Art Meets Life: The 30th Annual Planetary Dance

At the end of the movie Miss Congeniality, Sandra Bullock’s character tearfully confesses that she really does want world peace. Okay, it’s a little silly—and I’m not embarrassed to admit […]

Please Respond: RSVP Cycles in the Work of Anna and Lawrence Halprin

Ann and Lawrence Halprin have been married for over 68 years, and this pair of artists have spent just as long working together. An event this month at the Stern […]

Natasha Carlitz Dance Ensemble (NCDE) & Lydia Feuerhelm: In a New Light

In a New Light brings together two Peninsula dance artists, Natasha Carlitz Dance Ensemble (NCDE) & Lydia Feuerhelm, for an evening of new performances.  The split-bill event will include a […]

Gamelan Sekar Jaya: Sudamala at MLK Jr. Civic Center Park

Gamelan Sekar Jaya is pleased to present Sudamala, a new work from internationally acclaimed Balinese-American composer I Dewa Putu Berata. Sudamala is a musical prayer for healing in this global […]

Jigaysa: Exploration of Joy

A fireside chat with kathak artist Rachna Nivas and tech leader and philanthropist Minoo Gupta, on lifting the human spirit through art featuring excerpts of world-class dance productions by the […]

In Practice: Stepping Back to Move Forward with Cherie Hill, Hope Mohr, and Karla Quintero

Dancers’ Group · In Practice: Stepping Back to Move Forward with Hope Mohr, Cherie Hill, and Karla Quintero   If you prefer to read this piece, continue below. Beginning on […]

Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest (Day Two)

Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest highlights the strength, diversity and vibrancy of the Bay Area contemporary dance scene through a two-weekend mini festival of site-specific work. Curated by RAWdance’s Artistic Directors, […]

Silk Worm: The Jaws of All Are Red with Gore

Attention! Looney Tunes lovers, theater kids, and silly wabbits seeking revenge—this show is for you. San Francisco-based artist and drag queen Silk Worm presents a world premiere. The jaws of […]

Silk Worm: The Jaws of All Are Red with Gore

Attention! Looney Tunes lovers, theater kids, and silly wabbits seeking revenge—this show is for you. San Francisco-based artist and drag queen Silk Worm presents a world premiere. The jaws of […]

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