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modern dance

Corey Brady and Tristan Ching Hartmann rehearse "Global Moves," the 50th anniversary performance of Margaret Jenkins Dance Company at Presidio Theatre, June 16-19, 2022. (Photo/Kegan Marling)
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Margaret Jenkins looks back on 50 years of pioneering modern dance

Lillian Ilsley-Greene by Lillian Ilsley-Greene June 1, 2022June 8, 2022

Margaret Jenkins started dancing when she was just 4 years old. Now nearly 80 and a pioneer of West Coast dance, she has been both a witness to and leader […]

Adam McKinney performs his original dance piece "HaMapah." (Photo/Courtesy Lafotographeuse)
Posted inCulture

Dancing across a ‘map’ of his diverse heritage at Emanu-El

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky September 13, 2019September 13, 2019
charlson and a room of other dancers strike the same defiant pose
Posted inArt, Culture, Dance, On Stage

San Mateo dancer kicks up her heels in Israeli program

Renee Ghert-Zand by Renee Ghert-Zand June 16, 2017March 23, 2018
dancers dancing
Posted inCulture, Film, TV & Film

Documentary goes ‘Gaga’ over Israel’s modern dance marvel

David-Elijah Nahmod by David-Elijah Nahmod March 6, 2017March 23, 2018

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