The week ahead in L.A. dance, April 29-May 6: 'Cinderella,' 'Tao: Drum Heart' and more

The week ahead in L.A. dance, April 29-May 6: ‘Cinderella,’ ‘Tao: Drum Heart’ and more

By Matt Cooper

April 29, 2018 6 AM PT

Cinderella Inland Pacific Ballet offers a family-friendly take on the classic fairytale. Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. Sun., 2 p.m. $41 and up. discounts available. (909) 482-1590.

Jornada: A Global Dance Journey An exploration of the ancient origins and continuing evolution of flamenco. San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel. Sun., 7:30 p.m. $30 and up; discounts available. (626) 308-2865.

Tao: Drum Heart Japanese drum and dance ensemble performs. Musco Center for the Arts, Chapman University, 415 N. Glassell St., Orange. Sun., 4 p.m. $30-$50. (844) 626-8726.

17th Annual International Festival Family-friendly campus-wide event includes performances by dancers and musicians from around the world. Soka University, 1 University Drie, Aliso Viejo. Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (949) 480-4278.

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Matt Cooper

Matt Cooper compiles the Los Angeles Times’ theater, classical music, dance, museum and gallery listings, and the movie openings and events & revivals listings, in addition to writing the TV This Week column and Weekend Picks. In his spare time, he enjoys seeing live theater, classical music and dance, visiting museums and galleries, going to the movies and watching TV.