Dance

Music from the Sole

Blurring the lines between concert, dance and music performance, Music from the Sole is a vibrant tap and live music ensemble celebrating tap’s roots in the African diaspora. 

Dance Theatre of Harlem

Dance Theatre of Harlem has achieved unprecedented success, building an extraordinary legacy of opportunity, creative expression and artistic excellence. 

The Company brings its bold, forward-thinking repertoire to the Mondavi Center, including treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and Artistic Director Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to affirm Arthur Mitchell’s enduring belief that ballet belongs to everyone. 

Program to be announced.

Gravity & Other Myths

Gravity knows no bounds when this Australian circus company takes the stage. Eight acrobats jump, balance, flip and fly in an ode to the countless hours needed to achieve great things. 

Set to a driving, dynamic and intricately layered score performed live on stage with percussion and drums, this jaw-dropping performance will leave you in sheer wonder. Ten Thousand Hours revels in a distinct physical language, celebrating not only astonishing athleticism but the relentless pursuit of mastery that makes it possible.

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Amalia Hernández's Ballet Folklórico de México has positioned itself as the most emblematic folkloric dance ensemble in Mexico and around the world. 

Founded in 1952, Ballet Folklórico brings together the music, dance and costume of Mexican folklore from pre-Colombian civilizations through the modern era. With its permanent home at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, one of Mexico City’s most historic venues, the company has also reached more than 45 million spectators worldwide, performing in more than 80 countries. 

Akram Khan Company

In Akram Khan Company’s final touring production, the past and present converge in a journey deeply rooted in the power of ritual. Imagined as an annual gathering, the all-female ensemble comes together to awaken the spirit of those who came before them. Combining Bharatanatyam and contemporary voices, this work unfolds through ceremony and shared remembrance, transcending time to unite past and present in a profound act of renewal.  

Khan draws inspiration from diverse cultures that engage in these sacred practices across the globe.