The Artistic Ensemble at San Quentin Prison

EDITOR’S NOTE: In 2013, the Insight Prison Project, a Restorative Justice organization, approached artists and educators Amie Dowling and Freddy Gutierrez about their desire to bring a dance theater workshop […]

Flow: Embracing Nature’s Wisdom Through Art

Imagine you are walking along a long winding path, stretching for miles, over hills and through forests.

SPEAK: Wax Poet(s) Explores the Body in Resistance

Let’s talk about rage. Are you numb? Did it ever seem possible to be afraid of your phone? Dread checking the daily news; feel compelled to remain abreast of current […]

Niagara Falling: An Aerial Look at Urban Decline

What do San Francisco and the town of Niagara Falls have in common? Not much. Located on opposite sides of the country with contrasting population sizes, climates, cultures, and demographics, […]

Community Perspectives: Looking Back at 2012

We asked our readers to share memories of this past year: to think back to classes taken; performances attended, danced in or created; events that happened; even, trips taken. We […]

WAVES OF CHANGE: West Wave Dance Festival Returns With Joe Landini at the Helm

It was a sad day for Bay Area dance when the West Wave Dance Festival folded in 2012. The annual showcase began as Summerfest under the direction of Cathleen McCarthy […]

Mosaic America: A Movement for Moving Communities

Typically seen as a form of individual expression, dance can be a form of worship, a powerful tool for passing on ritual and tradition through generations.

DID YOU KNOW? Highlighting the Activities of Artists/Organizations in Our Region

FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Mona Khan formed the Mona Khan Company in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2009. Khan has trained in Bharatnatyam for nine years and went on […]

Z Space Breathes New Life into Theater Artaud

The tall cathedral-like room at the north end of the Theater Artaud lobby is being used as make-shift office space for Z Space and its affiliate companies. My first thought […]

Roco, Subterranean and Zambaleta

Roco Expands to Fairfax In a thriving space in Mill Valley, RoCo Dance & Fitness has consistently packed its classes for youth and adults. Based on the growing interest of […]