The week ahead in SoCal dance: Barak Ballet, the Collective Memory Project and more

Barak Ballet will perform 2017's "E/Space" and other works at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica.

By Matt Cooper

June 23, 2018

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Herencia Flamenca With featured dancers Yolanda Arroyo and Angel Muñoz, plus singers and musicians from Spain. Luckman Fine Arts Complex, Cal State L.A., 5151 State University Drive., L.A. Sun., 2:30 p.m. $30-$65. (323) 343-6600.

The Collective Memory Project Intimate community-created dance-theatre work based on the stories of military veterans; all seating on stage. Ford Theatres, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood. Thu.-Fri., 8:30 p.m. $25 and up. (323) 461-3673.

Barak Ballet The company offers an encore of 2017’s “E/Space,” plus the world premieres of Melissa Barak’s “Cypher” and Nicolas Blanc’s “Desert Transport.” The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St. Santa Monica. Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m. $45 and up. (310) 434-3200.

Sky Echo No)one. Art House presents a new site-specific work by L.A.-based choreographer Samantha Blake Goodman, featuring live accompaniment by vocalist and electronic musician Akua. The Getty Center, N. Sepulveda Blvd. & Getty Center Drive, L.A. Fri., 8 p.m. Free. (310) 440-7300.

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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.