Choreographer

The lost jewel.

In 1967, Balanchine revolutionized ballet. From an idea suggested by Claude Arpels of Van Cleef and Arpels, he created the first full length plotless ballet. Its theme was simple and beautiful —jewels. It’s three acts: Emeralds, to the music of Gabriel Fauré, Rubies, to the music of Igor Stravinsky, and Diamonds, to the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

But Balanchine originally intended a fourth act. Sapphires, to the music of 20th century giant Arnold Schoenberg.

This year, for the worldwide celebration of Arnold Schoenberg's 150th birthday, ACB imagines what this jewel might have looked like, including costumes designed in line with the genius Barbara Karinska’s original concepts, and the exaltation of feminine beauty that was the ballet’s true subject.

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Sapphires

American Contemporary Ballet

Experience the underground.
Speak easy. Dance hard. Music from deep down. When you’re tired of the sameness and tameness, this is the place.
Featuring The Charlestons, two premieres, and more.


ACB Jazz

A place so magical it only appears once a year.

ACB’s immersive Nutcracker Suite is quick to sell out. Grab tickets while you can.

The Nutcracker Suite

A young woman chosen for sacrifice, a score that caused a Paris riot, a burlesque show that leaves more to the imagination than you may be prepared for, and a finale that defies description. Or did you have other Halloween plans?

The Rite Showing With Burlesque

Astaire Dances has become a favorite tradition for Los Angeles. This year’s show features classics such as “Dancing In The Dark”, “All  Of You”, and “I’m Old Fashioned.” The original dances are brought to life with  live renditions of the songs that inspired them. 

Choreographer

Lincoln Jones

Events

Past events

6 - 29 Jun, 2024

Sapphires · American Contemporary Ballet

1 - 23 Mar, 2024

ACB Jazz · American Contemporary Ballet

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