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Los Angeles Ballet

December 15, 2023

Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) is a classical ballet company based in Los Angeles. While rehearsals take place at the Los Angeles Ballet Center, the company tours venues across LA County, such as the Dolby Theatre and Royce Hall, during its performances. LAB typically hosts two classical ballets each season, with an additional Balanchine performance in the spring. The company was founded and co-directed by husband-and-wife team Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary, and founding executive director Julie Whittaker. The company debuted December 2006 with an original production of The Nutcracker.[1][2][3]

Los Angeles Ballet
General information
NameLos Angeles Ballet
Year founded2004
Principal venueDolby Theatre
Royce Hall
El Capitan Theatre
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
Alex Theatre
Websitelosangelesballet.org
Senior staff
Executive DirectorLos Angeles Ballet
Artistic staff
Artistic DirectorThordal Christensen
Colleen Neary
Other
Associated schoolsLos Angeles Ballet School
Formation

History edit

The original Los Angeles Ballet was founded in 1974 under the direction of John Clifford, a former principal dancer with New York City Ballet. Eleven years later, in 1985, financial difficulties forced Clifford's company to close.

Two decades later, in 2004, a new Los Angeles Ballet was established by Co-Artistic Directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary, and executive director Julie Whittaker. The company debuted in December 2006, with an original production of The Nutcracker, choreographed by Christensen and Neary, featuring costumes commissioned by Christensen the Royal Danish Ballet and a Southern California-themed set designed by Catherine Kanner. LAB continues to host performances of The Nutcracker annually. In 2009, LAB presented Bournonville's La Sylphide, its first full-length classical story ballet after The Nutcracker. At the end of nine seasons it presented 28 productions encompassing 50 works, including 15 commissioned world premieres.[4]

In addition to its repertoire of well-known classical ballets, Los Angeles Ballet has also commissioned 15 new works, one developed out of LAB's Choreographic Workshop, its mission to identify and nurture Southern Californian choreographic talent.

In 2017, Los Angeles Ballet Orchestra, under the direction of internationally renowned conductor Andrea Quinn debuted with The Nutcracker at the Dolby Theatre.

Artistic staff edit

Artistic directors edit

Thordal Christensen and his wife, Colleen Neary, are founding directors of the ballet. Christensen was a former principal dancer for and artistic director of the Royal Danish Ballet, with Neary appointed as the ‘first ballet mistress’ in charge of their productions. Neary was a principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet and a Soloist with New York City Ballet under George Balanchine, and is currently a repetiteur for The George Balanchine Trust.[2][5]

Lighting and design edit

Tyler Lambert Perkins operates as the company's lighting director for performances.[6] Catherine Kanner manages design, promotion, and marketing for the company, handling art direction and sets each season. [7]

Dancers edit

The company consists of 21 to 37 dancers.[1] LAB holds auditions in Seattle, Los Angeles, and New York City. [2]

Principals edit

  • Petra Conti
  • Tigran Sargsyan
  • Kenta Shimizu
  • Akimitsu Yahata

Soloists edit

  • Laura Chachich
  • Magnus Christoffersen
  • Jasmine Perry

Company edit

  • McKenzie Byrne
  • Cassidy Cocke
  • Brigitte Edwards
  • Lilly Fife
  • Kate Inoue
  • Hannah Keene
  • Julianne Kinasiewicz
  • Tate Lee
  • Cassidy McAndrew
  • Leah McCall
  • Madeline McMillin
  • Mackenzie Moser
  • Clay Murray
  • Dave Naquin
  • Santiago Paniagua
  • Cesar Ramirez
  • Marcos Ramirez
  • Brittany Rand
  • Joshua Schwartz
  • Linnea Swarting
  • Ryo Araki

Former members edit

Former dancers edit

  • Melissa Barak
  • Lana Condor
  • Craig Hall
  • Bianca Bulle
  • Eris Nezha
  • Chelsea Page Johnston
  • Shintaro Akana
  • Joshua Brown
  • Abby Callahan
  • Brittany Cavaco
  • Alyssa Harrington
  • Jay Markov
  • SarahAnne Perel
  • Carolynn Rowland
  • Cleo Taneja

Repertoire edit

LAB's repertoire focuses on various works and styles; including Balanchine masterpieces staged by Neary, Bournonville ballets as imparted by Christensen, and classical ballets, such as including Giselle, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Romeo and Juliet, and The Sleeping Beauty. As a répétiteur for The George Balanchine Trust, Neary is one of the rarified few charged with carrying on the Balanchine legacy.

