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  • The Space in Between: A Three-Day Butoh Immersion with Joanna Rosenfeld

    San Francisco Zen Center

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    San Francisco Zen Center 308 Page Street, San Francisco, United States

    This engrossing three-day workshop at City Center is open to performers, movers, dancers, actors, and curious beginners. The workshop will explore the thresholds between: impulse and action self and other touch and distance control and surrender stillness and transformation Participants will work with: thread, ribbon, wool, and fabric scores sensory awakening practices touch and relational […]

    $250
    Parsons Dance Company

    Parsons Dance Company

    Presidio Theatre

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    Presidio Theatre 99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Presidio Theatre's 2026-2027 Season kicks off with Parsons Dance Company. Beloved for its energized, athletic, and joyous style, Parsons Dance is internationally renowned for creating and performing contemporary American dance. Bold ensemble work and signature movement set them vibrantly apart as one of the world’s leading dance companies. Varied and iconic dances exemplify the company’s […]

    $49.50 – $82.50

    Kathy Mata Ballet Presents Fall Showcase Giselle

    Kathy Mata Ballet

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    Dance Mission Theater 3316 24th Street, San Francisco, United States

    A romantic ballet that tells the story of an innocent peasant girl who falls in love with a prince in disguise. After discovering the truth, the betrayal drives Giselle into madness and tragically dies of a broken heart.

    Free donations welcome
    the CONCEPT series: 35

    the CONCEPT series: 35

    RAWdance

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    Green Room at SF War Memorial and Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

    RAWdance’s celebrated salon serves up a fresh dose of unique dance art in a lavish setting, but with a living room vibe. Five Bay Area choreographers join RAWdance to share works-in-progress and revamped repertory tailored for intimate viewing. This will be the first round of the series shaped by RAWdance’s inaugural Guest Curator, Jocelyn Reyes. […]

    pay what you can tickets
    the CONCEPT series: 35

    the CONCEPT series: 35

    RAWdance

    Event Category:
    Green Room at SF War Memorial and Performing Arts Center 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

    RAWdance’s celebrated salon serves up a fresh dose of unique dance art in a lavish setting, but with a living room vibe. Five Bay Area choreographers join RAWdance to share works-in-progress and revamped repertory tailored for intimate viewing. This will be the first round of the series shaped by RAWdance’s inaugural Guest Curator, Jocelyn Reyes. […]

    pay what you can tickets
    Body Mind Centering® classes in September

    Body Mind Centering® Classes

    Diana Lara

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    ODC Dance Commons 351 Shotwell St., San Francisco, United States

    This class uses elements of Kinesiology, and Body-Mind Centering® to awake body and movement awareness. It starts with guided improvisation and/or visual material that leads to the embodiment of skin, mechanoreceptors and nervous system. The class evolves to individual/duet/group improvisations. Low impact class with movement in the floor and standing, open to different levels of […]

    $22 – $25
    Bhangra Fundamentals Dance Class

    Bhangra Fundamentals Dance Class

    Vina Verman

    Event Category:
    Rhythmix Cultural Works 2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda, CA, United States

    This class focuses on the FUN in fundamentals! Designed for all levels,  all ages—no prior experience needed—you’ll build confidence in the basic footwork, arm movements, and body rhythms that make up Bhangra. More than just a dance class, this is a welcoming, judgment-free space to try something new, immerse yourself in Punjabi culture, and connect […]

    $15

    House Performance Workshop, Storytelling and Word-Building w/ Nicole Klaymoon

    Dance Mission Theater

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    Dance Mission Theater 3316 24th Street, San Francisco, United States

    This workshop invites artists of all levels into a dynamic creative lab where physical training meets artistic inquiry. Through movement, improvisation, performance practice, and collaborative composition, participants deepen storytelling, unlock imagination, and cultivate authentic stage presence. Rooted in courageous play and ensemble building, the series also explores theatrical expression, spoken word, and optional journaling. Drop-ins […]

    $200

    Samba no Pé Performance Workshop with Mayela Carrasco

    Dance Mission Theater

    Event Category:
    Dance Mission Theater 3316 24th Street, San Francisco, United States

