Author: Ann Haskins

Hip Hop fest at USC, centennial dance in Northridge, Nina Simone inspiration in Long Beach, Japanese dance in Torrance, Chicago-style contemporary downtown, tap versus piano in Westwood, more SoCal dance this week and a peek at next week.

Creek dancing in Culver City, mothers’ perspectives in East LA, late summer dance in San Pedro, gender considerations in the Arts District, classical ballet in Glendale, dance and art in Santa Monica, benefit events to keep dancers dancing, a peek at next week (Sept. 29 to Oct. 4), and more SoCal dance as the new dance season gains steam.

Hip-hop history downtown, gender explorations in Lincoln Heights, Mexican folkloric dance in East...