LA Dance Calendar

Alice in Gagaland
2025-05-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-29 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eastwood Performing Arts Center, 1089 North Oxford Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90029, United States
A Wonderland. A Fever Dream. A Pop Spectacle.
Fall down the rabbit hole and into a world where fantasy meets fame, in this genre-bending theatrical experience inspired by Alice in Wonderland and fueled by the music of Lady Gaga.
Part musical, part variety show, Alice in Gagaland reimagines Alice as a rising pop star caught between staying true to herself or selling out to the machine. Along her journey through the surreal and seductive Gagaland, she encounters twisted versions of Wonderland favorites portrayed by a dazzling cast of singers, dancers, burlesque performers, drag royalty, and gravity defying aerialists.
This is not just a show, it’s an experience. Alice in Gagaland features immersive elements that blur the line between audience and performer, pulling you deeper into the fantasy. VIP ticket holders receive front row seating and the exclusive opportunity to become part of the show!
Featuring iconic hits and deep cuts from Gaga’s discography, this electrifying spectacle blends heart, humor, and high heeled boots into a celebration of self expression, identity, and the courage it takes to find your voice in a world that wants to silence it.
Come for the fantasy. Stay for the spectacle. Lose yourself…in Gagaland!

Little Women Ballet, Spring Immersive Site-Specific Experience
2025-05-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-24 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-25 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer St, Los Angeles, CA, 90031, United States
Little Women Ballet returns to Heritage Square Museum this spring with its popular immersive site-specific experiences through dance and storytelling with Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, as they recount their story of sisterhood, love, loss, and family with five unique performances, between May 23-25, 2025. After rebounding from the tragedy of the Eaton Fire where Little Women Ballet props, merchandise, painted signage, decorations, and many of the costumes were destroyed, Little Women Ballet thanks its many supporters for assisting in its rebuilding and is thrilled to be able to bring these special and unique experiences back this spring.
Pioneering more ballets about women and their stories, Little Women, is an original ballet, manifesting the coming of age of sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as they navigate an ever-changing world as they learn to embrace their artistic gifts and share them with the world as a source of comfort. A delightful tale of family, friends, finding yourself, and growing up, Little Women will warm the hearts of audiences of all ages.
The Spring immersive site-specific experience features the season of renewal for audiences to enjoy being encapsulated into the beloved story of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. Each of the site-specific performances at Heritage Square feature a new seasonal theme, music, décor, desserts and refreshments, and different components of the Little Women novel told through vignettes of the Little Women story presented in ballet form. Audiences will venture into this classic tale for an immersive ballet experience. Meet all the characters up close, go on an immersive walking tour of the Heritage Square Museum, enjoy spring-themed desserts and refreshments, and join the cast in Victorian dancing at the end of each performance.
When attendees arrive, each guest receives a goodie bag with items to be used throughout the experience, including a colored ribbon — Pink for Meg, Burgundy for Jo, Green for Beth, and Baby Blue for Amy — which match the dresses of each of the sisters and lets the guests know the route and narrator they will follow. Complementary spring beverages and desserts are provided, and the finale invites guests to join in on Victorian Folk dancing with the cast. Guests are also invited to a meet and greet, including complementary photos with the cast following each performance.
Little Women Ballet pairs heartwarming life lessons with progressive ideas about women’s roles in 19th century America. Be part of the story as Little Women Ballet dancers perform in the historic mansions and beautiful private grounds of this iconic landmark. Heritage Square is the living history and open-air architecture museum which includes eight historic structures located beside the Arroyo Seco Parkway in the Montecito Heights neighborhood in the southern Arroyo Seco area.
A combination of over 20 dedicated professional ballet dancers ranging in age from 10-75, donned in 19th century costumes make up the cast. Several of the musical compositions used for the production are composed by Daniel Robbins, combined with classic Victorian pieces. Dr. Robbins is a noteworthy music educator, composer, orchestrator, and classic film music reconstructionist.
The spring Little Women Ballet site-specific immersive experience takes place with five performances on Friday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 24 for two performances; 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 25 for two performances; 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $62pp (includes a spring-themed goodie bag with items to be used throughout the performance; complementary spring beverages and desserts, and a tour of Heritage Square Museum through dance). Heritage Square Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031.

