calendar DEC 2018 visit the online community calendar, to find additional events and to submit a performance. dancersgroup.org
Catherine Galasso and Dave Cerf ODC Theater, SF
Of Iron and Diamonds V3: Alone Together flips the orientation of the proscenium, plac- ing the audience on the stage and the per- formers in the seats. Other-worldly dreams- capes give way to volcanic dance numbers, ranging from the audacious to the familiar, combining Galasso’s signature cinematic ap- proach with a score by composer Dave Cerf. Thu-Sat, Dec 6-8, 8pm, $30. odc.dance SFSU School of Theatre and Dance McKenna Theater, San Francisco State University Pulse brings into focus such concepts as women’s struggles, human nature, cultural pride, and transformation, and explores how any of them can bring both strife and celebra- tion. Thu-Sat, Dec 6-8, 7:30pm; Sun, Dec 9, 2pm, $20. theatredance.sfsu.edu
Performing Diaspora CounterPulse, SF
Scott Wells and Dancers, Dec 7-9 / Photo by David Papas
Presenting works that connect the historical othering of Asian bodies and current xeno- phobic regimes while honoring the legacy of local master, film icon, and hero, Bruce Lee. Thu-Fri, Dec 6-7 & 13-14, 8pm; Sat, Dec 8 & 15, 2pm, $25-30. counterpulse.org
ODC/Dance YBCA Theater, SF
Peninsula Ballet Theatre Peninsula Ballet Theatre, San Mateo Nutcracker Sweet is a shortened version of the classic holiday ballet, for families with tod- dlers, preschoolers, and anyone who is excited to see the “greatest hits!” of Nutcracker . Sat- Sun, Dec 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 11:30am & 4:30pm; Sun & Sat, Dec 9 & 15, 2:30pm, $25-30. peninsulaballet.org
ODC’s Pilot Program ODC Dance Commons Studio B, SF Merging , world premieres by six Bay Area fe- male choreographers. From definitive concepts such as the meaning of intelligence and the British India Partition, to abstract works inves- tigating dreams, strength, and nature. Sat, Dec 1, 8pm; Sun, Dec 2, 4 & 7pm, $15. odc.dance
Told through music, dance, and a power- ful narrative, The Velveteen Rabbit is ODC’s annual holiday show celebrating the unique relationship between a little boy and his stuffed rabbit, and the enduring power of love. Sat, Nov 24-Sun, Dec 9, see website for details. odc.dance
Cuba in the Mix MACLA, San Jose
We Have Iré , a new multidisciplinary theater work-in-progress by award-winning poet, performance artist, and playwright Paul S. Flores. An evening jam session of Afro-Latino Music, Dance and Poetry. Featuring Ramón Ramos Alayo, DJ Leydis, and Yosvany Terry. Fri, Dec 7, 8pm, FREE. maclaarte.org
SMUIN Ballet Sunset Center, Carmel
San Francisco Youth Ballet Academy Mercy High School, SF
Dance Hack 2018 CounterPulse, SF
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, Mountain View Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, SF Smuin kicks off the holidays with The Christ- mas Ballet , the Bay Area tradition featuring two acts with classical ballet and contemporary numbers. This medley incorporates a variety of popular dance styles including ballet, tap, jazz, and swing. Fri, Nov 30-Mon, Dec 24, see website for details. smuinballet.org RAW presents Europa Baker-Brathwaite and Eme- lia Martinez Brumbaugh SAFEhouse Arts, SF Europa Baker-Brathwaite's tick is a multidis- ciplinary performance piece exploring time, chronic illness and mental health as it pertains to the black queer body. Also presenting new work by Emelia Martinez Brumbaugh. Sponsored by RAW (resident artist workshop), a residency program of SAFEhouse for the Performing Arts. Fri-Sat, Nov 30-Dec 1, 8pm, $15-20. safehousearts.org
An annual San Francisco-based event that brings together performers and developers to inspire one another and experiment with emerging technologies. The event culminates with a performance at CounterPulse. Sun, Dec 2, 7pm, $20. dancehack.org
SFYBT celebrates its 18th annual performance of The Nutcracker . This full length, family- friendly version features Bay Area guest artists and the talents from the San Francisco Youth Ballet Academy. Sat-Sun, Dec 1-2, 1pm & 5pm, $24-26. sanfranciscoyouthballet.org
Rotunda Dance Series: Cunamacué City Hall Rotunda, SF
Cunamacué in collaboration with Pierr Padilla, presents work inspired by Son de los Diablos , an Afro Peruvian street masquerade dance that dates back to times of colonization as part of the Spanish attempt to Christianize Africans. This dance is one of the first mani- festations of cultural resistance of African descendants in Peru. Fri, Dec 7, 12pm, FREE. dancersgroup.org/rotunda Scott Wells and Dancers Dance Mission Theater, SF After decades of men’s dances ("Wells is determined to examine the male psyche. His electrifying, athletic choreography…helps shatter stereotypes" SF Weekly ), SW&D is commissioning three women choreographers to make work about consent in Consent Forms . Fri-Sat, Dec 7-8, 8pm; Sun, Dec 9, 7pm, $20-28. dancemission.com
Performing DIaspora, Dec 6-15 / Photo by Matthew Bodaly
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