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DANCE
AT THE MUSIC CENTER
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(213) 972-0711
2015/2016
SEASON
Sorriso in Compagnie Käfig’s Käfig Brasil.
Photo by Michel Cavalca
WELCOME
FROM RUSSIA TO TAIWAN TO
NEW YORK CITY…WE’RE BRINGING
THE HOTTEST COMPANIES AND
ARTISTS TO THE MUSIC CENTER
The 2015/16 Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music
Center season brings the most sought-after and exciting
choreographers and companies of our time to Los Angeles.
From reimagined classics to ground-breaking collaborations,
our season is brimming with the best in the dance world right
now. There’s a new generation of dance-makers like Alexei
Ratmansky, and inventive companies like Cloud Gate Dance
Theatre, who are leading dance into a renaissance of repertory
made for the 21st Century. That innovation is a staple of our
season. Current, classic, and can’t miss!
2015/2016 SEASON
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE
THE MARIINSKY BALLET AND
ORCHESTRA – CINDERELLA
October 8–11, 2015
With the right shoes, your whole life could change!
St. Petersburg’s world–renowned Mariinsky Ballet
(formally the Kirov Ballet) opens our season with
Alexei Ratmansky’s Cinderella. Set to Prokofiev’s
haunting score and performed by Mariinsky’s own
orchestra, this classic story-ballet is reinvigorated
by Ratmansky with vibrant choreography, feisty
humor, and a glamorous 1930’s twist!
Photo by Natalia Razina.
PERFORMANCES
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Friday, October 9, 2015
Saturday, October 10, 2015 Saturday, October 10, 2015
Sunday, October 11, 2015
DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
with live orchestra
WEST COAST PREMIERE
HUBBARD STREET +
THE SECOND CITY
Photo by Todd Rosenberg.
November 6-8, 2015
Take a risk. Fall in love. Let yourself go… Hubbard
Street Dance Chicago + The Second City bring their
ingenious collaboration, The Art of Falling, to our
stage, creating an unprecedented theatrical
performance that’s lively, charming and adorably
absurd. The brainchild of five choreographers, four
writers and more than thirty dancers and actors, this
show takes sketch comedy to a whole new level.
PERFORMANCES
Friday, November 6, 2015
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 7, 2015 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 8, 2015 2:00 p.m.
AHMANSON THEATRE
humorously mature content
2015/2016 SEASON
Photo by Liu Chen-hsiang.
Tsai Ming-yuan in Cloud Gate Dance
Theatre of Taiwan’s Rice.
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CLOUD GATE DANCE
THEATRE OF TAIWAN
Photo by Liu Chen-hsiang.
January 29–31, 2016
Immersed in everything from meditation to martial
arts to modern dance, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre
of Taiwan, Asia’s most renowned contemporary
dance company, makes its Music Center debut
in a stunning production of Rice. Brimming with
beauty, strength and breathtaking choreography
set against powerful videographic imagery, Cloud
Gate offers “A sharply moving synthesis of man
and nature, east and west, death and rebirth...Lin
Hwai-min’s own song of the earth.” —The Guardian
PERFORMANCES
Friday, Jan 29, 2016
Saturday, Jan 30, 2016
Sunday, Jan 31, 2016
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION 70 minute program with mature content
COMPLEXIONS
CONTEMPORARY BALLET
April 15–17, 2016
Photo by Rachel Neville.
Complexions Contemporary Ballet brings a
mixed rep this season that combines technical
precision, power, passion and the occasional pop
song. Founded by Dwight Rhoden and Desmond
Richardson (two esteemed alumni of Alvin Ailey
American Dance Theater), Complexions delivers
an exciting, genre-bending performance that
transcends traditions and blurs the boundaries of ballet and contemporary.
PERFORMANCES
Friday, April 15, 2016
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Sunday, April 17, 2016
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION
2015/2016 SEASON
Photo by Marty Sohl.
Polina Semionova and Marcelo Gomes
in ABT’s Symphony No. 9.
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COMPAGNIE KÄFIG
CCN CRÉTEIL ET VAL-DE-MARNE
Photo by Michel Cavalca.
June 17–19, 2016
Our Compagnie Käfig engagement brings the street
to the stage, featuring an all-male, Franco-Brazilian
company that is the result of an explosive encounter
between French choreographer Mourad Merzouki and
Brazilian dancers from the shantytowns of Rio de Janeiro.
Incredibly fun and fast-paced, their work is inspired by
hip hop movement and capoeira with complex Brazilian
rhythms and jaw dropping athleticism. The summation is a cool and fresh experience unlike any other.
PERFORMANCES
Friday, June 17, 2016
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Sunday, June 19, 2016
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE
Photo by Rosalie O’Connor.
July 8–10, 2016
American Ballet Theatre, and the roster of ballet
rock-stars, closes our season with a mixed repertoire
program celebrating the greatest choreographer of our
time, Alexei Ratmansky. The program will feature his
Symphony No. 9, Piano Concerto No. 1 and a reimagined
Firebird. The captivating ballet Firebird, set to the
iridescent music of Igor Stravinsky and performed by
a live orchestra, tells an enchanting tale of a mythical
bird who possesses magical powers and helps two
lovers overcome an evil sorcerer. Complete with
stunning sets and costumes, Ratmansky’s Firebird
packs a powerful punch of intricate dance and
witty storytelling that’s sure to delight and inspire.
PERFORMANCES
Friday, July 8, 2016
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Sunday, July 10, 2016
DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
with live orchestra
2015/2016 SEASON
Photo by Natalia Razina.
