Dance

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 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 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.

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. 

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

Celebrating over 65 years of unparalleled artistry, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre is one of the most acclaimed dance companies in the world.

From the beginning, Alvin Ailey envisioned a company dedicated to enriching the American modern dance heritage and preserving the uniqueness of the African American cultural experience.

Rooted in tradition and alive with momentum, Al-Juthoor (“Roots”) and Aswat Ensemble unite for a powerful evening of dabke, music, and storytelling. Drawing on dance and sound from Palestine and the Arab Levant/Bilad al-Sham, this collaboration affirms culture as something lived, shared, and carried forward.