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Superstars of Paris 7/31- 8/2
🎶 w/ Los Mirlos 8/15 The Music Center convenes artists, communities and ideas with the goal of deepening the cultural lives of every resident in Los Angeles County. The $70 million non-profit performing arts organization has two divisions: TMC Arts and TMC Ops. TMC Arts, The Music Center’s programming engine, provides year-round programming inside The Music Center’s four theatres, on Jerry Moss Plaza, outside at Grand Park—a 12-acre adjacent green space—in schools and other locations all over Los Angeles County and on a digital platform called The Music Center Offstage. TMC Arts presents world-class dance with Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, free and low-cost public concerts and events, as well as live and digital K–12 arts education programs, workshops, performances, interactive experiences and special events. TMC Ops manages the theatres, the Plaza and Grand Park, which comprise $2 billion in county assets, on behalf of the County of Los Angeles. The Music Center is also home to four renowned resident companies—Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera and LA Phil. For more information, visit musiccenter.org. Follow The Music Center on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter .

🩰 Bring your group. Save 20%. Be swept away.Gather your friends, family, colleagues or community for an incredible seaso...
09/22/2026

🩰 Bring your group. Save 20%. Be swept away.

Gather your friends, family, colleagues or community for an incredible season of dance at The Music Center. From the timeless magic of The Sleeping Beauty and Don Quixote to the power of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, there’s something for every dance lover.

Groups of 8 or more save 20% on tickets, with group tickets starting at just $21.

🙌 Book by November 20 and we’ll waive all fees
🎟️ No restrictions on sections or dates
🎁 One free pair of tickets for every 50 purchased
💳 Payment plans available

📞 Call the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Box Office at (213) 972-0711 to reserve your group.
🔗 More info at https://www.musiccenter.org/tickets-free-events/tmc-arts/dance/group-bookings/

⭐️ Ballet Festival: Jerome Robbins | Oct. 23–25, 2026
⭐️ The Surge: An Ode to Sinéad O'Connor | Jan. 15–17, 2027
⭐️ Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Mar. 31–Apr. 4, 2027
⭐️ The Joffrey Ballet in The Sleeping Beauty | Jun. 24–27, 2027
⭐️ Compañía Nacional de Danza in Don Quixote | Jul. 15–18, 2027

🎶🔥 In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, ¡sube el volumen!La Gente Playlist is a specially curated list of songs by Hispa...
09/19/2026

🎶🔥 In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, ¡sube el volumen!

La Gente Playlist is a specially curated list of songs by Hispanic, Latino/a/e/x employees at The Music Center.

Songs you can dance to, cook to, turn it up with, slow down to and sing along with. Songs that transport us, unite us and make up the soundtrack of our lives. ❤️🎶

Now playing on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center.

🎧 Listen to La Gente Playlist on Spotify. Link in bio.

09/18/2026

✨ The genius of Jerome Robbins is coming to The Music Center.

Curated by New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Tiler Peck, Ballet Festival: Jerome Robbins brings together extraordinary dancers from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Paris Opera Ballet and more for a celebration of Robbins’ timeless choreography.

Experience his wit, musicality and emotional depth, performed to live chamber music.

📅 October 23–25
📍 The Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre
🎟️ Tickets at https://www.musiccenter.org/jeromerobbins

09/16/2026

“The Music Center believes that the arts make people’s lives better.”

Our President & CEO Rachel S. Moore joins Rodney Collins on Live From LA County for a conversation about reinvention, leadership and the power of the arts to bring people together.

Rachel reflects on her journey from professional ballet dancer to arts leader, The Music Center’s commitment to serving communities across Los Angeles County and her vision for making the arts accessible to everyone.

🎧 Listen and watch now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
👁️ Watch the full conversation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjYzdT5jU_Q

The arts are not a frill. They’re an essential part of a child’s education.As we approach National Arts in Education Wee...
09/11/2026

The arts are not a frill. They’re an essential part of a child’s education.

As we approach National Arts in Education Week, our president & CEO, Rachel S. Moore, reflects on what happens when schools are forced to choose between the subjects that help children learn, grow and thrive.

For more than 60 years, The Music Center has worked with educators and students across Los Angeles County to make meaningful arts learning experiences possible. But there is more work to do.

What innovative ideas and partnerships are helping keep the arts in our classrooms? Rachel wants to hear from you.

Read her full letter: https://teams.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html

09/01/2026

🌟 One summer. So many ways to dance.

We moved to cumbia, found our soul with disco, got down to the rhythm with Afrobeats, brought the Bollywood energy and so much more. 💃🏽🕺🏽🌎

Thank you to every instructor, DJ, artist and dancer who made Summer of Dance at The Music Center one to remember. And shoutout to Maison Perrier USA for bringing a refreshing taste of to the festivities. 🥂✨

Same time next summer? 😉



Summer shoutouts:






















🩰✨ The wit. The musicality. The genius of a legendary choreographer.Celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Jerome Robbins...
08/21/2026

🩰✨ The wit. The musicality. The genius of a legendary choreographer.

Celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Jerome Robbins in a special program curated by New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Tiler Peck.

Featuring acclaimed dancers from New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Paris Opera Ballet and other leading companies, this extraordinary evening brings Robbins’ timeless masterpieces to life with live chamber music.

Experience the theatricality, emotional depth and unforgettable choreography that made Robbins one of ballet’s greatest storytellers.

📅 October 23–25
📍 The Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://www.musiccenter.org/jeromerobbins


📸 by Matt Karas and Steven Pisano.

