Last Updated on May 07, 2025
Los Angeles' ballet scene from May 2025 through early 2026 offers a rich array of performances blending classical masterpieces with innovative contemporary works. In May, the Brazilian dance company Grupo Corpo returns to The Music Center's Ahmanson Theatre after 14 years, performing "21" and "Gira" from May 2–4, 2025. Later that month, on May 17, Pacific Festival Ballet presents Cinderella at the Fred Kavli Theatre, followed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine's Sleeping Beauty at the Long Beach Terrace Theater on May 18. In June, Los Angeles Ballet stages Edwaard Liang’s reimagined Cinderella at the Dolby Theatre from June 12–15, while American Contemporary Ballet offers Balanchine & The Classics from June 5–28. Additionally, Boston Ballet makes its Music Center debut with Swan Lake at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion from June 26–29. Looking ahead, Los Angeles Ballet's experimental series Off Balance, originally postponed, is anticipated to premiere in the 2025–2026 season, promising avant-garde explorations in collaboration with artist Shantell Martin. These performances highlight the city's dynamic ballet offerings, providing audiences with a diverse array of productions to experience.
Grupo Corpo - 21 and Gira - May 2 - 4, 2025
Balanchine & The Classics - June 5 - 28, 2025
Cinderella - May 17, 2025
Pacific Festival Ballet presents The Adventures of Peter Pan - August 2, 2025
Cinderella: Los Angeles Ballet - June 12 - 15, 2025
Boston Ballet Swan Lake - June 26 - 29, 2025
MOMENTUM 2025: Paquita & Contemporary Works - May 6, 2025
Ballet Project OC: Tradition Meets Tomorrow - Legends Reawakened - May 22, 2025
Premier Ballet School of Orange County - June 1, 2025
Grand Defile 2025 - June 7, 2025
Ballet Nights - June 20, 2025
NCI Discovery 2025 - July 26, 2025
SoCal Ballet Scene: Ballet Festival 2025 - September 13, 2025
Ballet Project OC: Starbound - October 16, 2025
Onco-Ballet Community Performance - October 19, 2025
The Sleeping Beauty: State Ballet of Ukraine - May 17, 2025
Miami City Ballet's Swan Lake - June 20 - 22, 2025
American Ballet Theatre's Giselle - July 24 - 27, 2025
San Francisco Ballet's Frankenstein - October 2 - 5, 2025
American Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker - December 11 - 21, 2025
American Ballet Theatre's Sylvia - April 9 - 12, 2026