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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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Dance Dance Dance!
Can a spider bite make you dance into a frenzy? Twirling skirts and stomping boots. It's time to dance.
Humans have been dancing, getting down, cutting a rug since... forever, from the ancient cave drawing to Prom.
Classical KUSC at the Hollywood Bowl - Summer 2024
Join Classical KUSC at the Hollywood Bowl this Summer!
“Trio”: Three Upcoming SoCal Events We Think You’ll Enjoy Each Week
Explore upcoming events this week in Southern California...
Try Out the Glissando Listening Experience at the Colburn School Open House this Saturday
Join KUSC at the Colburn Open House
Celebrate The Fourth With Gershwin and Dianne's Favorite Side Dish
Dianne's All American Potato Salad
How the 1812 Overture Became Music for the Fourth of July
Explore the history of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture's popularity in 4th of July celebrations, its association with fireworks, and its original context in this insightful blog.
The Story Behind “The Star-Spangled Banner”
One of this year's more surprising news stories was around the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, named for the famed poet whose words became the lyrics of our national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.”