Aimée Ts’ao is a San Francisco-based dance writer, former professional dancer (both ballet and modern), intermittent dance teacher, dabbler in choreography, and avid cat lover. Articles By This Author Preview Dance Cultures Collide as Rubberband Tours the U.S. Aimée Ts'ao - March 18, 2025 The Canadian troupe is set to give its San Francisco debut, sharing its signature mix of hip-hop, classical, and contemporary. Feature Robert Moses’ KIN Celebrates 30 Years of Groundbreaking Dance Aimée Ts'ao - March 11, 2025 The Bay Area company is staying true to its spirit of collaboration by commissioning new works for its anniversary. Preview Black Choreographers Festival Embraces Vast Expression Aimée Ts'ao - February 18, 2025 In both subject matter and style, BCF is showcasing many different sides of the Black experience. Preview Post:ballet Plans to Go Out in Volcanic Fashion Aimée Ts'ao - January 21, 2025 The Bay Area dance company may be shutting down this season, but it’s set to present one more protean production, Magma. Preview The Spiritual Sacrifice of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring Aimée Ts'ao - December 3, 2024 Choreographer Yang Liping has incorporated Tibetan Buddhism into her version of the ballet, coming to Stanford Live this week. Preview SFDanceworks Welcomes Rena Butler for Season Seven Opener 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. Feature Step Afrika! Dances the Story of the Great Migration Aimée Ts'ao - October 29, 2024 Using the paintings of Jacob Lawrence as inspiration, the company explores broader themes of exodus and cultural exchange. Preview The Carnival of the Animals Like You’ve Never Seen It Before 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. Preview A Dance Mystery at Z Space Aimée Ts'ao - October 15, 2024 A carefully choreographed whodunnit is the latest production from San Francisco contemporary company Sharp & Fine. Preview Collaborations Are Key for Joe Goode Performance Group 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. Pagination 1 2 3 4 Next › Next page Last » Last page