Ballet Beyond Borders
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August 6 - 8 2026
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Westchester/LA/Redondo Beach
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An immersive festival experience rooted in global collaboration and artistic exchange. In Los Angeles, BBB brings together dancers for classes, performances, and creative connection—highlighting emerging voices, cross-cultural work, and the vibrant local dance community.
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August 6
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Community Cultural Celebration 3pm - 7pm
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Location: Book Jewel / Westchester Triangle
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A vibrant outdoor global marketplace celebrating cuisine and live BBB performance activities.
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Global Cultural Marketplace: Cultural displays from Pakistan, Native American artists, Cuba, China and more. Elements include textiles, jewelry, visual art, artisan crafts, and interactive craft stations for families.
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Relaxed Performance Area: Live music, short dance performances, fashion presentation, community classes and demonstrations, cultural photo booth, food vendors/trucks.
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August 7
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Classes Friday August 7
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Dance Master Classes (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) Hosted at Redondo Ballet for Intermediate Advanced Dancers age 10 +
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Adult Classes held at Loyola Marymount Dance Studios
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Click here for the BBB Friday Schedule
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Classes in ballet, contemporary, cultural dance forms, repertoire and choreography, dance and careers.
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Master Teachers and guest artists: Jorge Barani, Andile Ndlovu, Charlene Carey, Lizt Alfonso, Kasper the Saint, Darleen Callaghan, Farah Yasmeen Shaikh, Alina Ciceo, Radu Domsa, Laurie Horowitz, Leslie Stevens, Walter Barrera, Zarena Vildanova.
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Evening BBB Diplomacy Conference 6PM - 8PM
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Hosted on the campus of Loyola Marymount University Featherston Hall 120 Auditorium Life Science Building
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A thought-leadership gathering featuring speakers from the worlds of dance, arts leadership, cultural policy, international exchange. Talks will be interspersed with live performance creating a dynamic format that blends intellectual engagement with artistic expression. The conference positions BBB Los Angeles as not only a performance event, but a platform for meaningful dialogue around the role of the arts in global connection.
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August 8
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Drollinger Stage
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BBB Film Screening hosted on the LMU Campus 11am - 1pm
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Featherston 120 Auditorium Life Science Building LMU Campus
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BBB Gala – BBB International Artists with a CA Focus
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Drollinger Stage, LMU Campus 6PM
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The weekend culminates in the BBB Gala, featuring: International guest artists; Emerging global choreographers; a strong emphasis on CA-based performers; cross-cultural collaborations
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The Gala celebrates CA as a global arts capital while honoring BBB’s international roots.
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Sign up for BBB Below
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(you will be invoiced for your registration fee)
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