Dance

Follow ballet and the Bay Area’s many independent dance companies here.

Lou Fancher - July 6, 2019

The intrepid choreographer talks about her upcoming project at ODC, new initiatives, and a career spent breaking boundaries.

Janos Gereben - July 2, 2019

On the heels of an acclaimed run in London, the company announces promotions and new dancers.

Victoria Looseleaf - June 25, 2019

The Royal Ballet and L.A. Dance Project premiere major productions in what used to be the cultural “offseason.”

Janice Berman - June 24, 2019

James Sofranko’s company, now in its fourth season, gives world premieres with superb dancers.

Lou Fancher - June 7, 2019

YBCA hosts The Exceptionally Elderly Overweight Black Man Phoenix on June 14.

Janice Berman - May 13, 2019

The troupe’s mélange of percussive dance with cutting-edge electronics and live music brings down the house at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Janos Gereben - May 13, 2019

Student work is presented alongside pieces by some of ballet’s greatest choreographers.

Richard S. Ginell - May 13, 2019

The premiere of Inferno is just part of the evening-length ballet envisioned by the prolific composer.

Lou Fancher - May 10, 2019

The award-winning Orihara explores the intersection of American and Japanese modern-dance traditions as expressed by women choreographers.

Janice Berman - May 8, 2019

The choreographer’s humanity and storytelling ability combine with superb performances.