David Tai Kim

Your ballet journey starts here. 🩰 Join our **Intro Ballet Workshop Series**—a 6-week program designed for beginners ready to build a strong foundation in a supportive, structured environment. ✔️ Train once a week ✔️ Same teacher & cohort ✔️ Learn essential fundamentals ✔️ No experience needed ✔️ $156 for the full series 📅 Upcoming sessions: • April 11 – May 16 (Sat 9–10AM) w/ Rachel Oberg • April 23 – May 28 (Thurs 7:30–8:30PM) w/ Vannia Ibarguen • May 6 – June 10 (Wed 6–7PM) w/ David Kim Spots are limited—find the schedule that works for you and get started. 📍 Premier Dance Arts of Los Alamitos Scan to register or visit our website. #AdultBallet #BeginnerDance #LosAlamitos #BalletWorkshop #DanceTraining TryBallet

🚨 Don’t miss BALLET IN BLOOM this weekend! 🚨 Los Alamitos Ballet Theatre takes the stage March 21–22 for a spectacular weekend of dance at the Martha B. Knoebel Theatre. Performance Only Tickets for Sat stating at $50 🌟Add-on: 3 gl of Champagne 🥂 and Charcuterie for only $30!! 🌸 Featuring:
• Birthday Variations by Gerold Arpino
• New works by Renée & David Kim
• Flames of Paris staged by Tigran Sargsyan (Gala Night) ✨ Black Tie Gala – March 21
Champagne Hour 5:30 pm • Performance 7:00 pm• Reception 8:30-10:30pm 🎭 Additional Performance – March 22 at 6:00 PM Seats are filling quickly — secure your tickets now! Scan the QR code on the flyer or purchase through the link in bio. #BalletInBloom #LosAlamitosBallet #LastChanceTickets #LivePerformance

🚨 Don’t miss BALLET IN BLOOM this weekend! 🚨 Los Alamitos Ballet Theatre takes the stage March 21–22 for a spectacular weekend of dance at the Martha B. Knoebel Theatre. 🌸 Featuring:
• Birthday Variations by Gerold Arpino
• New works by Renée & David Kim
• Flames of Paris staged by Tigran Sargsyan (Gala Night) ✨ Black Tie Gala – March 21
Champagne Hour • Performance • Reception 🎭 Additional Performance – March 22 at 6 PM Seats are filling quickly — secure your tickets now! Scan the QR code on the flyer or purchase through the link in bio. #BalletInBloom #LosAlamitosBallet #LastChanceTickets #LivePerformance

💥 Strength. Artistry. Power. Get your tickets now!!! Experience the incredible talent of the men of Los Alamitos Ballet Theatre in Ballet in Bloom. Featuring special guest artists and LABT dancers: 🌟 Tigran Sargsyan — Former Principal Dancer, Los Angeles Ballet
🌟 Derek Drilon — The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago
🌟 Harry Peterson — LABT, Royal New Zealand
🌟 Chris Flores — LABT, Anaheim Ballet 📍 Martha B. Knoebel Theatre
📅 March 21 & 22 The program also features choreography by Renée & David Kim, Birthday Variations by Gerold Arpino, and a new ballet featuring LABS students. 🥂 Black Tie Gala – March 21
Champagne Hour • Performance • Reception
🔥 Includes Flames of Paris - Tigran Sargsyan & Isabella Hoy 🎭 March 22 – Performance Only (6 PM)
(Flames of Paris performed March 21 only) Photo credit @hannahcoxphoto

🩰 Ballet in Bloom 🌸 is not to be missed Guest Artist Derek Drilon @derek_drilon of The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago reprises his Lead role in the American Classic “Birthday Variations” by Joffrey Ballet Founder Gerald Arpino @arpinofoundation Enjoy this flashback from last years Gala with Derek and his lovely partner Vivian Farrell @vfarrelll Despite what Timothee Chalamet @tchalamet says Ballet is alive and strong! Come watch, support and be blown away by the Los Alamitos Ballet Theatre as we prepare for our tour to Peru. 🇵🇪 March 21st - Gala & Show March 22nd - Performance Only

🇹🇹🩰🇺🇸💪🏻Pas de Deux class at Bentley Potter School @bentleypotterschool was epic with Smiles all around as Co-Director David Kim led these dancers through exercises to develop feel, trust and proper mechanics. Special Thanks to Mr. Terry Springer @terryspr9 Artistic Director of the Astor Johnson Repertory Dance Theatre @astor.johnson.rep for bringing 7 men to class! Bravo Gentlemen 👏🏻💪🏻

🌟This 6-week in-studio Introductory Ballet Workshop 1A is designed specifically for total adult beginners—absolutely no prior training required. 🩰In a welcoming and inclusive environment, students learn the fundamental steps, classical ballet vocabulary, proper alignment, and movement quality that form the foundation of ballet technique. 💪🏻This workshop is intentionally structured to prepare dancers for continued growth, giving students the confidence, knowledge, and physical awareness needed to progress on their ballet journey. 🎓Upon completion, participants are well equipped to transition into the Intro Level Open Adult ballet classes offered at Premier Dance Arts of Los Alamitos, allowing them to continue training, refine technique, and deepen their artistic practice at their own pace. 🎭Whether ballet is a long-held dream or a new creative outlet, this Intro Workshop provides a strong, supportive starting point—and a clear path forward. •6 Week Workshop Meets 1x a week •Same Day, Same Time, Same Teacher & Cohort of Dancers •FUNDAMENTALs Training To start your Ballet Journey •Little to NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE necessary •Prepares you for Intro Level OPEN CLASSES •Cost $156

