Theatre Raymond Kabbaz & Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles are proud to present two intimate evenings with Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal (BJM) on October 7th and October 8th. These unique shows will feature meticulously chosen excerpts of BJM repertoire including works by Benjamin Millepied, Wen Wei Wang, Cayetano Soto, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Barak Marshall.
The 75 minute performance will begin at 7:30pm and will take place at:
Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90064 (310-286-0553).
Individual tickets are $50 for premium seating, $40 for regular seating, and $30 for students. A no host bar will be available.
Tickets are still available!
Hailed by The Globe and Mail as « …addictive entertainment… », this hybrid dance company whimsically
infuses classical ballet with a host of interloping modern styles.
Since its founding in 1972, BJM has been praised for its energetic spirit of exploration and for its sexy and accessible performances. In tune with the times, the company works with some of the world’s most exciting choreographers, showing a stunning fusion of contemporary style with jazz and hip-hop in a polished technique. The company’s classically trained artists boast a broad skill set showcasing the immense physicality and theatricality that has become their hallmark.
Under the direction of Artistic Director Louis Robitaille, BJM is committed to expressing each dancer’s individual personality, giving the company a distinctive style that speaks to both seasoned dance lovers and those who are new to the art form.
For any additional information, please visit the theater’s website.
« These exquisite dancers set the standard for contemporary ballet. »
– Stephanie Sirabian, Backtrack
« BJM pushes boundaries – emotional, physical and the limits of the art form. »
– Andrea Nemetz, The Chronicle Herald
“The company was always good with the sizzle. Now there’s steak underneath.”
– Toronto Star
« Dancing for the pure hell of it is BJM’s trademark,”
-New York’s Dance Magazine.
“Louis Robitaille, who took over as artistic director in 1998, has infused the company with fresh blood:
sexy choreography, indefatigable dancers and purposeful programming!”
– Los Angeles Times
