Name: Off Balance
Start: 2025-03-23T00:00:00
Location: TBA

The Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) returns this season with a riveting lineup of performances that promise to captivate audiences of all ages. From the enchanting classic 'The Nutcracker' to the profound and moving 'Memoryhouse,' and the groundbreaking new series 'Off Balance,' these events showcase the diverse offerings of LAB. Adding to this vibrant repertoire, a reimagined 'Cinderella' brings fresh twists to a beloved fairy tale. Join us on a journey through artistry and emotion as LAB blends tradition with innovation, offering a unique cultural experience in the heart of Los Angeles.

A Spectacular Season of Dance: From Nutcracker Magic to Avant-Garde Innovation

The Los Angeles Ballet's 2025 season promises a compelling mix of emotional depth, avant-garde exploration, and timeless fairytales. From the evocative Memoryhouse by Melissa Barak, which confronts the memories of the Holocaust, to the boundary-pushing series Off Balance, and the enchanting retelling of Cinderella, each performance offers a unique experience that challenges, delights, and inspires audiences. With a blend of traditional ballet and innovative collaborations, this season is set to redefine the artistic landscape of dance.

Exploring Boundaries: Los Angeles Ballet's Captivating 2025 Season

Shantell Martin

Los Angeles Ballet

This season LAB introduces an exciting new dance series, Off Balance. In collaboration with multifaceted artist Shantell Martin, this avant-garde exploration of levels and space will be performed at Destination Crenshaw’s Sankofa Park. Off Balance is the inaugural piece of an experimental new dance program for LAB that includes collaborations with diverse artists, choreographers, and musicians pushing the boundaries of ballet and dance, set in environments off the proscenium stage.

Off Balance

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