LA Dance Calendar

Westside Ballet Masters of Movement Spring Gala
2025-05-31 05:30 - 17:00, 2025-05-31 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

FUSE Presents: WINEdown and SYNTHESIS VIII
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.

"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, 2025-07-25 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, 2025-06-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-07-01 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.

“To the Essential” Step-by-Step Rhythm by Rhythm Afro-Cuban Dance Technique Training Program for Beginners
2025-06-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-06-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90016, United States
Join us for “To the Essential,” a comprehensive pop-up series designed to introduce newcomers to the vibrant world of Afro-Cuban dance through a clear and structured approach. This immersive workshop implements a step-by-step methodology developed by Kati that emphasizes rhythm and technique, ensuring a solid foundation in Afro-Cuban dance. Whether you’re completely new to dance or looking to explore this captivating style, this course will guide you every step of the way.

Pop-Up Saturday Cuban Salsa Grooves with Kati Hernandez: Traditional Cuban Son
2025-06-21 13:00 - 15:10 | Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90016, United States
Special Pop-Up workshops focusing on traditional Cuban Son, the father of “salsa.”
Level 1 class at 1pm – 2pm, for beginner students.
Level 2 class at 2:10pm – 3:10pm, for intermediate students.

Dancing Through Life: Considerations for the Adult Dance Artist
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 | N10 Dance Studios, 17291 17th St, Tustin, CA, 92780, United States
💬Dance is for everybody and for every body. But how do we navigate changes in our bodies as we age?
❓How do we begin to support our bodies to be able to dance longer-term? There are many considerations for the adult dancer, including changes in:
✅activity levels
✅hormone health
✅soft tissue changes
… that can modify how the body responds to dancing throughout the lifespan.
🤝Join us in our upcoming workshop with Dr Ludmila Malakhov, PT, DPT where we discuss these health considerations and explore building resiliency for the adult dancer.

Forró in LA w QVLN(LIVE MUSIC)
2025-06-28 20:00 - 2025-06-29 00:00 | Tropico De Nopal Gallery Art-Space, 1665 Beverly Blvd, Los angeles, CA, 90026, United States
🌙✨ A Magical Night of Forró in LA – Saturday, June 28 ✨🌙 Picture this: dancing under the stars, the rhythms of Forró echoing through the night, and a moon lighting up our legendary Tropico de Nopal back outdoor patio. 🌴💃 We’re bringing back the one and only QVLN — a global artist whose electric blue violin, soul-stirring voice, and magnetic stage presence will lift your spirit and light up the dance floor. His music blends roots from Mexico, Brazil, and Native America with deep rhythms from around the world. If you’ve seen him before, you know. If you haven’t — this is the moment. 🔥🎻 Our resident DJs Reyes and Yukicito will keep the vibes flowing with Vintage to modern Forró grooves all night long. Come early for our Beginner’s Forró class from 8:00 to 8:30 PM — bring your friends, your crush, your cousin — no partner needed! 🎟️ $25 Presale (visit @forroinla at instagram) / $30 at the door 📍 Tropico De Nopal – 1665 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 🕗 Dance class: 8:00–8:30 PM | Party continues ’til late 🌮 Delicious coxinha, live music, beautiful people Let’s dance under the stars. Let’s make this a night to remember. 🌌❤️

Int/Adv Ballet Class with Adie San Diego
2025-07-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Stomping Ground LA, 5453 Alhambra Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90032, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, United States
A ballet class 4 you.
An intermediate/advanced class for the practitioners, the enthusiasts, the nostalgic.
Classic barre + center work with room to play, push limits, and embrace your perfectly imperfect arabesque!
Attire:
Clothing meant for your movement comfort.
No jeans, no bare feet — socks and ballet shoes are welcome.
Payment:
Zelle/Venmo accepted for payment.
Follow up email will be sent if payment not received by day of class.
Cancellations made later than 12hrs before class will not be refunded.

Blen Blen LA
2025-07-12 20:00 - 2025-07-13 03:00 | CA
Every 2nd Saturday Social!
Dance should be for everyone!

Choreographers Guild Class Series
2025-07-26 12:00 - 14:30 | The SIX Compound, 4061 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Studio City, CA, 91604, United States
⭐️MARK YOUR CALENDARS!⭐️ This month’s CG Masterclass will be with the DYNAMIC DUO @tyrelllatrina at @thesixcompound on July 26th from 12-2:30!
Creative Directors, Producers, and Choreographers….CG Founding Members Tyrell Washington and Latrina Bolger-Wasington are always creating magic. Known for their wide variety of dance styles and techniques, this duo’s work has been brought to life on some of the biggest stages and platforms all around the world. Some of their incredible credits include serving as Supervising/Creative Producers on Jimmy Fallon’s Clash of the Cover Bands, Associate Performance Producers on The Voice, American Idol, and American Song Contest, Choreographers on America’s Got Talent and HBO Max Legendary, and work on numerous tours, live stage shows, and award shows including The Academy Awards, The Grammy’s, BET Awards, Billboard Awards, and more. Tyrell and Latrina have also choreographed for artists including Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Andy Grammer, LL Cool J, Jennifer Hudson, and many more!
📍 THE SIX COMPOUND, Studio City
📅 July 26 | 12:00 – 2:30 PM
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✅ RSVP link in bio
💫 Access Check-in: If you feel comfortable and are in need of accommodations, please let us know how we can support you by emailing info@choreographersguild.org

Ballet Project OC "Liberty Rising"
2025-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Ballet Project OC in Season #5 Presents “Liberty Rising”
A tribute to American Dance with all thing “Americana”.
Event Venue: Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks
Selections to include a post WWII Themed Piece “Count me In”, a crowd pleasing “Western” Themed Ballet “High Noon Saloon”.
Also new selections from Ballet Project OC to celebrate America and American Culture.
Tickets to be sold at www.ticketmaster.com
For more information on the Event, please visit www.balletprojectoc.org
