Events
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Events
Afro Fusion 2026
Capoeira North Bay
This annual dance and music event is a vibrant celebration of Black history, cultural awareness, and unity through the universal languages of movement and sound. Bringing together rich traditions from across the African diaspora, the event creates a powerful space where culture is honored, stories are shared, and communities connect through the love of dance […]
FLOW II Workshop
Tether Dance Project
Come move with us on February 21st from 10:30 AM - 12:30 AM for FLOW II! (NOTAFLOF opportunity) Flow returns as a rehearsal-style movement workshop culminating in an exploratory composition, led by the Tether directors. Improvisation and scoring will be central to our exploration. All dancers welcome, invite your friends!
Rewriting the Story of Aging: Creativity, Play, and Joy at Every Stage with Kirsten Olshan, MS, NBHWC
ODC Theater
As we age, especially while navigating high-demand, high-pressure careers, our inner narrative can drift toward limitation or “slowing down.” But the performing arts invite us to rewrite that story through play, movement, imagination, and creative expression. When we engage interactively dancing, acting, improvising, writing, or simply experimenting we shift from fear to curiosity and from […]
Bachata 4 Week Workshop Series!
Motion Arts Center
Want to feel confident dancing Bachata—fast? Come join us in our Bachata 4 Week Workshop Series with the amazing Tristan & Rhazel Starts February 21st. This series is designed to take you from “I’ve never done this” (or “I kind of know it”) to a clear, usable foundation you can actually take to the dance floor! You’ll […]
group movement lab with Evan Johnson
Connie Lin
Ever wondered if you could join a larger dance performance without memorizing choreography? Flocks of birds, schools of fish, swarms of ants—they all move together through shared rules, not rigid routines. Join us to explore how humans can do the same. The lab begins with facilitation by Evan Johnson, followed by an open session where […]
State Dance Educators Conference at Cal State East Bay, Hayward
California Dance Education Association
The California Dance Education Association’s 2026 conference, Momentum, will bring dance educators together to collaborate, learn, and advocate for the field. Through discussions, workshops, and shared movement, participants will explore diverse perspectives, spark creativity, and build community. The conference aims to deepen connections, inspire new ideas, and support educators in developing engaging, innovative teaching practices.
California Dance Education Association Annual State Dance Teachers Conference
California Dance Education Association
California Dance Education Association recognizes the importance of providing a space for dance educators to come together, collaborate, mentor, practice, and dance as a collective. Our 2026 statewide conference, Momentum, will encourage collaboration, community, and advocacy among dance educators across all sectors. Conference attendees will engage in enriching discussions, movement workshops, and presentations aimed at […]
Dance Hack
Kinetech Arts
DanceHack is an annual festival where movement artists, hackers, and researchers exchange knowledge, challenge assumptions, and co-create at the intersection of dance and technology. DanceHack brings together creative minds for a 3-day program packed with workshops, collaboration, and mini-performances created on the spot. This year's theme, Resonant Bodies, is intended to provoke thoughts and action about […]
Bloom – A Wellness App Made For Dancers, By Dancers with Arthur Erlanson and Lincoln Sharp
ODC Theater
In this session, we’ll explore the mental and emotional realities of dance from the perspective of two working professionals with the Royal Swedish Ballet. We’ll share the challenges we’ve faced along the way, from training in school to company life, and the tools that helped us manage pressure, self-doubt, and the demands of the studio. We’ll […]
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 […]
Dance Generators Drop-In Practice
Dance Generators
In-person movement based gatherings exploring dance as a pathway to intergenerational connection.
