Dance

Follow ballet and the Bay Area’s many independent dance companies here.

Janice Berman - October 13, 2018

Two distinguished groups forge a testament to the artistic possibilities of collaboration.

Janice Berman - October 8, 2018

A mysterious love triangle ignites the stunning dance duo’s latest, a collaboration with musical polymath Nitin Sawhney.

Janos Gereben - October 2, 2018

A festive new show marks Ensambles Ballet Folklórico’s 25th anniversary.

Janice Berman - October 2, 2018

Pepperland evokes the whimsy, melancholy, and optimism of the Beatles’ most iconic album.

Lou Fancher - September 28, 2018

The new dance work set to Pamela Z’s music has a world premiere at ODC.

Janice Berman - September 10, 2018

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

Jeff Kaliss - September 3, 2018

A two-day festival celebrates the iconic Bay Area dancer’s artistry.

Paul Kotapish - August 27, 2018

Congratulations to the winners of our annual Best of the Bay reader poll.

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.