Events
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Events
West Coast Contact Improvisation Festival (wcciJAM)
Sense Object
wcciJAM (formerly WCCIF) is the longest running CI festival in the world. We will gather for five days of workshops, classes, jams, performances, discussions, and more! This year's intensives are "Speculative CI: Eco Soma Dreams" led by Petra Kuppers and "Every moment is a moment" with Karen Nelson and mayfield brooks. Teachers from around the […]
“The Embodied Cinema” with Mike Tyus and Luca Renzi
the training ground sf
Explore the body as a cinematic instrument, where movement, camera, and environment co-author the film. Centering the body as both subject and author, acclaimed artists Mike Tyus and Luca Renzi investigate how physical presence shapes cinematic form. June 29-July 8, 9am-3pm at City Dance Studios. Not in session on Saturday, July 4. The session on […]
“The Embodied Cinema” with Mike Tyus and Luca Renzi
the training ground sf
Explore the body as a cinematic instrument, where movement, camera, and environment co-author the film. Centering the body as both subject and author, acclaimed artists Mike Tyus and Luca Renzi investigate how physical presence shapes cinematic form. June 29-July 8, 9am-3pm at City Dance Studios. Not in session on Saturday, July 4. The session on […]
Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest
BIG Live
Driven by masterpieces from Bach, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Liszt, Mussorgsky, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns and Debussy, this haunting retelling unleashes a collision of desire, torment and immortality. Choreographed by Joel Burke, the production features a powerhouse international cast of alumni from the Mariinsky Theatre, English National Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, The Australian Ballet, Queensland Ballet and more. Featuring Emmy® Award-winning […]
Black Benatar vs. the Cistem: Open Court
Landini.Creative
A work-in-progress reading, artist talk, and design showcase Originally presented by ODC Theater as part of the State of Play Festival, Black Benatar vs. the Cistem: A Hysterecto-Mystery continues its development toward a full production. This special event offers audiences a chance to experience the next evolution of the work, explore newly developed material, and […]
Salsa On 1 6-Week Intro Series with Diana Aburto-Vega
ODC School
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 […]
Decolonize Your Practice 🍯 Diasporic Dance + Somatics Facilitator Training
SOL VIDA®
Stop the cycle of depletion. Turn your movement medicine into your life’s work and a sustainable income stream. If you’re a BIPOC or LGBTQ+ practitioner feeling exhausted by the hustle, the Unwind & Grind™ Facilitator Training (July 5–11 in Denver) is your 7-day sanctuary. Immerse in a lineage where West African, Hip Hop, and Orixás […]
“The Embodied Cinema” with Mike Tyus and Luca Renzi
the training ground sf
Explore the body as a cinematic instrument, where movement, camera, and environment co-author the film. Centering the body as both subject and author, acclaimed artists Mike Tyus and Luca Renzi investigate how physical presence shapes cinematic form. June 29-July 8, 9am-3pm at City Dance Studios. Not in session on Saturday, July 4. The session on […]
DANCE WITH AL
alice svetic
Join Alice Svetic for DANCE WITH AL! WHAT: a fundraiser dance class series that ignites joy and passion for movement. Class begins with shared form and warming improvisation as a portal to enter the feeling moving body. From there, simple exercises move us across the floor, engaging space and directing the limbs. The class finishes […]
Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest
BIG Live
Driven by masterpieces from Bach, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Liszt, Mussorgsky, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns and Debussy, this haunting retelling unleashes a collision of desire, torment and immortality. Choreographed by Joel Burke, the production features a powerhouse international cast of alumni from the Mariinsky Theatre, English National Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, The Australian Ballet, Queensland Ballet and more. Featuring Emmy® Award-winning […]
Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest
BIG Live
Driven by masterpieces from Bach, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Liszt, Mussorgsky, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns and Debussy, this haunting retelling unleashes a collision of desire, torment and immortality. Choreographed by Joel Burke, the production features a powerhouse international cast of alumni from the Mariinsky Theatre, English National Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, The Australian Ballet, Queensland Ballet and more. Featuring Emmy® Award-winning […]
Clutch the Pearls
Detour
A drag cabaret on the first Sunday of every month, hosted by Churro Nomi. For July, Clutch The Pearls is ✨SIT DOWN, DIVA✨ — a night of seated lip syncs, chair choreography, and drag performances that must incorporate a chair.
