Follow ballet and the Bay Area’s many independent dance companies here. Review SF Ballet Captures Hans van Manen’s Many Moods Steven Winn - April 8, 2025 In four very different works, the company unfolds the choreographic intricacies of the “Dutch Grandmaster.” Preview Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: More Vibrant Than Ever Aimée Ts'ao - April 1, 2025 On its West Coast tour, the company presents several premieres and also celebrates the legacy of one of its greatest stars, Judith Jamison. Artist Spotlight Christopher Wheeldon Loves Telling a Good Story Victoria Looseleaf - March 25, 2025 Famous for his award-winning Broadway shows, the leading choreographer has also helped make the story ballet cool again. Review Frankenstein Is Resurrected at SF Ballet Steven Winn - March 24, 2025 Mary Shelley’s classic story is duly retold in choreography by Liam Scarlett and music by Lowell Liebermann. Preview Dance Cultures Collide as Rubberband Tours the U.S. Aimée Ts'ao - March 18, 2025 The Canadian troupe is set to give its San Francisco debut, sharing its signature mix of hip-hop, classical, and contemporary. Feature Robert Moses’ KIN Celebrates 30 Years of Groundbreaking Dance Aimée Ts'ao - March 11, 2025 The Bay Area company is staying true to its spirit of collaboration by commissioning new works for its anniversary. Review SF Ballet Stuns With Lavish Raymonda Steven Winn - March 4, 2025 An overabundance of character dances doesn’t dampen the show’s overall effect. Review Black Choreographers Festival Reveals a Vibrant Tapestry of Dance Melissa Hudson Bell - March 3, 2025 In works by Robert Moses, Raissa Simpson, and more, BCF explores the depth and breadth of Black dance in the Bay Area. Feature How SF Ballet and Tamara Rojo Are Giving Raymonda a Powerful Feminist Update Victoria Looseleaf - February 25, 2025 The company is taking this tricky 19th-century work and empowering its lead, offering a fresh twist on a classic. Review SF Ballet Surveys British Dance With Mixed Success Steven Winn - February 18, 2025 Cool Britannia, a triple bill of works by Wayne McGregor, Christopher Wheeldon, and Akram Khan, invites visceral reactions. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page