Events
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Events
Gaga & Improv Workshop, May 2 & 3, 10am – 2pm
Bear Graham
Guided Meditation & Body Check-In, Full Gaga/People Class, Led Movement Improvisation Session, Discussion on Gaga Theory & Movement Throughout the workshop, we’ll explore and follow our curiosities with guided exercises. You’ll have the opportunity to experience Graham’s methods for breaking through your comfort zone and discovering new depths of nuance, power, and pleasure in your […]
Brazilian Dance Class
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Weekly Brazilian Dance Classes led by Master teacher Stephanie Emmanuela accompanied by Live drumming led by Will Bates at the Palomar Ballroom in Santa Cruz. This class explores a wide array of different dance styles from North Eastern Brazil, originating from Salvador. Through her extensive dance residency there, Stephanie creates high energy dance combinations inspired […]
inkBoat Workshop
inkBoat
Teachers: Mari Osanai (Noguchi Taiso), Cass Tunick (Action Theater), Elke Luyten (Corporeal Mime), Dana Iova-Koga (Body Weather), Jubilith Moore (Noh Theater), Shinichi Iova-Koga (Butoh Dance). These six teachers present contrasting yet mutually supportive techniques and traditions at play through the creation process of performance works by inkBoat. Please join this rare gathering of artists in […]
Introduction to Balinese Dance
Gamelan Sekar Jaya
This class will be led by Gamelan Sekar Jaya Guest Dance Director, Ida Ayu Wayan Arya Satyani. Students will be introduced to the foundational movements of classical Balinese dance, with a focus on dance styles classified by basic postures known as Agem. Students of all movement levels and experiences are welcome. These classes may sometimes […]
Beginner AND Intermediate Reggaetón Performance Workshop
Rae Studios
This 8-week workshop is designed to refine dancers’ skill in reggaetón while building a fun performance piece to premiere at the S.F. Palace of Fine Arts Theater on 5/31. The piece will be built with sections for both beginner AND intermediate dancers, as well as unison sections for all. During this workshop dancers will deepen […]
Butoh Classes San Francisco Rewilding Our Creative Body for Shapeshift 2026
MPOWERDANCE PROJECT
Instructor Mary Power leads us in Rewilding Our Creative Body, art making explorations in Butoh dance. Expect directed Butoh improvisations and practices for Shapeshift 2026 choreography with shapes, balances, rolls, walks, crawls, spins. Our Butoh classes support centered awareness of both the internal and external spatial environments of our own self in space time, and in relation […]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Cumbia Fiesta!
Motion Arts Center
Join us on Tuesday, May 5th for a special Cumbia night at Motion Arts Center featuring a beginner-friendly class followed by a high-energy social dance party with DJ Tristan. Whether you’ve never danced before or just want a fun night out, this is your chance to jump in, meet new people, and feel the vibe. […]
FREE Rhythm & Motion Fusion classes Wednesdays at Yerba Buena Gardens
Rhythm and Motion Dance Program
Rhythm & Motion and Yerba Buena Gardens Festival invite you to join us for FREE Rhythm & Motion Fusion classes at the beautiful Yerba Buena Gardens. For over 40 years, Rhythm & Motion has provided the joy, intensity and skill of dance to the public in welcoming atmospheres through its classes, events and community-minded programming. […]
Butoh classes SanFrancisco: Rewilding Our Creative Body for Shapeshift
MPOWERDANCE PROJECT
Mary Power leads us in Rewilding Our Creative Body, art making explorations in Butoh dance. Expect Butoh practices for shapes, balances, rolls, walks, crawls, spins; and directed Butoh improvisations and choreography for Shapeshift 2026. Our Butoh classes support centered awareness of both the internal and external spatial environments of our own self in space time […]
Butoh Classes San Francisco Rewilding Our Creative Body for Shapeshift 2026
MPOWERDANCE PROJECT
Instructor Mary Power leads us in Rewilding Our Creative Body, art making explorations in Butoh dance. Expect directed Butoh improvisations and practices for Shapeshift 2026 choreography with shapes, balances, rolls, walks, crawls, spins. Our Butoh classes support centered awareness of both the internal and external spatial environments of our own self in space time, and in relation […]
Cat’s Corner – Live Music Swing Dance Party & Classes every Wednesday
Cat’s Corner San Francisco
Cat’s Corner is San Francisco’s Wednesday night home for dancing Lindy Hop and Swing, now at On Broadway (435 Broadway St., SF). Each week includes classes, a beginner lesson for newcomers, live music, social dancing, and classic cocktails at the bar, all in a beautiful historic ballroom. It’s a welcoming midweek spot for dancers, music […]
AXIS for ALL
AXIS Dance Company
AXIS for ALL is a collaboration between AXIS Dance Company and UC Berkeley’s Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies Department providing accessible dance workshops for disabled, D/deaf, neurodivergent, and non-disabled individuals. Each class will explore a different movement style led by our company members at no cost! Discover dance that is accessible, collaborative, and empowers each […]
6 week intro Drumming series: Brazilian Rhythms
ODC School
Step into the rhythms of Bahia at ODC! This series introduces Afro, Samba Reggae, and Vassi (6/8)—three essential rhythms that express the heart, culture, and ancestral roots of Bahia. instruments, including surdos, repiques, caixa, tamborim, and agogô. Stay for our social 8:30 pm-9:00 pm, free snacks and drinks.
Groove and Ground: Principles of Afro-diasporic Movement and Rhythm with Samad Raheem Guerra
La Mezcla
Sat, May 9, 10:30am-12pm at Brava Theater In this donation-based workshop, we will explore the rhythmic elements and movement principles of Afro-Diasporic dances. From the Polyrhythmic Layering of Comparsa Rhythms to Embodying Ogun / Ogum Movement across Afro Cuban and Afro Brazilian traditions, this workshop centers cultural background and movement of Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian Orixa, […]
Pompeii Repertory (Intermediate/Advanced)
Detour
Step back into the world of Pompeii and learn a section from Detour’s recent immersive production. This repertory workshop will be led by Hadassah Perry + Kira Fargas, who will guide participants through “Caravan”.
Salsa 4 Week Series with Alejandro & Jewell in San Mateo!
Motion Arts Center
Join us for a rare 4-week progressive Salsa series starting May 9th at Motion Arts Center in San Mateo! Whether you’re brand new or ready to level up, this series is designed to build real confidence, connection, and smooth, social dance skills you can actually use on the dance floor. We offer two levels (Beginner […]
The Blue Light Lounge – May Open House (All levels blues dance lesson)
The Blue Light Lounge
Whether you’re brand new or already part of the blues dance community, this is a space to arrive as you are, connect, and let the music carry you. Join us for our May Open House at The Blue Light Lounge: where fast grooves meet slow-burning blues, soul-searching riffs, and down-home licks, all in a basement […]
