Kaitlin Wright

3 weeks ago | cultureoc.org | Kaitlin Wright

Ally Helman brings a New York pedigree and an ambitious vision to Orange County with Ballet Project OC’s upcoming performance at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. When Ally Helman, 25, returned to Orange County after training and dancing with the New York City Ballet, she came home with more than just performance credits. She brought with her a vision for what the local dance landscape could become – something vibrant, risk-taking and rooted in both tradition and progress.

2 months ago | cultureoc.org | Kaitlin Wright

Director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's emotionally rich Shakespeare adaptation finds new life at Segerstrom Center. A decade after its premiere with The Royal Ballet in London, Christopher Wheeldon’s “The Winter’s Tale” comes to the U.S. for the first time.

Feb 24, 2025 | cultureoc.org | Kaitlin Wright

Segerstrom’s new VP of programming aims to expand the center’s artistic scope, deepen community ties and build on its legacy. When Limor Tomer stepped into her new role as vice president of programming and production at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in January, she brought with her a reputation for reimagining the boundaries of live performance.

Jan 31, 2025 | cultureoc.org | Kaitlin Wright

With premieres by Jodie Gates and performances from elite companies like BalletX and Complexions Contemporary Ballet, the festival continues to shape dance in Southern California. For 20 years, Laguna Dance has turned the seaside town of Laguna Beach into an unexpected stage for world-class dance, bringing internationally acclaimed artists to perform against the backdrop of Southern California’s coastal charm.

Dec 2, 2024 | cultureoc.org | Kaitlin Wright

Magic, surprises and standout moments make each of these Orange County Nutcracker performances different from the next. Since its U.S. debut in 1944 with the San Francisco Ballet under the direction of Willam Christensen, “The Nutcracker” has become a quintessential holiday ritual, beloved for its sweeping score by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and its delightful story of magic, adventure and sweets.