Push and Pull—Terpsichore Speaks! & BLUE
Mannakin Theater & Dance
Drama & dance take the stage in the heartbreaking, yet inspiring story of Tanaquil leClercq. The fourth wife of George Balanchine and NYCB principal dancer, Tanny contracted polio on tour in 1956. Learn how this is a case of life imitating art that tortured George Balanchine. Terpsichore Speaks! - written by David Wiener, directed and […]
USF Dance Ensemble Spring Concert 2025
University of San Francisco Performing Arts Department
Join us for a concert of new choreography, performed by USF students. The concert features work by Meredith Belany, Amber Julian, Eli Nelson, and Jason Vu. Special Guest performance by Flyaway Productions. Show runs approx. 1 hour and is part of National Dance Week. Free with advance reservation.
BODY DIVINATIONS: Practices for Cultivating Perception and a Clear Inner Compass for these Times
DANCE MONKS
We will share physical practices for fine-tuning the body as well as introduce some of our divination practices, including the ancient Tonalpohualli of Mexico, for cultivating perception. We view movement as a potent medium to rekindle our relationship with the mythic and mend the stories that are held in our bodies and the land. No […]
Dance-A-Rama 2025
Terrain Collective
Dance-A-Rama 2025 is a free annual event located in the beautiful Western Sky Studio at 2525 Eighth Street in Berkeley. From modern dance to belly dance our two performances (1 pm and 4 pm) include the choreography of Avilee Goodwin, Carol Kueffer-Moore, Chingchi Yu, Claudine Naganuma & dNaga Dance Company, Mary Reid, Ruth Botchan Dance […]
Wheel
Margaret Jenkins Dance Company
A New Work by Margaret Jenkins Dance Company Enter an exploratory voyage of movement, memory, and visual transformation as we investigate the universality of the wheel - the wheel of time, of chance, of seasons, of currents and of lies. Be immersed in a constantly evolving landscape of dance, music, language, and visuals that ask: […]
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.
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 […]
Angel Island Project
Oakland Ballet Company
In collaboration with the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation, the "Angel Island Project" is based on Huang Ruo’s composition, "Angel Island", an oratorio for a string quartet, 16 singers, and a narrator. This performance features live musical accompaniment by Del Sol Quartet and Volti with conductor Dr. Wei Cheng.
An Evening of Live Music and Dance by Helen Wicks Works and Alive & Well Productions
Helen Wicks Works
Programmed together on a shared evening, these works share curiosity about lineage and how its relevance shapes the present. Both projects are manifestations of extensive research in music, performance, and culture over time. Helen Wicks Works will present Radio Vision. Alive & Well Productions will present The Four Seasons of Hamadan. Both works include live accompaniment.
Malcolm X: The Centennial.JAZZ Remembers. Session One
Zaccho Dance Theatre
Join us for a listening experience in celebration of the centennial of Malcolm X. A JAZZ Journey in Time to Detroit, MI that shares Malcolm's Love for JAZZ and the JAZZ artists who supported his message of Black Liberation. The Live JAZZ Experience generated by The Destiny Muhammad Trio Insightful Readings by Poet Tshaka Menelik Imhotep […]
Dance-A-Rama 2025
Terrain Collective
Dance-A-Rama 2025 is a free annual event located in the beautiful Western Sky Studio at 2525 Eighth Street in Berkeley. From modern dance to belly dance our two performances (1 pm and 4 pm) include the choreography of Avilee Goodwin, Carol Kueffer-Moore, Chingchi Yu, Claudine Naganuma & dNaga Dance Company, Mary Reid, Ruth Botchan Dance […]
Performance Workshops with Micaya
Micaya – SoulForce Dance Company
Performance Workshops with Micaya (Hip Hop) All who enroll will perform in "Mission in the Mix" for 2 weekends in June! (Choose between beginner or Intermediate /Advanced) INFO : https://micaya.com/classes/ Contact: Email- Micaya@Micaya.com Social Media- @MicayaPresents
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 […]
Clutch The Pearls
Detour
3rd Best Drag Cabaret in San Francisco! Hosted by Churro Nomi and Mira, with DJ La Femme Papi.
