Daisy Jacobson in “Mineral King”

Last summer, wildfires ravaged California, including Sequoia National Park’s Mineral King Valley. Though it’s known for its stunning landscapes and towering sequoia trees, the region also has a contentious history: In the 1800s it was mined for silver, and in the 1960s, Disney attempted to build a ski resort there, before plans were thwarted due […]

Daisy Jacobson Asked Benjamin Millepied to Choreograph a Solo on Her. Then He Asked Her to Join LADP.

It isn’t easy to stand out when you’re a newbie in a pack of fearless dancers. But Daisy Jacobson does, and effortlessly. Onstage with Benjamin Millepied’s L.A. Dance Project, she combines the refinement of her classical training with a soulful, infectious attack, making her impossible to miss. Jonathan Potter, Courtesy LADP Company: L.A. Dance Project […]