The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and L.A. Dance Project (LADP) present Gatherings, a triple-bill dance event exploring interdisciplinary collaborations through innovative choreography, music, and visual art. The performances take place June 13–14 at the Bram Goldsmith Theater in Beverly Hills. Tickets are now available at TheWallis.org.
A Powerful Evening of Contemporary Dance
The program features four works, including the premiere of Anthem, a site-specific outdoor performance choreographed by Janie Taylor. Dancers from the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute at the Colburn School will join LADP artists for this pre-show presentation.
Inside the theater, audiences will experience Triade by LADP Artistic Director Benjamin Millepied; Quartet for Five, a celebrated piece by Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber; and Taylor’s visually rich Sleepwalker’s Encyclopedia, featuring set designs by American painter Benjamin Styer.
About the Works
Anthem – Janie Taylor
Performed outdoors before each show, Anthem highlights students from the Colburn School dancing alongside LADP professionals in a site-specific prelude.
Triade – Benjamin Millepied
Premiered in 2008 at the Opéra Garnier in Paris, this repertory piece is Millepied’s homage to mentor Jerome Robbins. The choreography showcases dynamic movement set to music by Nico Muhly.
Quartet for Five – Bobbi Jene Smith & Or Schraiber
An emotionally resonant piece exploring tension and intimacy, Quartet for Five has captivated audiences at venues such as Élysée Palace and Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
Sleepwalker’s Encyclopedia – Janie Taylor
Structured in six sections and inspired by murals from Benjamin Styer, Taylor’s dreamlike choreography creates an immersive, surreal stage experience.
Performance Schedule
- Friday, June 13 at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, June 14 at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Venue: Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Tickets start at $53.90 | Online or call 310-746-4000
About L.A. Dance Project
Founded in 2012 by Benjamin Millepied, LADP has become a dynamic force in global dance, known for staging bold, original works and reimagining traditional performance spaces. Its diverse repertory includes pieces by leading choreographers and collaborative projects with notable artists and composers. Since opening its DTLA studio in 2017, LADP continues to be a vital part of L.A.’s cultural landscape.
About The Wallis
Since opening in 2013, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has presented nearly 500 programs across theater, dance, music, and family entertainment. Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, The Wallis has become a premier destination for world-class performances. Its blend of historic architecture and contemporary design creates an intimate setting that attracts artists and audiences alike.
