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!

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Featuring BalletX

BalletX is Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company, unites artistic innovation with technical excellence to forge new works of athleticism, emotion, and grace. “fresh, inclusive, and connect to what people want” (Philadelphia Citizen). BalletX returns to us with Laguna premieres of three thrilling dance works including two by nationally recognized women choreographers, Jennifer Archibald and Jodie Gates, and Become a Mountain by Tony Award Winner, Justin Peck!

-Beautiful Once, Music by Oscar nominated composer Ryan Lott of Son Lux. Choreography by Jodie Gates

-Become a Mountain, Choreography by Tony Award winner Justin Peck. Music by Dan Deacon

-Exalt, Choreography by Jennifer Archibald. Music design by Foremost Poets

Running time: 1 hour 15 minutes with one intermission and one pause

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