Flamenco Masterclass with Mx. CarOlé Flamenco
This class is geared towards dancers of all levels that are new to flamenco and also for those that have some familiarity with the dance form. Mx. Flamenco conducts the class in a way that helps the two levels progress, with both group and individual attention. There will be a short choreography taught at the […]
Free Fry Body Music Jam
Crosspulse
Open to all - By Donation - Keith Terry and Friends lead a structured improvisation using nothing but your human instrument. Modeled after a long-running community Body Music Jam in Sao Paulo, Brazil called Fritura Livre - translates as Free - your musical self - and Fry - what using the full range of hands […]
The Original San José Nutcracker
San Jose Dance Theatre
Prepare to be whisked away by The Original San Jose Nutcracker, an enchanting ballet production that has delighted families for over 59 years. San Jose Dance Theatre is honored to be accompanied by The Cambrian Symphony. See more than just the performance with the Nutcracker VIP Experience. In addition to the best seats in the […]
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets’ 16th season
Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets is a unique 50-minute version of the Nutcracker specifically designed for families with young children. Since its inception in 2008, Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets has become an annual holiday tradition for many Bay Area families.
Reindeer Games
People’s Circus Theatre
Back by popular demand for an encore year, Reindeer Games is a new must-see holiday tradition featuring People’s Circus Theatre's unique blend of world-class circus, dance, live music, and storytelling. Santa’s Reindeer anxiously await Christmas Eve when they get to fly Santa’s sleigh. How will they pass the time? Playing Reindeer Games, of course! Peek […]
感謝感喜 Full of Thanks/Full of Laughter: a Chinese Dance Showcase
Bay Area Independent Chinese Dancers
Bay Area Independent Chinese Dancers’ (BAICD) first annual fundraiser: 感謝/感喜 Full of Thanks/Full of Laughter. BAICD prides itself on being a space for both self expression and community building. Our unique structure allows us to provide resources like filming resources, paid performance opportunities, and expertise to independent dancers and students of Chinese dance. Join us to learn […]
Dorrance Dance
Cal Performances
Tap dance meets jazz rhythms in Dorrance Dance’s production of this holiday classic. Danced to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s jazz interpretation of the classic Tchaikovsky score, The Nutcracker Suite boogies, slides, struts, and dives through the magical story of a young girl and her fantastical Christmas adventure. Along with collaborators Hannah Heller and Josette […]
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets’ 16th season
Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets is a unique 50-minute version of the Nutcracker specifically designed for families with young children. Since its inception in 2008, Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets has become an annual holiday tradition for many Bay Area families.
Stages of Grief: Crip Hearts on Fire
Sins Invalid
Disabled people never die, we become the soil, air, and trees. We bleed, we resist, we grieve our world as it burns. We knew no one would come to save us, so we save each other every day, one tear at a time, one hand at a time – heart to heart. Stages of Grief: […]
from dust we came
Olallie + co
Join us for an evening-length showing of ongoing dance research. from dust we came blends choreography and improvisation to journey through the arc of evolution; from geologic landscapes to pulsing molds, to hungry creatures, and back to dust again. We will enter into a sci-fi interpretation of our not so distant past, both otherworldly and […]
Little Central America
Rising Rhythm SF
A live performance that explores the history of the “Little Central Americas” in the United States founded by refugees largely from the civil wars of the 1980s. The performance brings together poetry, live music and testimonials recreating the era when the conflicts in Guatemala and El Salvador displaced over one million people and gave rise […]
Flamenco Sundays
CarOlé Flamenco’s FLAMENCO
The stage floor burns with the pulsating sounds of rhythmical footwork, song, castanets, syncopated hand clapping that define a new dimension in flamenco and Spanish dance theatre. Mx. CarOlé Flamenco, named a “Flamenco star” by Sunset Magazine, is the fifth generation flamenco & Spanish dancer in her gitano family's legacy (daughter of legend Carolina Lugo), […]
The Nutcracker Nightmare Fantasy
Flux Vertical Theatre
