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  • The Evolution of Inexpressible Ideas: Workshop with Robert Moses

    Robert Moses’ Kin

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    ODC Dance Commons 351 Shotwell St., San Francisco, United States

    Saturdays, Nov 1 + 8 (can be taken individually or as a series) This two-part workshop series offers dancers a unique exploration of the creative process. Led by choreographer Robert Moses, each 3-hour session will begin with a warm-up and quickly progress into a deep dive into instinctual processing. The workshop focuses on technical and […]

    $70 – $130

    Women’s Day of the Dead/Samhain Dance Ceremony

    Temple of Dancing Wholeness

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    Hillside Urban Sanctuary 1422 Navellier St, El Cerrito, United States

    A multidimensional time dedicated to honoring the harvest, beloved dead, and the Celtic New Year, Samhain -when the veil between the worlds is considered to be at its thinnest. Explore through intention, imagination, and free-form ecstatic dance to catalyze, energize and ground your body, being, intentions and prayers. We acknowledge these challenging times AND celebrate […]

    $25 – $50

    Lord of the Rings Halloween Square Dance

    Skillet Licorice

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    Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, United States

    Calling all LOTR and Square Dance fans. Come in costume or come as you are. All dances taught, no experience needed. Fun for everyone! Live stringband music from Old Toby & The Smauggy Mountain Boys, calling by Gandalf the White and Po-ta-toe. Advance $15 Day of Show $20 Student Ticket with valid ID $10 at […]

    $15 – $20

    Hawaiian Culture Day

    Hālau O Keikialiʻi

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    Harvey Milk Center for the Arts 50 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Come spend the day engaging in all things Hawaiian on Sunday, November 2, 10am to 1pm, at Harvey Milk Center for the Arts, 50 Scott St. Enjoy the music and arts of Hawaiʻi. Take a hula class: 10-10:30 keiki (children ages 5 and up), 11am wāhine (women), 12pm kāne (men) $20/session. RSVP: [email protected]. All proceeds […]

    $20

    Mission: Workout Free Kickoff Class

    ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco

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    ABADÁ-CAPOEIRA San Francisco (ACSF) 3221 22nd Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Want a group exercise class without all the hype and expensive outfits? Join us at Mission: Workout, where neighbors of all ages, shapes, and fitness levels come together to move, sweat, and support each other. Our focus is on feeling good and getting stronger—together—with cardio, dumbbell and bodyweight exercises adapted for people of all abilities. […]

    Free

    Intro to Balinese dance: Tari Pendet

    Gamelan Sekar Jaya

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    Gamelan Sekar Jaya 3023 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, United States

    This class will be led by GSJ 2025 Guest Dance Artist, Ayu Sukmawati. Students will be introduced to the foundational movements of classical Balinese dance, with a focus on Pendet, a beautiful Balinese welcome dance in female style. While historically performed by females, this dance can be learned and performed by anyone, making the class […]

    sliding scale

    Salsa By The Sea

    Salsa Vida

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    21 Municipal Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, United States

    Salsa by the Sea is a fun outdoor salsa event where dancers of all levels come together to enjoy music, sunshine, and ocean views. Join us for an afternoon of Latin rhythms, social dancing, and free salsa lessons — no partner or experience required!

    Free

    Reggaetón Performance Workshop (Intermediate level dance)

    Rae Studios

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    Rae Studios 414 Mason Street #705, San Francisco, United States +1 more

    This workshop will explore how the three movement influences behind reggaetón - dancehall, salsa, and hip hop - came together to build this dance form. Participants will learn a fun 'mashup' routine that showcases each of these influences. The 1st half of the workshop will be dedicated to building choreography; the 2nd half will focus […]

    $250 – $275

    MOSES IN MOTION | Open Creative Technique Class

    Robert Moses’ Kin

    Event Category:
    ODC Dance Commons 351 Shotwell St., San Francisco, United States

