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 9, 2016

The well-respected company is closing, unable to keep its finances in the black.

Janice Berman - February 23, 2016

The production, choreographed by the artistic director in 2009, returns to the War Memorial Opera House after a six-year absence.

Janice Berman - February 22, 2016

The company showed plenty of confidence in its first program after returning from a tour of Spain.

Janice Berman - February 1, 2016

Liam Scarlett’s latest ballet goes exuberantly “street,” and Mark Morris’ “Drink to Me Only ...” makes a welcome return.

Janice Berman - January 26, 2016

William Forsythe’s 1999 ballet, Pas/Parts, gets a makeover for its North American premiere.

Janice Berman - December 18, 2015

The Nutcracker, in Helgi Thomasson’s 2004 production, casts a holiday glow.

Janice Berman - November 9, 2015

The singer takes center stage with the company for the world premiere of The Propelled Heart.

Janice Berman - October 20, 2015

The company presented Giselle as choreographed by Alicia Alonso, founder of the Cuban National Ballet.

Janice Berman - October 19, 2015

The choreographer brought everything from Bach to jazz to UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall.

Janice Berman - October 12, 2015

Despite some familiar touches in its performance of Umusuna (Memories Before History), the Butoh dance troupe Sankai Juku remains surprising.