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Colorful folkloric dance performance celebrating traditional mexican culture with dancers in vibrant costumes and sombreros under a shower of celebratory streamers.

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

October 19, 2018

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández make their highly anticipated return with an acclaimed repertory that brings together the music, dance, and costume of Mexican folklore from pre-Columbian civilizations through the modern era. Their repertory includes more than 40 ballets of exquisite choreography that pay homage to local dance traditions from over 60 regions of Mexico. Amalia Hernández founded the Ballet Folklórico de México in 1952, having embarked at a very early age on a quest to preserve the dancing traditions of her beloved country. More than six decades later, the Company is admired as the best of its kind in the world.

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A dynamic contemporary dance performance with dancers in motion, featuring a backdrop of stacked white buckets that add an industrial aesthetic to the scene.

DCA LA Dance platform

June 9, 2018

DCA LA Dance Platform have been spearheaded and initiated by the Department of Cultural Affairs for the City of Los Angeles in collaboration with Ford Theatres, Grand Performances, LA Dance Project, and Luckman Fine Arts Complex to support and celebrate dance in Los Angeles.

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A group of acrobats in synchrony, effortlessly balancing an intricate arrangement of long stems topped with plates, showcasing flexibility, coordination, and concentration under the glow of the stage lights.

Peking Acrobats

February 3, 2018

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A bare-chested man in black pants lifts a woman in a flowing red dress as they perform a dramatic dance move on a sunlit urban street.

dance film fest

January 24, 2018

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Dancers in dynamic motion, their forms and the airborne fabric creating a striking visual symphony against a dark backdrop.

ODC Dance

February 11, 2017

ODC/Dance was formed by Brenda Way in 1971 as a collective of artists at Oberlin College in Ohio where their name (Oberlin Dance Collective) originated. Adventure, a certain irreverence, and the joy of moving were key ingredients to the core philosophy of their founding members.

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Five dancers in mid-air, showcasing a synchronized high-energy jump during a dynamic stage performance.

Rockin’ Road to Dublin

November 6, 2016

Inspired by epic spectacles like Riverdance, Rockin’ Road To Dublin’s renowned ensemble is reviving the classic art form to create a new Irish show with a contemporary feel and a broad appeal. Choreographer and lead male Scott Doherty (Riverdance & Lord of the Dance) has teamed up with veteran Celtic rocker Chris Smith to produce an exciting fusion of music,movement and culture that has never been done before.

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Emeline Michel in a teal headscarf and matching top, adorned with a bold white necklace, gazes into the distance, surrounded by the serene setting of a thatched structure.

Globalfest on the road: Creole Carnival

April 2, 2016

globalFEST, one of the most dynamic global music platforms in North America, takes their showcase on the road for the first time with Creole Carnival! This ensemble celebrates the crossroads of African musical currents and their intersection with the sounds of the Caribbean and Latin America revolving around the annual Carnival festivities. Featuring Casuarina from Brazil, Emeline Michel from Haiti, and Brushy One String from Jamaica.

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Ballet Hispanico

March 12, 2016

Ballet Hispanico explores, preserves, and celebrates Latino cultures through dance. They celebrate the dynamic aesthetics of the Hispanic diaspora, building new avenues of cultural dialogue and sharing the joy of dance with all communities. Presenting an evening of repertory work, the company will showcase the very best of their artistic creations.

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Ballet Hispánico

March 12, 2016

Cal State LA is proud to host Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s premier Latino dance organization, as a company-in-residence. For nearly 50 years, Ballet Hispánico has been bringing communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative productions, transformative dance training, and community engagement. Representing a multitude of nationalities, the Company’s artists reflect the ever-changing face of our nation.

Ballet Hispánico returns to the Luckman stage to showcase their all-Latina choreographers program: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Sombrerísimo, Michelle Manzanales’ Con Brazos Abiertos, and Tania Pérez-Salas’ 3. Catorce Dieciséis.

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Vibrant and energetic traditional dancers in colorful costumes perform in the ballet folklórico de méxico by amalia hernández.

Ballet Folklórico de Mexico de Amalia Hernández

October 17, 2015

The iconic Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández returns to the Luckman with a highly-anticipated repertory performance! Hernández founded the company in 1952, having embarked at a very early age on a never-ending quest to rescue the dancing traditions of Mexico. Six decades later, the company continues to celebrate the diverse cultures of Mexico and is admired by audiences as the best of its kind.

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Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

DCA LA Dance platform

Peking Acrobats

dance film fest

ODC Dance

Rockin’ Road to Dublin

Globalfest on the road: Creole Carnival

Ballet Hispanico

Ballet Hispánico

Ballet Folklórico de Mexico de Amalia Hernández

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