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Performances
Events
The Oaklash Festival 2026
Oaklash
The Oaklash Festival is the premier celebration of Drag and queer performance in the Bay Area. Our ninth annual festival will feature a full day of nonstop queer art including live performances, DJs, vendors, and more! Kings, queens, and queers from all over the Bay Area and beyond will join together for this annual celebration […]
Air Between Us
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Join us for this landmark vertical dance experience from Megan Lowe Dances, where aerial performers scale walls, soar across open spaces, and cascade down YBCA’s building facade. This new site-specific work invites audiences to look up, feel together, and watch as YBCA’s building becomes a stage for Megan Lowe Dances.
Diablo Ballet’s 32nd Season closes with the beloved comic ballet, Coppélia.
Diablo Ballet
One of the world’s most beloved comic ballets, Coppélia tells a whimsical tale of a spirited young heroine, a mysterious doll who seems to come to life, and a touch of magic. Filled with lively characters, mistaken identity, and a sparkling orchestral score, this enchanting production is staged by Artistic Director Lauren Jonas after Arthur […]
New Ballet presets Giselle
The New Ballet
New Ballet announces a world premiere restaging by Artistic Director Dalia Rawson of the classical story ballet Giselle. A cornerstone of the Romantic ballet era since its 1841 debut, Giselle tells the tragic story of a young peasant girl who dies of a broken heart after being deceived by a nobleman. With its unforgettable blend […]
Rhydhun 2026 – Monsoon Dance Company Presents Spring Concert
Monsoon Dance Company
Join us for an evening of movement, musicality & storytelling through Kathak & Contemporary compositions. Featuring performances by students of Karishma Sharma & Company Dancers Solo pieces by Karishma Sharma Music and Dance Collaboration with Guest Artist: Spruce Ritual, led by Lucian Balmer.
TNP 1
TNP
informal showing of new works by new choreographers, studio 210, may 16 @ 7pm featuring teddy o'brien, charlotte rosa, toby echeverria, siqi he, kelly chase, isabella terrazas + andrew lee entrance to 210 between 6:40pm and 7pm... no late entries ------------------------------------------------------------- handprinted TNP merch will be for sale follow TNP on instagram: @teddysnextproject
Air Between Us
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Join us for this landmark vertical dance experience from Megan Lowe Dances, where aerial performers scale walls, soar across open spaces, and cascade down YBCA’s building facade. This new site-specific work invites audiences to look up, feel together, and watch as YBCA’s building becomes a stage for Megan Lowe Dances.
New Ballet presets Giselle
The New Ballet
New Ballet announces a world premiere restaging by Artistic Director Dalia Rawson of the classical story ballet Giselle. A cornerstone of the Romantic ballet era since its 1841 debut, Giselle tells the tragic story of a young peasant girl who dies of a broken heart after being deceived by a nobleman. With its unforgettable blend […]
Diablo Ballet’s 32nd Season closes with the beloved comic ballet, Coppélia.
Diablo Ballet
One of the world’s most beloved comic ballets, Coppélia tells a whimsical tale of a spirited young heroine, a mysterious doll who seems to come to life, and a touch of magic. Filled with lively characters, mistaken identity, and a sparkling orchestral score, this enchanting production is staged by Artistic Director Lauren Jonas after Arthur […]
What Just Happened
Nina Wise
Daunted by the news of the world? Come relieve your heart and mind as Nina gets up on stage and through movement-infused storytelling conveys the personal, political and social events that have transpired over the past 24 hours with striking insight and her always unpredictable rendition of life on planet earth. Audiences report they have […]
New Ballet presets Giselle
The New Ballet
New Ballet announces a world premiere restaging by Artistic Director Dalia Rawson of the classical story ballet Giselle. A cornerstone of the Romantic ballet era since its 1841 debut, Giselle tells the tragic story of a young peasant girl who dies of a broken heart after being deceived by a nobleman. With its unforgettable blend […]
New Ballet presets Giselle
The New Ballet
New Ballet announces a world premiere restaging by Artistic Director Dalia Rawson of the classical story ballet Giselle. A cornerstone of the Romantic ballet era since its 1841 debut, Giselle tells the tragic story of a young peasant girl who dies of a broken heart after being deceived by a nobleman. With its unforgettable blend […]
Tridhaara Arts Festival
Siddhi Creative: Surabhi Bharadwaj
Tridhaara is a unique, artist-led collaboration by Siddhi Creative, Prayukti Arts, and Kalaanjali Dance Company. Featuring powerful works by acclaimed artists alongside a collaborative student presentation, Tridhaara offers an evening of performance, dialogue, and connection. Program Highlights:The Confluence: A vibrant curtain raiser by dancers of the three schoolsHariṇī: A poetic exploration of the soul’s journey […]
Beginner AND Intermediate Reggaetón Performance Workshop
Rae Studios
This 8-week workshop is designed to refine dancers’ skill in reggaetón while building a fun performance piece to premiere at the S.F. Palace of Fine Arts Theater on 5/31. The piece will be built with sections for both beginner AND intermediate dancers, as well as unison sections for all. During this workshop dancers will deepen […]
Air Between Us
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Join us for this landmark vertical dance experience from Megan Lowe Dances, where aerial performers scale walls, soar across open spaces, and cascade down YBCA’s building facade. This new site-specific work invites audiences to look up, feel together, and watch as YBCA’s building becomes a stage for Megan Lowe Dances.
