April 2019 In Dance

calendar APR 2019 VISIT THE ONLINE COMMUNITY CALENDAR, to find additional events and to submit a performance. dancersgroup.org

Bellwether Dance Project ODC Theater, SF World premieres Let Slip the Witches and First Love, in 3 Parts ; 2016’s Thighs and Wages , and a world premiere solo choreographed for Foley by Robert Moses. Thu-Sat, Apr 4-6, 8pm, $30. Discount available to DG Members. odc.dance/witches

Edge Residency 2019 CounterPulse, SF

Join CounterPulse for two new works with Stephanie Hewett and Kim Ip/Krimm’s Dance Party embodying queer futurity, sexual awakening, and power. Thursdays are pay what you can. Thu-Sat, Apr 4-6 & 11-13, 8pm, $20-35. counterpulse.org

Rotunda Dance Series: Sangam Arts with Simorgh

Dance Collective City Hall Rotunda, SF

Celebrate the 2019 Dancer’s Choice Award winner, Sangam Arts, which has selected Simorgh Dance Collective to perform tradi- tional and folkloric dances of the Silk Road. Fri, Apr 5, 12pm, FREE. dancersgroup.org/rotunda

MoveSpeakSpin Dancenter, Capitola

Dances on a current perfect storm of political themes: continuing wars, gender oppression, and environmental collapse. Fri, Apr 5, 8pm, $10. movespeakspin.org mBody Dance Company Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek TIME FRAMES uses modern dance to portray different ways we perceive Time through our lives. Fri, Apr 5, 7:15pm; Sat, Apr 6, 2:15 & 7:15pm, $25, Discount available for DG Mem- bers. mbodydanceco.com the CONCEPT series: 25 Green Room at SF War Memorial and Performing Arts Center RAWdance will be joined by guest artists Bran- nigan Dance Works, Byb Chanel Bibene, Chlo & Co Dance, Jennifer Perfilio | Movement Works, and PUSH Dance Co. Fri, Apr 5, 8pm; Sat, Apr 6, 3 & 7pm, $10-20 Suggested Donation. rawdance.org

SMUIN Ballet, Apr 26-May 5 / Photo by Chris Hardy

David Herrera Performance Company Z Space, SF RESURRECTION OF EVERYDAY PEOPLE is a healing exploration of life-altering loss and the empathy and strength one can develop through that experience. Fri-Sat & Thu-Sat, Apr 5-6 & 11-13, 8pm, $12-50. dhperformance.org SIX SECOND RULE , a collection of new works by six Bay Area choreographers. The artists investigate topics such as mapping the body, frustration in academic settings, translating joy, capturing the world through the eyes of a child, and making the human heartbeat audible. Featuring: Hayley Bowman, Alyssa Mitchel, PULP, ayanadancearts, and Emma Lanier and Kylie Woodward-Sollesnes. Sat, Apr 6, 8pm; Sun, Apr 7, 4 & 7pm, $15. odc.dance ODC’s Pilot 71 ODC Dance Commons, SF

Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF Fort Mason Center for the Arts Cowell Theater, SF

Alice in Wonderland , inspired by Lewis Carroll’s timeless story ideal for the young child’s atten- tion span. Sat-Sun, Apr 6-7 & 13-14, 11am & 2pm, $22.50-42.50. mfdpsf.org Los Lupeños Juvenil School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose Jóvenes y nuestras fiestas is a matinee dance concert featuring youth ensemble Los Lupeños Juvenil. Sun, Apr 7, 2pm, $12-15. loslupenos.org Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley The company’s program spans the full range of African-American experience, from Jawole Willa Jo Zollar’s Shelter , which explores the plight of the homeless, to artistic director Robert Battle’s joyful jazz tribute, Ella . Tue-Fri, Apr 9-12, 8pm; Sat, Apr 13, 2 & 8pm; Sun, Apr 14, 3pm, $38-150. calperformances.org

Alyssandra Katherine Dance Project, Apr 11-13 / Photo by Kofi Kumi

Rosie Kay Dance SF War Memorial Opera House, SF SF Performances presents the debut of the British company, Rosie Kay Dance in Five Sol- diers which is a timely look at how the human body is used in war. The piece was inspired by input from serving and former soldiers and will include post-performance discussions with Rosie Kay. Thu-Fri, Apr 11-12, 7:30pm; Sat, Apr 13, 2pm & 7:30pm, $65. sfperformances.org

SCU Presents, Apr 13-14 / Photo by Stan Olszewski

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