Dance

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Melissa Hudson Bell - August 5, 2025

Five risk-taking dancer/ choreographers showcase works that grapple with personal suffering and political injustice.

Aimée Ts'ao - July 14, 2025

KT Nelson is back with ODC/Dance to premiere a work about returning to life after tragedy.

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 showcase 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.