Overview
The LA Follies: World-class entertainment with a hint of Hollywood. Professionals that are skilled in various styles of performance that can successfully turn any event or project into a memorable splendor. We have performed for private events, film/TV, band tours, full-length live performances, etc. Creating unforgettable experiences is what we do best. Our repertoire is expansive- with precision kicklines, contortion, themed modeling, breakdancing, aerial work, fire dancing, synchro, live music, and so much more. We love incorporating stylized concepts in to our performances- providing the visual "total package". With our team of entertainment professionals, the sky is truly the limit.
Reviews
25 reviews
Alexandra C.
September 12, 2017Dazzling
Hired the LA Follies for a client event in Palm Springs. Colette helped brainstorm the best format to work within a tight budget and provided a stellar grouping of performances throughout the day. From start to finish the team was a pleasure to work with. The attention to detail in planning, costuming and execution was beyond impressive. True professionals in every sense of the word, they arrived on-time and delivered a dazzling show. From polynesian drummers and dancers, to roller girls and a Mad Men themed evening performance, they truly understood and incorporated the swanky sixties vibe we envisioned, ultimately complementing the location at The Parker in Palm Springs. Bravo ladies, and cheers to a wonderful experience! Look forward to working with the team again!
Hired as: Cabaret Entertainment, Dancer, Las Vegas Style Entertainment, Variety Show
LA Follies
Alexandra your party was absolutely amazing and we loved being part of it. Thank you so much for letting us provide entertainment for your vision!
Noor Z.
November 17, 2015Nothing Short of the Best!
I had the great pleasure of working with the LA Follies on a high-end fundraising gala for the Tampa Museum of Art. The expectations were very high all around for the event and without a doubt these ladies made it the delight it was! Guests in attendance have still not tired of talking about the performances and those that weren't there are regretting missing out on the experience.
I began working with Colette (co-founder and all around awesome person) about 6 months before the big event, through the initial brainstorming, budgeting, costuming, choreography, music selection, timing, everything, she made it so enjoyable and quelled my worries before I could have any. Considering we are on the opposite coast from LA, the distance was never a hindrance - proving they truly can rock anything anywhere in the world. I cannot speak enough to the point of how above and beyond they went and how incredibly happy our VERY high-end clients were.
The costuming was perfection and the talents of the entire troupe are endless. We worked with the Follies on every aspect of the event, atmospheric enhancement, encouraging guests to bid on auction items, auction prize winner fanfare, headline entertainment - dancing, tap dancing, contortion, etc., after party atmospheric. It was endless fun!
I'm sure I've missed some point to gush on but suffice it to say, I am looking forward to any opportunity to work together again and encourage anyone with the chance to do the same!!
Hired as: Ballet Dancer, Broadway Style Entertainment, Choreographer, Contortionist, Dance Troupe, Dancer, Las Vegas Style Entertainment, Tap Dancer, Variety Show
LA Follies
We can't stop blushing with a review like this, but we must confess it is a pleasure and joy to put on a show when we have clients like Anna Lucia Events and such a lovely point person like Noor to work amongst.
Lindsey
December 7, 2012Beautiful Dancers!!!
The Follies are beautiful trained dancers. The group has great style and great dances. They are very entertaining and a joy to watch. What a treat!!
Robin M.
March 27, 2018Fantastic In Every Way - Boop, boop, bee-doop!
We had the pleasure of booking the LA Follies for the Gatsby Evening event during our Annual Business Summit this year. From the beginning stages of inquiry to the final performance, LA Follies and Colette were absolutely marvelous to work with! She was professional, helpful, on-point and a literal wealth of information. Her entertainers were professional, beautiful and sweet as the bees knees. :) I have already highly recommended LA Follies to the high-end Pelican Hill Resort and would use them again without a wink should the opportunity present itself in the future. I truly hope it does. I wish them continued success.
Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment
Lee N.
July 28, 2016Hot and classy performance.
They girls were amazing. Beautiful, fun and vibrant!
The right combo to get the crowd worked up.
Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment
LA Follies
Thanks so so much Lee! Your wedding was stunning and it was a thrill to bring a lil' East Coast sass to your soiree.
Booking information
Price range: $1500-$35,000
Languages: English , French
Gig length: 15 - 90 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Insurance info available upon request.
Unions: SAG-AFTRA, AGVA
What to expect
We turn any event from great to spectacular. We have a range of numbers from tap to rhythmic gymnastics to jazz to pointe to roller dancers and synchronized swimmers and let's not forget the aerialists and our kick lines! We can adapt to small or large events. We also have a great partnership with musicians and singers to easily add live music to make that event extra special!
About
The LA Follies are known for creating highly entertaining, immersive, and unique experiences for a variety of audiences. Infused with a dash of inspiration from the grandeur of the Hollywood heyday mixed with a bit of pop and contemporary art, we like to provide a twist on the traditional. The LA Follies have performed for private events, network television, commercial work, and a variety of customized events from the Segerstrom to a warehouse in Bushwick to the O2 in London, we have kicked it up a notch across the globe. From ballet dancers to bone breakers and bboys to kicklines and Christmas shows to JPop performances and cabaret dancers... we love providing an array of performance genres. We are based in Venice Beach California but loooove to travel. We hope you sit back and enjoy the LA Follies. A leg above the rest!
Services offered
Past booked events
March 2018
24
Saturday
CAIFPA
6:00pm - 10:00pm
16
Friday
Irish Performance
11:00am - 12:00pm
15
Thursday
Irish Performance
12:00pm - 1:00pm
05
Monday
Private Event
5:00pm - 9:00pm
February 2018
22
Thursday
Celebration Show
3:00pm - 4:00pm
14
Wednesday
Valentines for Veterans
12:00pm - 1:00pm
06
Tuesday
Gatsby Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Team
Set list
A typical program will consist of
Atmospheric Acts (strolling themed entertainment from vintage usherettes to stilt walkers dressed as butterflies to Bboys freestyling to showgirls)
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A mini show- 3 dance numbers performed back to back or throughout the event in the genre/style requested
We can also incorporate flashmob stations for corporate and private events.
Influences and inspiration
We love the MGM musical era, movies like the Great Gatsby, the Rockettes, of course the Ziegfield Follies, Busby Berkeley, Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Bob Fosse! We take these inspirations and make current choreography!
Setup requirements
Sound system with Ipod hook up