Diana Vishneva in The Mariinsky Ballet
and Orchestra’s Cinderella.
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FULL SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS
SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR THE BEST SEATS Join us for a season of the most sought-after and
exciting choreographers and companies of our time. From reimagined classics to groundbreaking collaborations, our 15/16 season is brimming with the best in the dance world right now.
Visit musiccenter.org/1516dance for complete subscriber information, prices and seating maps.
FREE* TICKET EXCHANGES:
Enjoy peace of mind. If something comes up,
you can easily exchange your tickets for ANY
performance in the season free* of charge—
you pay only for any difference in ticket price.
EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER LOUNGE:
Avoid the crowds and enjoy refreshments
and a full cash bar pre-performance and at intermission.
BEHIND THE DANCE:
Our monthly e-newsletter, Behind Dance,
gives you the latest on dance in LA with
exclusive features, information on special
events, special offers and everything you
need to know about what’s happening in
the dance world.
PRIORITY SEATING:
Full subscribers are given the best seats in
the house at the best prices of the season.
ADDITIONAL SINGLE TICKETS:
Would you like to share your dance experience
with family and friends? Looking for a great
gift idea? Or just want to come back to see
a different program? As a full subscriber,
you receive a 10% discount off of the lowest
price when booking additional single tickets.
BEHIND THE SCENES ACCESS:
Once a season, you’ll be invited to a technical
rehearsal of one of our productions for an
inside look into the process.
RENEW AT A DISCOUNT:
Once you become a full package holder,
you have the opportunity to renew at a
discounted rate for the next season.
FREE BINOCULAR RENTALS:
Want to get a better look at the gorgeous
dancers on stage? Pick up your free
binocular rental in the lobby before you
head to your seat.
ONE TIME UPGRADE OR
BRING A FRIEND:
Once a season, you’ll have the opportunity
to upgrade your seats OR get an extra
ticket at $25 so you can bring a friend.
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS:
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stores, restaurants and retail stores
around Los Angeles.
*Exchanges are free anytime up until 48 hours
prior to your original ticketed performance. The
emergency exchange fee is $25 per ticket beginning
48 hours and up to 2 hours before the original date
and time on the tickets. Other restrictions apply.
2015/2016 SEASON
Photo by Jae Man Joo.
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
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DANCE 135
Do you love dance? Would your friends call you a little bit obsessed? Want the inside
scoop, exclusive access and ultimate ticket perk package? Dance 135 is just for you!—This
special package combines tickets to your favorite shows with special offers, behind the
scenes access, discounts, giveaways and more. For $180, you get a ticket to three dance
engagements of your choosing during the 2015/16 season in the Orchestra Ring section,
plus all of these great perks:
• EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER LOUNGE: Avoid the
crowds and enjoy refreshments and a full cash
bar pre-performance and at intermission.
• BEHIND DANCE: Our monthly e-newsletter,
Behind Dance, gives you the latest on dance
in LA with exclusive features, information
on special events, special offers and
everything you need to know about what’s
happening in the dance world.
• TICKET EXCHANGE: Enjoy peace of
mind. If something comes up, you can
easily exchange your tickets for another
performance for $5/ticket plus any
difference in ticket price.
• COMPLIMENTARY DANCE CLASS:
Want to get into dance yourself? Try a
complimentary dance class at some of the top studios in LA!
• BEHIND THE SCENES ACCESS: Once a season,
• FREE BINOCULAR RENTALS: Get a better
• EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAYS: Automatically be
• SPECIAL DISCOUNTS: Get special discounts
you’ll be invited to a technical rehearsal of
one of our productions for an inside look
into the process.
entered to win monthly giveaways. Prizes
could include autographed pointe shoes,
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look at the gorgeous dancers on stage and
pick up your free binocular rental in the
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retail stores around Los Angeles.
Dance 135 Package will be available starting Aug 2015. Visit musiccenter.org/dance135 for tickets and information.
BALCONY CLUB
Unwind and relax! Enjoy the
performance from a perfect
perch in the balcony and get
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$25 Balcony Tickets
Complimentary binocular rentals
Enjoy your drinks inside the theatre. You no
longer have to chug down your drink before
you head back into the theatre.
Dedicated cash bar with an exclusive balcony bites menu
2015/2016 SEASON
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Membership begins at $50 and benefits include:
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CENTER DANCE ARTS
As founding supporter of Glorya
Kaufman Presents Dance at The
Music Center, Center Dance Arts
(CDA) members include LA’s leading
dance advocates whose vision and
philanthropy continue to advance
arts and culture in our community.
CDA plays a vital role in bringing
the world’s most illustrious dance
companies to Los Angeles.
Membership begins at $1,000 and
exclusive benefits include:
• Receptions with dancers
and artistic leadership
• Complimentary parking passes
• Rehearsals and backstage tours
• Invitations to master classes and • Intimate Dance Salons in
student performances
Your gift directly supports arts education in
schools, community programs, and Glorya
Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center.
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private homes. Past guest
artists have included Jenifer
Ringer, Paloma Herrera, and
Benjamin Millepied.
To become a member or for more
information, call (213) 972-3359 or visit musiccenter.org/centerdancearts
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Cover: Misty Copeland in Firebird. Photo by Gene Schiavone.
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE
COMPAGNIE KÄFIG
COMPLEXIONS
CONTEMPORARY BALLET
CLOUD GATE DANCE
THEATRE OF TAIWAN
HUBBARD STREET +
THE SECOND CITY
THE MARIINSKY BALLET AND
ORCHESTRA – CINDERELLA
2015/2016 SEASON
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