Joanna G. HarrisSan Francisco,
All ecological fans and all lovers of the exotic must be pleased with the performance. The sections of the piece consist of episodes entitled “Soil,” “Wind,” “Pollen (1 & 2),” “Sunlight,” “Grain,” Fire,” and “Water.” These dances were backed by ...
David E. MorenoSan Francisco,
Upon his father’s deathbed, choreographer Hervé Koubi learned late in his 25th year that his family’s origins were not from France, but Algeria. This dramatic revelation opened the door to Africa for him in a poetic quest of ...
David E. MorenoSan Francisco,
From the captivating first moments of “Atomos” it is clear that Lucy Carter’s lighting design is less about theatrical lighting and more about architecture and atmosphere. Confined by her triangular shaped ray of misty ...
Emily S. MendelSan Francisco,
Since 1990, Luis Bravo’s “Forever Tango,” an entertaining evening of South American music and dance, has been seen by over seven million people in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and now I know ...
This decade-old production, made fresh by its cast, still shows off its elegant costumes and glittering scenic design.
Suzanne WeissSan Francisco,
It’s the holidays. It’s “The Nutcracker.” So what else is new?
Actually, quite a lot, depending on whose eyes you are looking through. In a long career of reviewing, this critic has seen more “Nutcrackers” than you can shake ...
David E. MorenoSan Francisco,
For 20 years public radio maverick Ira Glass has been the snug talking nasal pitched storyteller of “This American Life.” Of the hundreds of stories he has broadcast and produced each one features someone telling their personal and very human ...
Toba SingerSan Francisco,
Erasing Time
Sara Shelton Mann
Yerba Buena Center For the Arts Forum
Fri. Dec. 4, 2015
Ticket info. $30 at door, $25 in advance YBCA members $20, Senior, ...
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 ...
