Dance

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

Ruby Dowling - July 7, 2025

Over two days in San Mateo, 21 different local dance companies will take the stage in a show of unity.

Aimée Ts'ao - July 7, 2025

The company’s upcoming performances feature works by powerhouse creators JA Collective, Emma Portner, and Yue Yin.

Tom Jacobs - July 7, 2025

The presenter’s 2025–2026 lineup, centered at the Nimoy Theater, promises to push the limits of performance in provocative ways.

Victoria Looseleaf - June 23, 2025

The Los Angeles troupe celebrates its 40th anniversary with a look back at some of its most acclaimed works.

Janos Gereben - June 10, 2025

Half a year ahead of schedule, the musicians have reached a workable agreement that includes adding another player to the ensemble.

Victoria Looseleaf - June 3, 2025

The former child prodigy has composed The Euterpides, inspired by Greek myth, for the modishly classical American Contemporary Ballet.

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.