Joffrey Ballet explores many takes on classical form in Zellerbach Hall showcase
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The topics of the pieces ranged from friendship to antagonism to romance, mirroring several commedia tropes.
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Rainbow milongas: Abrazo Queer Tango puts on 7th annual Queer Tango Festivalito
Abrazo Queer Tango, a Berkeley-based and volunteer-run organization, has been giving queer Argentine tango classes to dancers of all levels since 2011.
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Berkeley Dance Project fosters communities during annual showcase
The centerpiece and highlight of the performance was “Cycle,” choreographed by TDPS department chair Lisa Wymore.
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Creative expression illuminates Grace Cathedral at SF Movement Arts Festival
The festival was set up with rotating performances circulating the pews and altars of the cathedral, creating perpetual movement.
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San Francisco Ballet principal dancer Sasha De Sola talks updating ‘Cinderella’ for modern audiences
In an interview with The Daily Californian, De Sola discussed what it was like making the move from a key supporting role to the titular character of the Bay Area production.
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San Francisco Ballet’s ‘Cinderella’ brings vivid magic to classic fairy tale
Wheeldon’s choreography allows the dancers to create a sense of depth in each of their characters.
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‘Nutcracker’ ballet stuns after 75 years in San Francisco
For “Nutcracker,” the dazzling spectacle and expert dancing are what have been keeping lovers of the arts coming back year after year.
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Bay Area performer, former UC Berkeley adviser talks self-expression through hardship
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Chahal said his voice mattered in the professional world, but he had to “find nourishment from somewhere else.” And that was through his art.
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Mariinsky Ballet, orchestra’s immaculate interpretation of ‘La Bayadère’ comes to Zellerbach Hall
The Mariinsky Ballet and orchestra combined multiple mediums of art to constantly challenge the level of perfection that companies can achieve.
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Classical music comes to life in ‘Mozart Dances’
Through inventive choreography and the sheer skill and versatility of the performers onstage, “Mozart Dances” was a rose-colored, audiovisual sensation, creating an immersive experience for audiences of all levels of classical music enthusiasm.
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