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Rylee Arnold Joins DWTS Live Tour After Health Focus

The pro dancer will perform with the cast for a limited run after sitting out the full tour last year.

WIP 021 Presents New Dance at the Wende Museum

Two local choreographers showcase genre-defying works-in-progress exploring themes of fire, ICE, and memory.

SoCal Kids Shine in Super Bowl Halftime Show

Five young dancers from Southern California perform alongside Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga.

Black Choreographers Festival brings activism, lineage, and rising talent to San Francisco

The 21st season of the festival features a mix of established and emerging choreographers exploring themes of identity, community, and social justice.

Kyle Abraham's A.I.M. Captivates in Cal Performances Debut

Choreographer's politically charged yet deeply intimate work resonates in Berkeley performance.

Bay Area square dancing scene makes a comeback

Dare to Be Square West festival brings new life to once-flourishing community

Cal Performances hosts immersive 'Gathering'

Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre's production explores wartime wedding rituals

ABT Principal Ballerina Danced 'Nutcracker' While Pregnant

Isabella Boylston continued performing while expecting, now enjoying maternity leave before welcoming first child

Kyle Abraham's A.I.M. Dance Company Performs at Zellerbach Hall

The New York-based troupe brings a mix of recent works set to live music for its Cal Performances debut.

Martha Graham Dance Company Shines in Berkeley Debut

The century-old dance troupe's long-awaited Bay Area return proves its works still feel urgent and fiercely modern.

Ballet Folklorico Groups to Perform Traditional Mexican Wedding Dances

Ballet Folklorico Ti-Pai and Ballet Folklorico Kumeyaay to showcase cultural dances at 'Festival de Danza Bodas de México'

SF Ballet Stages Sublime 'Balanchine: Father Of American Dance' Program

Performances continue through Feb. 15 at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco.

Los Angeles Ballet Scene Thrives with Diverse Venues and Pioneering Productions

From historic theaters to cutting-edge technology, L.A. is establishing itself as a premier destination for ballet.

San Francisco Ballet's Balanchine Tribute Raises Political Questions

Artistic Director Tamara Rojo's all-Balanchine program thrills audiences but collides with politics as the company confronts Trump-era Kennedy Center fallout.

Jenna Johnson Wants Trio Dances Back on 'Dancing With the Stars'

The pro dancer shares her big wish for the show's 35th season.

Dancing with the Stars Announces First-Ever Fan Convention

The hit ABC competition show will host a three-day immersive experience in Palm Springs this summer.

San Diego Ballet to Celebrate Museum's 100th Anniversary

Dance performances will highlight the history and art of the San Diego Museum of Art.

Rauschenberg Returns With a Masterpiece of Postmodern Dance

The iconic collaboration with Trisha Brown and Laurie Anderson comes home, reaffirming Rauschenberg's deep ties to the dance world.

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