International Flamenco Artist, Mariana Martinez is coming to the Bay Area all the way from Barcelona, Spain. This will be her last stop in her US tour this year, for just a couple of days. Join us and learn more about this incredible art form from and artist that is completely immerse in the culture and active professionally in the flamenco scene in Spain. Mon, Oct 14 Bulerias - 6:30pm-8:00pm Wed, Oct 16 Bulerias - 6:00pm-7:30pm Tangos Masterclass - 7:30pm-8:30pm (No previous Flamenco experience required)

From moving odes to loneliness to a darkly comic romance, a touching story of family bonds, and an action-packed game of survival, these films span an dizzying range of expressive tones. What they hold in common is the undeniable power of dance to forge connections between individuals that go on to shape our worlds. Venue accessibility: The entrance to the screening room is at 600 The Embarcadero. Once you enter the gates, there is an office to your left with a front desk. The person at the front desk will escort you to the elevator to get to the screening room.

In this immersive film experience of the stage adaptation of the hit BBC series, “Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby,” writer Steven Knight and choreographer and director Benoit Swan Pouffer present a thrilling fusion of dance theater and rock concert. Set to music and lyrics by Roman GiaArthur (Grammy Nominee, American R&B musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer), the elaborate performance evokes dramatic imagery to portray the social and psychological effects of World War I in postwar industrial Birmingham. A continually shifting stage space sets soldiers, gangsters, workers, lovers, and fantastic visions reeling through sensual encounters and fatal confrontations. The dynamic performers of London’s Rambert dance company and an onstage band tell the story of Tommy as he navigates violence, intrigue, and heartbreak to find peace.

Bodies of Empowerment has free classes every month taught by amazing teachers offering many different styles of dance. It's a place where you can explore movement, meet new people, sweat, bust a move, and find joy and inspiration through dance. Bodies of Empowerment (BOE) is a program brought to you by Kristin Damrow & Company. Follow us on Instagram to stay up-to-date with new classes every month @boe.dance

Smuin Contemporary Ballet kicks off its 31st season—its first led by Artistic Director Amy Seiwert—with a thrilling program of premieres and celebrated works. Jennifer Archibald will create a World Premiere in her first project with Smuin. Known for exploring partnering and movement styles across genres, Archibald’s premiere promises a dynamic new work that highlights the spectacular versatility of Smuin artists. Also making his company debut is BalletX co-founder Matthew Neenan with his character-driven The Last Glass, a theatrical work set to the music of indie-rock band Beirut. Rounding out the bill is Amy Seiwert’s Renaissance, inspired by one of the largest gender equity protests in history.

Interpersonal tensions, intimate portraits, exclamatory bursts of energy, and transformative emotional journeys unfold up close through the uncontainable impulse to dance. Filmmakers and dancers channel the expressive range of a psychedelic rock band, a throwback pop hit, a heartfelt singer-songwriter, a flamenco star, an underwater dancer, and the evocative power of bodies moving through landscapes and cityscapes. Program Schedule: 6:30-7:30PM Reception with beverages, open to all 7:30-8:30PM Film Screening 8:30-9:00PM Filmmaker talkback