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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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Big instruments, cool dance in ‘Touch Bass’
By on April 28, 2017
Dancers and musicians unite in intriguing and inventive ways in “Touch Bass.” The unusual and engaging concoction at ODC Theater is the creation of Bay Area choreographer Risa Jaroslow and »

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Bust a move at Bay Area Dance Week
By on April 16, 2017
Bay Area Dance Week kicks off on Friday, and everyone is invited to participate. The 19th annual event, presented by Dancers’ Group, offers nearly 400 free dance events across the »

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SF Ballet announces 2018 season
By on April 13, 2017
San Francisco Ballet has announced its 2018 repertory season. Subscriptions ($85-$2,592) go on sale June 27; single tickets ($28 and up) go on sale Nov. 15. Call (415) 865-2000 or »

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Izzies honor the best of 2015-16 Bay Area dance
By on March 28, 2017
An inspirational time was had by all at the 31st annual Izzie Awards, honoring the best of the Bay Area’s vibrant dance community, on Monday at Brava in The City. »

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Rhythm unites tap, Indian classical dancers
By on March 21, 2017
One of the ways classical Indian dancers Rina Mehta and Rachna Nivas are keeping their art form in practice is by joining forces with tap dancers. It’s not a new »

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Stagecraft overpowers dance in SF Ballet’s ‘Salome’
By on March 14, 2017
It’s easy to see how choreographer Arthur Pita was inspired by David Lynch films in his world-premiere “Salome” for San Francisco Ballet. Yet the cinematic production filling the War Memorial »

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Creature is best feature of SF Ballet’s ‘Frankenstein’
By on February 24, 2017
The best parts of San Francisco Ballet’s “Frankenstein” are well known from monster movies: when the Creature comes to life, and when he angrily confronts his maker. Vitor Luiz, as »

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