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  • Summer Duncan Dance Workshops

    Summer Duncan Dance Workshops

    MarySano

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    Mary Sano Studio of Duncan Dancing 245 5th St #314, San Francisco, CA, United States

    In this summer workshops, Mary Sano introduces and explores the essence of Duncan Dancing. While focusing on harmony, nature, wholeness, and musicality; the workshop will cover basic concepts, history, improvisation, and choreography passed down from Isadora Duncan (1877-1927). Sano’s approach encourages individual expression; connecting body, mind, and spirit and bringing Isadora’s dance to life in […]

    TRANSVERGENCE: An improvisational dance/movement space for queer and trans folks

    chloe + tal

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    BANDALOOP Studio 1601 18th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

    Transvergence is a monthly queer & trans movement improv jam held the last Sunday of each month (unless noted). Join us at BANDALOOP Studios to move, play, and connect—no dance experience needed. The evening includes an opening circle, a 45-minute facilitated arrival practice, and an hour of open jam. Consent and accessibility are central to […]

    $10 – $30

    “The Word in Motion: Practices for Action” with Maurya Kerr and Christian Burns

    the training ground sf

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    City Dance Studios 60 Brady Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Christian + Maurya are interested in investigating a grammar of both embodied and lingual language in an effort to help workshop participants gain clearer and more objective improvisatory and creation tools. That said, to reference the poet Denise Levertov, accuracy is the gateway to mystery; so while we seek clarity, it is in the service […]

    $580

    Body is Nature: Movement & Vitality through the Tamalpa Life/Art Process with Joy Cosculluela

    Diana Lara

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

    A movement and expressive arts series inspired by nature, imagination, and embodied creativity. Through movement, drawing/writing, and group exploration, participants reconnect with vitality, expression, and the natural world. Website: wayfindingperformance.com, performancelabsf.weebly.com This class is provided by as part of Somatic Explorations by Migrant Women. We are a collective of migrant women and Registered Somatic Movement Educators offering […]

    $22 – $25
    Heels Tricks Intensive with James Jared

    Heels Tricks Intensive with James Jared

    VellStudioSF

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    VellStudioSF 404 Clement St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    This intensive is designed for intermediate and advanced dancers who want to explore tricks, floorwork, and inversions while building strength, control, and confidence in heels. Program includes three 2-hour classes and a final day for filming class, group, and solo videos. Additional heels technique and choreography workshops are also occurring in July!

    $300
    Bhangra Fundamentals Dance Class

    Bhangra Fundamentals Dance Class

    Vina Verman

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    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

    “The Word in Motion: Practices for Action” with Maurya Kerr and Christian Burns

    the training ground sf

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    City Dance Studios 60 Brady Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Christian + Maurya are interested in investigating a grammar of both embodied and lingual language in an effort to help workshop participants gain clearer and more objective improvisatory and creation tools. That said, to reference the poet Denise Levertov, accuracy is the gateway to mystery; so while we seek clarity, it is in the service […]

    $580
    Heels Tricks Intensive with James Jared

    Heels Tricks Intensive with James Jared

    VellStudioSF

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    VellStudioSF 404 Clement St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    This intensive is designed for intermediate and advanced dancers who want to explore tricks, floorwork, and inversions while building strength, control, and confidence in heels. Program includes three 2-hour classes and a final day for filming class, group, and solo videos. Additional heels technique and choreography workshops are also occurring in July!

    $300

    “The Word in Motion: Practices for Action” with Maurya Kerr and Christian Burns

    the training ground sf

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    City Dance Studios 60 Brady Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Christian + Maurya are interested in investigating a grammar of both embodied and lingual language in an effort to help workshop participants gain clearer and more objective improvisatory and creation tools. That said, to reference the poet Denise Levertov, accuracy is the gateway to mystery; so while we seek clarity, it is in the service […]

    $580

    FREE Rhythm & Motion Fusion classes Wednesdays at Yerba Buena Gardens

    Rhythm and Motion Dance Program

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    Yerba Buena Gardens Crepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens 3rd St. between Mission and Howard Sts., San Francisco, United States

    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 […]

    Free
    Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series

    Queer Pop! Jazz Funk Dance Class Series

    Fresh Meat Productions

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

    During this jazz funk class, the focus is on feeling your fantasy, baby. Jazz Funk is an industry-style dance form that pulls from many movement styles including hip-hop, jazz, heels, commercial dance, and contemporary performance. This class is all about feeling hot in your body, whether that’s soft, sharp, sultry, silly, powerful, or all of […]

    $15 – $85

    “The Word in Motion: Practices for Action” with Maurya Kerr and Christian Burns

    the training ground sf

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    City Dance Studios 60 Brady Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Christian + Maurya are interested in investigating a grammar of both embodied and lingual language in an effort to help workshop participants gain clearer and more objective improvisatory and creation tools. That said, to reference the poet Denise Levertov, accuracy is the gateway to mystery; so while we seek clarity, it is in the service […]

    $580

    “The Word in Motion: Practices for Action” with Maurya Kerr and Christian Burns

    the training ground sf

    Event Category:
    City Dance Studios 60 Brady Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Christian + Maurya are interested in investigating a grammar of both embodied and lingual language in an effort to help workshop participants gain clearer and more objective improvisatory and creation tools. That said, to reference the poet Denise Levertov, accuracy is the gateway to mystery; so while we seek clarity, it is in the service […]

