a degree in Business Administration.

Kirsten Turkle began as a Stage Manager with Los Angeles Ballet in 2019 for The Nutcracker. In summer 2022, she was promoted to Production Manager and took up her new responsibilities with enthusiasm. Kirsten started life as a performer, taking ballet lessons from age 2 to 13. She was singing and dancing in community productions through elementary and middle school, as well as taking piano and voice lessons. In high school she began Stage Managing and learning the technical arts, including lighting, costuming, and scenic carpentry. At UC San Diego she founded a Shakespearian theater group and helped produce 8 plays during her college career, most notably Cymbeline and Hamlet. She moved to Los Angeles in 2013 and worked with many different companies and venues for the next decade, including The Wallis Annenberg Performing Arts Center, AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Performing Arts Center, Moving Arts, Jaxx Theatricals, and Royce Hall at UCLA. She looks forward to growing with Los Angeles Ballet, producing new works and classics, and touring this beautiful artform to even wider audiences. Production Manager Kirsten Turkle Kirsten Turkle began as a Stage Manager with Los Angeles Ballet in 2019 for The Nutcracker. In summer 2022, she was promoted to Production Manager and took up her new responsibilities with enthusiasm. Kirsten started life as a performer, taking ballet lessons from age 2 to 13. She was singing and dancing in community productions through elementary and middle school, as well as taking piano and voice lessons. In high school she began Stage Managing and learning the technical arts, including lighting, costuming, and scenic carpentry. At UC San Diego she founded a Shakespearian theater group and helped produce 8 plays during her college career, most notably Cymbeline and Hamlet. She moved to Los Angeles in 2013 and worked with many different companies and venues for the next decade, including The Wallis Annenberg Performing Arts Center, AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Performing Arts Center, Moving Arts, Jaxx Theatricals, and Royce Hall at UCLA. She looks forward to growing with Los Angeles Ballet, producing new works and classics, and touring this beautiful artform to even wider audiences. Home / Staff / Administrator

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. Cleo Taneja Hometown Granada Hills, CA Seasons with LAB 7 Seasons with LAB Born and raised in Los Angeles, Cleo began dancing at age three. She received her early training at California Dance Academy, where she earned scholarships to many prestigious national summer programs, including San Francisco Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and School of American Ballet, where, at the age of 16, she was invited to attend the winter term. Upon graduation from SAB, Cleo joined Los Angeles Ballet in 2018, where she has danced featured roles in ballets such as The Nutcracker , Sleeping Beauty , Lady of the Camellias , and many others.

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Sech Tanze 2015 Julie Cinquemani & Christopher McDaniel Julie Cinquemani & Britta Lazenga with Christopher McDaniel and Zachary Guthier Britta Lazenga & Zachary Guthier LAB Ensemble Julie Cinquemani & Christopher McDaniel Julie Cinquemani & Britta Lazenga with Christopher McDaniel and Zachary Guthier Britta Lazenga & Zachary Guthier LAB Ensemble Julie Cinquemani & Christopher McDaniel Julie Cinquemani & Britta Lazenga with Christopher McDaniel and Zachary Guthier Britta Lazenga & Zachary Guthier LAB Ensemble Julie Cinquemani & Christopher McDaniel Julie Cinquemani & Britta Lazenga with Christopher McDaniel and Zachary Guthier Britta Lazenga & Zachary Guthier LAB Ensemble Julie Cinquemani & Christopher McDaniel Julie Cinquemani & Britta Lazenga with Christopher McDaniel and Zachary Guthier Britta Lazenga & Zachary Guthier LAB Ensemble Julie Cinquemani & Christopher McDaniel Julie Cinquemani & Britta Lazenga with Christopher McDaniel and Zachary Guthier Britta Lazenga & Zachary Guthier LAB Ensemble Julie Cinquemani & Christopher McDaniel Julie Cinquemani & Britta Lazenga with Christopher McDaniel and Zachary Guthier Britta Lazenga & Zachary Guthier LAB Ensemble Julie Cinquemani & Christopher McDaniel Julie Cinquemani & Britta Lazenga with Christopher McDaniel and Zachary Guthier Britta Lazenga & Zachary Guthier LAB Ensemble Kylián / Mozart Previous Gallery Next Gallery All photos by Reed Hutchinson Click on image for a fullscreen presentation.

