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The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
Cultural Conversation in Dance and Rhythm
The 40th annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival showcases diverse dance traditions from around the world, with 22 companies performing over two weekends at the War Memorial Opera House.
Keeping the Legacy of Isadora Duncan Alive
Mary Sano, a 20-year dance teacher, presents a performance inspired by Isadora Duncan's philosophy and movements. The tradition is passed down generations, keeping Duncan's spirit alive.
Smuin Leaping into 25th Season
Smuin Contemporary Ballet's 25th season starts with a tribute to founder Michael Smuin, featuring his works, a piece by Trey McIntyre, and premieres by company dancers.
A Balletic Stravinsky Festival at SF Symphony
The San Francisco Symphony and Michael Tilson Thomas kick off a two-week Stravinsky Festival, featuring his iconic ballets and other works. Concerts are scheduled for the upcoming weekends.
San Francisco Ballet’s Season Opens
San Francisco Ballet's season features Shakespearean works, Prokofiev scores, contemporary pieces, and world premieres, including Cinderella, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Romeo and Juliet.
‘The Day’ at San Francisco Performances
"The Day", a collaborative piece by composer David Lang, cellist Maya Beiser, and dancer Wendy Whelan, premieres in the Bay Area. The work features text from internet users worldwide.
Dance Dance Dance!
Can a spider bite make you dance into a frenzy? Twirling skirts and stomping boots. It's time to dance.
Humans have been dancing, getting down, cutting a rug since... forever, from the ancient cave drawing to Prom.
“Trio”: Three Upcoming NorCal Events We Think You’ll Enjoy Each Week
Explore upcoming events in the Bay Area this week.
Celebrate The Fourth With Gershwin and Dianne's Favorite Side Dish
Dianne's All American Potato Salad
How the 1812 Overture Became Music for the Fourth of July
Explore the history of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture's popularity in 4th of July celebrations, its association with fireworks, and its original context in this insightful blog.
The Story Behind “The Star-Spangled Banner”
One of this year's more surprising news stories was around the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, named for the famed poet whose words became the lyrics of our national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Classical Californians: Jake Heggie
Composer Jake Heggie is this week's Classical Californian
Curtis Stewart: Beyond Genre
Four-time Grammy-nominated Violinist Curtis Stewart is a rare musician who comfortably inhabits classical, jazz, and pop spaces all at once. The son of a Greek jazz violinist and an African-American jazz tuba player, Stewart also embraces multiple cultural identities that profoundly inform his work as a composer and performer.