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<\/p>\nBy Laurie Sefton<\/p>\n
May is usually the end of the season for most large performing arts centers.\u00a0 However, you can get tickets now for some not-to-be missed shows coming up this summer. Listed here are four dance performances.<\/p>\n
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BODYTRAFFIC will have their final performances after 20 years in Los Angeles.
Photo by Trey McIntyre<\/p>\n
L.A.-based repertory company Bodytraffic\u00a0will be closing their company after 20 incredible years of commissioning new works and touring internationally.\u00a0 Known for high caliber dancers and a diverse repertory, their final performances in L.A. will be Thur., June 4, to Sat., June 6, at The Wallis, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Los Angeles Ballet is performing \u201cGiselle\u201d with the incredible Bolshoi-trained dancer Matisse Love as part of the cast.\u00a0 It is always worth seeing her onstage. Shows are Thur., April 30, to Sun., May 3, at the Ahmanson, 135 N. Grand Ave.<\/p>\n
New York City Ballet will be performing two different programs.\u00a0 I recommend program A, which includes \u201cSigns,\u201d\u00a0\u201cRed Angels,\u201d \u201cA Suite of Dances,\u201d and\u00a0\u201cThe Times Are,\u201d which are sure to have blazing fast dancing and clean, beautiful choreography by some of the best dancers in the country.\u00a0 Program A covers works by Gianna Reisen, Justin Peck, Ulysses Dove, and Christopher Wheeldon Wed., June 24, to Fri., June 26, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave.<\/p>\n
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HEIDI DUCKLER DANCE performs \u201cAsk the Wrath\u201d at L.A. Central Library.
Photo by Jason Quigley<\/p>\n
Heidi Duckler Dance celebrates the Los Angeles Central Library\u2019s centennial by welcoming all ages to a 25-minute site-responsive dance performance titled \u201cAsk the Wrath,\u201d taking place Sat., May 2, at 7 p.m. as part of the library\u2019s celebration \u201cNight at the Library: A Century of Light\u201d at Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St.\u00a0 HDD is a pioneer in the relationship between performance, audience, and space, encouraging guests to interact. Richard J. Riordan Central Library, 630 W. 5th St. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com\/f2ccjftf<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n If you get to New York City, see the musical \u201cThe Lost Boys,\u201d featuring incredible music by L.A.\u2019s own indie pop rock band The Rescues at The Palace Theater, 160 W. 47th St.,\u00a0in New York city. I saw it in previews, and it is an absolute must-see.\u00a0<\/p>\n Laurie Sefton is a devotee of live performance and art. For more information visit Laurie Sefton Creates.<\/p>\n