Dance

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Victoria Looseleaf - November 12, 2024

The choreographer’s company will be responding to both space and sound in an “exploratory opera” by experimental musician Julia Edith Rigby.

Aimée Ts'ao - November 4, 2024

The trendsetting choreographer has dreamed up a world premiere that features the Young Women’s Choral Projects of San Francisco.

Aimée Ts'ao - October 29, 2024

Using the paintings of Jacob Lawrence as inspiration, the company explores broader themes of exodus and cultural exchange.

Aimée Ts'ao - October 21, 2024

Poet and activist Marc Bamuthi Joseph is reimagining Saint-Saëns’ suite with the help of dancers Wendy Whelan and Francesca Harper.

Janos Gereben - October 15, 2024

The company screens a new film about the history of the site-specific festival to honor outgoing Artistic Director Kim Epifano.

Aimée Ts'ao - October 15, 2024

A carefully choreographed whodunnit is the latest production from San Francisco contemporary company Sharp & Fine.

Aimée Ts'ao - October 8, 2024

The troupe can draw on the contributions of longtime company dancers for its biannual festival of new and recent work.

Lisa Hirsch - September 30, 2024

American Modern Opera Company’s production transforms Olivier Messiaen’s song cycle into an intimate drama.

Tom Jacobs - September 25, 2024

Soprano Julia Bullock and American Modern Opera Company stage a new production of Olivier Messiaen’s gut-wrenching song cycle Harawi.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 24, 2024

The veteran arts administrator joins Tamara Rojo at the helm of the storied company.