L.A. Dance Project

L.A. Dance Project WE ARE a project that creates, performs, presents, supports, and fosters dance in Los Angeles and around the world. AD L.A.

Dance Project is an artist collective founded in 2012 by renowned choreographer and dancer Benjamin Millepied.

09/01/2026

City of Dance — Koyaanisqatsi
June 4, 2026
Marciano Art Foundation

Presented in partnership with
Choreographers
Costume design
Music
Rehearsal director + stagers .bulnes

Dancers
.a.spears
Accessibility support from .io

L.A. Dance Project and Paris Dance Project present the U.S. premiere of City of Dance in 2026.

L.A. Dance Project presents this new edition with a newly commissioned section, with foundational support from Dance Reflections by .

City of Dance was originally commissioned as La Ville Dansée by Paris Dance Project in 2025, with support from CHANEL and Richard Mille, who continue to support Paris Dance Project’s artistic initiatives



Film

08/24/2026

City of Dance — Koyaanisqatsi
June 2–4, 2026
Century Park, Los Angeles

At the center of Century Park’s geometry, dancers created a moment of shared movement. A counterpoint to the rhythm of the workday.

Presented in partnership with
Choreographers
Costume design
Music
Rehearsal director + stagers .bulnes

Dancers
.a.spears
Accessibility support from .io

L.A. Dance Project and Paris Dance Project present the U.S. premiere of City of Dance in 2026.
L.A. Dance Project presents this new edition with a newly commissioned section, with foundational support from Dance Reflections by .

City of Dance was originally commissioned as La Ville Dansée by Paris Dance Project in 2025, with support from CHANEL and Richard Mille, who continue to support Paris Dance Project’s artistic initiatives



Film

A look at summer in our DTLA studio. For two weeks this July, LADP welcomed 25 student artists from our partners at Eve...
08/22/2026

A look at summer in our DTLA studio.

For two weeks this July, LADP welcomed 25 student artists from our partners at Everybody Dance LA! Everybody Dance LA! for class, creation, community, and the joy of movement.

We are deeply grateful to our donors, whose support makes this annual program tuition‑free and transformative for young dancers.

Images Lorrin Brubaker
Students in the studio with instructors slide 2 Shu Kinouchi and 8 creative lead Rosalynde LeBlanc

08/19/2026

For 2 weeks in June CITY OF DANCE turned Los Angeles into a living stage: 10 landmarks, 5 choreographers, 1 score, 14 dancers.

“What I love about City of Dance is you stumble upon something where you’re on equal footing with the dancer … there’s something quite visceral about watching another human being dance right in front of you.” — Benjamin Millepied

“The inclusivity and accessibility of the event coming to us — to the streets, to the people. The barrier to entry was entirely reduced and I was shocked by how moved and grateful I felt to experience dance freely without feeling the barriers of money and class status symbols. To see bodies in motion unlocked a deep and primal need to heal in motion.” — Audience member (survey response)

Presented in partnership with
Choreographers
Costume design
Music KOYAANISQATSI
Rehearsal director + stagers .bulnes
Dancers
.a.spears
Film
Accessibility support from .io

L.A. Dance Project and Paris Dance Project present the U.S. premiere of City of Dance in 2026.
L.A. Dance Project presents this new edition with a newly commissioned section, with foundational support from Dance Reflections by .
City of Dance was originally commissioned as La Ville Dansée by Paris Dance Project in 2025, with support from CHANEL and Richard Mille, who continue to support Paris Dance Project’s artistic initiatives

LADP PRESENTS | I CARE ABOUT YOUR BODYA 3‑Day, All‑Levels Somatic Workshop — August 28-30, 2026Facilitated by Stephanie ...
08/18/2026

LADP PRESENTS | I CARE ABOUT YOUR BODY
A 3‑Day, All‑Levels Somatic Workshop — August 28-30, 2026

Facilitated by Stephanie Zaletel with a special somatic food experience from Heidi Ross, I Care About Your Body is a three‑day, all‑levels series of somatic, compassion‑building, and intuitive movement practices designed to harmonize our nervous systems and awaken collective imagination through intersectional learning, sharing, and dancing.

Participants will practice and embody grounding tools to harmonize the body in community, along with resources, support, and a shared language that emphasizes reciprocal care.

Each session features a gentle open-level warm‑up guided by Zaletel (ROLLING PRACTICE), soothing breath and vocal exercises, readings from healers, psychologists, and activists, writing prompts, community altar building, and more. stephanie zaletel

at LADP
2245 E. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles 90021

Friday August 28th 5:30pm-8pm
Saturday August 29th, 10am-2pm (co-facilitator, Heidi Ross) Heidi Ross
Sunday August 30th, 10am-2pm 

Please complete the application to begin the registration process. Link in bio.

“This workshop was one of the most interconnected spaces I’ve ever been in. It felt like collective healing. Not just in the room but beyond.”

“This type of work is truly radical and vital for all to fight the (exhausting) effects of capitalism, disconnection from nature and community.”

Los Angeles honors dancer, choreographer, and interdisciplinary artist Simone Forti (1935–2026), known for pioneering mo...
07/30/2026

Los Angeles honors dancer, choreographer, and interdisciplinary artist Simone Forti (1935–2026), known for pioneering movement-based work that transformed the relationship between visual art and dance. Raised in LA, she developed ideas here that she carried forward through decades of teaching, performing, and mentoring.

