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 4pm - 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.
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August 7
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Classes & Diplomacy Conference
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Dance Master Classes (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) Hosted at Redondo Beach Ballet and Loyola Marymount Dance Studios
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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, Milena Oganesyan, 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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Step into the world of films in a lively discussion exploring the power of dance and visual art on screen. This event showcases how dance becomes a universal language that crosses cultural boundaries while striking visuals, costumes, and choreography express ideas and spark connections beyond words, highlighting the enduring role of art and creativity in bringing people together across cultures.
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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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Dancer Sign up for BBB Below
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Non-Dancer Community Access Pass Click Here
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