Dance

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

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.

Jim Farber - April 22, 2019

Esa-Pekka Salonen and Peter Sellars explore the lost world of Persèphone.

Janos Gereben - April 22, 2019

Look for big hits including Cinderella and Romeo & Juliet.

Michael Zwiebach - April 19, 2019

The Mariinsky Ballet, Renée Fleming, and a reimagined Scott Joplin opera are only a few of the standout attractions.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 16, 2019

The groundbreaking director and librettist talks about his reimagined Perséphone, his fascination with Stravinsky, and the role of the artist today.

Janice Berman - April 11, 2019

Rennie Harris’s tribute to the late choreographer is a must-see.

Michael Zwiebach - April 9, 2019

Lots of star performers and new collaborations spark the organization’s coming season.

Lou Fancher - April 5, 2019

Informed by veteran soldiers and a serving battalion, Kay’s work touches on every aspect of war and its aftermath on the people who wage it.

Janos Gereben - April 2, 2019

“Continuum” highlights the passing of the torch from famous masters to their students.