Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Choreographer Benjamin Millepied

The LA Dance Project , founded by celebrity choreographer Benjamin Millepied, kicks off its second season Feb. 20 at the new Ace Hotel in downtown. The new company has been both hailed as the missing link in L.A.'s arts scene, and criticized for not employing local dancers.

By Madeleine Brand • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The LA Dance Project, founded by celebrity choreographer Benjamin Millepied, kicks off its second season Feb. 20 at the new Ace Hotel in downtown. The new company has been both hailed as the missing link in L.A.'s arts scene, and criticized for not employing local dancers. Madeleine talks to Millepied about the hype, the controversy, and what audiences can expect from the troupe this year.

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Andrew Walsh
Too Beautiful to Live
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Matt Holzman
Producer, 'The Document'
Benjamin Millepied
artistic director, L.A. Dance Project

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Choreographer Benjamin Millepied

The LA Dance Project , founded by celebrity choreographer Benjamin Millepied, kicks off its second season Feb. 20 at the new Ace Hotel in downtown. The new company has been both hailed as the missing link in L.A.'s arts scene, and criticized for not employing local dancers.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Choreographer Benjamin Millepied

The LA Dance Project , founded by celebrity choreographer Benjamin Millepied, kicks off its second season Feb. 20 at the new Ace Hotel in downtown. The new company has been both hailed as the missing link in L.A.'s arts scene, and criticized for not employing local dancers.

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