A Decade of ABT’s ‘Nutcracker’ at Segerstrom
Over 10 years, the production has become a place where dancers grow up, families return and tradition is renewed each season.
December 17, 2025
A Cornucopia of Options: What to Do in Orange County During the 2025 Holiday Season
Performances, exhibitions, holiday festivals and more are in store for the culturally curious in our 2025 holiday guide.
November 28, 2025
Orange County Dance Company Heads to New Zealand Peace Conference
Re:born Dance Interactive will premiere a new work examining the human cost of war and the fragility of peace.
October 31, 2025
Ashley Jones’ Artist-in-Residence Showcase at the Muck Features Tap and Flamenco Excellence
Dance educator and choreographer – along with a handful of others – bring Spanish flair to the Fullerton outdoor stage.
October 22, 2025
‘Curtain Call’ Sculpture by Karon Davis to Debut at Segerstrom Hall
The bronze ballerina joins the visual art found across Segerstrom Center’s campus, on view all season.
October 1, 2025
San Francisco Ballet to Revive Liam Scarlett’s ‘Frankenstein’ at Segerstrom Center
San Francisco Ballet’s Joseph Walsh and Lauren Strongin, entrusted with Liam Scarlett’s choreographic legacy, lead the revival of his “Frankenstein” ahead of its Southern California debut.
October 1, 2025
Where Movement Meets Canvas: Backhausdance Launches Season with ‘Co-Lab’
The Santa Ana residency weaves choreography, visual art and music into a multisensory premiere.
September 24, 2025
UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Art: A Culmination of Legacy & Resurgence
by Peter Lefevre for UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts Drive past the carefully manicured lawns of Irvine, the most famously planned city in America, and the last...
September 22, 2025
Relámpago del Cielo Reflects on 50 Years, While Looking Toward the Future
Relámpago del Cielo serves as a showcase of the preservation of ballet folklórico, establishing itself as a steward for those who want to study cultural dance.
September 17, 2025
Growth and Experimentation: The UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts (2000-2025)
by Peter Lefevre for UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts It’s the turn of the millennium. We’ve escaped the mortal threat of Y2K. Beanie Babies are the next...
September 15, 2025
A Platform for Local Pros: Inside the SoCal Ballet Scene Festival
By pairing established troupes with emerging voices and even recreational adult dancers, the festival highlights the range of Southern California ballet talent on one stage.
September 12, 2025
It’s Culture OC’s Second Anniversary, and We Have a Lot to Celebrate!
Our award-winning, nonprofit arts journalism website covers topics, events and organizations that other media outlets have forgotten or abandoned.
September 10, 2025
