Embodiment Project presents: Belly of the Whale
Embodiment Project
What does it mean to embody radical “Revolutionary Love” in this time of profound polarization? With a cast of ten virtuosic street dancers and four acclaimed vocalists and actors, Belly of the Whale masterfully points us to the way. This is a multidisciplinary tragicomedy interweaving street dance, live music, spoken word, and documentary theater to […]
Spring Workshop Series For Youth and Adults
Duniya Dance and Drum Company
Join us for our special 4-class workshop series that fosters appreciation for diverse arts and traditions while creating a space for creative expression and cultural learning. Workshop Details April 13, April 20 | Bhangra & Bollywood Dance with Joti April 27, May 11 | West African Drumming with Bongo Cost: $80 for all 4 classes […]
Advanced Release: Hyperphysical Flow
Barbara Lankamp
Flow State is an energized mind/body state in which your body knows exactly how to dance the steps without having to think about them. Barb Lankamp, MA LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist, dancer, and choreographer. She aims to teach dance in a way that fosters opportunities to feel confident, courageous and capable and maximizes the […]
Embodiment Project presents: Belly of the Whale
Embodiment Project
What does it mean to embody radical “Revolutionary Love” in this time of profound polarization? With a cast of ten virtuosic street dancers and four acclaimed vocalists and actors, Belly of the Whale masterfully points us to the way. This is a multidisciplinary tragicomedy interweaving street dance, live music, spoken word, and documentary theater to […]
Bad Bunny Reggaetón Performance Workshop
Rae Studios
LOVE Bad Bunny's latest album? Always wanted to explore reggaetón dance? Join choreographer Sara Templeton for an 8-week intermediate level performance intensive! We'll take a deep dive into the 'club style' of reggaetón, focusing on strong beats, dynamic transitions, and captivating stage presence. Participants will be guided beyond technique and work on building a fun […]
ODC Dance Jam: From the Ground Up
ODC School
The 2025 Dance Jam season, From the Ground Up, is a contemporary dance performance produced and performed by ODC’s resident pre-professional dance company. Directed by ODC School Director and Associate Choreographer Kimi Okada and Associate Director Doug Gillespie, this year’s Jam is made up of eight passionate and talented young dancers ages 16-18. The ODC […]
Delight: Rediscovering Comedy in Tradition
Bay Area Independent Chinese Dancers
So often, we've been taught tradition in a top-down, serious manner, alienating us from our cultures. In this show, we'll explore the actual sources of tradition, in all their joking, messed-up glory. Guided by our incredible comedians Helen Chu (critically acclaimed in the Bay Area and in mainland China) and Evan Ho, come see our […]
Filipino Folk Dance
MPWRD Artists Collective
Join MPWRD Collective for vibrant Filipino Folk Dance classes that celebrate culture, community, and movement. Explore traditional dances like Tinikling, Pandanggo sa Ilaw, and more, while learning the history and meaning behind each step. Whether you're a beginner or experienced dancer, these classes offer an inclusive space to connect with Filipino heritage, build confidence, and […]
SF Salsa Class
Club Puertorriqueno De San Francisco
FREE Salsa Class Sundays 6-8 PM, Club Puertorriqueño De San Francisco, 3249A Mission St. A fun and interactive Salsa workshop designed for beginners. Whether you are brand new to Salsa or looking to brush up on your skills, this event is perfect for anyone eager to learn and have a great time. You will be […]
ODC Dance Jam: From the Ground Up
ODC School
The 2025 Dance Jam season, From the Ground Up, is a contemporary dance performance produced and performed by ODC’s resident pre-professional dance company. Directed by ODC School Director and Associate Choreographer Kimi Okada and Associate Director Doug Gillespie, this year’s Jam is made up of eight passionate and talented young dancers ages 16-18. The ODC […]
Our Bodies are Also Stories: An Introduction to Dance Theater
Joe Goode Performance Group
With JGPG company members Damara Vita Ganley and Wailana Simcock 9 week series March 3rd - April 28th, 2025 Mondays | 5:30pm - 7:00pm Price $180 for full series $25 for drop in Please reach out if finances are a barrier to attending at damara@joegoode.org You are invited: To move and be moved. To feel the full […]
Rhythm & Motion Fusion classes
Rhythm and Motion Dance Program
Named San Francisco's favorite dance workout by San Francisco Magazine and 7X7 Magazine, Rhythm & Motion (R&M) is a low-pressure, joyful, full-bodied and sweaty dance workout class that balances the challenge of learning choreography and movement techniques with the dance-floor euphoria of a good party. Taught by experienced dancers and performing artists, the (mostly) follow-along […]
Vinyasa Flow Class
Bodies of Empowerment