    In this open, traditional, and explorative class, dancers of intermediate to advanced levels will immerse themselves in the full spectrum of Moses’ challenging, energetic decades-long dance technique and teaching. Participants will expand the creative technical process in classes that foster an environment where dancers can experiment with style, phrasing, improvisation, and performance presentation. It’s an […]

    $13 – $22

    Arts Finance Empowerment Camp: Series 1: Financial Literacy

    Intersection for the Arts

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    Zoom

    The Arts Finance Empowerment Camp is an interactive cohort learning program for Bay Area individual arts workers, administrators, managers, and board members. In Series 1 we unpack the basics of nonprofit arts finance to build your basic understanding and create a solid foundation of literacy. Get training in financial literacy, explore the arts finance ecosystem, and […]

    $499

    Free Improvisation class with Bodies of Empowerment!

    Bodies of Empowerment

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    Joe Goode Annex 401 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    becoming scenography: realtree camouflage, an intermediate improvisation experience with ainsley e. tharp Wednesday, November 5 from 6:45pm to 8:15pm at the Joe Goode Annex in SF Come investigate methodologies for becoming landscape, and collective decision-making within improvised performance contexts. Bodies of Empowerment (BOE) is a free class program brought to you by Kristin Damrow & […]

    Free

    Tap Dance Workshop with Namita Kapoor

    La Mezcla

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    Brava Theater Center 2781 24th St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Friday November 7, 10-11:30am at Brava Theater! Namita Kapoor is an interdisciplinary artist whose work spans Tap, Jazz, Body Percussion, & Indian dance. Credits include Broadway & Lincoln Center to SFJazz & the Ford Amphitheater—with credits across India, Brazil, Turkey, Italy, Iceland, and Japan. Collabs include global percussive groups Barbatuques, Leela Petronio, Gamelan Sekar Jaya […]

    Free

    Art of Hustle ® Seminar Series: Voice & Vision

    Intersection for the Arts

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    Intersection for the Arts 1446 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Are you a Bay Area creative who struggles to explain your vision? You *know* your work is valuable, but it’s a challenge to translate your vision into language that resonates with funders, audiences, and stakeholders.⁠ Art of Hustle Seminar Series: Voice and Vision, led by Anthem Salgado, will help you communicate your creative practice into […]

    $499

    AXIS for ALL: No Cost Community Classes

    AXIS Dance Company

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    Bancroft Dance Studio, UC Berkeley 2401 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

    AXIS Dance Company is excited to announce our upcoming, no-cost, accessible dance classes! AXIS for ALL is a collaboration between AXIS Dance Company and UC Berkeley’s Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies Department, providing inclusive dance workshops by and for disabled, D/deaf, neurodivergent, and non-disabled individuals. Each class will explore different movement styles led by two […]

    Free
    Dare to Be Square West

    Dare to Be Square West

    Dare to Be Square West

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    Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States +1 more

    A full weekend focusing on dancing, training dance callers, live stringband music, a host of workshops and family events. The weekend trains new callers and welcomes all dancers and musicians at any level. Friday Nov7 opens with dinner, drinks, a free jam session and square dance party at Gilman Brewing Company. Saturday & Sunday Nov […]

    Weekend, Full Day and Evening Only Tickets available
    Dare to Be Square West

    Dare to Be Square West

    Dare to Be Square West

    Event Category:
    Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States +1 more

    A full weekend focusing on dancing, training dance callers, live stringband music, a host of workshops and family events. The weekend trains new callers and welcomes all dancers and musicians at any level. Friday Nov7 opens with dinner, drinks, a free jam session and square dance party at Gilman Brewing Company. Saturday & Sunday Nov […]

    Weekend, Full Day and Evening Only Tickets available
    Gaga & Improv Workshop

    Gaga & Improv Workshop

    Bear Graham

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    Joe Goode Annex 401 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join Bear Graham for a 2-day movement workshop exploring Gaga and Improvisation. Each day includes meditation, Gaga/People class, led improv sessions, group discussion, and creative tools to expand your movement practice. Discover power, nuance, and pleasure through embodied research. Open to all levels. Cost: $225. Pay via Venmo @BearGrahamProductions. Questions? Email: [email protected]. Come as you […]

