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 - September 10, 2018

Our dance critic remembers the last great figure of modern dance.

Janice Berman - August 14, 2018

Cal Performances hosts some of today’s leading companies, and local offerings go into full swing.

Janice Berman - July 17, 2018

The 40th edition spans the globe with dance from the frozen North to East Asia.

Janice Berman - July 2, 2018

An evening of premieres by women choreographers proves the power of embracing new challenges.

Janice Berman - May 15, 2018

American Ballet Theater makes the next move in righting a power imbalance; time for S.F. Ballet to step up.

Janice Berman - April 28, 2018

There are several standouts in this latest round of premieres for SFB.

Janice Berman - April 23, 2018

After only half the festival, Helgi Tomasson's company is already well-stocked with new pieces.

Janice Berman - April 12, 2018

A celebratory crowd thrills to brilliant dancers evoking the full spectrum of the American experience.

Janice Berman - March 22, 2018

S.F. Ballet's tour of the brilliant choreographer's work is cause for celebration.

Janice Berman - March 19, 2018

ODC and choreographer Brenda Way jump into the #MeToo moment with a deeply felt and powerful dance.