Teaching Family Dance
Luna Dance & Creativity
Family Dance classes strengthen connection, trust, engagement, and empathy between family members as they dance and create together. In this fun, interactive workshop, participants will discover how attachment and play theories interact with neurological patterning and learn to facilitate meaningful, relationship-based dance activities for children and their caregivers. Special bonus: Participants will be able to […]
Nourishing Dance: Conversation, Connection, & Community with Monika Saigal, MS, RD, CEDS-C, CDN
ODC Theater
Join us for an engaging conversation with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, former professional dancer, and author, Monika Saigal, MS, RD, CEDS-C, CDN, moderated by ODC Health Program Director, Rachel Recinos Abair. We’ll delve into a selection of topics from Monika’s new book, Nourishing Dance: An Essential Guide on Nutrition, Body Image, and […]
Dancing for a Lifetime: Keeping Every Body Safe with Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set, PT, DPT and Ashley Burdick
ODC Theater
A dynamic, age-by-age look at how to keep dancers healthy from first plié to lifelong practice. Led by physical therapists specializing in dance medicine, this talk breaks down the top injury risks and prevention strategies for each developmental stage, including early childhood alignment issues, training during growth spurts, navigating the demands of pre-professional and professional […]
Filipino Folk Dance Workshops
MPWRD Artists Collective
Join us for our Filipino Folk Dance Series, as we travel across the archipelago, learning about the rich communities of the Philippines! Class includes a warm-up, discussion, basics, light choreography, and/or freestyling. Each workshop session varies depending on the dance form and the group of students’ needs. OPEN to ALL levels, ages, and backgrounds. CLASS […]
TRANSVERGENCE: An improvisational dance/movement space for queer and trans folks
chloe + tal
Join us at BANDALOOP Studio to move, play, dance with other trans & queer folks... no dance/movement experience is required. This space was born out of the desire to have an exclusive movement improv space for queer people that centers trans bodies to build comfort and trust outside of a cis/het centric space. The first […]
Bhangra Fundamentals
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 […]
✨💭✨Unwind & Grind™ Sweatpants Rituals (4-Week Online Series)
SOL VIDA®
✨💭✨ Unwind & Grind™ Sweatpants Rituals The Official Divine Booty Shaking Experience (Online) Thursdays | February 5, 12, 19, 26 🕗 8:30 PM EST | 🕕 6:30 PM MST | 🕔 5:30 PM PST Shake off the day. Get free in your body. All in your sweatpants. Join us for a 4-week virtual […]
Free Contemporary Class with Bodies of Empowerment (BOE)!
Bodies of Empowerment
FREE All Levels Contemporary Class with Suzanne Beahrs Friday, February 27th from 6:30 to 8:00pm at the Joe Goode Annex in SF In this class, students will focus on our own experience of movement- leaning into sensation and making choices for ourselves within grounded, fluid dances and guided improvisation. Bodies of Empowerment (BOE) is a […]
BACHATA: INTRO SERIES
ODC School
Bachata is a Dominican dance Social Dance. This class will consist of basic patterns: basic steps, turns, hips, and some footwork. We will find a natural way to locate body isolations and flexibility with your body. This class aims to give you the Latin essence as a beginner-level dancer to understand, connect, and let your […]
Brazilian Dance Class
/ (Slash)
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 […]
Dance Generators Drop-In Practice
Dance Generators
In-person movement based gatherings exploring dance as a pathway to intergenerational connection.
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 […]
Megan Lowe Dances in Oakland Chinatown’s Lantern Festival
Megan Lowe Dances
Megan Lowe Dances invites you to participate in a dance-and-sing-along gathering, open to the public, and afterwards witness a performance, featuring dancers Ai Yin Adelski, Brenton Cheng, Megan Lowe, and Frances Teves Sedayao, oral histories arranged by Roy Chan, and music composed by Megan. Oakland Chinatown's Lantern Festival, organized by Oakland Bloom and Sticky Rice Club, will feature a night market […]
Filipino Folk Dance Workshops
MPWRD Artists Collective
Join us for our Filipino Folk Dance Series, as we travel across the archipelago, learning about the rich communities of the Philippines! Class includes a warm-up, discussion, basics, light choreography, and/or freestyling. Each workshop session varies depending on the dance form and the group of students’ needs. OPEN to ALL levels, ages, and backgrounds. CLASS […]
