Overview

L.A. Dance Project is one of the world’s most exciting new dance companies, creating innovative platforms for contemporary dance. Founded in 2012 by renowned choreographer and director of Paris Opera Ballet Benjamin Millepied, along with composer Nico Muhly, art consultant Matthieu Humery, Founding Producer Charles Fabius and Nicholas Britell, L.A. Dance Project has enjoyed critically-acclaimed sold-out performances worldwide. The Wallis program features Hearts and Arrows by Benjamin Millepied with music by Philip Glass, the U.S Premiere of Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Harbor Me and Murder Ballades by Justin Peck featuring an original score by Bryce Dessner and visual installation by Sterling Ruby.

“Dance Project deserves high praise for attracting young audiences with contemporary works that challenge perceptions.” - Los Angeles Times