Dance

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

Janos Gereben - July 3, 2023

Peninsula International Dance Festival revs up for a packed two-day extravaganza at San Mateo Performing Arts Center.

Aimée Ts'ao - June 27, 2023

The celebrated choreographer, who’s working with SFDanceworks this summer, talks about her vision and process.

Victoria Looseleaf - June 20, 2023

The performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts highlight the perseverance and determination of a people and their culture.

Lou Fancher - June 12, 2023

Choreographer Joanna Haigood and Zaccho Dance Theatre are planning for a performance that gets everyone involved.

Andrew Gilbert - June 6, 2023

The diverse summer lineup of music, theater, dance, and performance art will be based in the Mission District this year.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 26, 2023

The acclaimed New York dance company will have another West Coast home in the seasons to come.

Andrew Gilbert - May 8, 2023

After four years away, the company is back at Herbst Theatre with a new production that blends tradition and experimentation.

Janos Gereben - April 24, 2023

The 2024 season is the first devised by Artistic Director Tamara Rojo, and there are changes in the administration as well.

Janos Gereben - April 18, 2023

No fewer than 10 ensembles come to Berkeley for the first time in 2023–2024, along with a number of world premieres and some major new residencies.

Aimée Ts'ao - April 17, 2023

There will always be Revelations, but this troupe is a vital and current artistic force, judging by its annual week at Cal Performances.