The New Ballet, Oct 13 / photo by Bari Lee
Hannah Ayasse & Company and Dustin Ordway SAFEhouse, SF Hannah Ayasse and Company present scores on listening . Dustin Ordway presents a work- in-progress that was inspired by the sculptural process of life-casting. Fri-Sat, Oct 25-26, 8pm. $15-$20. safehousearts.org AXIS Dance Company Z Space, SF in·ter·twine: Alice in Californialand , is the company’s first international commission, choreographed by Arthur Pita. Completing the triple bill will be Flutter from POST:Ballet Artistic Director Robert Dekkers and a premiere of Pet- richor, the smell of earth after rain from NYC choreographer Jennifer Archibald. Fri-Sat, Oct 25-26, 8pm; Sun, Oct 27, 2pm. $20-$75. zspace.org Sarah Bush Dance Project The Flight Deck, Oakland Un-Changing Nature invites reflection, con- versation and community interaction around the important notions of compassion for the planet and empathy for the health and safety of its inhabitants. Fri-Sat, Oct 25-26, 8pm; Sun, Oct 27, 3pm. $20. sarahbushdance.org
Oakland Ballet Bankhead Theater, Livermore
est musical release Pasifika . The collection includes original Hawaiian and Tahitian songs inspired by the land, the ocean and places of spiritual significance. Fri, Oct 18, 8pm, $20. rhythmix.org
An array of dances including Graham Lustig’s Luna Mexicana ballet which highlights Dia de los Muertos, and Viva la Vida! , a collaboration between Lustig and Martin Romero, artistic director of Ballet Folklórico México Danza, honoring the life of Frida Kahlo. Featuring Bal- let Folklorico México Danza and Aztec dance company Nahui Ehekatl & Co. Thu, Oct 17, 7:30 pm, $20-55. oaklandballet.org
MOMIX Bankhead Theater, Livermore
Through its trademark use of magical lighting and imagery, Artistic Director Moses Pendle- ton combines athletic dance, riveting music, outrageous costumes, and inventive props to create a multimedia experience. Sat, Oct 19, 8pm, $20-95. lvpac.org Nā Lei Hulu presents Kahulanui Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, SF The Hawaiian jazz sensation returns for another lindy-hopping, jaw-dropping hula ex- travaganza. Sat-Sun, Oct 19-20, Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 2:30pm, $35-90. cityboxoffice.com San Francisco Trolley Dances International Art Museum of America, SF An annual, admission-free festival present- ing dawnsondancesf, GERALDCASELDANCE, Guillermo Galindo, Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company, MoToR/dance, SoulForce, plus Epiphany Dance Theater. Sat-Sun, Oct 19-20 11am-5pm, Free. epiphanydance.org RAW presents eMotion Arts SAFEhouse Arts, SF Presenting an extract of The Act of the Dreamer , a new work that explores how moving to a different country/culture transforms the individ- ual. Score by Bay Area composer Peter Colcla- sure. Sat-Sun, Oct 19-20, 7-9:30pm, $15-$20. safehousearts.org Dimensions Dance Theater Lisser Hall at Mills College, Oakland Armed With Joy , Erik K. Raymond Lee’s piece explores the idea that joy is the best bulwark against the inevitable slings and arrows life sends. Sanctuary , Latanya d. Tigner’s newest piece, examines ideas of safety, both in places of solitude and in community. Sat, Oct 19, 8pm; Sun, Oct 20, 4pm, $15-$25. eventbrite.com
Àse Dance Theatre Collective ODC Theater, SF
Drawing on traditions of the African diaspora, Have K(NO!)w Fear: A Bluessical is a work of ritual dance theater, live music and film. An “undoing spell to untie all the knots that choke the future, from natural disasters and systematic oppression to forced migration.” Thu-Sat, Oct 17-19, 8pm, $15-30. odc.dance
eMotion Arts, Oct 19-20 / photo by Kyle Adler
Māhealani Uchiyama | Hālau Ka Ua Tuahine
Rhythmix Cultural Works, Alameda Mahealani Uchiyama and her halau presents music and dances from Uchiyama’s new-
AXIS Dance Company, Oct 25-27 photo by David DeSilva
MOMIX Hammer Theatre Center, San Jose Viva: MOMIX uses mannequins, neon-lit costumes, and life-size spinning tops to go far beyond the medium of dance and take audi- ences through a transformation of the natural world into surreal fantasy. Sun-Mon, Oct 20- 21, 7:30pm, $45-$60. sjsu.edu/hammertheatre dancersgroup. org/calendar/hammer-theatre-center- presents-viva-momix/all/ St Louis-based performance artist, dancer and choreographer Tom Brady, in collabora- tion with Monica Newsam and videographer Zlatko Cosic, brings a 40-year work-in- progress to San Francisco. Thu-Sat, Oct 24-26, 8pm, $15-$25. odc.dance Dancing Earth Dance Mission Theater, SF A multimedia dance theater work that il- luminates the practical, spiritual and cultural aspects of renewable energy, combining inter- tribal perspectives with Indigenous futurities. Sat, Oct 26, 8pm; Sun, Oct 27, 6pm. $20-$25. Dancemissiontheater.org ANNONY Arts ODC Theater, SF
Roy Batty PianoFight, SF
More Human Than Human: Dawn of the Rep- licants is a staged Blade Runner-prequel, with choreography by Jennifer Cedar-Craft. Thu-Fri, Oct 31-Nov 1, 7:30pm; Sat, Nov 2, 5pm; Thu- Fri, Nov 7-8, 7:30pm, $25. pianofight.com
Noche Flamenca Z Space, SF
Conceived, choreographed, and directed by Noche Flamenca Artistic Director Martín Santangelo and lead dancer Soledad Barrio, Entre Tú y Yo explores the possibilities and constraints of relationships. Thu-Sat, Oct 31- Nov 16, 7:30pm; Sundays at 2pm, $25-$70. zspace.org
Alonzo King LINES, Oct 1-6 / photo by RJ Muna
Dancing with ED The Flight Deck, Oakland
Stages of Change: A Dancers Body Journey is a collection of choreography performed by dancers, their family, and friends impacted by eating disorders, body image struggles, and addiction. Sun, Oct 20, 7pm, $20. dancingwithed.com
Joanna Haigood, Oct 3-6 / photo courtesy of the artist
ANNONY Arts, Oct 24-26 / photo by Gerry Love
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