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Fall 2017 Arts Preview: Dance
By on August 31, 2017
The Bay Area dance community thrives, with performances from seasoned and emerging choreographers, and esteemed out-of-town guests. Lenora Lee Dance: The troupe premieres “Within These Walls,” a site-specific piece integrating »

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Indian dance traditions thrive in SF
By on July 20, 2017
Charlotte Moraga is dedicated to continuing the ancient art of Kathak, the complex classical Indian dance form combining storytelling, rhythmic footwork, lyrical gestures and improvisation. “A Kathak soloist must dance, »

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SF Ethnic Dance fest lights up War Memorial
By on July 12, 2017
The title of the San Francisco Dance Festival’s 39th anniversary program “Uniting Us Through Dance” couldn’t be more appropriate. In its first time on the massive War Memorial Opera House »

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SFDanceworks rolls smoothly into second season
By on June 23, 2017
Judging by its second season program, SFDanceworks is nicely fulfilling its mission to look forward to the future, but not ignore the past. The troupe founded by San Francisco Ballet »

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‘Walking Distance’ fest serves up lovely dancers
By on June 7, 2017
Gorgeous dancers, plentiful videos and themes with indeterminate messages characterized the opening weekend of ODC Theater’s sixth Walking Distance Dance Festival. Last week’s premiere of FACT/SF’s “Platform” and local premiere »

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Victor Fung brings charm to the dance floor
By on June 1, 2017
Hong Kong- and London-based choreographer Victor Fung, of Victor Fung Dance, presents his two-person piece “From the Top” on Program 2 of “A Pirouette with Asia 2017” this weekend at »

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International fest promises unique dance, drama and music
By on May 25, 2017
The 14th San Francisco International Arts Festival, an 11-day showcase opening May 25 at Fort Mason, comprises performances by 65 ensembles and individual artists, locally and nationally based, and from »

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Smuin reveals true artistry in ‘Dance Series 02’
By on May 23, 2017
If it wasn’t apparent before, Smuin, under the guidance of artistic director Celia Fushille, has arrived in full force. “Dance Series 02,” a program with two premieres concluding the troupe’s »

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