Online Series: Metamorphosis: Embodying Nature’s Transformative Dance with Joy Cosculluela
Tamalpa Institute
3 Mondays, May 5, 12, 19 | 10 am – 11:30 am PDT Cost: $80 early reg by April 21st $88 after April 21st If you could dance your transformation as a plant or animal, what would that be? This workshop is open to anyone who is inspired by nature’s creative force as a potent […]
Rhythm & Gestures: An All Levels Bharatanatyam Drop In Class (Berkeley)
Nadhi Thekkek/Nava Dance Theatre
Every Monday starting April 14th from 7:30 - 9:00 pm @ Shawl Anderson Dance Center - 2704 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705. We begin with a warm up, fundamental adavus or foundational steps, learn a routine to popular music, and also do some abhinaya work rooted in gesture and improvisational storytelling. While some Indian dance […]
The Bridge
Performing Arts Workshop
The Bridge brings together BIPOC thinkers from dance and architecture for an evening of interdisciplinary dialogue and knowledge exchange. Through a lecture and panel discussion, this event explores the intersections of movement, space, and healing, fostering deeper connections between the arts and built environments. The evening features the lecture Spaces That Move Us: Dance, Architecture, […]
Rhythm & Gestures: An All Levels Drop-In Bharatanatyam Class (San Francisco)
Nadhi Thekkek/Nava Dance Theatre
We begin with a warm up, fundamental adavus or foundational steps, learn a routine to popular music, and also do some abhinaya work rooted in gesture and improvisational storytelling. While some Indian dance experience would help, you do NOT need to be familiar with Indian forms to attend!
Fringe Festival 2025
Michael Schweikardt
San Francisco State University School of Theatre & Dance will present Fringe Festival 2025, a new works festival of original short plays written by students as part of the San Francisco State University School of Theatre & Dance Spring 2025 season. Fringe Festival 2025 will be presented on May 8th, May 9th, and May 10th, […]
Artist talk with Choreographer Mark Morris
Cal Performances
Hear Mark Morris, recognized by The New York Times as “the most successful and influential choreographer alive,” in conversation with Jeremy Geffen, the executive and artistic director of Cal Performances discussing Morris’ career, artistic process, love of music, and his vision to pay tribute to Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band through his work for […]
Free Wellness Dance Class
ChingchiMoves
The Wellness Dance Class is designed for all fitness levels; no prior dance training is required. In this supportive environment, you can feel free to be yourself, connect with others, improve your overall well-being and have fun! We’ll start with breathing and wellness exercises, such as tapping, level-arm swinging, and light stretching to warm and loosen up […]
Fringe Festival 2025
Michael Schweikardt
San Francisco State University School of Theatre & Dance will present Fringe Festival 2025, a new works festival of original short plays written by students as part of the San Francisco State University School of Theatre & Dance Spring 2025 season. Fringe Festival 2025 will be presented on May 8th, May 9th, and May 10th, […]
CALLED
Dance Generators
CALLED is a dance performance that takes place at St Ignatius Church, featuring the Dance Generators, an intergenerational dance company housed at the University of San Francisco's Performing Arts & Social Justice Department. The cast uses abstraction, metaphor, and symbol to animate spirituality in familiar spaces in new ways. The work ritualizes and reimagines new […]
2025 Spring Repertoire
Contra Costa Ballet Centre
Contra Costa Ballet presents a tribute to its directors, Richard Cammack and Zola Dishong, celebrating 38 years of excellence and quality ballet training. The program will start with the ballet classic, "Les Sylphides", choreographed in 1907 (as Chopiniana). Also on the program are "Mes Enfants", choreographed by Charles Anderson, "Reverie", choreographed by Richard Cammack, and […]
Pepperland
Cal Performances
Mark Morris Dance Group presents its romp through the Beatles’ groundbreaking concept album, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Bursting with energy and creativity, neon costumes, and ensemble numbers, the playful and often poignant production features a score of Beatles arrangements plus originals by longtime Morris musical collaborator Ethan Iverson for an ensemble of voice, […]
