Chroma

"This is a ballet that moves far beyond the elegance and romanticism traditionally associated with ballet, embracing instead a new dance vocabulary that celebrates androgyny of a very different sort while it rejects established geometry for a sort of explosive random pattern that is never anything short of compelling." - Toronto Sun

Chroma

San Francisco Ballet

April 7 to April 20, 2011

Making its debut to San Francisco Ballet Wayne McGregor's Chroma is one that I am particularly excited about. Set to music by Jack White of the White Stripes this contemporary piece is making waves for modern ballet. Chroma is included in Program 6 along with Wheeldon's Ghosts and Tomasson's 7 for Eight .

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Tip: Chroma opens the same night as Thursdays at the Ballet. This $69 ticket will also include a post-performance reception for young professionals with cocktails provided by Tres Agaves.

Alvin Ailey

"Don't ever miss Alvin Ailey. Its brand of dance is about life at fullthrottle" - SF Chronicle

Alvin Ailey
Cal Performances
March 29 to April 3

I'm sure you have heard of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, if you haven't... consider yourself introduced. These show stopping productions of beautiful dance and costume will leave you stunned. Hailing from New York don't miss out on this Bay Area stop.

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Balenciaga and Spain

Balenciaga and Spain
de Young
March 26 to July 4, 2011

Fashion at its finest.

The de Young presents the first exhibition to examine the impact of Spain's culture, history and art on one of the greatest 20th-century designers Cristobal Balenciaga.

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RUINED

"When Mama talks, you better listen."

RUINED
Berkeley Rep
March 23 to April 10, 2011

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Ruined gives a glimpse into the lives Congolese women during the civil war. This celebrated script from Lynn Nottage tells an intense and important tale filled with humanity, hope and unexpected humor.

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*Tip: Berkeley Rep offers 1/2 price tickets for 30 & under. Enter promo code WEB30 before purchasing tickets.

Alonzo King LINES Ballet

"What is the resonance between the bodies we inhabit and the forms we create?"

Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Collaboration with Mickey Hart and Christopher Haas
Spring Season, April 15 to 24, 2011

LINES Ballet is the company that made me fall in love with ballet. If you have not had a chance to check them out I suggest you start this spring season. Collaborating with the legendary Mickey Hart of Grateful Dead and architect Christopher Haas the exploration of space, attraction and inanimate objects will blow your mind. I had a sneak peek at the rehearsal and needless to say I almost cried. LINES will move you.

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