LA Dance Calendar

BODYTRAFFIC: WINTER
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bram Goldsmith Theater, 450 N Crescent Dr, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210, United States
Four powerhouse works. One unforgettable evening.
This eclectic program showcases BODYTRAFFIC’s dazzling versatility with four distinct pieces that celebrate bold style, storytelling, and movement.
Flyland by David Middendorp is a heart-tugging duet blending animation, projection, and choreography to stunning effect. Cayetano Soto’s Schachmatt (Checkmate!) turns a giant chessboard into a theatrical playground, drawing inspiration from Pedro Almodóvar’s cinematic flair and Bob Fosse’s choreographic swagger.
The return of Juel D. Lane’s pulsating Incense Burning on a Saturday Morning: The Maestro is a dynamic tribute to LA painter Ernie Barnes, with vivid projections that bring his iconic artwork to life on stage. Plus, Jordyn Santiago’s Coalescence, vibrant, affirming love letter to femininity, queerness, and community.

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
2025-12-13 20:00 - 21:30 | The Carpenter Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach, CA, 90815, United States
A.I.M by Kyle Abraham returns with captivating choreography from the company’s founder alongside a new co-commissioned piece by dancer and choreographer Jermaine Spivey. Witness emotionally stirring performances from one of contemporary dance’s leading companies. This evening’s repertoire includes Jermaine Spivey’s In the act of undoing, co-commissioned by the Carpenter Center, plusThe Gettin‘ and Dearest Home.

Blen Blen LA
2025-12-13 20:00 - 2025-12-14 03:00, 2026-01-10 20:00 - 2026-01-11 03:00
Every 2nd Saturday Social!
Dance should be for everyone!

Musical Theatre Jazz Class
2025-12-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-27 18:30 - 20:00 | TIMELESS Studios, 5466 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92807, United States
Weekly open level Musical Theatre Jazz class by Nicole Craft at TIMELESS studios on Tuesdays!

Kathak Classes
2025-12-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Agoura Hills and Thousand Oaks
Seasoned performing artist and Kathak Guru Sona Lewis will be teaching Kathak at government institutions in Agoura Hills and Thousand Oaks from Nov 8 through Dec 20, every Saturday. Email at sonalewis1@gmail.com for additional information.

PROGRAMS DIRECTOR – SENIOR MANAGER
2025-12-23 00:00 - 2026-01-16 23:59
PROGRAMS DIRECTOR – SENIOR MANAGER
Are you passionate about creativity? Do you thrive in a collaborative, grassroots environment where everyone pulls together to create equitable change?
Luna seeks to hire a Senior Manager or Programs/Program Director to assure high-quality program delivery and contractual compliance in all Luna Program Areas: Studio Lab, Professional Learning, and Community Partnerships. The Program Director directs staff to achieve Luna’s mission and meet the Theory of Change in each of these areas, as well as across areas in a holistic, integrated way. Requirements of this job are practitioner experience, growth mindset, the willingness to share experiences/collaborate, honesty and vulnerability, and a love of children.
This is a rolling application process with the position remaining open until filled. The first batch of applications will be reviewed January 16, 2026.
See full job notice and details about how to apply here: https://lunadancecreativity.org/who-we-are/opportunities/
See full job description here: https://lunadancecreativity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Programs-Director-Senior-Manager-Job-Description-2026.pdf

Move to LA Mentorship - January 2026 Session
2026-01-05 00:00 - 2026-01-31 23:59 | Zoom Link
The Move to LA Mentorship is a 4 week program designed to give dancers a customized game plan for their career. This mentorship is perfect for dancers who want to move to LA (or any major industry city), have recently relocated to a major city, or who want more information about what a professional commercial career takes!
During your mentorship, we will cover topics such as: headshots, resumes, dance reels, IG pages, casting profiles, how to get an agent, developing style & personal brand, jazz funk and heels choreography, audition and self tape techniques, training advice, general industry knowledge, “life in LA” advice, nationwide casting opportunities, lifelong mentorship, *NEW* finance spreadsheets & insight, and sooooo much more!

New Classics Ballet Theatre Spring Ballet Audition
2026-01-10 16:00 - 18:00
Audition for New Classics Ballet Theatre’s Spring Ballet: The Secret of the Hidden Will. This is a professional caliber production sharing classical ballet with new audiences with a brand new story.

Dance@theHolden presents Versa-Style and Friends!
2026-01-16 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-17 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90016, United States
Celebrating the LA street dance community!
Ebony Repertory Theatre’s Dance@theHolden is pleased to return Versa-Style to our stage with three performances of electrifying, high-energy, unadulterated Hip Hop movement. Exploring the depths of improvisational dance using street-dance vernacular such as Locking, Popping, Hip Hop and Krump as vehicles of expression, we promise no shows will be the same. Each night will offer a brand new experience. Come celebrate this vivid immersion into Hip Hop culture!

The Peking Acrobats
2026-01-17 20:00 - 21:30 | The Carpenter Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach, CA, 90815, United States
Witness spellbinding feats rooted in more than 2,000 years of history! These masters of agility and grace display their artful athleticism, pushing the limits of human ability with their astonishing acts of contortion and control. With a legacy of superb talent and rigorous training, The Peking Acrobats bring the festive spirit and awe-inspiring pageantry of a Chinese carnival to life.

