The 2026-2027 Season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center

1. Ballet Festival: Jerome Robbins

October 23–25, 2026

• Friday, October 23 — 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday, October 24 — 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, October 25 — 2:00 p.m.

Venue: Ahmanson Theatre

Curated by Tiler Peck; a Joyce Theater production, performed with live chamber music.

2. The Surge: An Ode to Sinéad O’Connor

January 15–17, 2027

• Friday, January 15 — 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday, January 16 — 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, January 17 — 2:00 p.m.

Venue: Ahmanson Theatre

Directed and choreographed by Sonya Tayeh, set to the music of Sinéad O’Connor. Los Angelespremiere.

3. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

March 31 – April 4, 2027

Venue: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

The company returns with a selection of classic and contemporary repertory, including its celebrated work Revelations.

4. The Joffrey Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty

June 24–27, 2027

• Thursday, June 24 — 7:30 p.m.

• Friday, June 25 — 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday, June 26 — 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, June 27 — 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Venue: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, with music by Tchaikovsky and a live orchestra. West Coast premiere.

5. Compañía Nacional de Danza: Don Quixote

July 15–18, 2027

• Thursday, July 15 — 7:30 p.m.

• Friday, July 16 — 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday, July 17 — 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, July 18 — 2:00 p.m.

Venue: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Choreographed by José Carlos Martínez, with music by Ludwig Minkus and live music. North American premiere.