Benita Bike’s DanceArt at La Crescenta Library
2025-05-24 14:00 - 15:15 | CA
Benita Bike’s DanceArt presents a unique program of dance at the beautiful La Crescenta Library on Saturday, May 24, 2:00pm.
This is a FREE performance, and reservations are not required.
Benita Bike’s DanceArt is well known for engaging dance programs in the community that are entertaining and educational. The Company will present a number of beautifully performed dances along with inviting the audience to ask questions and make comments about the dances presented . You’ll learn how dances are made and how ideas develop into movement that expresses striking moods, images, and stories.
Featured on this program are the following dances:
▪ Griot Songs – 3 stages of womanhood: child into woman, young womanhood, and maturity
▪ Duets from Dance “Aspects of Me” – “Me and Myself” and “Me and Her”
▪ From Where I Sit – Different characters share their states of mind in vignettes titled “Ascending,” “Tired of it All,” “Corruptor,” “Solace,” & “On Edge.”

Audition
2025-05-27 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-29 10:00 - 12:00 | CA
Benita Bike’s DanceArt is auditioning!
Contact benita@danceart.org with headshot, c.v., and video for more information

FUSE Presents: WINEdown and SYNTHESIS VIII
2025-05-30 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Curtis Theatre, 1 Civic Center Cir, Brea, CA, 92821, United States
FUSE presents their full length work, WINEdown, choreographed by Director, Joshua D. Estrada-Romero, and will also be presenting the return of their choreographer showcase, SYNTHESIS, presenting choreography from Mt. San Antonio College Dance Program, New Skins Collective, Selah Dance Collective, Cope Dance, ReborN Dance, and Leiphia Dance Co.

Westside Ballet Masters of Movement Spring Gala
2025-05-31 05:30 - 17:00, 2025-05-31 17:30 - 21:30 | CA
Join Westside Ballet of Santa Monica for a dazzling night of dance, drinks, dinner, and dessert. The Gala Program spotlights two celebrated works by renowned choreographer Jerome Robbins including ‘Other Dances’ performed by world-renowned New York City Principals, alumna Tiler Peck & Roman Mejia, along with Justin Peck’s ‘Bloom’ performed by leading Los Angeles Ballet dancers Kate Inoue and Marcos Ramirez, accompanied by a live string quartet. Additionally, The Huntley Santa Monica Beach Community Service Award will be presented to the Los Angeles and Santa Monica First Responders in recognition of their dedication and service to the community. Please join us for an unforgettable celebration of dance, talent, and community support!

The Brand Associates Dance Series
2025-05-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W Mountain St., Glendale, CA, 91201, United States
GLENDALE, CA – The Brand Associates Dance Series presents four performances in May at Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91201. This series, curated by acclaimed choreographer, teacher and producer Jamie Nichols, presents top dance companies from Southern California performing site-specific work in non-traditional performance spaces around Brand Library. The Dance Series is sponsored by the Brand Associates, the performances are free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Performances begin at 5:00 PM.
• Afro-Peruvian Dance Experience Co. – Saturday, May 10, 2025
• Volta Collective – Saturday, May 17, 2025
• No Easy Props – Saturday, May 31, 2025
Afro-Peruvian Experience Dance Co. reflects the cultural heritage of the African diaspora in Peru and showcases traditional musical instruments such as el cajón (drawer), la cajita (box) and la quijada (jaw). Director Nadia Calmet has more than 30 years of experience promoting the culture of Peru around the world. By integrating art from a holistic perspective, the dance company’s performances result in the cultural resistance and resilience of Peru’s African ancestors on stage. The performance at Brand, “Afro-Peruvian experience: Echoes of Resistance,” will be a cultural journey through the African diaspora in Peru, its music, theater, poetry and Afro-Peruvian dances such as: Panalivios, Zamacuecas and Festejos.
Volta Collective fuses physicality, theatricality and multidisciplinary approaches to performance. Directed by Mamie Green, Volta has performed and taught across the US, Europe, and the UK and is the recipient of grants from the German Consulate General, the US Embassy, smART grant, and more. Named in Fjord Review’s “Best of Dance 2023,” Volta has been commissioned and presented at the Laguna Art Museum, East Miami Hotel, Neutra House VDL, Loyola Marymount University, Hosek Contemporary, Museum of Neon Art, and Brooklyn Center Theatre Research, among others. The company will perform “Loneliness Triptych: Excerpt,” which explores contemporary isolation through three interconnected vignettes.
No Easy Props is a cultural arts organization made up of a team of 20 street dancers, graffiti artists, deejays, beat makers, rappers, who are all performance artists as well as arts educators. The group is committed to fortifying youth and creating community connection using the vehicle of Hip-Hop culture. They provide quality Hip-Hop cultural dance, art, and music education, enrichment, and opportunities for BIPOC youth and adults through engaging programs, workshops, performances, and cultural events throughout the communities of Los Angeles and Denver. No Easy Props will present “West Coast Funk & Soul Theatre Show,” created by Zulu Gremlin. A live multimedia street dance art experience, this is the story of west coast street and club dance, music, and culture.