Programs edit

LAB has two arts programs. “Power of Performance”, or "POP", was founded with LAB's inception, providing free tickets to disadvantaged children, seniors, veterans, and their families.[8] LAB also sponsors ‘A Chance to Dance Community Day’, launched in October 2012. An all-ages event, the public is encouraged to participate in free ballet, hip-hop, Yoga, Pilates and various other dance/fitness classes. The program serves approximately 200 participants every year.[8]

Los Angeles Ballet Center edit

Located on the Westside of Los Angeles, the LA Ballet Center spans 12,000 square feet, incorporating three studios and multiple offices.[8]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Haskins, Ann (June 26, 2013). "Los Angeles Ballet". Pointe. ProQuest 207945345.
  2. ^ a b c Looseleaf, V (August 2010). "California dreamin': once a long shot, Los Angeles Ballet has found a welcoming--and growing--audience". Dance Magazine. Retrieved June 26, 2013.
  3. ^ "History of Los Angeles Ballet". losangelesballet.org. from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
  4. ^ "About LAB". losangelesballet.org. from the original on November 1, 2015. Retrieved October 15, 2015.
  5. ^ "Los Angeles Ballet Makes Southern California Debut Led by Artistic Directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary". Business Wire. The Free Library. June 26, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2006.
  6. ^ "Artistic Staff". Los Angeles Ballet. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  7. ^ "Artistic Staff". Los Angeles Ballet. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  8. ^ a b c Kanner, A.Catherine. "Los Angeles Ballet". Joel Media Group. from the original on June 6, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2013.