    This high-energy class is rooted in the techniques of Samba no Pé and is designed to build strong fundamentals, musicality, endurance, and confidence. Inspired by the teachings of Alex Coutinho and Jorge Amarelloh, each class also explores different dance styles from across Brazil while always returning to samba as its foundation.Come ready to sweat, connect, […]

    $220

    Beginning Taiko Workshop with Deb’e Taylor of Dance Brigade

    Dance Mission Theater

    Event Category:
    Dance Mission Theater 3316 24th Street, San Francisco, United States

    Learn the ancient art of Japanese Taiko drumming! The introductory taiko class will cover basic fundamental skills and history which will prepare students to advance to the next level of classes. Beginners ages 12-adult, with little or no music experience are welcome. Bring water and wear clothes to exercise in… sweat happens. Class is taught […]

    $180
    Berkeley Old Time Music Convention Square Dances

    Berkeley Old Time Music Convention Square Dances

    Berkeley Old Time Music Convention

    Event Category:
    Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, United States

    Several opportunities during the biggest Bay Area Old Time Festival of the year to bust loose and Square Dance! No experience needed, all dances taught. WEDS 9.16 Canote Brothers, Forty Drop Few Caller round robin - sign up here! SAT 9.19 Skillet Licorice, Justin Robinson & Aaron Cooper, Joseph Decosimo, Stephanie Coleman & friends Callers: Janine […]

    $20
    Reggaetón Performance Workshop

    Reggaetón Performance Workshop

    Rae Studios

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    Rae Studios 414 Mason Street #705, San Francisco, United States

    Join this 9-week series and refine your skill in reggaetón! Open to both beginner and intermediate dancers, this series culminates in a performance at the Palace of Fine Arts Theater. During the series dancers will move beyond executing vocabulary into deepening their understanding of reggaetón musicality, movement quality, and style. In addition, the series will […]

    $45 – $365
    Relationship and Movement

    Relationship and Movement

    Mihyun Lee

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    Studio Valencia 455A Valencia Street, San Francisco, United States +1 more

    Join the group to enhance emotional well-being and self-awareness through embodiment practice. Explore movement patterns, discover new possibilities for growth, and strengthen connections with yourself and others. The closed group offers a supportive environment for examining relationship dynamics and fostering personal change. Drawing on Somatic Psychology and Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis, participants explore the intersection of […]

    $350
    Repertory Workshop: Don Quixote

    Repertory Workshop: Don Quixote

    Peninsula Ballet Arts

    Event Category:
    Peninsula Ballet Arts 1880 S. Grant Street, San Mateo, United States

    This six-week workshop is held every Thursday and designed for beginner to intermediate adult ballet students interested in learning excerpts from Don Quixote, a beloved work from the classical ballet repertoire. From 6:15-7:45 PM, students will participate in a ballet class taught by Artistic Director Gregory Amato, followed by an hour repertory class led by […]

    $210

    “Dirty Dancing” with Kenny Ortega

    Dance Film SF

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    Herbst Theater 401 Van Ness Avenue at McAllistar Street, San Francisco, United States

    Dance Film SF presents a special screening of DIRTY DANCING followed by a live Q&A with the film's legendary choreographer, KENNY ORTEGA. A Bay Area native, Ortega will share behind-the-scenes stories about the iconic film, his craft of designing choreography for the camera, and personal reflections from a career spanning generations. And the night doesn't […]

    $30 – $183

    Free Somatics Class with Bodies of Empowerment (BOE)

    Bodies of Empowerment

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    Joe Goode Annex 401 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Spinal Motion, an Improvisation, Somatics, and Experiential Anatomy class with Rosemary Hannon Friday, Sept 18 from 6:30 to 8:00pm at the Joe Goode Annex in SF This class will study spinal coordinations and sensation through short movement phrases and improvisation. Bodies of Empowerment (BOE) is a free class program brought to you by Kristin Damrow […]

    Free
    Latin Dance Pop-Up classes

    Latin Dance Pop-Up Classes

    ODC School

    Event Category:
    ODC Dance Commons 351 Shotwell St., San Francisco, United States

    Join us this September for a special Pop-Up Class at ODC! Come dance, move, and connect with our community—then stay after class to enjoy free drinks and snacks. 💃🏽🥂✨

