By Celia Wren | Washington Post. Think of dance and certain anatomical images may spring to mind: the curve or stretch of arms; the extension of legs or bending of knees; the carriage of a torso. But in the case of Edgar Degas’ sculpture “Little Dancer Aged Fourteen,” the body part that commands attention is the chin. The girl’s undraped limbs, turned-out feet and erect posture speak of submission to ballet’s discipline; her hands, clasped behind her back, radiate stoicism. But her upward tilting chin belies all evidence of docility: Her chin signals ego, stubbornness and a touch of defiance.

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Serving up the best of Bernstein: Isabel Leonard is doing her part for the Leonard Bernstein centenary. Last week, the American mezzo-soprano sang the composer’s “Arias and Barcarolles” with Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony. On Oct. 1, Leonard returns to San Francisco Performances with an all-Bernstein recital. Accompanied by pianist John Arida, she’ll sing selections from “Candide,” “On the Town,” “West Side Story,” and other works from the Bernstein songbook. Details: 7 p.m., Herbst Theatre, San Francisco; $40-$65; 415-392-2545; www.sfperformances.org.— Georgia Rowe, Correspondent.

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The relay, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, began with a speech from Steve Glaser, senior vice president of corporate strategy at Xilinx, the major sponsor of the event. Xilinx donated $20,000, and company employees also made up a large number of teams. District 9 Councilman Don Rocha welcomed the crowd, and Ginger Powell gave the survivor speech. Afterward, local cancer survivors took the first lap around the track to celebrate their victory over the disease. The second lap celebrated both the survivors and their caregivers.