Dance

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Janos Gereben - May 12, 2025

The company’s 2026 lineup includes the premiere of Yuri Possokhov’s Eugene Onegin and the return of Aszure Barton’s Mere Mortals.

Melissa Hudson Bell - May 5, 2025

Premiering at Z Space over the weekend, this highly collaborative new work explores cycles of power and repose, movement and stillness.

Aimée Ts'ao - April 22, 2025

The Brazilian dance company brings two works from its rich history to Berkeley and Los Angeles.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 21, 2025

The LA Seen festival reaches its climax with 100 dancers performing rare Graham works, plus a premiere by choreographer Lula Washington.

Janos Gereben - April 15, 2025

The organization has unveiled its 2025–2026 schedule, which features no shortage of ambitious productions and world-class artists.

Steven Winn - April 10, 2025

SFB reprises two hits from last season: Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Broken Wings and Frederick Ashton’s Marguerite and Armand.

Aimée Ts'ao - April 8, 2025

The acclaimed choreographer’s new work, Areas of Relief, finds inspiration in the singular music of jazz guitarist Mary Halvorson.

Steven Winn - April 8, 2025

In four very different works, the company unfolds the choreographic intricacies of the “Dutch Grandmaster.”

Aimée Ts'ao - April 1, 2025

On its West Coast tour, the company presents several premieres and also celebrates the legacy of one of its greatest stars, Judith Jamison.

Victoria Looseleaf - March 25, 2025

Famous for his award-winning Broadway shows, the leading choreographer has also helped make the story ballet cool again.