Follow ballet and the Bay Area’s many independent dance companies here. Preview S.F. Ethnic Dance Festival Overcomes Adversity and Thrives on Diversity Lou Fancher - June 1, 2016 The long-running event features more than 400 dancers and musicians representing 20 world cultures. Preview Dance Improvisation Workshop Brings Stars Together Lou Fancher - May 9, 2016 It may sound esoteric, but contact improvisation is becoming more central to contemporary dance, and is even taught at corporate retreats. Music News S.F. Ballet Orchestra Wins 2016 GRAMMY Janos Gereben - February 16, 2016 The S.F. Ballet Orchestra is among the 2016 GRAMMY winners, along with other Bay Area-affiliated artists. Preview Black Choreographers Festival Features Breakout Talent Lou Fancher - February 10, 2016 The Next Wave Choreographers Showcase, Feb. 20-21, is bursting with new talent and well-regarded mid-career artists doing challenging and ambitious work in a variety of styles. Music News S.F. Ballet Orchestra Lights 40 Candles Janos Gereben - January 19, 2016 The Ballet Orchestra will once again be in the pit for a 40th season of wide-ranging musical challenges. Music News San Francisco Ballet Wows China and Vice Versa Janos Gereben - November 23, 2015 Reports from S.F. Ballet dancers on their trip to China. Music News World Ballet Day: Nonstop, Free Streaming Janos Gereben - September 30, 2015 Five top ballet companies from around the world are joining for a day of free live streaming of their work, rehearsals, and performances. Feature S.F. Ballet Heads to China as Yuan Yuan Tan Celebrates 20th Anniversary Lou Fancher - September 10, 2015 The company’s ambitious six-performance, nine-ballet tour, Oct. 21-31, starts in Beijing and ends in Shanghai. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36