Rad Dads

I HAVE A 2-YEAR-OLD SON. He’s awesome. There’s something so basic about raising a kid. it’s an exercise in being present. The moment your attention wanders—your kid calls you on […]

The Jewish Nutcracker Goes Back in History and Redresses for the Holidays

MAKING HISTORIC COSTUMES for the theater can toss a designer way back in time, but for dancer-designer Jamielyn Duggan it was a quantum leap to 166 BCE for The Jewish […]

Presence and Liveness in Online Learning: A Lesson in Choreographing Students from Afar

For the past year, I have been working on a new choreography that premiered this past April 17-26 as a part of the annual Berkeley Dance Project (BDP) directed by […]

The Complexities and Contradictions of Awards Ceremonies

Mikhail Baryshnikov has a slew of honors to include in his biography, and for years listed prominently the “Bessie,” or New York Dance and Performance Award, which he was given […]

Video Tips: Documenting Your Work

1. Communicate with your videographer. Let them know what specific preferences you have. The more they know, the better equipped they are to meet your needs. If there is anything […]

Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets

Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF announces the return of in-person performances for its annual holiday show, Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets, now in its 13th season of the production. Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker […]

Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets

Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF announces the return of in-person performances for its annual holiday show, Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets, now in its 13th season of the production. Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker […]

Mark Foehringer Dance Project: Nutcracker Sweets

Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets is the 14th season of a unique 50-minute version of the Nutcracker specifically designed for families with young children. The production features a live 9-piece chamber orchestra […]

Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets

Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF announces the return of in-person performances for its annual holiday show, Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets, now in its 13th season of the production. Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker […]

Zaccho Dance Theatre: Love, a state of grace

Zaccho Dance Theatre presents the world premiere of Love, a state of grace, a major performance installation featuring aerial dance and ritual and meditation stations throughout Grace Cathedral in San […]