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Events
Dancing Earth Fall Workshops
Dancing Earth
Fall Workshop Series with Dancing Earth Bay Area's Eco Artivism Cohort 2nd Saturdays, 11am-1pm, from Sept-Dec This series offers embodied explorations of ecological concepts as portals into the intuitive wisdom of our own bodies and lineages. In this intuitive wisdom, we seek to deepen into those places of softening where we can find interconnection between […]
Salsa Styling 4-Week Deep Dive
Rae Studios
This series is designed for salsa lovers who want to dive deeper into the rhythms, architecture, and vocabulary of full body styling. We will build a fun, accessible routine for Salseros of all-levels that integrates a variety of Caribbean movements while celebrating the improvisation and creativity that keeps this dance form vibrant. Each class 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 […]
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 […]
House Performance Workshop, Storytelling and Word-Building w/ Nicole Klaymoon
Dance Mission Theater
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 […]
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 […]
Samba no Pé Performance Workshop with Mayela Carrasco
Dance Mission Theater
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, […]
Beginning Taiko Workshop with Deb’e Taylor of Dance Brigade
Dance Mission Theater
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 […]
FREE Rhythm & Motion Fusion classes Wednesdays at Yerba Buena Gardens
Rhythm and Motion Dance Program
Rhythm & Motion dance workout classes are open to all students of all levels and abilities. Taught by experienced dancers and performing artists, the class features a broad range of movement styles with choreography inspired by popular music from around the globe. Balancing the challenge of learning choreography and movement techniques with the dance-floor euphoria […]
Modern Dance Across Generations
Jeanne-Marie Hughes
Move. Create. Connect. Build fitness, confidence, and dance skills in this newly forming intergenerational class. Learn movement sequences, explore dance, and create together. All experience and fitness levels welcome. Chairs available, and movements can be adapted to individual needs & goals. Good to Know: Free on-site parking. MUNI #44 stops across the street. The entrance […]
THRILLER Performance Workshop Series at at PUSH SANCTUARY
PUSH Dance Company
In-Studio 3-Day Workshop Beginners Welcome 📅 6pm Wednesdays: Oct 14, 21, 28 🎃 Performance: Sat, Oct 31 @ Yerba Buena Gardens 💵 $35 drop-in / $75 full workshop ($25 per class) Master the iconic moves from Michael Jackson's Thriller with renowned choreographer Ronnie Reddick — who has worked with both Michael and Janet Jackson. Whether […]
Reggaetón Performance Workshop
Rae Studios
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 […]
Introduction to Partnering Techniques and Contact Improvisation
ODC School
Learn to dance with others in a playful and safe environment. In this six-week series, we will explore partnering techniques and the foundations of contact improvisation. Classes happen on Fridays 6:30-7:45pm (Sept 25th-October 30th). *The workshop culminates in a free jam for workshop participants, with the option for others to join on a donation basis. The […]
Beach Improv + Authentic Movement
Suzanne Beahrs
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 […]
OPM Dance² w. SAMMAY
SAMMAY
In honor of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), we're bringing a special pop-up workshop for all bodies, all generations - celebrating where we've been and where we're heading. Highlighting Original Pilipino Music (OPM) from the motherland and diaspora, while lifting up the inherent communal practices and social dances that make us feel at home. An […]
Percupata Workshop with Maestro Sinuhé Padilla
La Mezcla
Join La Mezcla and Brava for a percussive dance workshop with Maestro Sinuhé Padilla! Percupata Workshop with Sinuhé Padilla Isunza | Sun, Oct 18, 1-3pm at Brava Theater The Percupata workshop is a playful, musical exploration incorporating rhythmic and melodic counterpoints through zapateado, body percussion, and voice. Participants engage with music’s three essential elements—harmony, melody, and rhythm—while learning about historical […]
Physical storytelling with Babatunji: developing site-specific performances
Connie Lin
Participants will explore moving and interacting with the space surrounding them through a series of prompts and creation of a short phrase of movement. Then in small collaborative groups, we'll create a short dance piece influenced by and in relationship to the space. With over a decade of training with various hip hop styles, ballet, […]
Contemporary Phrasework + Improvisation
Suzanne Beahrs
We’ll dig in to a yummy, fluid, grounded contemporary phrase, practice guided improvisation to explore movement concepts and expression, and then blend the two, supporting dancers in making dances their own, ignited with new possibilities. This is a monthly class, and on Saturdays there is a sister offering on the beach. Register for this class: […]
Drag Performance Workshop: Stage Presence, Character, and Choice-Making
Detour
Join us in exploring the nuanced performance art of drag. This workshop focuses on form: refining stage presence, crafting distinctive characters, and making compelling and captivating decisions on stage. All drag expressions are welcome in this space. Facilitated by Lisa Frankenstein
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 […]
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 […]
