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Dance

The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet

The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet

Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.

09/21/2024
How Achinta McDaniel Has Been Exploring Bollywood and More in LA for Over 15 Years

How Achinta McDaniel Has Been Exploring Bollywood and More in LA for Over 15 Years

Achinta McDaniel, Artistic Director of Blue13 Dance Company, discusses upcoming performances at The Wallis Center. The shows blend various dance styles and challenge Indian dance stereotypes.

02/13/2020
Celebrating 40 Years of Lula Washington Dance Theatre

Celebrating 40 Years of Lula Washington Dance Theatre

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Lula Washington Dance Theatre presents a program exploring social issues with new works by renowned choreographers. Performances at the Wallis Annenberg Center.

01/28/2020
The 19th Amendment Gave Women the Right To Vote. Here’s How LA Dancers Are Celebrating its Centennial.

The 19th Amendment Gave Women the Right To Vote. Here’s How LA Dancers Are Celebrating its Centennial.

"Ford Theaters celebrates the 19th Amendment's centennial with 'Women Rising', a dance program featuring nine LA companies. The event honors women choreographers and their contributions to modern dance."

08/21/2019
Thomas Adés, Wayne McGregor, and More Unite for an Unprecedented Premiere

Thomas Adés, Wayne McGregor, and More Unite for an Unprecedented Premiere

"Adés & McGregor: A Dance Collaboration" features Thomas Adés, The Royal Ballet, and others on July 12-13. The event includes three ballets, two world premieres, and a return of the LA Philharmonic.

07/11/2019
A Big Success at KUSC’s First Orange County Kids Discovery Day

A Big Success at KUSC’s First Orange County Kids Discovery Day

KUSC's first Kids Discovery Day at Bowers Museum saw nearly 2,000 Orange County kids enjoy live classical music, dance, and arts activities. The event was a collaborative success.

06/16/2019
Celebrating 5 Years of Jacob Jonas The Company and Their Unique Take on Dance

Celebrating 5 Years of Jacob Jonas The Company and Their Unique Take on Dance

Jacob Jonas The Company concludes its residency at The Wallis with performances on May 10-11, featuring contemporary ballet, breakdance, and acrobatics. Includes two world premieres.

05/24/2019

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Dance Dance Dance!

Did you know your heartbeat changes when you dance? Your brain releases happy chemicals, your lungs work harder, and time seems to disappear. Your heartbeat might even rise to match the beat. That's the power of dance music—it literally transforms your body and mind!

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Dance Dance Dance!

Can a spider bite make you dance into a frenzy? Twirling skirts and stomping boots. It's time to dance.

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Dance Dance Dance!

Humans have been dancing, getting down, cutting a rug since... forever, from the ancient cave drawing to Prom.

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