External links edit

  • Los Angeles Ballet website

December 15, 2023
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Los Angeles Ballet LAB is a classical ballet company based in Los Angeles While rehearsals take place at the Los Angeles Ballet Center the company tours venues across LA County such as the Dolby Theatre and Royce Hall during its performances LAB typically hosts two classical ballets each season with an additional Balanchine performance in the spring The company was founded and co directed by husband and wife team Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary and founding executive director Julie Whittaker The company debuted December 2006 with an original production of The Nutcracker 1 2 3 Los Angeles BalletGeneral informationNameLos Angeles BalletYear founded2004Principal venueDolby Theatre Royce HallEl Capitan Theatre Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center Alex TheatreWebsitelosangelesballet orgSenior staffExecutive DirectorLos Angeles BalletArtistic staffArtistic DirectorThordal Christensen Colleen NearyOtherAssociated schoolsLos Angeles Ballet SchoolFormationPrincipalSoloistsCorps de ballet Contents 1 History 2 Artistic staff 2 1 Artistic directors 2 2 Lighting and design 3 Dancers 3 1 Principals 3 2 Soloists 3 3 Company 4 Former members 4 1 Former dancers 5 Repertoire 6 Programs 6 1 Los Angeles Ballet Center 7 References 8 External linksHistory editThe original Los Angeles Ballet was founded in 1974 under the direction of John Clifford a former principal dancer with New York City Ballet Eleven years later in 1985 financial difficulties forced Clifford s company to close Two decades later in 2004 a new Los Angeles Ballet was established by Co Artistic Directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary and executive director Julie Whittaker The company debuted in December 2006 with an original production of The Nutcracker choreographed by Christensen and Neary featuring costumes commissioned by Christensen the Royal Danish Ballet and a Southern California themed set designed by Catherine Kanner LAB continues to host performances of The Nutcracker annually In 2009 LAB presented Bournonville s La Sylphide its first full length classical story ballet after The Nutcracker At the end of nine seasons it presented 28 productions encompassing 50 works including 15 commissioned world premieres 4 In addition to its repertoire of well known classical ballets Los Angeles Ballet has also commissioned 15 new works one developed out of LAB s Choreographic Workshop its mission to identify and nurture Southern Californian choreographic talent In 2017 Los Angeles Ballet Orchestra under the direction of internationally renowned conductor Andrea Quinn debuted with The Nutcracker at the Dolby Theatre Artistic staff editArtistic directors edit Thordal Christensen and his wife Colleen Neary are founding directors of the ballet Christensen was a former principal dancer for and artistic director of the Royal Danish Ballet with Neary appointed as the first ballet mistress in charge of their productions Neary was a principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet and a Soloist with New York City Ballet under George Balanchine and is currently a repetiteur for The George Balanchine Trust 2 5 Lighting and design edit Tyler Lambert Perkins operates as the company s lighting director for performances 6 Catherine Kanner manages design promotion and marketing for the company handling art direction and sets each season 7 Dancers editThe company consists of 21 to 37 dancers 1 LAB holds auditions in Seattle Los Angeles and New York City 2 Principals edit Petra Conti Tigran Sargsyan Kenta Shimizu Akimitsu YahataSoloists edit Laura Chachich Magnus Christoffersen Jasmine PerryCompany edit McKenzie Byrne Cassidy Cocke Brigitte Edwards Lilly Fife Kate Inoue Hannah Keene Julianne Kinasiewicz Tate Lee Cassidy McAndrew Leah McCall Madeline McMillin Mackenzie Moser Clay Murray Dave Naquin Santiago Paniagua Cesar Ramirez Marcos Ramirez Brittany Rand Joshua Schwartz Linnea Swarting Ryo ArakiFormer members editFormer dancers edit Melissa Barak Lana Condor Craig Hall Bianca Bulle Eris Nezha Chelsea Page Johnston Shintaro Akana Joshua Brown Abby Callahan Brittany Cavaco Alyssa Harrington Jay Markov SarahAnne Perel Carolynn Rowland Cleo TanejaRepertoire editLAB s repertoire focuses on various works and styles including Balanchine masterpieces staged by Neary Bournonville ballets as imparted by Christensen and classical ballets such as including Giselle Swan Lake Don Quixote Romeo and Juliet and The Sleeping Beauty As a repetiteur for The George Balanchine Trust Neary is one of the rarified few charged with carrying on the Balanchine legacy Programs editLAB has two arts programs Power of Performance or POP was founded with LAB s inception providing free tickets to disadvantaged children seniors veterans and their families 8 LAB also sponsors A Chance to Dance Community Day launched in October 2012 An all ages event the public is encouraged to participate in free ballet hip hop Yoga Pilates and various other dance fitness classes The program serves approximately 200 participants every year 8 Los Angeles Ballet Center edit Located on the Westside of Los Angeles the LA Ballet Center spans 12 000 square feet incorporating three studios and multiple offices 8 References edit a b Haskins Ann June 26 2013 Los Angeles Ballet Pointe ProQuest 207945345 a b c Looseleaf V August 2010 California dreamin once a long shot Los Angeles Ballet has found a welcoming and growing audience Dance Magazine Retrieved June 26 2013 History of Los Angeles Ballet losangelesballet org Archived from the original on September 6 2015 Retrieved October 15 2015 About LAB losangelesballet org Archived from the original on November 1 2015 Retrieved October 15 2015 Los Angeles Ballet Makes Southern California Debut Led by Artistic Directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary Business Wire The Free Library June 26 2013 Retrieved October 11 2006 Artistic Staff Los Angeles Ballet Retrieved December 6 2020 Artistic Staff Los Angeles Ballet Retrieved December 6 2020 a b c Kanner A Catherine Los Angeles Ballet Joel Media Group Archived from the original on June 6 2013 Retrieved June 26 2013 External links editLos Angeles Ballet website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Los Angeles Ballet amp oldid 1152889755, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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