Morning African Dance class with Alseny
Alseny Soumah
Start your morning right with West African dance class movement . featuring live drumming. Master Choreographer and Dancer Alseny Soumah facilitates an invigorating warm up with spirited movement. All levels welcome.
Outside/In Ecology & Vertical Dance Camp
BANDALOOP
July 6-10, 2026 Ages 8-13 M-F 9am-3pm Outside/In activates both indoor and outdoor dance sites, connecting campers with their artistic practice while cultivating a felt sense of ecological belonging. Over five days, campers will develop their vertical dance toolkit through thoughtful engagement with Oakland's natural spaces, BANDALOOP Studios, and their cohort community. Co-leaders of Outside/In are […]
“The Embodied Cinema” with Mike Tyus and Luca Renzi
the training ground sf
Explore the body as a cinematic instrument, where movement, camera, and environment co-author the film. Centering the body as both subject and author, acclaimed artists Mike Tyus and Luca Renzi investigate how physical presence shapes cinematic form. June 29-July 8, 9am-3pm at City Dance Studios. Not in session on Saturday, July 4. The session on […]
Morning African Dance class with Alseny
Alseny Soumah
Start your morning right with West African dance class movement . featuring live drumming. Master Choreographer and Dancer Alseny Soumah facilitates an invigorating warm up with spirited movement. All levels welcome.
DANCE WITH AL
alice svetic
Join Alice Svetic for DANCE WITH AL! WHAT: a fundraiser dance class series that ignites joy and passion for movement. Class begins with shared form and warming improvisation as a portal to enter the feeling moving body. From there, simple exercises move us across the floor, engaging space and directing the limbs. The class finishes […]
Body is Nature: Movement & Vitality through the Tamalpa Life/Art Process with Joy Cosculluela
Diana Lara
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 […]
Int/Adv Contemporary Series with Kristin Damrow- Mondays 6:00pm @ Bandaloop, Oakland
Kristin Damrow & Company
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 […]
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 […]
“The Embodied Cinema” with Mike Tyus and Luca Renzi
the training ground sf
Explore the body as a cinematic instrument, where movement, camera, and environment co-author the film. Centering the body as both subject and author, acclaimed artists Mike Tyus and Luca Renzi investigate how physical presence shapes cinematic form. June 29-July 8, 9am-3pm at City Dance Studios. Not in session on Saturday, July 4. The session on […]
Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest
BIG Live
Driven by masterpieces from Bach, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Liszt, Mussorgsky, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns and Debussy, this haunting retelling unleashes a collision of desire, torment and immortality. Choreographed by Joel Burke, the production features a powerhouse international cast of alumni from the Mariinsky Theatre, English National Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, The Australian Ballet, Queensland Ballet and more. Featuring Emmy® Award-winning […]
“The Embodied Cinema” with Mike Tyus and Luca Renzi
the training ground sf
Explore the body as a cinematic instrument, where movement, camera, and environment co-author the film. Centering the body as both subject and author, acclaimed artists Mike Tyus and Luca Renzi investigate how physical presence shapes cinematic form. June 29-July 8, 9am-3pm at City Dance Studios. Not in session on Saturday, July 4. The session on […]
FREE Breaking Class with Bodies of Empowerment (BOE)!
Bodies of Empowerment
Beginning Breaking with Dionte Als-Jackson Wednesday, July 8th, 6:30 to 8:00pm at the Joe Goode Annex in SF In this Beginning Breaking class, we'll be going over the basics and foundation of Breaking. By the end of class you'll be able to perform full sets/routines using the Elements of Breaking. Bodies of Empowerment (BOE) is […]
Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest
BIG Live
Driven by masterpieces from Bach, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Liszt, Mussorgsky, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns and Debussy, this haunting retelling unleashes a collision of desire, torment and immortality. Choreographed by Joel Burke, the production features a powerhouse international cast of alumni from the Mariinsky Theatre, English National Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, The Australian Ballet, Queensland Ballet and more. Featuring Emmy® Award-winning […]
