Follow ballet and the Bay Area’s many independent dance companies here. Music News S.F. Artists Keep Up the Fight for Better Labor Contracts Janos Gereben - December 17, 2024 At the San Francisco Symphony, Opera, and Ballet, negotiations continue, with some positive developments to report. Preview Bodytraffic Dances Into December More Thankful Than Ever Victoria Looseleaf - December 3, 2024 Empowered by a recent $1 million grant, the Los Angeles-based troupe is performing three new works at The Wallis. Preview The Spiritual Sacrifice of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring Aimée Ts'ao - December 3, 2024 Choreographer Yang Liping has incorporated Tibetan Buddhism into her version of the ballet, coming to Stanford Live this week. Music News No Holidays for San Francisco Ballet’s Labor Relations Janos Gereben - November 27, 2024 The company’s dancers and stage managers may take action to pressure management just when Nutcracker performances are slated to begin. Preview Heidi Duckler Is Los Angeles’ “Queen of Site-Specific Dance” Victoria Looseleaf - November 12, 2024 The choreographer’s company will be responding to both space and sound in an “exploratory opera” by experimental musician Julia Edith Rigby. Preview SFDanceworks Welcomes Rena Butler for Season Seven Opener Aimée Ts'ao - November 4, 2024 The trendsetting choreographer has dreamed up a world premiere that features the Young Women’s Choral Projects of San Francisco. Feature Step Afrika! Dances the Story of the Great Migration Aimée Ts'ao - October 29, 2024 Using the paintings of Jacob Lawrence as inspiration, the company explores broader themes of exodus and cultural exchange. Preview The Carnival of the Animals Like You’ve Never Seen It Before Aimée Ts'ao - October 21, 2024 Poet and activist Marc Bamuthi Joseph is reimagining Saint-Saëns’ suite with the help of dancers Wendy Whelan and Francesca Harper. Music News Epiphany Dance Theater Celebrates 20 Years of SF Trolley Dances Janos Gereben - October 15, 2024 The company screens a new film about the history of the site-specific festival to honor outgoing Artistic Director Kim Epifano. Preview A Dance Mystery at Z Space Aimée Ts'ao - October 15, 2024 A carefully choreographed whodunnit is the latest production from San Francisco contemporary company Sharp & Fine. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page