Events
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ARC Performing Diaspora 2024
CounterPulse
From the ancestral breezes and passageways of the Philippines to the oral traditions of the mountains of Lebanon, the 2024 CounterPulse ARC Performing Diaspora program presents Sa Ating Ninuno (To Our Ancestors) by Kim Requesto and Border / Line خط التماس by Jess Seeman and Halim Madi. This year’s Performing Diaspora performances invite the audience […]
New Moves 2024
San Francsico State University School of Theatre & Dance
San Francisco State University will present New Moves 2024, featuring new work by student choreographers at San Francisco State University. Drawing on a wide range of movement vocabularies including jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and modern dance, the seven choreographers offer stories from their lived experiences. Showcasing works that explore themes of love, isolation, and connection, the […]
Momentum, Continuity & Flow: An Introduction to Soft Acrobatics with Mike Kitchell
Bodies of Empowerment has free classes every month taught by amazing teachers offering many different styles of dance. It's a place where you can explore movement, meet new people, sweat, bust a move, and find joy and inspiration through dance. Bodies of Empowerment (BOE) is a program brought to you by Kristin Damrow & Company. […]
SRJC Community Dance Festival
SRJC Dance Program
With the spotlight on Bay Area and Sonoma County dance culture, the SRJC Community Dance Festival will also feature local dance companies: UpSide Dance Company, Aleño Dance Project, SF's Strong Pulse Dance Company and more. SRJC Dance Program brings to the stage pieces from its 2024 dance company touring season, advanced modern dance class, student […]
Works in Progress Salon
Sense Object
An informal and cozy performance salon featuring test runs of new works in progress, concluding with discussion and tea. Participating artists are Irene Hsi, Leslie Castellano, Kevin Dockery, Jonathan Kipp, Emily Leap & Miriam Wolodarski. This event is useful for artists and enjoyable for audiences interested in process: written and verbal feedback take place anonymously […]
The Nutcracker Nightmare Fantasy
Flux Vertical Theatre
Back by popular demand, Flux Vertical Theatre's sensational reimagining of this beloved holiday tale returns to the stage, blending the elegance of the traditional Nutcracker with a provocative, daring edge. This is a holiday celebration like no other—sexy, bold, and unforgettable. This isn’t your typical Nutcracker—it’s a fantasy brought to life. The question is: are […]
Rite of Spring
Stanford Live
Chinese dance legend and renowned choreographer Yang Liping brings her stunning reimagining of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring to Stanford Live in its U.S premiere. A product of her native Chinese culture intermingled with Tibetan concepts of nature and life, Liping’s Rite of Spring spins an abstract legend of the path of salvation embodied by the sacrificial peacock. Through spectacular […]
Beyond
UNA Productions
Step into the cosmos with Beyond, an evening-length production that reassembles Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring into an intergalactic, Queer extravaganza. Featuring a vibrant ensemble of dancers and drag performers, Beyond wrecks the iconic score and re-imagines it through lip sync, live music, and choreography. This bold reworking proposes a new and expansive possibility, inviting audiences […]
The Original San José Nutcracker
San Jose Dance Theatre
Prepare to be whisked away by The Original San Jose Nutcracker, an enchanting ballet production that has delighted families for over 59 years. San Jose Dance Theatre is honored to be accompanied by The Cambrian Symphony. See more than just the performance with the Nutcracker VIP Experience. In addition to the best seats in the […]
ARC Performing Diaspora 2024
CounterPulse
From the ancestral breezes and passageways of the Philippines to the oral traditions of the mountains of Lebanon, the 2024 CounterPulse ARC Performing Diaspora program presents Sa Ating Ninuno (To Our Ancestors) by Kim Requesto and Border / Line خط التماس by Jess Seeman and Halim Madi. This year’s Performing Diaspora performances invite the audience […]
Early Childhood Dance & Social Emotional
Luna Dance Institute
Register Here How does dance intersect with children’s sense of self, and their connection with others? Discover dance activities that support young children’s exploration of self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, interactions and relationships. Taught through a culturally responsive lens, this interactive workshop centers around cultivating belonging, inclusion and community through creative dance play.
