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 - March 1, 2022

SF Ballet’s production melds the classic story with terrific music, astonishing dancing, and splendid staging. Don’t miss it.

Janice Berman - February 11, 2022

Dancers go toe-to-toe with the unknowable in William Forsythe’s absorbing Blake Works I.

Janice Berman - February 4, 2022

The long-delayed world premiere of Mrs. Robinson reveals two intertwined ballets.

Janice Berman - December 6, 2021

The choreographer’s new work is rich, dense, and shows a mastery of many styles.

Janice Berman - November 9, 2021

The company is back, showcasing some older works and 2019’s Azoth.

Janice Berman - November 8, 2021

The venerable troupe celebrates 50 years of dance magic in its first-ever appearance in Berkeley.

Janice Berman - October 16, 2021

At San Francisco Dance Film Festival, one film updates a classic and two more are about legacy and community, sorrow and transcendence.

Janice Berman - October 12, 2021

This year’s Ethnic Dance Festival steps off the stage and into celluloid, with thrilling results.

Janice Berman - September 28, 2021

Ten years in the making, a new film about the legendary choreographer reveals his exquisite gift as a teacher. It’s in limited release this coming weekend.

Janice Berman - April 8, 2021

SF Ballet’s streaming video of these glittering gems is available through April 21.