Welcome to our celebration of 20 years of dance in Laguna Beach and beyond! Join us in honoring the incredible BalletX from Philadelphia, along with principal guest artists from Houston Ballet, Boston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and JA Collective. Experience stunning choreography by renowned artists Dwight Rhoden, Jillian Meyers, and Jodie Gates, featuring performances by our talented Laguna Dance Young Artist Scholarship recipients. There’s so much more in store—let’s dance!

Schedule:

An Evening with BalletX and Live Music

BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company, unites artistic innovation with technical excellence to forge new works of athleticism, emotion, and grace. Founded in 2005 and led by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, the company has commissioned nearly 80 choreographers from around the world to produce 140 world premieres that are “fresh, inclusive, and connect to what people want” (Philadelphia Citizen). BalletX returns to us with all Laguna premieres including:

-Honey, choreography by Jamar Roberts, music by Don Shirley

-Mapping Out a Sky, choreography by Matthew Neenan, music inspired by Stephen Sondheim

-World Premiere, choreography by Jodie Gates. A collaboration with the Laguna Beach Music Festival, music by Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Running time: 1 hour 15 minutes including post-show Q&A

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