QDF Class Series: Finding Your Fluid Body with Derek DiMartini
Queering Dance Festival
Reconnect with the innate fluidity of your body and discover how your fascial web can be a source of support and strength. This all levels somatic workshop blends gentle partnering, imagery-based exercises, and integral anatomy to help you embody ease, connection, and resilience. Drawing on movement practices from Structural Integration and Eastern dance traditions this […]
Writing From The Body – A Day-Long Retreat with Joe Goode
Joe Goode Performance Group
Please join us for a retreat with Joe Goode. Participants will be guided through gentle movement and embodied writing practices designed to reacquaint the mind with the intuitive, sensitive, perceptive body. Joe Goode’s signature creative process cultivates source material that emerges from the simple truth of bodily sensation. Participants are invited into the lush territory […]
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets’ 16th season
Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets is a unique 50-minute version of the Nutcracker specifically designed for families with young children. Since its inception in 2008, Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets has become an annual holiday tradition for many Bay Area families.
The Velveteen Rabbit
ODC/Dance
ODC/Dance returns to the stage with the 38th anniversary of the beloved Bay Area holiday tradition, The Velveteen Rabbit, choreographed by KT Nelson and featuring students from ODC’s Youth & Teen Program. Based on the beloved classic children’s book by Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit brims with wit, festive costumes, madcap characters, and the perfect amount of holiday cheer! Featuring captivating narration, a delightful […]
New Moves 2024
San Francsico State University School of Theatre & Dance
San Francisco State University will present New Moves 2024, featuring new work by student choreographers at San Francisco State University. Drawing on a wide range of movement vocabularies including jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and modern dance, the seven choreographers offer stories from their lived experiences. Showcasing works that explore themes of love, isolation, and connection, the […]
The Original San José Nutcracker
San Jose Dance Theatre
Prepare to be whisked away by The Original San Jose Nutcracker, an enchanting ballet production that has delighted families for over 59 years. San Jose Dance Theatre is honored to be accompanied by The Cambrian Symphony. See more than just the performance with the Nutcracker VIP Experience. In addition to the best seats in the […]
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets’ 16th season
Mark Foehringer Dance Project|SF
Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets is a unique 50-minute version of the Nutcracker specifically designed for families with young children. Since its inception in 2008, Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets has become an annual holiday tradition for many Bay Area families.
Early Childhood Family Dance
Luna Dance Institute
Register Here Social justice workers, early education teachers, dance artists, therapists, and parents learn to engage families in relationship-enhancing dance experiences. Parent-child dance classes provide families with a safe, comfortable environment to play and dance together and have proven to help strengthen the family bond and help parents gain confidence in their ability to interact […]
ARC Performing Diaspora 2024
CounterPulse
From the ancestral breezes and passageways of the Philippines to the oral traditions of the mountains of Lebanon, the 2024 CounterPulse ARC Performing Diaspora program presents Sa Ating Ninuno (To Our Ancestors) by Kim Requesto and Border / Line خط التماس by Jess Seeman and Halim Madi. This year’s Performing Diaspora performances invite the audience […]
Physical Alchemy with Ja’Moon Jones
ODC School
Unlock the power of physical storytelling in this dynamic workshop for movers and movement enthusiasts alike, blending acting and performance techniques to help you confidently express your stories through movement, emotion, and embodiment. Open to all levels and movement backgrounds—some experience encouraged. Full 6-week workshop: $150 $30 Drop-In
New Moves 2024
San Francsico State University School of Theatre & Dance
San Francisco State University will present New Moves 2024, featuring new work by student choreographers at San Francisco State University. Drawing on a wide range of movement vocabularies including jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and modern dance, the seven choreographers offer stories from their lived experiences. Showcasing works that explore themes of love, isolation, and connection, the […]
The Original San José Nutcracker
San Jose Dance Theatre
Prepare to be whisked away by The Original San Jose Nutcracker, an enchanting ballet production that has delighted families for over 59 years. San Jose Dance Theatre is honored to be accompanied by The Cambrian Symphony. See more than just the performance with the Nutcracker VIP Experience. In addition to the best seats in the […]
SRJC Community Dance Festival
SRJC Dance Program
With the spotlight on Bay Area and Sonoma County dance culture, the SRJC Community Dance Festival will also feature local dance companies: UpSide Dance Company, Aleño Dance Project, SF's Strong Pulse Dance Company and more. SRJC Dance Program brings to the stage pieces from its 2024 dance company touring season, advanced modern dance class, student […]
The Nutcracker Nightmare Fantasy
Flux Vertical Theatre
Back by popular demand, Flux Vertical Theatre's sensational reimagining of this beloved holiday tale returns to the stage, blending the elegance of the traditional Nutcracker with a provocative, daring edge. This is a holiday celebration like no other—sexy, bold, and unforgettable. This isn’t your typical Nutcracker—it’s a fantasy brought to life. The question is: are […]
