For readers in Los Angeles, this page covers ballet and contemporary stage performances, festival programming and the news surrounding dance companies. Reporting follows the creative work and the institutions that bring these shows to city venues.
Culture Flow Projects and Victory Dance Company will offer free classes to South Los Angeles youth under 18 through a county-funded grant.
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November 3, 2026
Dance League Raises $15 Million in Series AInternational Dance League Inc., based in Los Angeles, will use the funding to expand its professional dance platform ahead of its 2027 season.
October 30, 2026
Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro Eyes CaliforniaThe production team is seeking a state tax credit to relocate filming to Los Angeles for its second season.
October 30, 2026
USC School of Dramatic Arts Stages The Beggar’s OperaThe masters cohort production runs at the Sanctuary Theatre in Los Angeles through November 1.
October 24, 2026
Pro Silver Star Sues My Chemical Romance Over CostumesThe owner of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders brand seeks a court injunction against the rock band's performance uniforms.
October 20, 2026
World Choreography Awards to Host Ceremony on November 8The 16th annual ceremony at Avalon Hollywood will honor choreographic excellence and feature a special Legacy Award.
October 15, 2026
Performer TEN Surprises Los Angeles Dance ClassThe artist joined students at a local studio to perform original choreography ahead of his upcoming city concert.
October 15, 2026
Mehow Hendzel Leads Hip-Hop Classes in Los AngelesThe professional dancer brings two decades of global performance experience to his weekly sessions at Millennium Dance Complex.
October 14, 2026
Sara Bareilles and Rufus Wainwright Performed DuetThe artists reunited at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for a rendition of the hit song She Used to Be Mine.
October 13, 2026
Empire of the Sun Played Sold-Out Hollywood Bowl ShowThe electronic duo delivered a three-act performance at the iconic Los Angeles venue on Thursday.
October 7, 2026
Haircut One Hundred Played Teragram BallroomThe band delivered a setlist featuring classic hits and new material at their Los Angeles show.
Los Angeles reporting spans choreography, new productions, company transitions and the festivals that feature regional talent. It reaches across the city and the communities around it to cover every major venue and studio project. Productions often shift between established stages and smaller settings depending on the scale of the choreography. The balance between philanthropic support and ticket sales remains the primary factor in determining which programs reach the stage.
