Follow ballet and the Bay Area’s many independent dance companies here. Preview Joaquín De Luz Leads a Spanish Dance Company of Rigor and Rhythm Victoria Looseleaf - February 12, 2024 The Compañía Nacional de Danza arrives in L.A. with a blend of classical, contemporary, and mambo. Preview SF Ballet’s “British Icons”: History That Never Gets Old Aimée Ts'ao - February 6, 2024 Tamara Rojo’s next program for the company draws on her time in England and makes some surprising connections with the Bay Area. Feature The Rite of Spring Continues to Shake the Earth Aimée Ts'ao - February 5, 2024 A cast of African dancers has reimagined Pina Bausch’s 1975 choreography for the work and is now touring internationally. Music News Yuan Yuan Tan Prepares for Last Dance With SF Ballet Emily Wilson - January 29, 2024 The beloved longtime principal has had an exceptional career with the company over three decades. Preview The Rebirth of Apsara Brings Centuries-Old Cambodian Spirits to Life Lou Fancher - January 29, 2024 Dancer Charya Burt, musician Paul Dresher, and an international creative team explore the relationship between art, war, and mythology. Preview Dancing the Stories of American Immigrants With Lenora Lee Aimée Ts'ao - January 29, 2024 The choreographer’s company is gearing up for a pair of multimedia world premieres on this foundational theme. Artist Spotlight The Rebel: Choreographer Aszure Barton Finds the Humanity in the Human Body Aimée Ts'ao - January 23, 2024 Having absorbed many different techniques, Barton is less interested in stretching boundaries than obliterating them. Music News ODC’s Brenda Way Named to California Hall of Fame Janos Gereben - January 22, 2024 The contemporary choreographer’s influence has been felt well beyond the Bay Area, becoming part of the fabric of modern dance. Feature Matthew Bourne Puts Romeo and Juliet Through the Process Victoria Looseleaf - January 22, 2024 The famed choreographer says Shakespeare and Prokofiev are only the starting points for this modern telling, which arrives in L.A. next week. Preview How Cal State Northridge Is Remembering the 1994 Earthquake Victoria Looseleaf - January 8, 2024 To demonstrate community resilience, Jacques Heim’s daredevil dance troupe Diavolo takes The Soraya’s stage. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page