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The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet

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.

11/22/2025
Cultural Conversation in Dance and Rhythm

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.

03/06/2020
Keeping the Legacy of Isadora Duncan Alive

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.

03/06/2020
Smuin Leaping into 25th Season

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.

03/06/2020
A Balletic Stravinsky Festival at SF Symphony

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.

03/06/2020
San Francisco Ballet’s Season Opens

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.

03/06/2020
‘The Day’ at San Francisco Performances

‘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.

03/06/2020

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Dance Dance Dance!

Humans have been dancing, getting down, cutting a rug since... forever, from the ancient cave drawing to Prom.

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Dance Dance Dance!

Can a spider bite make you dance into a frenzy? Twirling skirts and stomping boots. It's time to dance.

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Dance Dance Dance!

Did you know your heartbeat changes when you dance? Your brain releases happy chemicals, your lungs work harder, and time seems to disappear. Your heartbeat might even rise to match the beat. That's the power of dance music—it literally transforms your body and mind!

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