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Baroque Dancing in Person: Essentials of 18th century ballet
ODC School
Two 3-hour intensives with emphasis on guiding each student toward their own experience of Baroque dance, no matter the level. This is a somatic class with emphasis on ergonomic movement tailored to each student’s ability. We will explore the interpretations of 18th century ballet aesthetics and learn choreographies from an early form of dance notation created […]
Bryan Arias Rep with Isaac Bates-Vinueza
SFDanceworks
Beginning with a 30-minute warm up, this class will feature highly physical repertoire from Bryan Arias’s ‘The Broken Glass’ (2023). These excerpts involve highly detailed, intensely physical full-body movement that blends gesture, floorwork, isolation, release, and flow. Arias’s choreography challenges dancers to balance specificity with individuality and to refine their movement textures. Modification and individual […]
Flamenco Master Workshops — The CarOlé Technique
CarOlé Flamenco’s Compañía FSDT
Flamenco Master Workshops The CarOlé Technique with Ms. CarOlé Flamenco Select Sundays Desert Dream Dance Studio, 1515 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Come dance with us, this is a Level 1–2 class, please wear comfortable clothes you can sweat in. Pre-registration required. Register here: caroleflamenco.com LEGACY 1894 – 1955 – 1995 – PRESENT Survivance • […]
Fall 2026 Fieldwork Workshop
Mary Armentrout Dance Theater
art grows here... Fieldwork is an effective and supportive process-based method of giving feedback on new work and is open to all artists working in live performance: dance, theater, music, film/video, new genres. Fieldwork is an eight workshop, with weekly meetings, and an informal showing at the end. Co-facilitated by Mary Armentrout and Lenora Lee, […]
Women’s BodyMystik Fall Dance Circles
Temple of Dancing Wholeness
Choose a Monday Circle: 4-6:15pm or 7-9:15pm 8-week series: 10/5 - 11/23 Join our community of authentic, wondrous women dancing, stretching, moving, and making art alongside spaciously guided freeform musical journey! Everything at your own pace/interpretation. THESE CIRCLES ARE FOR YOU IF: You yearn to discharge, release, renew, center and ground. You crave to move […]
Learn to Dance West Coast Swing in this Progressive Series!
Motion Arts Center
Join the amazing Heather Powers for a 5-week West Coast Swing Beginner Series and discover the fun, flow, and connection of this lively partner dance! Each week builds on the last as you learn the basic rhythms, essential patterns, and feel more confident dancing. - 6PM Mondays in November - 11/2, 11/09, 11/16, 11/23 and […]
Bhangra Fundamentals Dance Class
Vina Verman
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 […]
Women’s BodyMystik Fall Dance Circles
Temple of Dancing Wholeness
Choose a Monday Circle: 4-6:15pm or 7-9:15pm 8-week series: 10/5 - 11/23 Join our community of authentic, wondrous women dancing, stretching, moving, and making art alongside spaciously guided freeform musical journey! Everything at your own pace/interpretation. THESE CIRCLES ARE FOR YOU IF: You yearn to discharge, release, renew, center and ground. You crave to move […]
Monthly Salsa & Bachata Social
Golden City Dance Collective
Every 2nd Monday, join Golden City Dance Collective for our monthly Salsa & Bachata social dance! We offer beginner & intermediate classes before hand, which you can drop-in to, or register for a full month series. 7pm: Bachata Class (Level 1, 2, 3) 8pm: Salsa Class (Level 1, 2, 3) 9-11pm: Salsa & Bachata mixed […]
Find Your Style: Fusion Dance Classes – Nov 11 & 12
Anushka Noubad
Classical Fusion · Wed Nov 11 | 7–8:30pm Indian classical, semi-classical and modern influences Bollyfusion · Thu Nov 12 | 7–8:30pm Bollywood, hip-hop and jazz-funk-inspired movement WHAT TO EXPECT • Focus on foundations, plus a fun choreography to apply what you learn • Two approaches to fusion, with room to explore movement and expression • […]
The Intersection: Art & Money 101
Intersection for the Arts
Led by Vicky Cassis-Silyan, Intersection for the Arts’ Director of Finance & Operations, The Intersection: Art & Money 101 is a 4-session live online cohort series designed to help you build financial systems that meet you where you are and support where you’re going. Through this series, you’ll learn to: ✨ Get organized ✨ Plan […]
Relationship and Movement
Mihyun Lee
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 […]
Learn to Dance Bachata in this 4 Week Progressive Series!
