Photos: Los Angeles Ballet pays tribute to George Balanchine

Los Angeles Ballet’s Kenta Shimizu performs George Balanchine’s “Prodigal Son” at the Alex Theater in Glendale.

George Balanchine’s “Prodigal Son” is a challenging, experimental ballet. Here, Kenta Shimizu of the Los Angeles Ballet performs the work at the Alex Theater in Glendale.

Kenta Shimizu and Elizabeth Claire Walker in Los Angeles Ballet’s “Prodigal Son.”

Los Angeles Ballet’s Kenta Shimizu and Elizabeth Claire Walker perform George Balanchine’s “Prodigal Son” at the Alex Theater in Glendale.

Kenta Shimizu and Elizabeth Claire Walker of the Los Angeles Ballet perform “Prodigal Son” at the Alex Theater in Glendale.

Los Angeles Ballet’s Elizabeth Claire Walker in George Balanchine’s “Prodigal Son” at the Alex Theater in Glendale.

Los Angeles Ballet’s Kenta Shimizu performs George Balanchine’s “Prodigal Son” at the Alex Theater in Glendale.

Kenta Shimizu of the Los Angeles Ballet performs George Balanchine’s “Prodigal Son” at the Alex Theater in Glendale.

The Los Angeles Ballet performs George Balanchine’s “Divertimento No. 15,” a company premiere, at the Alex Theater in Glendale.

Laura Chachich and Kenta Shimizu of the Los Angeles Ballet perform George Balanchine’s “Divertimento No. 15” at the Alex Theater in Glendale.

The Los Angeles Ballet performs George Balanchine’s “Divertimento No. 15” at the Alex Theater in Glendale.

The Los Angeles Ballet performs George Balanchine’s “Divertimento No. 15” at the Alex Theater in Glendale.

Kenta Shimizu of the Los Angeles Ballet performs George Balanchine’s “Divertimento No. 15” at the Alex Theater in Glendale.

Los Angeles Ballet’s Julia Cinquemani performs George Balanchine’s “Divertimento No. 15” at the Alex Theater in Glendale.