2023/2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Note from our President & CEO
RACHEL S. MOORE
A warm welcome back to the continuation of our 21st season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center with our presentation of two incredible works. Pina Bausch’s The Rite of Spring, one of the 20th century’s most significant works in dance. We will also witness the West Coast premiere of a new work, common ground[s], created and performed by two wonderfully talented, multi-dimensional choreographers, Germaine Acogny, who is considered the “mother of contemporary African dance” and Malou Airaudo, herself a lauded dancer who was once part of Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch. You are in for a real treat! Bausch’s The Rite of Spring is a masterpiece with enduring power, which has had a profound impact on the evolution of contemporary dance. What makes this production so special is the group of more than 30 dancers from 14 countries across Africa who were assembled into a company especially for this purpose. In many cases, these dancers have rarely had an opportunity to perform on a world-class stage in a major market such as Los Angeles. Similarly, with common ground[s], we will witness the creativity, innovation and strength of two women whose lives inspired the piece. We are so proud to join with the producers at the Pina Bausch Foundation, École des Sables and Sadler’s Wells to shine the light on these extraordinary individuals as they bring their passion and skill to the interpretation of these pioneering works. What a marvelous opportunity for The Music Center to be a part of the evolution both of the dance field and the arts as a whole; this will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As a former dancer, I understand the profound impact the arts can have on individuals and communities. With our focus on deepening the cultural lives of all residents of Los Angeles County, we want to create spaces where diverse artistic voices and the contributions of the people we serve can flourish. I am very proud of the dedication and artistry displayed by the dancers, choreographers and the entire team who worked tirelessly to bring this production to life. Up next is our presentation of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, which has begun a multi-year residency at The Music Center. You will not see the Ailey company at any other venue in our region so I hope you will join us for what are bound to be rich, powerful performances by one of America’s most popular modern dance companies. We are enormously grateful for the vision and support of our series namesake, Glorya Kaufman, and for the highly passionate dance champions at Center Dance Arts, all of whom share our passion for dance and dancing and who embrace what the arts do to contribute to the vibrant cultural tapestry of our community. Thanks, as well, to each of you for joining us and for making it possible for us to continue to explore and elevate dance in Los Angeles. Enjoy the performance!
Rollin A. Ransom
Robert J. Abernethy Vice Chair
DIRECTORS EMERITI
Darrell R. Brown Vice Chair Rachel S. Moore President & CEO Diane G. Medina Secretary Susan M. Wegleitner Treasurer William Taylor Assistant Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Charles F. Adams William H. Ahmanson Jill C. Baldauf Susan E. Baumgarten Phoebe Beasley Thomas L. Beckmen Kristin Burr Dannielle Campos Elizabeth Khuri Chandler Amy R. Forbes Greg T. Geyer Joan E. Herman Jeffrey M. Hill Mary Ann Hunt-Jacobsen Carl Jordan Richard B. Kendall Terri M. Kohl Lily Lee Cary J. Lefton Keith R. Leonard, Jr. David B. Lippman Susan M. Matt Elizabeth Michelson Darrell D. Miller Teresita Notkin Michael J. Pagano Cynthia M. Patton Karen Kay Platt Joseph J. Rice Melissa Romain Beverly P. Ryder Maria S. Salinas Corinne Jessie Sanchez Mimi Song Johnese Spisso Michael Stockton Philip A. Swan Timothy S. Wahl Jennifer M. Walske Jay S. Wintrob
Warmly,
Rachel S. Moore, President & CEO
GENERAL COUNSEL
Cindy Miscikowski Chair
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s Alysia Johnson and Abdiel Figueroa Reyes. Photo by Michelle Reid. Styling by Imani Sade.
Wallis Annenberg Peter K. Barker Judith Beckmen Ronald W. Burkle John B. Emerson ** Richard M. Ferry Brindell Gottlieb Bernard A. Greenberg Stephen F. Hinchliffe, Jr. Glen A. Holden Kent Kresa Edward J. McAniff Mattie McFaddenLawson Fredric M. Roberts Richard K. Roeder Claire L. Rothman Joni J. Smith Lisa Specht ** Cynthia A. Telles James A. Thomas Andrea L. Van de Kamp ** Thomas R. Weinberger Alyce de Roulet Williamson ** Chair Emeritus Current, as of January 25, 2024