Led by the extraordinary choreographer and MacArthur genius Kyle Abraham, A.I.M and music pioneer Jlin have come together to create a new work through a reimagining of Mozart’s Requiem in d minor. Abraham and Jlin explore the central theme of one of the most canonical works of white Western classical music, death and the myths of […]
In this new production, renowned dance artist Lil Buck conceives, choreographs, and performs an ode to his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, the birthplace of the singular dance style known as Memphis Jookin’. The 90-minute show chronicles the emergence of the art form, from local street dance to international phenomenon. Eight dancers and a DJ perform […]
Stanford Live has joined an international consortium to commission the latest creation by groundbreaking Greek director, choreographer, and visual artist Dimitris Papaioannou, whose work ranges from experimental theater to the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. A true master of visual spectacle, his epic, evening-length works combine movement, music, and elaborate […]
Stanford Live has joined an international consortium to commission the latest creation by groundbreaking Greek director, choreographer, and visual artist Dimitris Papaioannou, whose work ranges from experimental theater to the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. A true master of visual spectacle, his epic, evening-length works combine movement, music, and elaborate […]
Landing somewhere between circus and contemporary dance, this world-acclaimed performance company from Australia brings their latest production to Memorial Auditorium in a celebration of the expressive possibilities of the human body at its extremes. Leviathan is a powerful and authentic encounter between Circa’s renowned ensemble and community artists that showcases the company’s bold new vision […]
Landing somewhere between circus and contemporary dance, this world-acclaimed performance company from Australia brings their latest production to Memorial Auditorium in a celebration of the expressive possibilities of the human body at its extremes. Leviathan is a powerful and authentic encounter between Circa’s renowned ensemble and community artists that showcases the company’s bold new vision […]
One of Asia’s foremost contemporary dance companies, Cloud Gate was founded in 1973 by choreographer Lin Hwai-min. The company, named after the oldest known dance in China, combines martial arts, Qi Gong, modern dance, and classical ballet. In 13 Tongues, Cheng Tsung-lung transforms his childhood memories of the streets of Bangka into a fantastical, dreamlike world, […]
Stanford Live has joined an international consortium to commission the latest creation by groundbreaking Greek director, choreographer, and visual artist Dimitris Papaioannou, whose work ranges from experimental theater to the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. A true master of visual spectacle, his epic, evening-length works combine movement, music, and elaborate […]
Stanford Live has joined an international consortium to commission the latest creation by groundbreaking Greek director, choreographer, and visual artist Dimitris Papaioannou, whose work ranges from experimental theater to the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. A true master of visual spectacle, his epic, evening-length works combine movement, music, and elaborate […]
South African choreographer Gregory Maqoma is a curatorial visionary who merges movement, theater, dance, visuals, and music with a sense of pulse and breath. Featuring four soloists and an onstage a cappella chorus, Maqoma’s new work tells the story of a South African–based chorus whose tour through North America and England in the late 19th […]
Two standout hits from SF Ballet’s next@90 festival and selections from recent SF Ballet Galas make their way to Frost Amphitheater. Violin Concerto Choreographer: Yuri Possokhov Composer: Igor Stravinsky Violin Concerto is steeped in classical vocabulary that shows off the steely technique and emotional breadth of our dancers, it captures the choreographer’s decidedly contemporary perspective. […]
Two standout hits from SF Ballet’s next@90 festival and selections from recent SF Ballet Galas make their way to Frost Amphitheater. Violin Concerto Choreographer: Yuri Possokhov Composer: Igor Stravinsky Violin Concerto is steeped in classical vocabulary that shows off the steely technique and emotional breadth of our dancers, it captures the choreographer’s decidedly contemporary perspective. […]
In a near-future world, a family is torn apart as they escape their homeland ravaged by the impact of climate change. Arriving alone in a deserted modern city, and with wild animals claiming the streets as their own, the child soon discovers unlikely allies in this strange new jungle. In Akram Khan’s new dance-theater production […]
In a near-future world, a family is torn apart as they escape their homeland ravaged by the impact of climate change. Arriving alone in a deserted modern city, and with wild animals claiming the streets as their own, the child soon discovers unlikely allies in this strange new jungle. In Akram Khan’s new dance-theater production […]
Since its establishment in 2012, Cuba's Malpaso Dance Company has become one of the most sought-after Cuban dance companies with a growing international profile. The Stanford Live program at Memorial Auditorium will include founder and Artistic Director Osnel Delgado’s 24 Hours and a Dog, and Aszure Barton’s Stillness in Bloom and Floor y ando. The company tours […]
Since its establishment in 2012, Cuba's Malpaso Dance Company has become one of the most sought-after Cuban dance companies with a growing international profile. The Stanford Live program at Memorial Auditorium will include founder and Artistic Director Osnel Delgado’s 24 Hours and a Dog, and Aszure Barton’s Stillness in Bloom and Floor y ando. The company tours […]