Los Alamitos Ballet Theatre — Southern California’s Freshest Internationally Touring Professional Ballet Company— warmly invites you to experience Ballet in Bloom, March 21–22, 2026, at the Martha B. Noble Theater at Cal State Long Beach. This extraordinary weekend of dance will be highlighted by our elegant ✨Black Tie Gala + Performance on Saturday, March 21, featuring two major premieres. We are proud to present the 🇺🇸 United States Premiere of Shosti by David and Renée Kim, a neo-classically thrilling work that debuted internationally during last year’s Dance Across Cultures Tour to 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago. In addition, LABT will present the 🎉Company Premiere of Gerold Arpino’s beloved Birthday Variations, set to Verdi’s magnificent score. Showcasing lyricism, sensitivity, and virtuosity, this radiant ballet will feature ⭐️Special Guest Artist Derek Drilon of The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and stunning new tutus by Hilde Byrne. 💙The program also celebrates the return of two audience favorites:
Presto, set to music by Vivaldi and featuring Harry Peterson, formerly of the Royal New Zealand Ballet; and
Fathom, a moody and sensual contemporary ballet fresh from its International Premiere, set to music by Paul Colomb and the Bleue Quintet and choreographed by Renée and David Kim, again featuring Harry Peterson. This victorious program will also spotlight the exceptional students of the Los Alamitos Ballet School in new choreography by David and Renée Kim — a testament to the blossoming future of ballet. For one night only at the Black Tie Gala, phenomenal ⭐️Guest Artist Tigran Sargsyan will perform the electrifying Flames of Paris Pas de Deux alongside LABT’s own Isabella Hoy. This special fundraiser supports Los Alamitos Ballet Theatre and our upcoming Dance Across Cultures Tour. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable celebration of artistry, excellence, and international achievement. 🎟 Tickets for both evenings are on sale now!
🔗 Linktr.ee link in bio #BalletInBloom #LABT #SoCalBallet #InternationalTouring #LiveDance

Join Los Alamitos Ballet Theatre — Southern California’s Freshest Internationally Touring Professional Ballet Company — for an unforgettable weekend of extraordinary dance. ✨ Black Tie Gala + Performance – March 21
Featuring TWO PREMIERES:
🇺🇸 U.S. Premiere of Shosti by David & Renée Kim
🎉 Company Premiere of Birthday Variations by Gerold Arpino
Featuring Special Guest Artist Derek Drilon (The Joffrey Ballet) 🌟 One Night Only at the Gala:
Tigran Sargsyan performs Flames of Paris Pas de Deux with Isabella Hoy 💙 Fan favorites return:
Presto featuring Harry Peterson formerly of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. 
Fathom — fresh from its International Premiere Plus, new choreography performed by the talented students of Los Alamitos Ballet School! This special fundraiser supports LABT and the planned Dance Across Cultures Tour to Lima, Peru. 🎟 Tickets for both evenings are on sale now!
🔗 Linktr.ee link in bio #BalletInBloom #LABT #SoCalBallet #InternationalTouring #LiveDance SupportTheArts

Join Los Alamitos Ballet Theatre — Southern California’s Freshest Internationally Touring Professional Ballet Company — for an unforgettable weekend of extraordinary dance. ✨ Black Tie Gala + Performance March 21st ✨ Performance Only March 22nd
Featuring TWO PREMIERES:
🇺🇸 U.S. Premiere of Shosti by David & Renée Kim (Debuted in Trinidad and Tobago June 2025 Dance Across Cultures Tour) 🎉 Company Premiere of Birthday Variations by Gerold Arpino
Featuring Special Guest Artist Derek Drilon (The Joffrey Ballet) 🌟 One Night Only at the Gala:
International Guest Principal Artist Tigran Sargsyan performs Flames of Paris Pas de Deux with Isabella Hoy 💙 Fan favorites return:
Presto featuring Harry Peterson formerly of the Royal New Zealand Ballet
Fathom — fresh from its International Premiere on the Dance Across Cultures Tour. Plus, new choreography performed by the talented students of Los Alamitos Ballet School! This special fundraiser supports LABT and the upcoming Dance Across Cultures Tour. 🎟 Tickets for both evenings are on sale now!
🔗 Linktr.ee link in bio #BalletInBloom #LABT #SoCalBallet #InternationalTouring LiveDance SupportTheArts.

We are pleased to Announce 📣 “THE BALLET WORKSHOP SERIES” INTRO SERIES 1A: ✔️ No prior experience necessary
✔️ 6-week structured series
✔️ Same teacher & cohort each week
✔️ Foundations of classical ballet 📍 Los Alamitos
📆 New sessions starting soon
💲 $156 A clear, supportive path into ballet—whether it’s a lifelong dream or a brand-new curiosity. #AdultBallet #BeginnerBallet #AdultDance #BalletForAdults #NeverTooLateToDance

✨ Step into the magic this weekend! ✨ The Los Alamitos Ballet Theatre (LABT) invites you to a wondrous winter journey at Sugar Plum’s Realm. Witness cherished scenes from The Nutcracker brought to life in an intimate, immersive setting. It’s the perfect holiday outing for the whole family. 🎭 DEC 19 - 21 📍 PDA Blackbox Theatre 4322 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Grab your tickets at the link in our bio! Photo Credit: Scott Edwards @sedwardsphoto #LABTBallet #LosAlamitosBalletTheatre #SugarPlumsRealm #Nutcracker #HolidayMagic LABT FamilyEvent WinterWonderland OCEvents HolidayTradition LosAlamitos