The Trudl Zipper Dance Institute welcomes students from ages 4 to adult to study ballet, tap, modern, and hip hop, with a world-class faculty of former professionals. Our season features performances from the students of our pre-professional Dance Academy; ballet, tap, and modern students of all ages from our Youth Dance program; our exceptional Tap Faculty; and guest artists.
Performances take place in Zipper Hall and the more intimate space of the LA Dance Project’s 2245.
2026–27 Performances
See the Music, Hear the Dance
With Jason Fowler and artists from LA Ballet
Sunday, November 1 at 5 pm
Zipper Hall
Tickets: $35
Join us for a conversation and performance exploring the relationship between music and movement in the work of Christopher Wheeldon. Trudl Zipper Dance Institute Artistic Director Janie Taylor is joined by Jason Fowler—former New York City Ballet dancer and stager of Wheeldon’s works—for a discussion spanning his career as performer and guardian of these ballets. Polyphonia, Wheeldon’s breakthrough work set to music by György Ligeti, comes to life in excerpts performed by LA Ballet dancers and a Colburn Conservatory of Music pianist.
Winter Dance Celebration
Saturday, December 12 at 2 pm and 5 pm
Zipper Hall
Tickets: $35
Colburn’s Tap, Modern Dance, Ballet, and Dance Academy students dazzle in their December performance featuring new choreography and beloved masterworks.
Dance Camera West 2027 Opening Night: LA POPS UP
Saturday, January 16 at 7 pm
Zipper Hall
Tickets: $25
LA POPS UP, spearheaded by Hysterica Productions’ Kitty McNamee in partnership with Dance Camera West, celebrates Southern California’s most influential choreographers. This extraordinary program of dance on film is co-curated by Trudl Zipper Dance Institute Artistic Director Janie Taylor.
TapFest
Saturday, February 20 at 7 pm
Zipper Hall
Tickets: $35
Stars from the world of tap dance are joined by Colburn Dance students and faculty for an inspired performance showcasing the dynamism and vitality of the art form.
TapFest is generously supported by Aliza and Mike Lesser.
Counterpointe
Sunday, March 21 at 2 pm and 5 pm
2245. (LA Dance Project’s studio and performance space at 2245 E-Washington Boulevard)
Tickets: $35
Music Academy and Dance Academy students perform celebrated choreography paired with musical masterworks. The performance will also feature original works created by Dance Academy artists that showcase the improvisation and composition skills essential for a professional career in dance.
Student Choreography Workshop
Sunday, May 16 at 2 pm and 5 pm
2245. (LA Dance Project’s studio and performance space at 2245 E. Washington Boulevard)
Tickets: $15
Student creativity takes center stage as Colburn Dance Academy artists present a program of their original works.
TapWorks, featuring Jazz and Hip Hop
Saturday, May 222 at 2 pm and 5 pm
Zipper Hall
Tickets: $35
Colburn’s talented tap, hip hop, and jazz students show off their skills in this vibrant spring showcase.
Past Performances
Counterpointe
TapFest