Flowing Through Creative Vinyasa Yoga with Ati This all levels class offers a well rounded vinyasa practice that keeps the connection between prana (breath) and asana (posture) very present to stay in a constant meditation in movement. Bodies of Empowerment (BOE) is a free class program brought to you by Kristin Damrow & Company. BOE […]
Latin Night Dance Party in San Mateo
Motion Arts Center
Come dance at our monthly Latin Night Dance Party filled with Salsa, Bachata, and Cumbia music! Wether you're just starting out, you have some experience or just looking for a great time, join us in our dance classes and then stay for the party! So, bring your friends, and let’s make it an unforgettable evening on […]
Latin Night Social Dance Party
Motion Arts Center
Join us for our monthly Latin Night Dance Party filled with Salsa, Bachata, and Cumbia music at the Motion Arts Center in San Mateo! Get ready for an unforgettable night of dancing and fun on the dance floor. Come, bring your friends, and let’s make an incredible night! Thursday Schedule (Last Thursday of every month): 7pm Bachata […]
forever failing with Clarissa Rivera Dyas and ainsley tharp
Shawl-Anderson Dance Center
In forever failing Clarissa Rivera Dyas and ainsley tharp are molting and reimagining their corporeality as failure, as explicit, as queer, as reverence for the past, and ways to uncover new futures in anti-colonial reimaginings in the americanAMERICANamerican context.They embody the trickster, the cowboy, the slut, the girlfriend, the good girl, the mother, and more. […]
Pearl Street Dance Collective Debut Performance “Wink”
Pearl Street Dance Collective
Pearl Street Dance Collective is premiering its first evening-length performance, "Wink." We are a community of early-career dance artists who have earned our Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in dance, united in our passion for creative expression and collaboration. Please join us for our debut performance and help support PSDC's mission to provide paid performance […]
forever failing with Clarissa Rivera Dyas and ainsley tharp
Shawl-Anderson Dance Center
In forever failing Clarissa Rivera Dyas and ainsley tharp are molting and reimagining their corporeality as failure, as explicit, as queer, as reverence for the past, and ways to uncover new futures in anti-colonial reimaginings in the americanAMERICANamerican context.They embody the trickster, the cowboy, the slut, the girlfriend, the good girl, the mother, and more. […]
Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents “Dance Series 2”
Smuin Contemporary Ballet
Smuin Contemporary Ballet's Dance Series 2 features a World Premiere by Artistic Director Amy Seiwert, acclaimed choreographer Trey McIntyre's playful Wild Sweet Love—set to a medley of popular artists ranging from Queen to The Zombies—Michael Smuin’s The Eternal Idol, and Rex Wheeler's Sinfonietta.
21 and Gira
Cal Performances
Brazil’s Grupo Corpo performs its Cal Performances debut with two works that showcase the dance company’s distinctive style, rooted in classical ballet but enriched by folk and popular dance. Under the artistic direction of choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras’ brother Paulo Pederneiras, the troupe’s dancers are celebrated for their athleticism, versatility, and deep respect for the connections […]
Portals
SanSan Kwan and Portals Collective
Portals showcases the work of a collective of six Asian American femme choreographers. This mixed program highlights our varied stories, probing what it means to be at the crossroads of change. The program features Two Doors, a choreographic study on the aftermath of anti-Asian violence, first mounted in 2024. Two Doors ushers us on a […]
Afro Bolivian Dance in San Francisco Carnaval
BCA Dance Company
Join us in celebration of the African Diaspora in Bolivia through Afro Bolivian styles for the San Francisco Carnaval! We are seeking dancers that are able to rehearse in on of our two locations or both. Union City on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month (1800 H St, Union City, CA 94587) and […]
Zimbabwean Traditional Dance Class
Dance Mission Theater
Zimbabwean Traditional Dance class with Kanukai will explore the techniques, rhythms, and traditional dances of Zimbabwe. We will learn and practice dance moves going across the floor and a mini choreography at the end. Kanukai Chigamba is a multifaceted dancer, musician, performer, and burgeoning photographer. She started dancing at a young age in Harare, Zimbabwe, […]
Site-Specific Performance Making Workshop
MovingGround
Learn tools and skills for creating site-specific performance work, in this beautiful urban farm location. How do you work with and on land as a maker creating an audience-interactive experience? How do you create relationship with the places and spaces where you are working, then invite participants to do the same? Facilitated by MovingGround collaborators […]
The Practice
Performing Arts Workshop
The Practice is a series of free movement classes led by Black artists based in the Bay Area. Open to all, these classes prioritize creating a welcoming and inclusive space for BIPOC folks to explore movement and self-expression. Each session offers a chance to experience the unique movement practices of these artists. Participants will be guided […]