    $580

    Detour Company Class

    Detour

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

    Join Detour company member Hadassah Perry for a two-hour company class. Class begins with a dynamic warm-up before moving into guided improvisation and phrase material that weaves between standing and floorwork. Drawing from company repertory, participants will investigate musicality, theatricality, and ensemble awareness rooted in the company's creative practice. The workshop concludes with movement games […]

    $15 – $35

    Salsa On 1 6-Week Intro Series with Diana Aburto-Vega

    ODC School

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

    Learn Salsa on 1 with Diana-Arbuto Vega, focusing on timing, including front/back. side, and rotational basics, with tips on posture and small steps. Build confidence for social dancing and strengthen your foundations, whether you're a beginner ot refresing your skills. Fridays July 3rd- August 7th Class: 7:30-8:30 pm Social hour: 8:30-9:30 pm (free snack and […]

    $180
  • Enlivening the Dance Standards

    Luna Dance & Creativity

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    Luna Dance & Creativity 931 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Gain a deeper understanding of the California and National Dance Standards and learn to engage with them in ways that support your authentic teaching goals and values. Participants will discover how to design and implement developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, accessible, standards-aligned dance curricula for pre-K, TK, and K-12 students, centering creativity and student agency. Connect […]

    $295

    Bachata 4 Week Workshop Series in San Mateo!

    Motion Arts Center

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    Motion Arts Center San Mateo, CA, United States

    Want to feel confident dancing Bachata—fast? Come join us in our Bachata 4 Week Workshop Progressive Series with our wonderful teachers Tristan & Rhazel, this series is split into two levels so you can grow at the right pace and get the most out of your training. Level 1 Beginner: 1pm-2:30pm | Build strong foundations […]

    $4 – $175
    Summer Duncan Dance Workshops

    Summer Duncan Dance Workshops

    MarySano

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    Mary Sano Studio of Duncan Dancing 245 5th St #314, San Francisco, CA, United States

    In this summer workshops, Mary Sano introduces and explores the essence of Duncan Dancing. While focusing on harmony, nature, wholeness, and musicality; the workshop will cover basic concepts, history, improvisation, and choreography passed down from Isadora Duncan (1877-1927). Sano’s approach encourages individual expression; connecting body, mind, and spirit and bringing Isadora’s dance to life in […]

    Summer Duncan Dance Workshops

    Summer Duncan Dance Workshops

    MarySano

    Event Categories:
    Mary Sano Studio of Duncan Dancing 245 5th St #314, San Francisco, CA, United States

    In this summer workshops, Mary Sano introduces and explores the essence of Duncan Dancing. While focusing on harmony, nature, wholeness, and musicality; the workshop will cover basic concepts, history, improvisation, and choreography passed down from Isadora Duncan (1877-1927). Sano’s approach encourages individual expression; connecting body, mind, and spirit and bringing Isadora’s dance to life in […]

    Admissions Open

    Vishwa Shanthi Dance Academy

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    Vishwa Shanthi Dance Academy 1775 Yorktown Road, San Mateo, CA 94402, San Mateo, United States

    Admissions are now open at Vishwa Shanthi Dance Academy across our Bay Area branches. Join us for a FREE Trial Class and experience our teaching, meet our faculty, and discover how Bharatanatyam helps build confidence, discipline, creativity, and a strong cultural foundation. Classes for Kids & Adults, from Beginner to Advanced, at Palo Alto, Milpitas, […]

    Free

    “Embodied Storytelling Within Immersive Environments” with Ja’Moon Jones

    the training ground sf

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    City Dance Studios 60 Brady Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Unlock the power of physical storytelling in this dynamic workshop for movers and movement enthusiasts alike. Blending performance techniques, acting, and composition, the workshop supports participants in channeling their stories through sensation-based and narrative-led movement approaches. This workshop will serve as an incubation process for Sweat!, an immersive new dance work by Ja’Moon Jones that […]

    $580
    Kathak Summer Program, 2026

    Kathak Summer Program, 2026

    Noorani Dance

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    Menlo Park, CA CA, United States

    Noorani Dance has multiple programs for all ages & levels: 4 Week Session Level: Beginning Children (Age 8+), Teens & Adults Wednesdays, June 10-July 1, 6-7pm Level: Int & Adv Children (Age 8+), Teens & Adults Wednesdays, June 10-July 1, 7-8:30pm -Kathak Youth Summer Program Mixed Level Children (Age 5+) Mon, Aug 3 - Fri, […]

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    Embodied Narratives through Movement Exploration (Laban-Bartenieff movement analysis)

    Mihyun Lee

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

    Embodied Narratives through Movement Exploration with Mihyun Lee Explore the relationship between movement and personal narrative through structured improvisation and guided creative process rooted in Somatic Psychology and Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis. www.movementflow.org, www.koreantherapist.com This class is provided by as part of Somatic Explorations by Migrant Women, a collective of migrant women and Registered Somatic Movement Educators offering different […]

    $22 – $25

    Int/Adv Contemporary Series with Kristin Damrow- Mondays 6:00pm @ Bandaloop, Oakland

    Kristin Damrow & Company

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    BANDALOOP Studio 1601 18th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

    Mondays 6:00-7:30pm (June-August)  Bandaloop Studios, Oakland Class is designed to challenge your body and deepen your practice in a fun, supportive environment. We start by tuning in, build heat through dynamic movement and improvisation, then move into floorwork, soft acrobatics, and expansive choreography phrase work. Expect to get fully embodied, creatively engaged, and moving with […]

    $25