The lights are on, the stage is set, and our dancers are fully immersed in tech rehearsal for NOVA—the culminating performance of our JoffreyRED Contemporary Ballet Summer Intensive. After two weeks of bold exploration and boundary-breaking movement, this is the moment when everything clicks into place. Costumes, lighting, sound, and choreography converge to bring each piece to life in its final form.⁠ ⁠ Led by Artistic Director Josie Walsh ballet_red , this intensive has pushed dancers to expand both their technique and their artistry. From classical ballet to contemporary composition, each element has been a building block toward this moment. NOVA is not just a performance—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of contemporary ballet artists.⁠ ⁠ Don’t miss this electrifying night of innovation and storytelling on stage.⁠ ⁠ 📆 Friday, July 18, 2025⁠ ⏰️ 8:00 PM⁠ 📍 Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theatre - Richard & Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 9...