Follow ballet and the Bay Area’s many independent dance companies here. Review LINES Ballet Can Dazzle, Even in Excerpts Janice Berman - October 18, 2022 The show was only an hour, but with choreographer Alonzo King backed by master percussionist Zakir Hussain, everything was choice. Preview Two Premieres Grace Dimensions Dance Theater’s 50th Anniversary Lou Fancher - October 18, 2022 Despite challenges, the company has had a vital impact on the Bay Area, presenting African and African American dance. Artist Spotlight Sway to the Music of Burt Bacharach With Mark Morris and Company Victoria Looseleaf - October 10, 2022 The choreographer’s latest piece, The Look of Love, draws on songs and feelings that everyone knows. Review Miami City Ballet Shows Off Its Balanchine Bona Fides Janice Berman - September 27, 2022 The company, run since its founding by dancers who worked with the great choreographer, delivers a glittering production of Jewels. Review Smuin Ballet Shines in a Premiere — and a Return to Live Performance Janice Berman - September 20, 2022 Artistic Director Celia Fushille’s company spins through three contrasting, exhilarating works in its season opener. Preview On Stage and Off, Ballet Hispánico Fights the Good Fight Victoria Looseleaf - September 20, 2022 The company that for 50 years has explored Latin American culture through dance makes its debut at The Wallis next month. Preview Step Into a Better Future With Choreographer Emily Johnson Victoria Looseleaf - September 2, 2022 Being Future Being, the latest dance work from Johnson and company, premieres at Santa Monica’s BroadStage and will involve the community. Review Summer Heat and Stardust: A Weekend of Dance at Stanford Janice Berman - August 8, 2022 Complexions Contemporary Ballet makes a rare Bay Area appearance at Frost Amphitheater, followed by SF Ballet. Preview The Paris Opera Ballet Graces the Hollywood Bowl Victoria Looseleaf - July 15, 2022 With Gustavo Dudamel now music director in Paris too, this summer’s performances could be the start of an ongoing collaboration for the LA Phil. Feature The Spectacle of the Congolese Sapeur Inspires a Choreographer Jonathan Curiel - June 27, 2022 Chanel “Byb” Bibene brings his dance piece about sartorial reinvention to the SF International Arts Festival. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 … Next › Next page Last » Last page