• January 3, 2012

    The new food pyramid of dance: a creative plate

    By Published On: January 3rd, 2012

    Picture it now: there is a plate on the table in front of you, full of creative, Hotel-in-a-Bottle-icious food to eat. A quarter of that plate has been inspired by text (thank you, Haruki Murakami!) A second quarter has been inspired by video imagery and design (thanks again, HM, and cheers to Mark and Dawn

  • January 1, 2012

    indifference – Lisa Townsend Co.

    By Published On: January 1st, 2012

    VIDEO#1 - punch  Footage from a recent rehearsal with dancers Brenton Cheng and Christine Bonansea.

  • December 22, 2011

    The Crane

    By Published On: December 22nd, 2011

    Rosemary Hannon in rehearsal for The Crane and The Crocodile... it hatches January 13...

  • December 19, 2011

    Video highlights from 2011

    By Published On: December 19th, 2011

  • December 18, 2011

    Eau de Murakami

    By Published On: December 18th, 2011

    Well, hello there, CounterPULSE blogosphere! My name is Erin Malley, and I’m one of your Winter Special Artists. I’m also a new face in San Francisco, please don’t hesitate to say hello. Better still, take me out and show me your favorite local spots! I relocated to SF just a couple of years ago from

  • December 6, 2011

    VIDEO DOCUMENTATION

    By Published On: December 6th, 2011

    Talking With Mica from OX on Vimeo.

  • November 29, 2011

    Ripple Effect

    By Published On: November 29th, 2011

    In doing research for the performance, Precious Drop, we have found a number of compelling stories about water issues and water rights activists around the United States. We'd like to share some of these stories and organizations that have influenced the music and dance production, Precious Drop. The first story that we'd like to share

  • November 29, 2011

    Amps & Ωhms: a fun(d)raising party

    By Published On: November 29th, 2011

    Help support our friends and the amazing artists at Mugwumpin by coming out to their fun(d)raiser this weekend!  Mugwumpin is a fiscally sponsored project of Intersection for the Arts, our colleagues in providing high-quality, local fiscal sponsorship. When science and magic converge, the result is an electric party for the ages. Turn up the voltage

  • November 25, 2011

    KATSURA Kan’s Butoh

    By Published On: November 25th, 2011

    KATSURA KAN's Time Machine is a remarkable solo piece which has premiered internationally. This performance took place at Naropa University. This video gives a taste of KATSURA's work. KATSURA Kan and collaborators will premiere Oracle & Engima," Feb 24th and 25th 2012 for CounterPULSE's Winter Special. The Winter Special is an experiment in offering radically

  • November 20, 2011

    The Creativity is Flowing

    By Published On: November 20th, 2011

    The first official directors meeting for, Precious Drop - an Afro fusion performance to be held on February 3 and 4 at CounterPULSE - has set the creators a-sail on what will be an educational and magnificant journey. Mohamed Lamine Bangoura, and co-directors of the Jaara Dance Project, Bai "Bintu" Coomber and Abagail Fritz, have

  • October 28, 2011

    San Francisco Transgender Film Festival NEXT WEEK: Nov. 3-5

    By Published On: October 28th, 2011

    The San Francisco Transgender Film Festival is excited to celebrate our TENTH ANNIVERSARY at CounterPULSE next week!  Join us for a spectacular three days featuring films from over a dozen countries around the world plus an amazing live performance event! SFTFF runs November 3-5 (all events at 8pm). PERFORMANCES! Thursday November 3 at 8pm FILMS!

  • October 24, 2011

    Fall 2011 – Halloween / New Orleans / de Young

    By Published On: October 24th, 2011

    Happy Fall. Inspiration abounds. I have exciting news for the immediate and not-so-distant future. First, it is my great honor to announce that I have been selected by the de Young Museum as one of their Artist Fellows for 2012. I am beyond thrilled to have my work recognized, respected and supported in this way.