Back by popular demand, Flux Vertical Theatre's sensational reimagining of this beloved holiday tale returns to the stage, blending the elegance of the traditional Nutcracker with a provocative, daring edge. This is a holiday celebration like no other—sexy, bold, and unforgettable. This isn’t your typical Nutcracker—it’s a fantasy brought to life. The question is: are […]
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. Absolute beginners and students with some Taiko experience are welcome to attend! If you have any questions, you can contact fourfourgrrl@yahoo.com
Movement Exploration with Chuck Wilt
Chuck's class is an improvisation based practice that uses play, anatomical and elemental imagery to lead participants through a process of grounding, discovery, and tuning into their unique movement instincts. Chuck's classes often build from a slow inward beginning to a playful encouragement towards increased physicality and stamina. Class can be taken at whatever scale […]
Practitioner Exchange – Inclusion in Dance
Luna Dance Institute
Practitioner Exchanges create time and space for peer educators to explore issues of practice. Get inspired! Try out new ideas or perspectives! Ask for help with your challenges, and collectively generate new ideas and solution. Each Exchange centers on a different topic. This year, Practitioner Exchanges are held online via Zoom, and will investigate different […]
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets’ 16th season
Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets is a unique 50-minute version of the Nutcracker specifically designed for families with young children. Since its inception in 2008, Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets has become an annual holiday tradition for many Bay Area families.
Reindeer Games
People’s Circus Theatre
Back by popular demand for an encore year, Reindeer Games is a new must-see holiday tradition featuring People’s Circus Theatre's unique blend of world-class circus, dance, live music, and storytelling. Santa’s Reindeer anxiously await Christmas Eve when they get to fly Santa’s sleigh. How will they pass the time? Playing Reindeer Games, of course! Peek […]
The Nutcracker
Oakland Ballet Company
The spirit of the holidays is brought to life with beautiful dancing, magnificent scenery and imaginative costumes. Cheer on Marie and her soldiers as she rescues the Nutcracker Prince from the evil Rat King and then soar with our dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets where luscious treats await. The Oakland Symphony along with the Piedmont […]
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets’ 16th season
Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets is a unique 50-minute version of the Nutcracker specifically designed for families with young children. Since its inception in 2008, Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets has become an annual holiday tradition for many Bay Area families.
Reindeer Games
People’s Circus Theatre
Back by popular demand for an encore year, Reindeer Games is a new must-see holiday tradition featuring People’s Circus Theatre's unique blend of world-class circus, dance, live music, and storytelling. Santa’s Reindeer anxiously await Christmas Eve when they get to fly Santa’s sleigh. How will they pass the time? Playing Reindeer Games, of course! Peek […]
Nutcracker
Peninsula Ballet Theatre
Join the Stahlbaum children on a heartwarming adventure on Christmas Eve as Fräulein Drosselmeyer brings to life a cast of delightful characters and entrancing tales from a very magical book. PBT’s Amato said, “For my version of Nutcracker, I have concentrated primarily on the pure joy of dance in this holiday favorite, expressing the wonderment […]
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets’ 16th season
Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets is a unique 50-minute version of the Nutcracker specifically designed for families with young children. Since its inception in 2008, Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets has become an annual holiday tradition for many Bay Area families.
Solstice!
UpSwing Aerial Dance Company
UpSwing Aerial Dance Company invites you to experience the magic of the longest night of the year. Join us for breathtaking aerial performances, live music, and the award-winning film "Sequoia Spirits." Aerial performers include: Kiran Satellite Haithcox, KC Hyland, Dorian Maffei, Elizabeth Scotten, Chris Spiteri, and Helium Valentine. Live musical performances including Dan Cantrell, Regina […]
Solstice!
UpSwing Aerial Dance Company
UpSwing Aerial Dance Company invites you to experience the magic of the longest night of the year. Join us for breathtaking aerial performances, live music, and the award-winning film "Sequoia Spirits." Aerial performers include: Kiran Satellite Haithcox, KC Hyland, Dorian Maffei, Elizabeth Scotten, Chris Spiteri, and Helium Valentine. Live musical performances including Dan Cantrell, Regina […]
