Dance

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

Janice Berman - September 10, 2018

Our dance critic remembers the last great figure of modern dance.

Jeff Kaliss - September 3, 2018

A two-day festival celebrates the iconic Bay Area dancer’s artistry.

Paul Kotapish - August 27, 2018

Congratulations to the winners of our annual Best of the Bay reader poll.

Janice Berman - August 14, 2018

Cal Performances hosts some of today’s leading companies, and local offerings go into full swing.

Janice Berman - July 17, 2018

The 40th edition spans the globe with dance from the frozen North to East Asia.

Janice Berman - July 2, 2018

An evening of premieres by women choreographers proves the power of embracing new challenges.

Lou Fancher - May 29, 2018

The smorgasbord dance extravaganza celebrates its 40th anniversary in July.

Lily O'Brien - May 19, 2018

Ensembles from around the globe honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an exuberant mix of performance arts and politics.

Janice Berman - May 15, 2018

American Ballet Theater makes the next move in righting a power imbalance; time for S.F. Ballet to step up.

Janos Gereben - May 1, 2018

A round-the-world tour in dance celebrates its anniversary.