Dance

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

Janice Berman - February 23, 2020

Paul Taylor’s dances are as timeless and moving as ever at the YBCA.

Paul Kotapish - February 18, 2020

The innovative troupe cuts the ribbon for new facilities at the historic Corinthian Ballroom on Feb. 29.

Lou Fancher - February 17, 2020

Laura Elaine Ellis talks about the many ways the festival celebrates African-American ideas and creative expression through dance.

Janice Berman - February 17, 2020

The dancing is admirable, but the ideas don’t pay off in Trey McIntyre’s new piece.

Janice Berman - February 15, 2020

It’s all bright on the surface, but Mark Morris’s sprightly play on perky, mid-century musical tropes has a darker side, too.

Janice Berman - February 11, 2020

The lauded choreographer wraps a year as artist-in-residence at Grace Cathedral with three powerful “offerings” danced in the church’s nave.

Lou Fancher - February 10, 2020

The collaborative, multidisciplinary work melds cutting-edge digital technology with human movement in real time.

Peter Feher - January 28, 2020

The anonymous donation underwrites a partnership with the USC Thornton School of Music.

Janice Berman - January 23, 2020

The classic confection reveals new magic in the current revival.

Claudia Bauer - January 23, 2020

The Van Cliburn winner talks about the physical and mental challenges of playing technically demanding pieces for dancers.