Dance

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

Victoria Looseleaf - September 22, 2019

The innovative company has an upcoming residency at the Wallis that highlights the rise of the L.A. dance scene.

Lou Fancher - September 16, 2019

The company’s artistic director completes her large-canvas, Afro-futurism trilogy, in a four-performance lineup.

Janos Gereben - August 26, 2019

Yum-Yum and Nanki-Poo swing it in this updated jazz take on the Gilbert & Sullivan classic.

Jim Farber - July 19, 2019

Dudamel and the LA Phil team with LA Dance Project for an exhilarating take on Prokofiev’s ballet.

Jim Farber - July 16, 2019

Composer Thomas Adès and choreographer Wayne McGregor collaborate on The Dante Project.

Jim Farber - July 15, 2019

Paolo Bortolameolli teams with Siudy Garrido and the LA Phil for a passionate performance of Manuel de Falla’s El amor brujo.

Lou Fancher - July 6, 2019

The intrepid choreographer talks about her upcoming project at ODC, new initiatives, and a career spent breaking boundaries.

Janos Gereben - July 2, 2019

On the heels of an acclaimed run in London, the company announces promotions and new dancers.

Victoria Looseleaf - June 25, 2019

The Royal Ballet and L.A. Dance Project premiere major productions in what used to be the cultural “offseason.”

Janice Berman - June 24, 2019

James Sofranko’s company, now in its fourth season, gives world premieres with superb dancers.