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. John Dekle Hometown Jacksonville, FL Seasons with LAB 2 Seasons with LAB John commenced his ballet training at the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville. At 16, he pursued additional training with the Florida Ballet. Subsequently, he received a full scholarship to the Miami City Ballet School. Upon completing his second year, he secured an apprenticeship for the 2023/2024 season. During this time, he performed in Balanchine's The Nutcracker , Alexei Ratmansky’s Swan Lake , Romeo and Juliet , Concerto DSCH , and Firebird . In this past season at LAB, John showcased his artistry in Maté Szentes' premiere piece, "Lost in Time," "The Nutcracker," Melissa Barak's "Memory House," and Edward Liang's "Cinderella."

The Sleeping Beauty 2015 Allyssa Bross as Aurora Allynne Noelle as The Lilac Fairy Fairy Ensemble Colleen Neary as Carabosse Allyssa Bross with LAB Ensemble Allynne Noelle Kenta Shimizu as Prince Desire & Allynne Noelle as The Lilac Fairy Allyssa Bross & Kenta Shimizu Allyssa Bross & Kenta Shimizu Bianca Bulle as The Diamond Julia Cinquemani as Princess Florine Julia Cinquemani as Princess Florine & Luke Schaufuss as The Bluebird Allyssa Bross & Kenta Shimizu Allyssa Bross & Kenta Shimizu Allyssa Bross & Kenta Shimizu Allyssa Bross & Kenta Shimizu LAB Ensemble Allyssa Bross as Aurora Allynne Noelle as The Lilac Fairy Fairy Ensemble Colleen Neary as Carabosse Allyssa Bross with LAB Ensemble Allynne Noelle Kenta Shimizu as Prince Desire & Allynne Noelle as The Lilac Fairy Allyssa Bross & Kenta Shimizu Allyssa Bross & Kenta Shimizu Bianca Bulle as The Diamond Julia Cinquemani as Princess Florine Julia Cinquemani as Princess Florine & Luke Schaufuss as The Bluebird Allyssa Bross & Kenta Shimizu Allyssa Bross & Kenta Shimizu Allyssa Bross & Kenta Shimizu Allyssa Bross & Kenta Shimizu LAB Ensemble Christensen and Neary after Petipa / Tchaikovsky Previous Gallery Next Gallery All photos by Reed Hutchinson Click on image for a fullscreen presentation.

Founded during Los Angeles Ballet’s 2009/20210 Season, the Los Angeles Ballet Guild has two arms: Patrons of the Guild (fundraising) and Corps de Guild (volunteer). Membership at both levels is critical to the health of LAB, with the Guild providing a vital link between Los Angeles Ballet leadership and the broader Southern California community. The Guild is philanthropic, creative, entrepreneurial, and industrious. All are welcome to become involved. Membership Home / Membership / Membership Circles Fall in love with dance. 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 artform through unique experiences and exclusive content. With backstage tours, visits to company classes, and access to digital newsletters, there is something for everyone. We hope you join today by making a tax-deductible membership gift. Your support inspires us; in return, we strive to inspire you! Why Give As a member, you also ensure the transformative power of ballet remains accessible to underserved communities across LA County. LAB donates 10% of tickets each season, free of charge, to over 50 local social service organizations and offers monthly free dance classes to all age groups and levels taught by LAB company dancers. With your membership support, we can expand our efforts to bring the magic of dance to this city of angels! We hope you join today and enjoy our exclusive membership offerings curated just for you! BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! VIEW LEVELS & BENEFITS 2024 Membership Event Calendar March Ballet Salon Barak & Bowers Member Newsletter - Winter April Members Only Pricing to Annual Gala May Firebird/Serenade Studio Rehearsal June Member Newsletter - Summer September Season 19 Welcome Dinner October View Company Class Member Newsletter - Fall November Members Only Pricing to Nutcracker Tea! December The Nutcracker Final Rehearsal & Champagne Reception @ Dolby Theater The Nutcracker Backstage Experience @ Dolby Theater Questions Contact Danielle Bearden-Mead Director of Development at 310.477.7411 x 1006 or Dbeardenmead@losangelesballet.org LAB’s Membership Circles are a tax-deductible donation, we do not offer refunds. 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 and learn about LAB’s Leadership, Mission, and Community Outreach initiatives. LAB HISTORY