Tue–Sun, April 21–26
Zellerbach Hall (UC Berkeley)
Conveying the panorama of American cultural experience through powerful movement and graceful fluidity, the company returns for its annual residency, praised last season by the S.F. Chronicle: “The names and faces may change, the dances may vary, but a night at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater guarantees you a night of amazing dancing.” $40–$96, 510-642-9988, calperformances.org