Arts & Culture :: Dance
Jeremy Geffen on Cal Performances' vibrant programs
As Executive and Artistic Director at Cal Performances since 2019, Jeremy Geffen brings over two decades of experience to the Bay Area's foremost performing arts presenting organization. He shared his arts background and some enticing upcoming programs.
B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins
It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.
'The Lost Art of Dreaming' - Sean Dorsey and company dance their way into Z Space
Following a world tour, and an Emmy win, Sean Dorsey Dance returns to San Francisco for a second season of performances of "The Lost Art of Dreaming" at Z Space.
Going Out, August 31-Sept. 8, 2023
If our Fall Arts Preview features aren't providing enough arts options to amuse, then check out our expansive online listings, also with nightlife fun; this week and every week.
Fall into autumn dance concerts
This fall you can experience the vibrant pulse of San Francisco through dance performances that showcase a diverse array of styles and cultures, from site-specific contemporary works to traditional staged performances.
Jerron Herman: Dancer/choreographer decodes Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man
One standout among the dozen artists in the 11th annual State of Play Dance Festival is Jerron Herman, whose extensive solo confronts the artistic 'perfection' of Leonardo da Vinci's famous drawing.
Joe Goode Performance Group debuts new work at YBCA
"This piece is especially personal for me," said Joe Goode, creator of the new work, 'As It Goes.' "It's about aging and the arc of life. How do I make the transition from being the bad boy to the elder statesman?"
Amy Seiwert's Imagery gets lucky with 'Sketch 13'
This month's presentation of company's annual Sketch series will be a poignant celebration of Amy Seiwert's Imagery's rich contributions to the Bay Area dance community.
Fresh Meat Festival: a celebration of queer and trans performance
For the past three years the Fresh Meat Festival has conducted its annual performances online. The festival returns to performing live and in person.
Fathers figure: Andrew Pearson's 'Abbale'
The word 'abbale' is the Hebrew word for father. It's a word that means a lot to dancer-choreographer Andrew Pearson. His show, titled "Abbale," will be performing at the ODC Theater June 15-18.
Circus Center's 'The Secret Garden' - tumbling with acrobatic designer Evan Tomlinson Weintraub
San Francisco Circus Center's upcoming productions of "The Secret Garden" will recreate the classic children's book through acrobatic storytelling, designed by longtime circus artist Evan Tomlinson Weintraub.
Summer in The City: music, dance, and theatre around the Bay Area
From unique interpretations of classic plays and musicals, to fusion music concerts and site-specific performances, summer performing arts experiences offer a chance to immerse yourself in the spirit and energy of San Francisco.
Christine Barker's 'Third Girl from the Left'
Along with her career highlights in 'A Chorus Line,' Christine Barker's personal story, intertwined with cultural history, offers a unique searing testimony about the impact of AIDS from the straight perspective of families and friends.
Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco features Adrian Santana
Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco proudly presents the upcoming show "Transitar por un Mundo sin Tiempo (Passage through a Timeless World)" on May 13 at the Herbst Theatre, featuring openly gay dancer Adrian Santana from Malaga, Spain.