08/19/2026

✨ Dorothy Chandler Pavilion entered her glow-up era.

The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is shining a little brighter these days. Its newly upgraded exterior lighting brings more color, more possibilities and a whole lot more glow to our north campus courtesy of , , , and .

And this is just the beginning. 💡

🎶 Special guest alert! 🎧We’re excited to welcome Angélica Garcia to Live at The Music Center for a special DJ set openin...
08/15/2026

🎶 Special guest alert! 🎧

We’re excited to welcome Angélica Garcia to Live at The Music Center for a special DJ set opening for Los Mirlos!

Born east of L.A. with Mexican and Salvadoran roots, Angélica brings a rich mix of poetic storytelling, Latin influences and contemporary sounds to everything she does. Her acclaimed album Gemelo—named one of Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Latin Albums of 2024—showcases her first album sung almost entirely in Spanish.

Now, she’s bringing her musical perspective to the plaza before Los Mirlos take the stage. Come early, grab a drink and get the night started with ! 💃🏽

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 8 p.m.
📍 Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center
🎟️ FREE admission (RSVP at https://www.musiccenter.org/live)

08/15/2026

🇵🇪💃🏽 Los Mirlos is calling Los Angeles to the dance floor!

All the way from Peru, the legendary pioneers of psychedelic cumbia amazónica are bringing their unforgettable sound to Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center this Saturday for a FREE concert.

Come celebrate with Los Mirlos, your fellow Peruvians and friends from across the Latin American community. 🎶✨

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 8 p.m.
📍 Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center
🎟️ FREE admission (RSVP here: https://www.musiccenter.org/live)

¡Prepárate para bailar, cantar y celebrar con Los Mirlos! 🇵🇪💚

💃🏽✨ Bollywood is taking over the plaza! Who's ready to serve us face?Step onto the dance floor at The Music Center’s Dan...
08/14/2026

💃🏽✨ Bollywood is taking over the plaza! Who's ready to serve us face?

Step onto the dance floor at The Music Center’s Dance DTLA for a fun, beginner-friendly Bollywood lesson led by Achinta S. McDaniel. Then turn up the attitude with a special Waackistan mini lesson from of Blue13 Dance Company.

🥁🎧 DJ Sandeep Kumar and Dholnation will bring the beats with a high-energy mix of Bollywood favorites, live drumming and dance floor anthems all night long.

⭐️ Whether you’re a Bollywood star or ready to learn your very first move, bring your best pose, your biggest smile and come celebrate under the stars for the final Dance DTLA of the summer!

⏰ 7 p.m.–11 p.m.
📍 Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center
🔗 FREE RSVP https://www.musiccenter.org/dancedtla

🌿🎶 Ready for a night of cumbia under the stars with Los Mirlos this Saturday?Before you join us for Live at The Music Ce...
08/14/2026

🌿🎶 Ready for a night of cumbia under the stars with Los Mirlos this Saturday?

Before you join us for Live at The Music Center, take a quick look through these helpful plaza reminders so you can spend less time planning and more time dancing.

Bring your picnic, grab a drink, snap a photo and get ready to groove to the psychedelic sounds of . 💃🏽🕺🏽

For the full list of plaza guidelines, visit https://www.musiccenter.org/visit-explore/visit-explore/prohibited-items-activities/.

08/11/2026

💥 Got a headache? Make it sassy.

Achinta S. McDaniel is bringing her signature “sassy headache” move to Bollywood Night at The Music Center’s Dance DTLA! Come learn the moves, bring your best pose and don’t forget to give us face. 💃🏽✨

Then turn up the energy with live drumming from Dholnation, DJ Sandeep Kumar and dancers from Blue13.

Let’s close out the Dance DTLA season with a Bollywood bash!

⏰ 7 p.m.–11 p.m.
📍 Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center
📅 Friday, August 14
🔗 FREE RSVP: https://www.musiccenter.org/dancedtla

🌍🎶 Ago! Amé! The rhythm is calling. Are you ready to answer?Wind onto the dance floor at The Music Center’s Dance DTLA f...
08/07/2026

🌍🎶 Ago! Amé! The rhythm is calling. Are you ready to answer?

Wind onto the dance floor at The Music Center’s Dance DTLA for a fun, beginner-friendly Afrobeats lesson led by Kara Jenelle, artistic director of KaJe movement Collective. Then experience the heartbeat of West African dance during a special mini lesson with KaJe Movement featuring live drumming.

🎧 DJ Tomi TRIBE is bringing the vibes for the night with infectious Afrobeats, global rhythms and feel-good grooves that will keep Jerry Moss Plaza moving all evening long.

Whether you’re discovering Afrobeats for the first time or already know the moves, come celebrate music, culture and community with us under the stars!

⏰ 7 p.m.–11 p.m.
📍 Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center
🔗 FREE RSVP: https://www.musiccenter.org/dancedtla

08/06/2026

✨ Two events, double the fun!

From the Bidi Bidi Bom Boms of Cumbia Night at The Music Center’s Dance DTLA on Jerry Moss Plaza, to the stunning artistry of The Music Center’s BalletNOW®: Superstars of Paris featuring Hugo Marchand & Friends, it was truly a summer weekend filled with music, movement and dance at The Music Center.

A special thank you to our incredible Dance DTLA instructor RF Dance and DJ Sizzle Fantastic for bringing the Cumbia energy to Jerry Moss Plaza, and to Paris Opera Ballet Étoile Hugo Marchand and friends for sharing their extraordinary artistry with Los Angeles.

Thank you to everyone who danced, applauded and celebrated with us. We can’t wait to do it again!

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