Ballet Beyond Borders 2024
Westchester, CA
August 7 - 10
Registration now open
Join us in Los Angeles for an unforgettable experience where the worlds of artistry and inspiration collide at BBB.
This summer, leave behind the pressures of competition and immerse yourself in a community built on acceptance and passion for dance. This BBB is for all dancers - whether you are planning to attend BBB Havana 2025 or not.
At BBB, you'll find a diverse range of activities including film screenings, classes, adult workshops, and the Cultural Crossroads Diplomacy Conference covering various art topics.
All of this will be held on the vibrant campus of LMU.
Get ready to explore and grow at Los Angeles 2024's BBB—an essential prelude to Havana 2025 with the renowned Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba. Have you always dreamed of experiencing the charm of Havana, Cuba? BBB offers you the chance to engage with our Havana host, Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba, right here in Westchester. Participate in classes, witness mesmerizing performances by the company dancers, and gain all the information you need to join us on our journey to Havana Cuba 2025
BBB IS:
BBB is a neighborhood made up of many different people, cultures, styles
BBB is a movement of cultural exchange and connection
BBB is a network committed to opening doors and creating opportunities for dancers
BBB is a collective and committed effort to amplify BBB, it’s stories, and the universal language of dance
BBB is NOT
Confrontational
A platform for individual or business amplification
A media opportunity for individual schools or dancers. There is NO outside media at BBB events
BBB culture is:
Open
Curious
Listening and learning
Sharing
Creating
Connecting
BBB embraces the changing landscapes of our global dance art form. While excellence is our goal, we also seek to preserve the heritage we passionately share. We strive to protect, inspire, and connect the next generation of young artists with professionals of the highest caliber and with mentors that align with these ideals. Ballet Beyond Borders is a Ballet Nation that serves as a catalyst for promoting cooperation and easing conflict by creating mutual understanding and using dance to advocate for human rights, justice, and global peace.
Ballet Beyond Borders is a Festival that provides a cultural and educational platform on an international level to further human understanding and spark communication. BBB presents classical ballet and all genres of dance from Folkloric and Native American cultures with indigenous nations of Africa and South America, hip-hop, tap and contemporary choreography. BBB is an inclusive society.
BBB presents dancers with an opportunity to leave their footprints on a global stage. Ballet Beyond Borders is an OPEN land, with an OPEN heart and an OPEN dialogue. Please bring your dances and your stories, your technique, and your artistry to our ballet nation.
