Los Lupeños de San José: Concerts on Demand

Video on Demand access is now on sale for Los Lupeños’ last two theater concerts, Ritos y Cotumbres and Viva México Viva América. Ritos y Costumbres (originally performed Dec 3 […]

Chitresh Das Institute: Invoking the River & 13 Matra

Chitresh Das Institute announces an evening of new work of kathak dance by Artistic Director Charlotte Moraga, featuring the World Premiere of 13 Matra, an exciting and dynamic dance based […]

Chitresh Das Institute: Charlotte Moraga’s Newest Works in Kathak Dance

Chitresh Das Institute announces an evening of new work of kathak dance by Artistic Director Charlotte Moraga, featuring the World Premiere of 13 Matra, an exciting and dynamic dance based […]

FACT/SF: Summer Dance Festival

FACT/SF’s 4th annual Summer Dance Festival celebrates the abundance and variety of work coming out of the local dance community, featured alongside dynamic dance artists from beyond the Bay. Audiences will […]

Preparing the Clouds

The impetus for Clouds from a Crumbling Giant was my father, moving into a sudden decline.

BANDALOOP: Studio Space for Rent in West Oakland

For over 15 years our studio in West Oakland has provided space for dancers, teachers, choreographers, photographers, musicians and area facilitators to gather and work – a community hub for […]

A ‘Thank You’ to Life: Dancing Earth Celebrates Their 20 Year Anniversary

Rulan Tangen was on death’s door as she dreamed of Dancing Earth.

Welcome

“Life is fragile, handle with care.” So declared the tagline of a Dow Chemical safety campaign when I was growing up. Dad worked there as a safety engineer.  

Jen Liu: GHOST__WORLD: a performance for 4 dancers

GHOST__WORLD: a performance for 4 dancers is built on choreography originating in first-hand interviews with electronics and e-waste workers in South China (conducted by Liu in fall 2022). An overwhelming sense […]

A Sense of Belonging Among Ever-Changing Circumstances

I began teaching Dance for PD® in Oakland, in 2007. The classes are free and open to anyone who has Parkinson’s disease.