Dance

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

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - November 5, 2018

The new work explores coming together and apart, disconnectedly.

Lily O'Brien - October 25, 2018

MacArthur “genius” grant winner Matthew Aucoin and his new opera company visit ODC Theater in San Francisco.

Janice Berman - October 23, 2018

Körper examines the very essence of our corporeal existence.

Jim Farber - October 22, 2018

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Gives Prokofiev’s ballet an L.A. spin.

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.