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Pop-Up Motion-Capture Workshop by Cie Gilles Jobin
San Francisco Dance Film Festival
The San Francisco Dance Film Festival presents the Pop-up Mocap Lab, a 3-day motion-capture workshop led by cutting-edge Swiss dance company Cie Gilles Jobin. This workshop is designed for artists interested in real-time motion capture and digital performance. Participants will experience dancing inside a digital environment and develop skills for performing in virtual spaces. Session […]
Practice as Performance+ with Sara Shelton Mann
Sara Shelton Mann/Mixed Bag Productions
Participants train the mind and body to see through the eye of the heart. They listen to the body as our guide and progress through the inner and outer touchstones of breaking up patterns, until they hold a high frequency, knowing where they are, what they are doing and are aware of everything else in […]
Dance Sanctuary: Free-Form Somatic Dance for Wellness + Community
The Vortex Bay Area
Dance Sanctuary is a conscious dance gathering that invites you to dance in community for wellness. Free form dance - along with a curated mix of eclectic, nature-inspired music - will be accompanied by intention sharing, reflecting, earth based ritual, drumming, call and response singing, poetic meditation, and more. We will have a short warm-up […]
Vishwa Shanthi presents SAMAVAYA – BHAVA (Emotional Body)
Vishwa Shanthi Dance Academy
Samavāya - The 4-Body Connection in Bharathanatyam Emotions need to be released in positive ways to be able to nurture the emotional body. Asha Ramesh, founder and artistic director of Ragamalika School of music, will show how music nourishes the emotional body, how music becomes movements, and how eventually the dancer becomes one with music. […]
Alma Esperanza Cunningham: Mini Solo Intensive
Alma Esperanza Cunningham
The intensive will begin with a comprehensive warm-up to engage the somatic and technical body. Then, it will focus on generating movement through movement games and strategies exploring duration, repetition, time, energy, and intention. In this two-day process, you will make a three-minute solo. This workshop is for experienced movers looking to explore composition or […]
Practice as Performance+ with Sara Shelton Mann
Sara Shelton Mann/Mixed Bag Productions
Participants train the mind and body to see through the eye of the heart. They listen to the body as our guide and progress through the inner and outer touchstones of breaking up patterns, until they hold a high frequency, knowing where they are, what they are doing and are aware of everything else in […]
Zimbabwean Traditional Dance Class
Dance Mission Theater
Zimbabwean Traditional Dance class with Kanukai will explore the techniques, rhythms, and traditional dances of Zimbabwe. We will learn and practice dance moves going across the floor and a mini choreography at the end. Kanukai Chigamba is a multifaceted dancer, musician, performer, and burgeoning photographer. She started dancing at a young age in Harare, Zimbabwe, […]
Heels Workshop
Motion Arts Center
Join us and treat yourself to an empowering experience in our Heels Workshop with the incredible Sydnie! You’ll dive into the art of dancing in heels with confidence, intention, and sensuality. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this empowering experience will help you master the fundamentals, unlock your expressive potential, and […]
Intro to Balinese Dance w/Anak Agung Anom Putra
Shawl-Anderson Dance Center
Join us for 5-week Intro to Balinese Course. More than “just a dance class”, Intro to Balinese is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, find joy in movement and celebrate YOU! With expert guidance from Dr. Anak Agung Anom Putra, S.S.T and Ayu Sukmawati, S.H., you will learn the foundations to continue studying after course […]
Alma Esperanza Cunningham: Mini Solo Intensive
Alma Esperanza Cunningham
The intensive will begin with a comprehensive warm-up to engage the somatic and technical body. Then, it will focus on generating movement through movement games and strategies exploring duration, repetition, time, energy, and intention. In this two-day process, you will make a three-minute solo. This workshop is for experienced movers looking to explore composition or […]
Practice as Performance+ with Sara Shelton Mann
Sara Shelton Mann/Mixed Bag Productions
Participants train the mind and body to see through the eye of the heart. They listen to the body as our guide and progress through the inner and outer touchstones of breaking up patterns, until they hold a high frequency, knowing where they are, what they are doing and are aware of everything else in […]
Jordan Scates Presents: 3-Hour Workshop Series
Jordan Scates
Join Jordan Scates for a high-level training experience for intermediate and advanced dancers looking to elevate their artistry. Expect to build rhythm and versatility with grooves and footwork, refine your movement with musicality and execution, and learn exclusive choreography. You’ll also receive personalized feedback and access exclusive footage to track your progress. Limited spots. Email […]
Salsa Classes
Club Puertorriqueno De San Francisco
