Nadia Lathan, Author at The Oaklandside

Dancers with the Oakland Ballet Company rehearse at the Alameda Ballet Academy studios in Alameda, California on February 21, 2023. Kori Suzuki for The Oaklandside

Arts & Community

This all-AAPI choreography team is challenging racist depictions of Asians in ballet

by Nadia Lathan March 10, 2023March 12, 2023

Oakland Ballet’s ‘Dancing Moons Festival’ will run March 16-18 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.

Cyclists on an Oakland street

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Queer-friendly bike ride works to boost Oakland coffee shops

by Nadia Lathan February 10, 2023February 9, 2023

Oakland’s weekly Coffee Ride helps local cyclists mix, mingle and discover new cafes.