    $23

    HOW TO MAKE A PASSIVE DANCE: An Immersive Dance Performance by SanSan Kwan

    SanSan Kwan

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    iMPACt Center for Art & Dance 1625 Bush St, San Francisco, CA

    In an era marked by increasing political aggression, How to Make a Passive Dance poses a timely question: is there value in being passive? Asian Americans historically have had a fraught relationship with passivity, but might there be reason for us to reconsider qualities like deference or quietude? And how can dance – a medium […]

    $20 – $60

    Entre Mucho Machismo Hay Pocos Machos with Rogelio Lopez & Dancers

    Rogelio Lopez & Dancers

    Event Category:
    Dance Mission Theater 3316 24th Street, San Francisco, United States

    Entre Mucho Machismo Hay Pocos Machos tells the story of a Queer Mexican folklorico dancer on a journey toward self-love in the context of a romantic relationship with a closeted fellow dancer. The work is structured like a traditional romantic dramedy—boy meets boy, boy falls in love with boy, boy loses self, boy loses boy […]

    $30

    DAMgrown at Continental Club Oakland

    DAM Events

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    Continental Club Oakland, CA

    DAM (dance.art.music) Events presents DAMgrown, an 18+ artistic experience for the grown and sexies Whether you are coming to enjoy the performances, shop the vendors, get a new tattoo, or just want to get your dance on - we invite creatives, art lovers and generally awesome people to come vibe it out with us ⚡️ […]

    $5

    Dance & Literacy

    Luna Dance & Creativity

    Event Category:
    Zoom

    Children learn using multiple languages. Discover how dance intersects with language learning and literacy skills and stands as a language on its own. Learn how dance expands children’s relationship with literature, symbols, songs, rhythm and rhymes, and engages them as holistic learners. This interactive workshop introduces full-body dance activities that support vocabulary, phrasing, and narrative […]

    $195

    BTS K-Pop Workshop in San Mateo!

    Motion Arts Center

    Event Category:
    Motion Arts Center San Mateo, CA, United States

    💜 Bay Area ARMY and K-Pop fans! 💜 Join Chloe for a BTS K-Pop All Levels Workshop with the amazing Chloe at Motion Arts Center in downtown San Mateo! Learn fun choreography inspired by BTS songs like “Mic Drop” and “I'm Fine,” build confidence, and dance alongside other fans. 🗓 Saturday Sept 19th | 2:00pm […]

    $11 – $65
    Beach Improv + Authentic Movement

    Beach Improv + Authentic Movement

    Suzanne Beahrs

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    beach please follow link for details and RSVP to receive updates, east bay beach

    This class consists of two practices: Authentic Movement, moving/sensing with eyes closed while being witnessed, begun by Mary Starks Whitehouse to allow "the unconscious to express itself in movement.” Dance Improvisation, practicing movement concepts, expressing ourselves, and connecting with our senses + the elements outdoors. East Bay RSVP for location and important details. https://partiful.com/e/rFOgpQ7pYK81KO00ObFD?c=y8SBWYtP More […]

    $20
    Choreographers Showcase

    Choreographers Showcase

    Halcyon Dance Project

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    Paul Dresher Ensemble Studio 2201 Poplar Street, Oakland, United States

    Halcyon Dance Project is presenting 2 evenings of Bay Area choreographers this September! Performances will be held at Paul Dresher Ensemble in Oakland at 2201 Poplar St. Saturday Sept 19th (5:00pm & 7:00pm) Choreographers Showcase will feature works by choreographers: Bethany Mitchell, Ria Fifield, Elizabeth Wiehe, Emma Andrea, and Alice Hur. Sunday Sept 20th (1:30pm & […]

    Berkeley Old Time Music Convention Square Dances

    Berkeley Old Time Music Convention Square Dances

    Berkeley Old Time Music Convention

    Event Category:
    Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, United States

    Several opportunities during the biggest Bay Area Old Time Festival of the year to bust loose and Square Dance! No experience needed, all dances taught. WEDS 9.16 Canote Brothers, Forty Drop Few Caller round robin - sign up here! SAT 9.19 Skillet Licorice, Justin Robinson & Aaron Cooper, Joseph Decosimo, Stephanie Coleman & friends Callers: Janine […]

    $20