Follow ballet and the Bay Area’s many independent dance companies here. Music News USC’s Kaufman School of Dance Nets Million-Dollar Grant Peter Feher - January 28, 2020 The anonymous donation underwrites a partnership with the USC Thornton School of Music. Review Cinderella’s Enchantment Grows Deeper With SF Ballet Janice Berman - January 23, 2020 The classic confection reveals new magic in the current revival. Artist Spotlight Superstar Pianist Yekwon Sunwoo Tackles Prokofiev for SF Ballet Claudia Bauer - January 23, 2020 The Van Cliburn winner talks about the physical and mental challenges of playing technically demanding pieces for dancers. Music News NEA Announces 2020 Grants Michael Zwiebach - January 21, 2020 Bay Area musical organizations are recognized for far-ranging work. Music News SF Conservatory of Music and SF Ballet School Announce Expanded Partnership Michael Zwiebach - January 7, 2020 The new Bowes Center will have some light-stepping new residents. Review Merce, the Movie Janice Berman - January 2, 2020 Cunningham is a beautiful documentary that clarifies the choreographer’s place in dance history. Preview FRESH Festival Looks for a Little Tenderness Lou Fancher - December 26, 2019 For three weeks in January, the artist-run festival presents cutting-edge dance, music, and performance art. Review It’s All Smiles at SF Ballet’s 75th Anniversary Nutcracker Janice Berman - December 13, 2019 It’s a time to admire not just the stars but the SF Ballet School, a key to the company’s success. Feature The People’s Conservatory Debuts KOLA Annelies Zijderveld - December 12, 2019 This fresh production reimagines the Nutcracker story through African and Afro-Latinx eyes. Music News Heroics and Excellence From the SF Ballet Orchestra Pit Janos Gereben - December 10, 2019 The Nutcracker season kicks off, and the orchestra looks ahead to a busy 2020. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 … Next › Next page Last » Last page