Tax Tips for Artists

Home in Office If you book your gigs from home and/or rehearse there, you may take the portion of your apartment that is used exclusively and year round for that […]

Turning Point: Re-Defining Bay Area Ballet

BALLET IS DEAD, bemoans dance historian Jennifer Homans in her latest opus, Apolloโ€™s Angels: A History of Ballet. Homans grew up in the Balanchine era and now finds the contemporary […]

25 Years of the Izzies

In 25 years of recognizing Bay Area dance, members of the Izzies committee have collectively seen more than 10,000 performances, contributed countless volunteer hours and even announced the awards at […]

Aging

I didn’t start my professional dance training until I was almost 20. Since I had been a good party dancer and athlete all through school, I thought I would be […]

Grants for the Arts, On A Mission

When Theatre Flamenco, Hawaiian dance company Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu, and Beach Blanket Babylon descend on City Hall October 7 for a festive installment of the Rotunda Dance […]

An Interview with Joti and Bongo: Painting Cultures and Styles

The upcoming performance, Lanyee, is a ground-breaking spin on a traditional form. This three-show performance features Bongo Sidibe, and Duniya Dance and Drum Company in collaboration with the African Advocacy […]

A Breath Of Fresh Air: Emerging Within Tradition

Tell Aaron Sencil, the artistic director of Tahitian dance company, Hui Tama Nui, that his group is going to be profiled in a dance publication and his response is, “Cool!” […]

Homecoming for the Ohlone: Honoring Tribal Recognition

If you walk into the cool quiet of Mission San Francisco de Asis, better known these days as Mission Dolores, there’s a curious, multi-tiered hut constructed out of reeds in […]

Sustaining the Field Through Change: Facilitate Community by Releasing Control

Reluctance to embrace innovation holds the field of dance in stasis. This reluctance (or hesitation) limits outreach, spreading and feeding what many call “fear of change.” My interest lies in […]

The Abundant Season: Fall Performance Preview

The Bay Area welcomes a bounty of shows this fall, from outdoor aerials to free festivals and avant-garde dance-theater – this preview offers just a taste of what’s to come. […]