Janice Berman

Janice Berman, SFCV’s senior dance critic, has been a dance writer and reviewer since 1978, beginning at Newsday and New York Newsday. She has written on dance for The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Ballet Review, and Dance Magazine, where she was editor-in-chief.

Articles By This Author

Janice Berman - February 7, 2023

The company demonstrates its skill in a rousing assortment of works, by turns surprising, brilliant, and troubled.

Janice Berman - October 18, 2022

The show was only an hour, but with choreographer Alonzo King backed by master percussionist Zakir Hussain, everything was choice.

Janice Berman - September 27, 2022

The company, run since its founding by dancers who worked with the great choreographer, delivers a glittering production of Jewels.

Janice Berman - September 20, 2022

Artistic Director Celia Fushille’s company spins through three contrasting, exhilarating works in its season opener.

Janice Berman - August 8, 2022

Complexions Contemporary Ballet makes a rare Bay Area appearance at Frost Amphitheater, followed by SF Ballet.

Janice Berman - May 6, 2022

Frances Chung is spectacular in a redemptive and breathtaking third act.

Janice Berman - April 26, 2022

SF Ballet’s moving tribute featured beautifully matched excerpts from works choreographed by the departing artistic director.

Janice Berman - April 9, 2022

Helgi Tomasson’s Prism is a fitting highlight to celebrate the artistic director’s spectacular career.

Janice Berman - March 17, 2022

SF Ballet’s pairing of the venerable La Sylphide with an Alexei Ratmansky premiere is a roaring success. 

Janice Berman - March 8, 2022

The West Coast premiere of Nicolas Blanc’s Under the Trees’ Voices stands out among works first premiered digitally in 2021.