Her lifelong inquiry into movement and sculpture helped shape the experimental foundation of LA’s performance community.

Her archives reside at the Getty Research Institute, and in 2023 she received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Biennale, recognizing her profound impact both globally and in Los Angeles.

07/28/2026

LADP Presents | MovementFest LA
MovementFestLA x DCW X LA POPS UP: Dance on Film Screening

Wednesday, July 29 | 8pm
LADP | 2245 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Tickets

A special evening of film screenings, presented in collaboration with Dance Camera West and LA POPS UP, celebrates the legacy and evolution of dance on film in Los Angeles. From its historical foundations to the bold voices shaping Los Angeles today, the program highlights dance on film as both archive and innovation. The program pairs DCW legacy films alongside new films created by LA based choreographers and directors working today. This creates a dialogue between generations of artists and honors both the history and the future of dance on camera in LA.

co-curated by Kelly Hargraves MovementFest LA

MovementFest LA is a new dance festival founded by Mike Tyus, Jessie Lee Thorne, and Majella Bess, presented and produced in partnership with LADP Presents, the programming arm of L.A Dance Project.

As we wrap up the second week of the L.A. Dance Project x Everybody Dance LA Summer Dance Intensive, EDLA students conti...
07/24/2026

As we wrap up the second week of the L.A. Dance Project x Everybody Dance LA Summer Dance Intensive, EDLA students continue to deepen their practice. They are learning to move with intention, listen through the body, and discover the power of connection through dance.

This year’s Intensive is led by Creative Lead Rosalynde LeBlanc, with teaching artists Shu Kinouchi, Hope Spears, and Audrey Sides guiding students through daily technique classes, movement exploration, reflection periods, and rehearsals for an original piece performed at the program’s culmination. Their mentorship creates a space where technique and artistry support self-expression, confidence, and community.

Earlier this week, LADP staff led a career workshop that introduced students to the many paths available in the arts beyond performance. The session offered insight into creative producing, education, technical theater, administration, and community engagement. Students were encouraged to imagine the full spectrum of possibilities within the dance ecosystem.

The Intensive also includes master classes with guest artists in a range of styles. Highlights from this week included a master class with LADP Artistic Director Benjamin Millepied and two workshops with Bollywood dancer and educator Mayuri Bhandari. Her vibrant approach invited students to celebrate both tradition and innovation in their movement.

Since 2019, LADP has partnered with Everybody Dance LA to expand access to high-quality dance education for young artists across Los Angeles. The Summer Dance Intensive remains at the heart of this mission. It is a place where students train, create, and grow together.

2026 Faculty:
Shu Kinouchi Hope Spears Audrey Sides

Last week, as part of the L.A. Dance Project Summer Dance Intensive in partnership with Everybody Dance LA!, EDLA studen...
07/23/2026

Last week, as part of the L.A. Dance Project Summer Dance Intensive in partnership with Everybody Dance LA!, EDLA students joined LADP artists for a week of training, repertory, and mentorship designed to expand access to professional dance education. Led by Creative Director Rosalynde LeBlanc, the program includes daily technique classes and master classes with guest artists in different styles of dance.

Highlights of the week included a master class with renowned dancer and LADP Artistic Director Benjamin Millepied and two workshops with Bollywood dancer and educator Mayuri Bhandari. Mayuri brought her artistry to the studio, guiding students through movement that celebrated both tradition and innovation.

Images Lorrin Brubaker

The Santa Barbara Fund for New Choreography, founded by Benjamin Millepied and Jennifer Smith, launched on July 16 with ...
07/22/2026

The Santa Barbara Fund for New Choreography, founded by Benjamin Millepied and Jennifer Smith, launched on July 16 with a gala at Santa Barbara’s historic Bellosguardo, welcoming artists, philanthropists, and friends of the arts. The Fund will commission new choreographic works to premiere in Santa Barbara as part of an annual festival beginning in 2027.

Guests gathered for cocktails overlooking the Pacific before a performance by L.A. Dance Project, featuring a rare solo by Millepied with cellist SUUVI and the West Coast premiere of Hymn to Freedom. Dinner followed in the Lath Greenhouse with florals by The Unlikely Florist and a menu by Miles Robbins of Four Forty Four Catering.

Special thanks to co‑hosts Belle Hahn, Lily Hahn Shining, Cindy Robinson Mullen, and Jennifer Smith, and to the Bellosguardo Foundation for sharing their beautiful grounds. The evening drew a distinguished cross‑section of creative and philanthropic leaders, including Laurie Lynn Stark, Monique Lhuillier, Colleen Bell, Gray Malin, Ev Williams and Emily Babich, Anne Towbes, Connie Callan, Brian and Tracy Robbins, and friends from State Street Ballet and Santa Barbara Dance Arts.

"Santa Barbara has long held a special place in my heart. I’ve always been drawn to its remarkable history, its quiet sophistication, and the extraordinary community of artists who have chosen to make it their home.

Tonight marks the beginning of something very special. Together, we are launching an international dance festival that will celebrate the art of dance while actively supporting its future through the commissioning and creation of new works.

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has shared the vision, generosity, and belief to help make this possible. I hope this festival becomes a lasting home for artistic exchange, creativity, and discovery for generations to come."
— Benjamin Millepied

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