David E. MorenoSan Francisco,
When Akram Khan first presented “Kassh” in 2002 it was his first go at a full-length work and one that helped canonize his choreographic style that fuses contemporary dance with classical Indian Kathak dance. To help hit his mark, he ...
Toba SingerCA,
The steady hand of Lauren Jonas continues to reseed Diablo Ballet with novel works, interpreted by dancers new to its ranks. As its 23rdnd season approaches, the company continues to grow in every direction, apparent in its “Swingin’ Holiday and ...
Toba SingerSan Francisco,
According to Lines Ballet’s current program at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, the propelled heart locates a voice for the body in motion. Artistic Director Alonzo King is famous ...
David E. MorenoSan Francisco,
“Simply put Preludes and Fugues is the world as it ought to be, Yowzie as it is. The Fanfares celebrate both.”--Twyla Tharp, 2015
Twyla Tharp's much anticipated 50th Anniversary Tour opened at Zellerbach Hall this ...
David E. MorenoSan Francisco,
“Golden in time, cities under the sand. Power, ideas, and beauty fading in everyone’s hand…” Joni Mitchell
A stream of sand falls from heaven like smoke descending to earth. It continuously cascades in ...
St. Petersburg's renowned company stars in Alexei Ratmansky's updated production, played by an orchestra worthy of Prokofiev's score.
Suzanne WeissSan Francisco,
You know the drill. Boy meets girl, boy loses girl, girl loses slipper, boy finds girl and she gets, not only a husband, but a complete pair of shoes.
Everybody’s favorite fairy tale came to graceful and exuberant life ...
Joanna G. HarrisSan Francisco,
Ernest Delight
Under the direction of Laura Elaine Ellis and Kendra Kimbrough Barnes, the Black Choreographers Festival has been mentoring, training and presenting black choreographers since 2005. This most ...
Michael Wade SimpsonSanta Fe,
The first dance Twyla Tharp choreographed for her new modern dance company in 1965 was called, “Tank Dive.” Tharp walked out in a pair of heeled shoes and vigorously hurled a yo-yo toward the floor as Petula Clark’s pop hit, ...
Michael Wade SimpsonSanta Fe,
Every little girl should have a chance to stomp. Emmy Grimm, known onstage as “La Emi,” has been dancing flamenco since she was 3. Her mentor is Maria Benitez, an internationally known powerhouse of a dancer, ...
Donya Feuer, Director
Gunnar Kallstrom, Photography
Toba SingerSan Francisco,
“Feet, feet, feet!” is the universal battle cry. Anyone who has taken ballet or modern dance class, and has heard it shouted from the front of the studio knows that first, last ...
