AIM by Kyle Abraham is to create a body of dance-based work that is galvanized by Black culture and history. The company entwines a sensual and provocative vocabulary with a strong emphasis on music, text, video, and visual art.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 at The 92nd Street Y in New York City. Led by Alvin Ailey , that performance changed forever the perception of American dance.

BalletRed is a creative sanctuary dedicated to creating cutting edge multidisciplinary contemporary ballet works. The company was founded by choreographer Josie Walsh, known for her distinctive hybrid style of edgy classical and contemporary ballet fusion.

Blue13 Dance Company connects with audiences through the power of live, aesthetically and culturally daring dance, in a highly energetic and theatrical modern dance style inspired in part by the classical and cultural art forms of the Indian subcontinent.

Founded in 2007, BodyTraffic uses the creative spirit of its Los Angeles home to fulfill its mission of delivering performances that inspire audiences simply to love dance. It is widely acclaimed for its peerless dancers who can do it all from hip-hop to ballet.

Complexions was founded in 1994 by Master Choreographer Dwight Rhoden and the legendary Desmond Richardson with a singular approach to reinventing dance through a groundbreaking mix of methods, styles and cultures.

DADA Ensemble is a pre-professional dance company comprised of current students, alumni, and guest artists. Past performance highlights include the Governor's Ball at the Academy Awards, Herbie Hancock at the Hollywood Bowl, and The Grammy Awards.

Ido Tadmor is an Israeli dancer/choreographer and the Presidential Fellow Professor at Chapman University. He has been a special guest with many international companies including The Bolshoi, and is the former artistic director of the Israeli National Ballet.

Jacob Jonas The Company is a creative company that engages diverse and untapped populations, increasing the visibility of dance as an art form in Los Angeles and globally through live performance and media landscapes.

L.A. Dance Project expands the boundaries of dance as an art form and redefines how we interact and relate with movement in the modern world. It’s mission is to inspire, create, educate and change perspectives through dance.

Lyrik Cruz Dance was founded by its namesake, a dancer, choreographer and instructor who has worked and performed worldwide. Cruz is on a mission to share his passion with the world and bring his Latin fusion to the forefront of television and film.

Addison Ector, better known as Legs_4_Lyfe, is a professional dancer, dance teacher, model, repetiteur and travel agent. He has performed with the Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and TanzCompany Innsbruck, among others.

The founding mission of Lua Washington Dance Theater is to build a world class contemporary modern dance company that travels worldwide with contemporary modern dance works that reflect African American history and culture.

Luminario is a contemporary ballet company also presenting classic modern dance repertory and aerial dance. Our dancers live in Los Angeles, but come from everywhere, representing the region’s diversity and excitement.

Marat Daukayev Ballet fuses elements of French style from the romantic era with the athleticism and virtuosity of Italian technique. Founder Daukayev is the former Ballet Master to Colorado Ballet and served as Artistic Director of the Kirov Academy of Ballet.

Pacífico Dance Company has brought its unique blend of modern and traditional dance to audiences for over 20 years. Guided by Adriana Astorga-Gainey, the company has evolved and created its own unique style, costume designs, music, and choreography.

Syncopated Ladies, a female tap dance band, was founded by Emmy-nominated choreographer, Chloe Arnold. Their vast credits range from So You Think You Can Dance to New York Fashion Week to the Democratic National Convention.

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Toyin Sogunro is an urban dance educator, choreographer, and ambassador of urban culture. She is an internationally established dancer dedicated to preserving and cultivating the urban dance culture and community.