Ballet California

Ballet California is a pre-professional ballet company serving the South Bay, continuing the legacy of South Bay Ballet and the Lauridsen Ballet Centre founded in 1978. The organization focuses on advanced ballet training for youth alongside regular public performances, presenting both classical and contemporary works. Its programming includes annual productions such as The Nutcracker, mixed repertory concerts, and story-based ballets, with an emphasis on preparing dancers for professional pathways while engaging the broader community in the performing arts.