FREE Salsa Classes, every Sunday 6-7 PM, and Mini Social 7-8 PM. Get ready to spice up your dance moves! Join us for a fun and interactive FREE Salsa workshop designed for beginners. Whether you are brand new to salsa or looking to brush up on your skills, this event is perfect for anyone eager […]
SF Salsa Class
Club Puertorriqueno De San Francisco
FREE Salsa Class Sundays 6-8 PM, Club Puertorriqueño De San Francisco, 3249A Mission St. A fun and interactive Salsa workshop designed for beginners. Whether you are brand new to Salsa or looking to brush up on your skills, this event is perfect for anyone eager to learn and have a great time. You will be […]
Crudo Movement Workshop by José Avilés
Lenora Lee Dance
Peruvian artist José Avilés will share different dynamics of movement exploration, which respond to the time of work and processes shared in CRUDO Colectivo; oriented to stimulate: power, agility, multiple senses, fluidity, from a somatic and creative consciousness. Boxing, kung fu, physical theater and dance are the references that enrich José’s practice. This workshop will […]
Rhythm & Motion Fusion classes
Rhythm and Motion Dance Program
Named San Francisco's favorite dance workout by San Francisco Magazine and 7X7 Magazine, Rhythm & Motion (R&M) is a low-pressure, joyful, full-bodied and sweaty dance workout class that balances the challenge of learning choreography and movement techniques with the dance-floor euphoria of a good party. Taught by experienced dancers and performing artists, the (mostly) follow-along […]
Jazz Dance Classes
Soul Speak Dance
Join us for a weekly Adult Jazz Dance class, held every Wednesday from 2:00–3:30 PM, starting April 2nd! This class blends bold, dynamic jazz choreography with technique training in a fun and supportive environment. Whether you're new to dance or refining your skills, this class welcomes all levels. Spaces are limited—secure your spot today! To […]
Relationship and Movement
Mihyun Lee
This somatic movement group therapy aims to identify the psychological implications of relationship patterns and improve one's relationships with self and others through a movement study called Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis. The facilitator incorporated movement analysis, mirroring movement, and relational dance to promote reparative experience from relational trauma. Participants explore the interconnectedness between interpersonal relationship patterns […]
Contemporary Inversions Class Series with Kristin Damrow
Kristin Damrow & Company
Kristin's Inversion Class Series builds skills and confidence to go upside down through contemporary movement in a fun, supportive way. This workshop-style class breaks down body alignment, gravity, and safe inversion techniques. You'll flow between levels, play with gravity, and build trust in the process. Walk away with tools to grow your confidence. All levels […]
Una Productions: Spring Workshops
UNA Productions
Artistic Director of Una Productions, Chuck Wilt, will lead two days of workshops including an improvisation based warm up followed by contemporary repertory. *different repertory will be taught each day *this workshop is geared toward advanced, pre-professional, and professional level contemporary dance artists Sliding scale spots are available for QTBIPOC artists
Afro Bolivian Dance in San Francisco Carnaval
BCA Dance Company
Join us in celebration of the African Diaspora in Bolivia through Afro Bolivian styles for the San Francisco Carnaval! We are seeking dancers that are able to rehearse in on of our two locations or both. Union City on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month (1800 H St, Union City, CA 94587) and […]
Zimbabwean Traditional Dance Class
Dance Mission Theater
Zimbabwean Traditional Dance class with Kanukai will explore the techniques, rhythms, and traditional dances of Zimbabwe. We will learn and practice dance moves going across the floor and a mini choreography at the end. Kanukai Chigamba is a multifaceted dancer, musician, performer, and burgeoning photographer. She started dancing at a young age in Harare, Zimbabwe, […]
Una Productions: Spring Workshops
UNA Productions
Artistic Director of Una Productions, Chuck Wilt, will lead two days of workshops including an improvisation based warm up followed by contemporary repertory. *different repertory will be taught each day *this workshop is geared toward advanced, pre-professional, and professional level contemporary dance artists Sliding scale spots are available for QTBIPOC artists
Somatic Workshops by Migrant Women
ODC/Dance
We are a group of migrant women who have a common ground. We acknowledge that our background, culture, and training experiences in our countries of origin permeate the embodiment of the somatic methods we studied in the United States. From that unique perspective we want to offer our teachings, and we hope to foster transformative experiences that celebrate diversity. We […]
Bad Bunny Reggaetón Performance Workshop
Rae Studios
LOVE Bad Bunny's latest album? Always wanted to explore reggaetón dance? Join choreographer Sara Templeton for an 8-week intermediate level performance intensive! We'll take a deep dive into the 'club style' of reggaetón, focusing on strong beats, dynamic transitions, and captivating stage presence. Participants will be guided beyond technique and work on building a fun […]