"To the Next Level": Elevate Your Afro-Cuban Dance, Int./Adv. Level Intensive - MASE with Live Percussion
2025-06-05 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-06-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90016, United States
Afro-Cuban Dance Technique Training Intensive: “To the Next Level: Elevate Your Afro-Cuban Dance – Intermediate/Advanced Level Intensive.”
Focus: Dance & Songs of MASE (fodú of the Arará tradition in Cuba)
Accompanied and enlivened with Live Percussion!
An immersive workshop designed for intermediate to advanced dancers eager to enhance their skills and deepen their understanding of Afro-Cuban dance. Whether you are looking to hone your movements, gain insights into Afro-Cuban cultural roots, or elevate your performance embodiment skills, this program is designed for you. Get ready to sweat, strengthen, and shine as we journey together into the exhilarating world of Afro-Cuban dance. Don’t miss this chance to take your passion to new heights!
DATES: Thursdays, 5/29 – 6/5 – 6/12
TIME: 7:30 – 9 PM PT
IN-PERSON COST: $55 Full Package // $25 Drop-ins 👉🏾 Venmo @Kati-Hernandez, or https://www.katicubandance.com/
ONLINE COST: $20 drop-ins 👉🏾 Register at https://www.katicubandance.com/

SALT Dance Studios Open House
2025-06-07 09:30 - 15:00 | Salt Dance Studios, 6377 Riverside Ave #120, Riverside, CA, 92506, United States
Free Dance Day at the Studio – a sampler of classes our studio has to offer

"Reparto & Ajiaco" Cuban Salsa Suelta
2025-06-07 13:00 - 15:10 | Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90016, United States
Join Cuban choreographer and educator Kati Hernandez, and her dance company Kimbambula Cuban Dance Ensemble, for two special Pop-Up Workshops in her Saturday Cuban Salsa Grooves program!
“AJIACO” Kati’s Cuban Dance Stew, is one of Kati’s signature classes. This class is a tasty melting-pot of traditional and contemporary Cuban dances and rhythms blended together for a dose of vibrant fun. Timba music, traditional Cuban dances, and Afro-Cuban body movements will be supported by a generous dose of information about Cuban music. Open to all-levels, no partner required.
Reparto is a contemporary Cuban adaption of reggaeton music and dance. Energetic rhythms and infectious beats born form the “barrios” create a street-style dance filled with gyration of the upper body, hips, attitude, syncopated isolations and movements emphasizing the bold sounds of the music and lyrics. We’ll be breaking down some of the current popular dances and moves!

1-7-25
2025-06-07 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Pasadena Dance Theatre, 1985 E Locust St, Pasadena, CA, 91107, United States
1-7-25 is a one act dance performance sharing truths from countless, unwanted stories that began on January 7, 2025. Stories of unimaginable devastation and heartbreak. Sprinkled within these stories of loss, moments of hope and compassion helped to sustain those of us mired in the throes of grief. All of these stories deserve a voice, and sharing them helps to connect us as a community, helps to heal our wounded souls, brings awareness to our struggles,and invites others to share their stories. 1-7-25 shares aspects of these stories through the beauty of dance. My hope is that this performance will be one of catharsis and healing that is still so needed for our community.

The Factory
2025-06-10 08:00 - 17:00 | ARC Pasadena, 1158 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91106, United States
This is a work being put together by Tylei Sade following an immersive and intense storyline influenced by technology and artificial intelligence becoming sentient. It is also her own interpretation of some of today’s society issues/worldly events. She also features two more guest choreographers who contribute to the storyline of “The Factory.”

Release and Improvisation Class
2025-06-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-17 11:00 - 12:30 | Stomping Ground LA, 5453 Alhambra Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90032, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, United States
An open level Release and Improvisation class to experiment with gravity, play, anatomy, and discovery.

