A barefoot dancer wearing a black T-shirt and black shorts balances on one leg with the other extended straight out to the side, one hand resting behind his head, in a long, white, minimalist concrete hall with natural light streaming in from slender windows. In the foreground, a white dog sleeps on the floor, while another dog stands farther back in the center of the hall facing away from the camera.

My Benjamin

Victoria Clay Mendoza follows Benjamin Pech during his final year as a principal dancer at the Paris Opera before his retirement. Along the way, they

A person with long hair wearing a headband and brown shirt stands indoors, softly clasping their hands together with a focused expression, illuminated by warm lighting.

The People’s Palace

Built in 1914 in the style of classical European architecture, San Francisco City Hall has long been known as the People’s Palace — though its

Four dancers in black costumes lift a ballerina in a beige leotard. The ballerina is extended horizontally, gazing upward, while the dancers support her gracefully in a well-lit dance studio.

Make Work

Set inside the studios and stages of the New York City Ballet and its experimental hub, the New York Choreographic Institute, “Make Work” follows four

Two performers stand closely together in a warm, orange-lit setting, facing each other with their foreheads nearly touching and hands clasped tenderly between them. The dancer on the left wears a black tanktop with their hair in a unique updo twisted atop their head, while the dancer on the rite wears a basic white shirt and a black and white ascot around their neck.

These Violent Delights

“These Violent Delights” reimagines “Romeo and Juliet” as a kaleidoscopic journey of queer belonging, defiance, and self-discovery. Juliet awakens in The Apothecary, surrounded by the

A performer wearing white face makeup and an ornate black-and-white military style costume stands before television cameras and reporters while a crowd watches around them.

Robert Shields: My Life as a Robot

A cultural icon of the 1970s, Robert Shields began performing his signature robot routine outside the Hollywood Wax Museum. Just a few years later, he

A group of older dancers in dark suits stand in a linear clump outdoors, leaning backward in unison with their arms extended and faces tilted toward the sky. The black-and-white image emphasizes their synchronized, theatrical pose.

The Sea

“The Sea” is a black-and-white feature film directed by Douglas Rosenberg, filmed entirely on location along the Baltic Sea. Drawing inspiration from the evocative landscapes

Choreographer Emma Portner stands at the front of a dance studio. Her brunette hair is tied back in a small bun and she wears a chunky grey sweater.

Otter Lake

“Otter Lake” follows choreographer Emma Portner as she turns to dance to reconnect with herself and confront her inner world. Offering a rare, intimate look

A dancer in a gray suit lunges across a stage in front of ornate golden doors. In the background, another person in a suit stands in the background holding papers, watching the dancer while leaning against the wall.

Nureyev

Experience a live performance capture of the multi-award-winning ballet “Nureyev,” choreographed by Yuri Possokhov (San Francisco Ballet Choreographer in Residence) in collaboration with stage director

Choreographer Bill Evans sits in a chair at the front of a dance studio, watching dancers rehearse one of his works. He's a white man in his 80s and wears all black with bare feet and glasses.

Barefoot Boy

Set against the panoramic backdrop of Salt Lake City, “Barefoot Boy” offers a cathartic exploration of art, identity, and resilience. As we are introduced to