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Rainbow Dances: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Choreographers, May 5-7

Written by John Freeman | May 4, 2023 10:34:21 PM


William Fowler for Rainbow Dances. Credit: courtesy of Oakland Ballet company

The Oakland Ballet’s season is coming to an end, but not before putting on one last show: Rainbow Dances, a celebration of LGBTQ+ choreographers. The performance will feature seven short works, including four world premieres by former and current dancers, and the ballet’s artistic director, Graham Lustig. East Bay drag queens Dextra Denovo and Vicky Sparkletitz will host. All performances will take place at Odell Johnson Performing Arts Center at Laney College. Purchase tickets here.

Friday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 7, 2:30 p.m., $15-$30, 900 Fallon St., Oakland.