Follow ballet and the Bay Area’s many independent dance companies here. Review Wading Through Akram Khan’s Postapocalyptic Jungle Book Victoria Looseleaf - October 30, 2023 The choreographer reimagines Rudyard Kipling’s characters in a world that’s been thrown into chaos by rising sea levels. Feature Choreographer Akram Khan Reimagines a Rudyard Kipling Classic Aimée Ts'ao - October 24, 2023 Having performed Mowgli onstage as a boy, Khan is now revisiting the story in Jungle Book reimagined. Music News Master Hula Teacher Patrick Makuakāne Receives MacArthur Award Janos Gereben - October 9, 2023 With his San Francisco-based dance company, Makuakāne has long championed a tradition that others have overlooked. Music News Leela Dance Collective Hits $1 Million Mark Victoria Looseleaf - October 9, 2023 The company’s foundation for supporting North Indian classical arts recently reached a major endowment milestone. Feature The Martha Graham Legacy at 100 Victoria Looseleaf - September 26, 2023 America’s oldest dance company launches its centennial celebrations with a retrospective show at The Soraya. Music News World Arts West Aims to Transform SF Ethnic Dance Festival Janos Gereben - September 5, 2023 The annual tradition has flagged in recent years but will be resurrected under a new name at the Presidio this weekend. Preview Southern California Connects With Complexions Contemporary Ballet Victoria Looseleaf - September 5, 2023 The New York City company founded by two Alvin Ailey alumni is having something of an L.A. moment. Preview Choreographer Megan Lowe Tells American Stories Lou Fancher - September 5, 2023 Her latest work deals with the mixed-race experience thorough a variety of musical and movement styles. Music News Smuin Ballet Director, Last Founding Member, to Depart Janos Gereben - July 31, 2023 Celia Fushille will step down from the position next year, to be succeeded by company veteran Amy Seiwert. Review LA Phil and Grupo Corpo Go Gaucho for Ginastera’s Estancia Jim Farber - July 25, 2023 The Hollywood Bowl hosts a production of the complete ballet on a night that also offers Mexican music. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 … Next › Next page Last » Last page