Events
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Events
28th Anniversary San Francisco Transgender Film Festival
San Francisco Trans Film Festival
Save the Date! The 28th Annual San Francisco Transgender Film Festival is coming this fall! Join us for an eclectic mix of films made by and for trans and gender non-conforming folks: documentaries, dramas, comedies, animations, and more! Nov 13–15 at the Roxie Theater, SF Nov 16–23 online at EventiveFilms are closed captioned for Deaf […]
TRANSVERGENCE: An improvisational dance/movement space for queer and trans folks
chloe + tal
Join us at Wildcat Studio to move, play, dance with other trans and 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 half […]
The Art of Re-membering || SP 10th Anniversary Celebration
SAMMAY
Join us for an intimate evening of performance, reflection, and celebration as we look at the last decade of work by Filipinx American choreographer and cultural steward SAMMAY Peñaflor Dizon. All donations will support us in reaching our $10k for 10 years campaign goal. Registration is required. Space is limited. Visit www.sammay.art for more information. […]
Moveshop: Finding Flow
The Berkeley Alembic
In this movement-based practice we explore the water element and fluid embodied states as sources of support, ease, and inspiration. Through guided solo and collective experience we find a sense of flow within our bodies that moves us through states of freeze and stuckness back into our organic and essential nature as coherent and creative […]
Nā Lei Hulu’s Holiday Market
Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu
Mele Kalikimaka! Get in the holiday spirit at our Nā Lei Hulu Holiday Market, a festive day featuring holiday and aloha-inspired handicrafts from local artists and makers. Browse through a variety of unique gifts, crafts, and collectibles. Don't miss out on this opportunity to find the perfect presents for your loved ones! Mark your calendars […]
Outstation a Diaspora Story
Bay Area Independent Chinese Dancers
We present “Outstation”, the Malaysian and Singaporean term for being away from home, with all the nostalgia and heartbreak that comes with it. As east & southeast artistes performing traditional arts outside their home countries, we'll tackle what that means in practise. Are we simply an echo of art in the motherland, or do we, […]
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 […]
Community Study Hall: What would an infrastructure of dance writing mean for dance in the Bay?
Emily Hansel
Facilitated by Kevin Lo There's a common preconceived notion of writing about dance existing as review. But dance writing can be infinitely more expansive when we think about it more as a reflective or refractive practice. What does a performance provoke in you? How can continual cross-disciplinary refractions elicit interacting with each others’ work in […]
Dance Generators Drop-In Practice
Dance Generators
In-person movement based gatherings exploring dance as a pathway to intergenerational connection.
Chinatown Shorts: “At the Heart of Barrio Chino” documentary dance film screening
Lenora Lee Dance
Chinatown Shorts returns with its first international episode! At the Heart of Barrio Chino: Tusán Perspectives in Lima, Peru Documentary, 16min, 2026 Directed by Lenora Lee & Moyra Silva Rodriguez We explore Capón Barrio Chino, Lima's vibrant Chinatown and one of South America's oldest Chinatowns. Through dance and personal narratives of fourth-generation Chinese Peruvians, Tusáns, […]
Dance Generators Drop-In Practice
Dance Generators
In-person movement based gatherings exploring dance as a pathway to intergenerational connection.
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 […]
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.
DanceHack – Resonant Bodies
Kinetech Arts
DanceHack is an annual event where dancers, 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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
DanceHack – Resonant Bodies
Kinetech Arts
DanceHack is an annual event where dancers, 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.
Ghadar Geet : Blood and Ink at Stanford University
Duniya Dance and Drum Company
We're thrilled to bring Ghadar Geet: Blood and Ink to The Nitery at Stanford on February 21st, sponsored by the Stanford South Asia Center. This powerful performance merges dance, poetry, and live music to chronicle the Bay Area's Ghadar Party's revolutionary role in India's fight for independence. Entry is FREE but you must RSVP here There will […]
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 […]
DanceHack – Resonant Bodies
Kinetech Arts
DanceHack is an annual event where dancers, 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.
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 […]
Dance Generators Drop-In Practice
Dance Generators
In-person movement based gatherings exploring dance as a pathway to intergenerational connection.
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 […]
