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Dance Company BalletX to Perform at Smothers Theatre


BalletXRenowned dance company BalletX, Philadelphia's premier contemporary ballet that commissions choreographers from around the world, will come to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Thursday, October 14, at 8 PM.

Founded in 2005 by Christine Cox and Matthew Neenan, BalletX is led by Cox, whose tenure as artistic and executive director has produced over 100 world premiere ballets by nearly 60 choreographers.

In addition to virtual works, main stage performances, and international touring, the company offers free community pop ups, dance classes, artist question and answer sessions, open rehearsals, and in-school dance education, designed to bring audiences and the nation closer to dance. Among its many accolades and honors, BalletX was featured on the cover of Dance Magazine’s October 2019 issue under the headline “BalletX is Taking All the Right Risks.”

For additional information about the performance, and to purchase tickets, visit the Center for the Arts website.