Movement Still
dNaga
Join us for a resource sharing event to learn about our Dance for PD®, Oakland program. Enjoy our free dance performance crafted to perform at the upcoming World Parkinson's Congress in Pheonix, Arizona. A post-show Q&A about the process and PEACE Project will follow, as well as resource sharing and storytelling from our Dance for […]
the training ground sf presents: HomeGrown
the training ground sf
The Training Ground closes out its inaugural year with an evening that looks back and leaps forward. “HomeGrown” reprises Fugue, a standout work from the fall semester choreographed by Kira Fargas, and premieres a new collaboration by Marco Palomino and Alejandro Perez for ttgsf students. The program also features alumni returning to perform new works, […]
Western Ballet’s Don Quixote
Western Ballet
In celebration of Western Ballet’s 50th Anniversary, Don Quixote premieres as a full‑length, comedic ballet in three acts, bursting with vibrant Spanish flair, exhilarating virtuosity, and joyful storytelling. This milestone production features all‑new sets designed by Peter Crompton and created by Rooster Productions, along with new costumes by Yanis E. Pikieris, bringing fresh visual richness […]
String Quartet No. ATE
Reyes Dance
Set in motion by Reyes’ adult Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, String Quartet No.ATE is a new evening-length dance exploring the tension between food, pleasure, and health. Accompanied by a live music performance of Shostakovich’s String Quartet No.8 by One Found Sound, this work moves through desire, temptation, obsession and resilience.
Western Ballet’s Don Quixote
Western Ballet
In celebration of Western Ballet’s 50th Anniversary, Don Quixote premieres as a full‑length, comedic ballet in three acts, bursting with vibrant Spanish flair, exhilarating virtuosity, and joyful storytelling. This milestone production features all‑new sets designed by Peter Crompton and created by Rooster Productions, along with new costumes by Yanis E. Pikieris, bringing fresh visual richness […]
Songs from a Sinking Ship
Flamenco Arts International
Winner of 3 Izzie Awards, FAI's Song's from a Sinking Ship, is a visually striking dance-theatre work blending flamenco, music, and storytelling. Featuring world-renowned artists Juan José Amador, Eugenio Iglesias, David Chupete, Reyes Martín, Marian Fernández, Carlos Menchaca, Marina Elana, and flamenco legend El Torombo.
Smithereens Dance Salon
Halcyon Dance Project
Smithereens Dance Salon is a mixed bill of contemporary dance featuring works by Oakland based choreographers Janice Garrett, ArVejon Jones, and Ryan Rouland Smith. Smithereens Dance Salon produces works by established and emerging choreographers with the goal of uplifting the presentation of contemporary dance in Oakland. May 23rd performances are at 3:00pm and 6:30pm. Doors […]
Smithereens Dance Salon
Halcyon Dance Project
Smithereens Dance Salon is a mixed bill of contemporary dance featuring works by Oakland based choreographers Janice Garrett, ArVejon Jones, and Ryan Rouland Smith. Smithereens Dance Salon produces works by established and emerging choreographers with the goal of uplifting the presentation of contemporary dance in Oakland. May 23rd performances are at 3:00pm and 6:30pm. Doors […]
Smithereens Dance Salon
Halcyon Dance Project
Smithereens Dance Salon is a mixed bill of contemporary dance featuring works by Oakland based choreographers Janice Garrett, ArVejon Jones, and Ryan Rouland Smith. Smithereens Dance Salon produces works by established and emerging choreographers with the goal of uplifting the presentation of contemporary dance in Oakland. May 23rd performances are at 3:00pm and 6:30pm. Doors […]
the training ground sf presents: The GroundWorks
the training ground sf
The Training Ground closes its inaugural year with an all-premiere program created specifically for this year's incredible cohort of dancers. “The GroundWorks” features new works by David Harvey, Darlyn Perez and Brodie Rachelle Masse, and Gregory Dawson — a diverse roster of choreographic voices reflecting the breadth of training at the heart of the program. […]
