Dance

At YBCA, “Deep River” is a powerful, urgent meditation shedding light on troubled times.

The organization’s Sept. 25 program in Irvine showcases the choreography of its founders.

This fall, the company will bring contemporary works to Southern California and New York.

The fall program “Extremely Close” features local premieres and runs from Sept. 12 through Oct. 5.

Lizz Roman will present Sunset Dances IV at her home in the Outer Sunset from Sept. 5–21.

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

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

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

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

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