    $225

    How to Reduce Your Pain, Boost Your Energy, and Move Confidently in Your Body W/Tyese Wortham

    Deep Breath Pilates

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    Deep Breath Pilates 5600 Shattuck ave, Oakland, United States

    Tyese Wortham has been living with chronic Lyme disease and endometriosis for years now, and she’s developed a movement-based healing system for folks seeking to function without the daily pain and suffering of chronic illness, especially for black and brown folks. You’re invited to Tyese’s workshop, How to Reduce Your Pain, Boost Your Energy, and […]

    Free – $60.00

    The Evolution of Inexpressible Ideas: Workshop with Robert Moses

    Robert Moses’ Kin

    Event Category:
    ODC Dance Commons 351 Shotwell St., San Francisco, United States

    Saturdays, Nov 1 + 8 (can be taken individually or as a series) This two-part workshop series offers dancers a unique exploration of the creative process. Led by choreographer Robert Moses, each 3-hour session will begin with a warm-up and quickly progress into a deep dive into instinctual processing. The workshop focuses on technical and […]

    $70 – $130
    Dare to Be Square West

    Dare to Be Square West

    Dare to Be Square West

    Event Category:
    Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States +1 more

    A full weekend focusing on dancing, training dance callers, live stringband music, a host of workshops and family events. The weekend trains new callers and welcomes all dancers and musicians at any level. Friday Nov7 opens with dinner, drinks, a free jam session and square dance party at Gilman Brewing Company. Saturday & Sunday Nov […]

    Weekend, Full Day and Evening Only Tickets available
    Gaga & Improv Workshop

    Gaga & Improv Workshop

    Bear Graham

    Event Categories:
    Joe Goode Annex 401 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join Bear Graham for a 2-day movement workshop exploring Gaga and Improvisation. Each day includes meditation, Gaga/People class, led improv sessions, group discussion, and creative tools to expand your movement practice. Discover power, nuance, and pleasure through embodied research. Open to all levels. Cost: $225. Pay via Venmo @BearGrahamProductions. Questions? Email: [email protected]. Come as you […]

    $225

    Intro to Balinese dance: Tari Pendet

    Gamelan Sekar Jaya

    Event Category:
    Gamelan Sekar Jaya 3023 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, United States

    This class will be led by GSJ 2025 Guest Dance Artist, Ayu Sukmawati. Students will be introduced to the foundational movements of classical Balinese dance, with a focus on Pendet, a beautiful Balinese welcome dance in female style. While historically performed by females, this dance can be learned and performed by anyone, making the class […]

    sliding scale

    Salsa By The Sea

    Salsa Vida

    Event Categories:
    21 Municipal Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, United States

    Salsa by the Sea is a fun outdoor salsa event where dancers of all levels come together to enjoy music, sunshine, and ocean views. Join us for an afternoon of Latin rhythms, social dancing, and free salsa lessons — no partner or experience required!

    Free

    Reggaetón Performance Workshop (Intermediate level dance)

    Rae Studios

    Event Categories:
    Rae Studios 414 Mason Street #705, San Francisco, United States +1 more

    This workshop will explore how the three movement influences behind reggaetón - dancehall, salsa, and hip hop - came together to build this dance form. Participants will learn a fun 'mashup' routine that showcases each of these influences. The 1st half of the workshop will be dedicated to building choreography; the 2nd half will focus […]

    $250 – $275

    MOSES IN MOTION | Open Creative Technique Class

    Robert Moses’ Kin

    Event Category:
    ODC Dance Commons 351 Shotwell St., San Francisco, United States

    In this open, traditional, and explorative class, dancers of intermediate to advanced levels will immerse themselves in the full spectrum of Moses’ challenging, energetic decades-long dance technique and teaching. Participants will expand the creative technical process in classes that foster an environment where dancers can experiment with style, phrasing, improvisation, and performance presentation. It’s an […]

    $13 – $22