As early as the 1930s, the members of Martha Graham’s company reflected diverse cultural backgrounds, and Graham’s commitment to experimentation and attention to contemporary social, political, psychological, and gender issues has forever altered the scope and direction of the art form. The Graham company returns to Cal Performances for the first time in more than […]

As early as the 1930s, the members of Martha Graham’s company reflected diverse cultural backgrounds, and Graham’s commitment to experimentation and attention to contemporary social, political, psychological, and gender issues has forever altered the scope and direction of the art form. The Graham company returns to Cal Performances for the first time in more than […]

Choreographer Kyle Abraham brings A.I.M company to Berkeley for its Cal Performances debut featuring three works danced to live performances of the music that inspired them. Abraham tells stories at the intersection of Black and queer culture, reflecting on themes of love, isolation, and personal and social change. Max Roach’s track “The Gettin’” from his Freedom […]

Choreographer Kyle Abraham brings A.I.M company to Berkeley for its Cal Performances debut featuring three works danced to live performances of the music that inspired them. Abraham tells stories at the intersection of Black and queer culture, reflecting on themes of love, isolation, and personal and social change. Max Roach’s track “The Gettin’” from his Freedom […]

From its first public performances in 1958, to the premiere of the masterpiece Revelations in 1960, through the struggles of touring during the Civil Rights Movement, to the tragic loss of its founder in 1989—across much social upheaval and cultural change, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has thrived as a model of Black resilience and unparalleled artistic […]

From its first public performances in 1958, to the premiere of the masterpiece Revelations in 1960, through the struggles of touring during the Civil Rights Movement, to the tragic loss of its founder in 1989—across much social upheaval and cultural change, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has thrived as a model of Black resilience and unparalleled artistic […]

From its first public performances in 1958, to the premiere of the masterpiece Revelations in 1960, through the struggles of touring during the Civil Rights Movement, to the tragic loss of its founder in 1989—across much social upheaval and cultural change, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has thrived as a model of Black resilience and unparalleled artistic […]

From its first public performances in 1958, to the premiere of the masterpiece Revelations in 1960, through the struggles of touring during the Civil Rights Movement, to the tragic loss of its founder in 1989—across much social upheaval and cultural change, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has thrived as a model of Black resilience and unparalleled artistic […]

The Joffrey Ballet continues its association with Cal Performances with a signature work, Alexander Ekman’s celebration of the traditional Scandinavian summer solstice festival. A trip to a surreal realm of earthly and supernatural delights, Midsummer Night’s Dream features a musical score by composer Mikael Karlsson to be performed live by Swedish indie rock sensation Anna von Hausswolff […]

The Joffrey Ballet continues its association with Cal Performances with a signature work, Alexander Ekman’s celebration of the traditional Scandinavian summer solstice festival. A trip to a surreal realm of earthly and supernatural delights, Midsummer Night’s Dream features a musical score by composer Mikael Karlsson to be performed live by Swedish indie rock sensation Anna von Hausswolff […]

The Joffrey Ballet continues its association with Cal Performances with a signature work, Alexander Ekman’s celebration of the traditional Scandinavian summer solstice festival. A trip to a surreal realm of earthly and supernatural delights, Midsummer Night’s Dream features a musical score by composer Mikael Karlsson to be performed live by Swedish indie rock sensation Anna von Hausswolff […]