2016-03-19 18:53
I've been really behind with posting links to the San Francisco Appeal. Eek and sorry! But if you want to read everything in real time, the best way to do that is to add the Appeal's RSS fee… Read More
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2016-03-19 18:53
I reviewed SF Ballet's The Little Mermaid at the SF Appeal.Excerpt:Van Patten moved naturally through Neumeier's organic and earthy choreography, displaying her heart on her sleeve as she wr… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
This week, I Q&A-ed Chitresh Das at the SF Appeal:How did you two [you and Jason Samuels Smith] meet and what prompted this collaboration?We met several years ago while practicing backst… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Two things from last week at the SF Appeal:A Q&A with Hope Mohr:"I made many detours away from the path of dancing, but I finally heard--and listened to--the voice inside that was still… Read More
2010-03-17 18:51
2010-02-17 21:26
Here's a quick little excerpt from my review over at the SF Appeal of San Francisco Ballet's Program 3:Last on the bill was Theme and Variations, a tutu ballet that, for all except the main… Read More
2010-02-12 21:25
Maria Kochetkova in Robbins' Opus 19/The Dreamer. © Erik TomassonHere's an excerpt from my review of SF Ballet's program 2.Maria Kochetkova, a tiny angel of a dancer, entered with giant… Read More
2010-02-11 01:15
yours truly is truly busy this week. i reviewed "beyond the pole," a mockumentary about two british dudes taking their environmental crusade to the north pole yesterday. it has nothing to do… Read More
2010-02-04 23:34
This week at the SF Appeal, I spoke with Sean Dorsey, who is recognized as the nation's first out transgender modern dance choreographer.Excerpt:My whole identity was very much wrapped up in… Read More
2010-01-28 00:15
This week, I reviewed SF Ballet's Swan Lake for the SF Appeal.The prologue, opening to the recognizable woodwinds of Tchaikovsky's score, gives us a taste of what's to come, introducing us t… Read More
2010-01-22 21:32
go check out awesome ethnic dance this weekend! bonus points if you try to conduct exit interviews...This Saturday and Sunday mark the second weekend of the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festiv… Read More
2010-01-13 22:53
This week at the San Francisco Appeal, I focused on the Women on the Way Festival.It's an empowering celebration of boobs and hoo hahs at the Women on the Way (WOW) Festival, which starts th… Read More
2009-12-31 18:03
This week at the sf appeal, I've highlighted KUNST-STOFF's new arts space, which kicks off with a NYE open house.The location may be "amazing," but this is one local who thinks that Adoniou… Read More
2009-12-23 22:16
This past week I took a class at Rhythm & Motion to get a feel for their unique "dance workout" class, in advance of their free day of dance classes next Wednesday. Fusing dance styles a… Read More
2009-12-23 22:16
This past week I took a class at Rhythm & Motion to get a feel for their unique "dance workout" class, in advance of their free day of dance classes next Wednesday. Fusing dance styles a… Read More
2009-12-17 23:39
An excerpt from my preview of Smuin Ballet's "The Christmas Ballet" at the SF Appeal:Don't get me wrong; I love a good "Nutcracker." But what does it really have to do with Christmas? Is the… Read More
2009-12-03 16:46
here's an excerpt from this week's dance flash at the sf appeal:...lastly, this is early, but hey, it's like a wasabi nut blend: a crazy idea that after a few bites, doesn't seem so odd afte… Read More
2009-11-25 22:21
here's an excerpt from holiday dance schtuff, take one at the sf appeal."The day after Thanksgiving, you can stand in the 'I'm totally crazy, full, and sleepy' line at Best Buy at 4AM or hot… Read More
2009-11-19 01:09
(this photo is not doctored! that's the south korean crew last for one posing with secretary of state hillary clinton.)This week's Dance Flash: the San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest.An excerpt… Read More
2009-11-11 23:09
I interviewed Lloyd Newson, the artistic director of DV8 Physical Theatre, for the San Francisco Appeal. Here's an excerpt.What does physical theater mean? Could you give me a little more in… Read More
2009-11-04 23:45
this week at the appeal, i focused on some smaller offerings."The word zambaleta means "a spontaneous chaotic street party'" and happens when everyone is actively participating, whether by p… Read More
2009-11-04 23:40
this week's dance flash (at the san francisco appeal) focuses on printz dance project."While creating new dances and guest teaching here and throughout the world (like Ireland, Russia, New Y… Read More
2009-10-28 00:14
This past weekend, I covered two documentaries at the SF Independent Film Festival's DocFest for the Appeal. Here's a link to my review of "Only When I Dance.""'Only When I Dance' is a docum… Read More
2009-10-22 16:32
this week for the appeal, i interviewed alonzo king."I was wondering what kind of traits you look for when you hire dancers or look for dancers? Well, I think that's really apt what you're… Read More
2009-10-16 00:29
this week's dance flash: trolley dances"Picture this: you and your buds, post-40 minute wait at Tartine for the most delicious éclair ever, meet up at Dolores Park, check in with you… Read More
2009-10-08 17:57
this week's dance flash is up at the appeal, and it's the beginning of a bi-monthly Q&A."Q: What's a tutu? And I wear an XXL, so where can I buy a fourfour? A: Female ballet dancers may… Read More
2009-10-01 00:11
this week's dance flash: smuin ballet's fall/winter season, which kicks off this weekend at the palace of fine arts."...Smuin's 'Medea,' follows a storyline that trumps even the juiciest of… Read More
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