Motion Arts Center
Join David Phan & Jewell Claudio for a 4-week Bachata Beginner Series this November! Learn the signature three steps and tap, basic turns, body movement, and partner connection in a relaxed, supportive setting. Each week builds on the last so you can bring it all together on the social dance floor! ✨ 7PM - 8PM […]
Find Your Style: Fusion Dance Classes – Nov 11 & 12
Anushka Noubad
Classical Fusion · Wed Nov 11 | 7–8:30pm Indian classical, semi-classical and modern influences Bollyfusion · Thu Nov 12 | 7–8:30pm Bollywood, hip-hop and jazz-funk-inspired movement WHAT TO EXPECT • Focus on foundations, plus a fun choreography to apply what you learn • Two approaches to fusion, with room to explore movement and expression • […]
Moving Alchemy Training Program – Implied Direction with Sara Shelton Mann
Sara Shelton Mann/Mixed Bag Productions
We touch before we touch. In this module, we will begin with reading space and presence moving toward energetic communication. We will explore the spatial gap, shedding armor, shedding beliefs, shedding our skins. The physical practice will include breathing of implied direction through the bones, though layers of tissue into the moving body. We will […]
Bachata Intermedia Pop up Class with Cassandra Villaseñor
ODC School
Designed for intermediate dancers, this class is a great opportunity to build your skills, expand your styling vocabulary, and connect with the vibrant Bay Area Latin dance community. Intermediate level. Come ready to move, learn, and have fun!
Latin Percussion Pop-Up class
ODC School
Join percussionist Josué Santos for a hands-on introduction to the vibrant rhythms of Latin percussion. Explore congas, bongos, and other percussion instruments in a relaxed, small-group setting. Bring your Conga if you have one.
“Without Noticing, You Dance” Workshop with Shai Faran
Shai Faran
Video announcement: https://www.instagram.com/p/Db_r8unoxVA/ Shai Faran is a dancer, dance teacher, and choreographer based in Europe. Over the past 15 years she has been teaching contemporary dance, movement and improvisation in different frames for professional dancers, BA and MA education programs, in professional dance companies and in open workshops around the world for general populations. Date: […]
Moving Alchemy Training Program – Implied Direction with Sara Shelton Mann
Sara Shelton Mann/Mixed Bag Productions
We touch before we touch. In this module, we will begin with reading space and presence moving toward energetic communication. We will explore the spatial gap, shedding armor, shedding beliefs, shedding our skins. The physical practice will include breathing of implied direction through the bones, though layers of tissue into the moving body. We will […]
Emma Portner Rep with Emily Hansel
SFDanceworks
Class will begin with a 30-minute warm up followed by an hour and a half dedicated to learning excerpts of "Elephant," choreographed by Emma Portner and performed by SFDanceworks in 2025. These excerpts involve highly specific, upright, gestural dancing, with a focus on imagery, task-based precision, and musicality. Participants will be expected to pick up […]
Learn to Blues Dance
The Blue Light Lounge
Like Blues Music? Like dancing? Join us for our Blues dance parties every second Saturday. No partner needed. No experience necessary. Schedule:7p-8p — All-levels blues dance lesson.8p-12a — DJed social dancing. What is Blues dancing? Blues dancing is a family of partner and solo dances rooted in African American communities, developed alongside and danced to […]
“Without Noticing, You Dance” Workshop with Shai Faran
Shai Faran
Video announcement: https://www.instagram.com/p/Db_r8unoxVA/ Shai Faran is a dancer, dance teacher, and choreographer based in Europe. Over the past 15 years she has been teaching contemporary dance, movement and improvisation in different frames for professional dancers, BA and MA education programs, in professional dance companies and in open workshops around the world for general populations. Date: […]
Moving Alchemy Training Program – Implied Direction with Sara Shelton Mann
Sara Shelton Mann/Mixed Bag Productions
We touch before we touch. In this module, we will begin with reading space and presence moving toward energetic communication. We will explore the spatial gap, shedding armor, shedding beliefs, shedding our skins. The physical practice will include breathing of implied direction through the bones, though layers of tissue into the moving body. We will […]
Fall 2026 Fieldwork Workshop
Mary Armentrout Dance Theater
art grows here... Fieldwork is an effective and supportive process-based method of giving feedback on new work and is open to all artists working in live performance: dance, theater, music, film/video, new genres. Fieldwork is an eight workshop, with weekly meetings, and an informal showing at the end. Co-facilitated by Mary Armentrout and Lenora Lee, […]
Women’s BodyMystik Fall Dance Circles
Temple of Dancing Wholeness
Choose a Monday Circle: 4-6:15pm or 7-9:15pm 8-week series: 10/5 - 11/23 Join our community of authentic, wondrous women dancing, stretching, moving, and making art alongside spaciously guided freeform musical journey! Everything at your own pace/interpretation. THESE CIRCLES ARE FOR YOU IF: You yearn to discharge, release, renew, center and ground. You crave to move […]

