Montalvo is also presenting two new works of his own, a piece for the full company inspired by DTSF’s nine dancers, and a quartet for two men and two women en pointe. Known for his demanding and athletic style, Montalvo created the quartet looking to break out of choreographic conventions. “And I think it ended up working,” he says. “The quartet features two different pas de deux, and the dancers are not allowed to disconnect the whole time. It turned out to be beautiful. The piece embodies realizing how to coexist, to share weight and push away from each other’s weight.”.
Foothill Music Theatre, “South Pacific.” Through Aug, 10, By Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Directed by Milissa Carey, Music direction by Mark Hanson, Choreography by Michael Ryken, 7:30 p.m, Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, $10-$32, www.foothillmusicals.com or 650-949-7360, Los Altos Stage Company and Los Altos Youth Theatre, “The Wizard of Oz.” Through Aug, 3, Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos, $15-$20, www.losaltosstage.org or ballet katz dancewear 650-941-0551..
The activity can get so dense that the music almost feels like a solid object, clanging around inside your head. But that’s not often the case with “Polaris: Voyage for Orchestra,” a rather rippling work which Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony are performing this week at Davies Symphony Hall. Composed last year, “Polaris” is a collaboration with video artist and filmmaker Tal Rosner, whose images are projected on three large screens above the orchestra.
Sunnyvale Farmers Market: Enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables and arts and crafts from local growers and artisans, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1p.m, Murphy and Washington avenues, Sunnyvale, urbanvillageonline.com/markets/sunnyvale, Venetian Carnivale: The Santa Clara County branch of American Pen Women hosts its Celebrity Luncheon, honoring women achievers in art, letters and music, Attendees are encouraged to come in costume to compete for an ballet katz dancewear award, Feb, 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m, Mariani’s Restaurant, 2500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, $35; make reservations by Jan, 25 to haugends@sbcglobal.net or 408-238-2340..
Peninsula Youth Theatre. “Fun With Frances.” 9:30 and 11 a.m. April 18, and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. April 19. World-premiere stage adaptation of the children’s books by Russell Hoban. Featuring two of Frances’ adventures, “Bedtime for Frances” and “Bread and Jam for Frances.” Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. $8. 650-903-6000 or www.pytnet.org. TheatreWorks.”The Hound of the Baskervilles.” Through April 27. Based on mystery by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted by Stephen Canny and John Nicholson. Directed by TheatreWorks’ Artistic Director Robert Kelley. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. $19-$73 (discounts available). http://theatreworks.org or 650-463-1960.