Choreographers meet the U.S. Copyright Office
2025-06-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom Link
🚨 UPCOMING COPYRIGHT EVENT FOR ALL CHOREOGRAPHERS 🚨
Get to know the U.S. Copyright Office, in a session specifically geared toward working choreographers. 🇺🇸 👯‍♂️
Here’s what you’ll learn:
– How copyright law protects choreography
– How to safeguard your work
– If and when you can use others’ choreography
– How to make our voices heard as the Copyright Office plans for the future. 🗣️
ALL ARE WELCOME! Don’t miss this chance to understand and shape copyright protections for our industry! ✨
📍 Zoom (RSVP here)
🗓️Tuesday, June 10, 12 pm PDT / 3 pm EDT
#ChoreographersGuild #BuildTheGuild #ChoreographersCounts #SupportChoreographers #ChoreographersCreateMovements #CreditChoreographers #USCopyrightOffice #USCopyright #ChoreographyCopyright

Ode to La Pachuca
2025-06-13 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-14 20:00 - 22:00 | CASA 0101 Theater, 2102 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, United States
Presented by Colibríes Collective
A young Chicana is sent to her grandmother’s attic to retrieve a pair of shoes tucked away in an old suitcase. Upon opening the suitcase, she appears seemingly unimpressed by the random contents it guards. As she digs through the suitcase, she begins to understand the significance of her abuelita’s belongings and discovers her family’s revolutionary history.
About Colibríes Collective:
Colibríes Collective is a home for movement, memory, and meaningful storytelling. We are a multifaceted dance company rooted in spirit and the quiet power of the body in motion.
Inspired by the hummingbird—a symbol of resilience, healing, joy, and freedom—we create dances that live between breath and memory. Our work is swift but intentional—hovering just long enough to stir something within you.
We craft dances that reflect untold stories and amplify voices too often left unheard. Our work blends grounded technique with a touch of magical realism, honoring the many identities and lineages within our company. It is this rich diversity that shapes our collective voice.
Every movement holds a memory of where we’ve been and opens the door to what’s possible. Each dance is a prayer—an act of remembering and a gentle beginning.
We don’t speak for those who came before us. We dance with them—so their stories can be felt, and their voices remembered.

Boundless
2025-06-15 14:30 - 16:30 | PDA Black Box Theater, 4322 Katella Ave 2nd Floor, Los Alamitos, CA, 90720, United States
Kenneth Walker brings its brand of contemporary ballet to Los Alamitos!
Performing for the first time in the city of Los Alamitos, KWDP presents “Boundless,” and “Boundless” showcases the choreographic versatility of KWDP on the PDA Black Box Theater stage.

KaJe Movement Collective's Dance Apprentice Call
2025-06-19 00:00 - 23:59 | CA
KaJe Movement Collective is looking for an apprentice dancer to support the development of their 2025 Jacob Pillow’s Premiere. Apprentices will work with the company during the following dates:
June 23, 3 – 7 pm @ Pieter Performance Space
June 24, 12 – 4pm @ Pieter Performance Space
June 25, 12 – 4pm @ Pieter Performance Space
June 26, 10 – 1 pm & 3 – 7 pm @ Pieter Performance Space
The Apprentice will be responsible for understudying dancer roles and serve as an assistant to the choreographer (including, but not limited to, supporting the capturing of BTS footage, administrative support, etc.). Apprentices should be strong within Afro-Diasporic (e.g. Afrobeats, Dancehall, Afro-Contemporary, Afro-Caribbean Forms) and/or Street Styles.
This apprenticeship is geared towards college students, recent graduates, and pre-professionals. Apprenticeship will offer pre-professional training with KaJe Movement, a letter of recommendation for future needs, and additional academic program support can be provided on an as-needed basis. Future performance opportunities may also be possible.
To submit, please send an email entitled “KaJe Apprentice Summer 2025” to kajemovement@gmail.com with the following information:
* Resume
* Dance Reel and/or Recent Dance Video, ideally showcasing dancing in one or more of the listed styles: Afrobeats, Dancehall, Afro-Contemporary, Afro-Caribbean, Street Styles
Deadline for Submissions: June 19 (Juneteenth) at Midnight
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About KaJe Movement Collective: Led by Kara Jenelle Wade, KaJe Movement Collective is a performance ensemble of radiant artistic Sistas embodying our cultural legacy, creativity, and powerful presence. Our choreographies honor the impact of Black histories, the vibrancy of Black joy, and the urgency of liberation. Rooted in rhythms of the African diaspora, social dance, and contemporary expression, KaJe MC integrates spoken word, musical composition, and cinematic visuals to evoke, educate, and represent our culture as the global majority. Carrying our crowns, preserving our practices, and sharing our stories through movement, KaJe MC ignites stages worldwide— dancing abundantly, unapologetically, and freely in the spirit.
