The Lyon Opera Ballet, one of France's national treasures, returns to UCLA Live in a program featuring works by four modern dance masters: William Forsythe, Russell Maliphant, Nacho Duato and Jirí Kylián. These two evenings of dance take place at 8 p.m. Oct. 1 and 2 at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus.
Under the guidance of artistic director Yorgos Loukos, France's Lyon Opera Ballet is widely regarded as one of the world's preeminent dance companies. Commissioning numerous works by today's most important new and esteemed modern choreographers, the company serves as a virtual showcase for the most current, brilliant and innovative dance.
The evening's program features "Second Detail" by American-born Ballett Frankfurt choreographer William Forsythe; the Los Angeles premiere of "Twelvetwentyone" by Britain's Russell Maliphant; the Los Angeles premiere of "Un Ballo" by Nederlands Dans Theater choreographer Kylián; and "Jardi Tancat" by Duato.