Dance Camera West Honors David Roussève
2026-01-22 19:30 - 23:00 | Theatre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90064, United States
Four films directed by David Roussève will be screened including Bittersweet, Chili Pepper, Two Seconds After Laughter, and Pull Your Head to the Moon.
Following the Screening and Talk Back, guests are invited to step onto the stage of TRK for a one-of-a-kind Gala honoring David for his remarkable artistic vision and impact in the field of dance and dance film. Surrounded by the magic of film, guests will enjoy an intimate evening with live music, sumptuous food and bar, all on the stage that is usually reserved for performers. *Tickets are priced at $150 with pass holder discount available.
All ticket purchases support DCW’s pillar programs to Prepare: Produce and Present the best dance films in Los Angeles including DCW’s Signature VISIBILITY production fund for L.A. based dance film makers.

Dance Camera West 2026 International Film Festival
2026-01-22 19:30 - 2026-01-25 19:30 | Theatre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90064, United States
JANUARY 22-25, 2026 AT 3 VENUES ACROSS LOS ANGELES

Benita Bike's DanceArt at Discovery Cube Los Angeles
2026-01-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Cube LA, 11800 Foothill Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 91342, United States
On Saturday and Sunday, January 24 & 25, 2026, 1:00 pm, Benita Bike’s DanceArt will perform at Discovery Cube Los Angeles, a STEM-based children’s museum. This performance is one of a number of dance related events that are part of Discovery Cube’s Science of Dance Weekend. Discovery Cube Los Angeles is located at 11800 Foothill Blvd in Los Angeles (Sylmar). Benita Bike’s DanceArt will present excerpts from various dances interspersed with information about dance, Q&A, and a special “try-out-the-moves” session with DanceArt’s professional dancers. Museum visitors will learn how dances are made, how dancers prepare for performance, and why dancers dance!

Benita Bike's DanceArt at Discovery Cube Los Angeles
2026-01-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Cube LA, 11800 Foothill Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 91342, United States
On Saturday and Sunday, January 24 & 25, 2026, 1:00 pm, Benita Bike’s DanceArt will perform at Discovery Cube Los Angeles, 11800 Foothill Blvd, Los Angeles
The Company will present excerpts from various dances interspersed with information about dance, Q&A, and a special “try-out-the-moves” session with DanceArt’s dancers. Museum visitors will learn how dances are made, how dancers prepare for performance, and why dancers dance!

LA POPS UP, nine new shorts by SoCal Choreographers, followed by L.A. Premiere of Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber's WAITING PLACES
2026-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Colburn Zipper Hall, 200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
LA POPS UP is a groundbreaking new project spearheaded by Hysterica Productions (Kitty McNamee) and Dance Camera West showcasing the personal vision of SoCal’s most influential choreographers that highlights the extraordinary talent within this diverse dance community. This year’s program is co-curated by Trudl Zipper Dance Institute Artistic Director Janie Taylor.

WORKSHOP: Concepts, Cuts and Shirley Clarke, led by Karen Pearlman
2026-01-25 13:00 - 16:00 | The Philosophical Research Society, 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, United States
A 3-hour interactive workshop to develop creative ideas. Participate in a series of embodied exercises designed to catalyze concepts, images, sounds, movement motifs, structures, and rhythms for new screen dance works. Excerpts and examples of key cinematic moments from films directed and edited by Shirley Clarke will be jumping off points for exploring ideas in motion and editing as a generative art. Workshop leader Karen Pearlman will bring core principles from her recent books – ‘Cutting Rhythms: Creative Film Editing’ and ‘Shirley Clarke: Thinking Through Movement’ – to life in a workshop designed to enhance and empower kineasthetic creativity. (space is limited)

CELEBRATING OUR PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE: 20 YEARS OF LOS ANGELES BALLET
2026-01-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Bram Goldsmith Theater, 450 N Crescent Dr, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210, United States
For nearly 20 years, the Los Angeles Ballet has captivated the City of Angels with its daring creativity, elegance, and breathtaking artistry. Now, LAB prepares for this milestone with a triple bill of iconic works and undaunted new beginnings, all brimming with heart and playfulness.

The evening includes Balanchine’s jazz-infused delight Rubies—an energetic reprise from LAB’s first-ever season. Hans Van Manen’s Frank Bridge Variations pairs Benjamin Britten’s lush score with an abstract expression of sensuality and, at times, explosive emotion. It is a powerful blend of classicism, spirited wit, and modern intensity.

Finally, in a moment charged with anticipation, LAB’s Artistic Director Melissa Barak unveils a world premiere, showcasing the forward-motion that continues to define the company.

Versatility Dance Festival
2026-01-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center, 3200 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States
Captivating performances from nationwide dance companies.

Now in its eighth year, Versatility Dance Festival presents a curated selection of contemporary dance companies and dance filmmakers from around the country and beyond. One night of great dance on stage and screen, providing audiences with a wonderful unique arts experience while also providing dance companies with more performance/screening and networking opportunities.
Info and line-up at www.T2DANCE.org/VDF
