Last night, Saturday, December 10, Benjamin Millepied and L.A. Dance Project hosted their annual show stopping gala at the Theatre at Ace Hotel. In a review by the Hollywood Reporter, “Mr. Millepied’s L.A. Dance Project has thrown down the slipper in declaring the city’s standing in the ballet world. Through four exquisite pieces, Millepied and his troupe wowed audiences at the Ace Hotel during a two-night run on Friday and Saturday.”
The program featured four magnificent pieces including Millepied’s “On The Other Side” with a set designed by LA artist Mark Bradford and the World Premiere of “Homecoming” with music composed and performed live by Rufus Wainwright.
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 10: Dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied and actress Natalie Portman attend the 2016 Los Angeles Dance Project Gala at The Theatre at Ace Hotel Downtown LA on December 10, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for L.A. Dance Project)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 10: Model Mara Teigen and Jordyn Pressler attend the 2016 Los Angeles Dance Project Gala at The Theatre at Ace Hotel Downtown LA on December 10, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for L.A. Dance Project)
Also in attendance were Robert Pattinson, FKA Twigs, Janie Taylor, Carla Körbes, Frank Gehry, Allie Teilz, Eli Broad, Edythe Broad, Jörn Weisbrodt, Barbara Kruger, Maja Hoffman, Nicholas Britell, Alex Israel.
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