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Events
Ensemble Creation Workshop with Slater Penney and Jaron Hollander
Sub Par LLC
In this six-hour workshop, you’ll explore practical tools for strengthening your role within an ensemble. Drawing on techniques from clown, bouffon, dance, and improvisation, we’ll begin with exercises in breath, active listening, and response—tuning attention to the subtle rhythms that connect performers on stage. From there, we’ll explore the dynamics of stepping forward and stepping […]
ChoreoTALK: A virtual gathering for choreographers around the topic of self production
Tim Rubel Human Shakes
This conversation will bring choreographers and/or company representatives from the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City together to discuss the self production model and what its strengths and weaknesses are. We will brainstorm ways in which the arrangements for presenting our work with performance venues might steer away from "space rentals" and towards […]
Sindhoor Natya ENCOUNTER a dance theater by Aparna Sindhoor, Anil Natyaveda and S M Raju
Sindhoor Natya – Navarasa Dance Theater
Fri September 25 @ 7.30pm * Sat September 26 @ 7.30pm * Sun September 27 @ 2pm Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th Street, San Francisco, CA ENCOUNTER: a daring physical theatre with bold storytelling. Choreographed/directed by Aparna Sindhoor and Anil Natyaveda and written by S.M. Raju and Aparna Sindhoor. Inspired by Magsaysay awardee Mahasweta Devi’s story, […]
The Australian Ballet: Oscar© by Christopher Wheeldon
Cal Performances
Inspired by the legacy and lore of one of literature’s most extraordinary minds, Christopher Wheeldon’s visionary ballet blends choreography with the story of Oscar Wilde. Oscar explores themes of romance, sacrifice, and forbidden love, weaving elements of Wilde’s biography together with references to his timeless stories and characters. Admired for both its artistic vigor and […]
HALF: Featuring Labonee Mohanta & Anjali Nath
LavanyaAcademyofIndianArts
“HALF,” led by kathak dance exponents, Labonee Mohanta and Anjali Nath, is a visually stunning and rhythmically impressive production that explores self-discovery and duality. The dancers portray opposing forces reconciling the complexities of the self. “HALF” is both conceptually and mathematically sophisticated, rooted in the intricate Indian classical rhythmic system. The use of rare half-beat […]
SpARC Dance Festival 2026
ArcTangent Dance
SpARC Dance Festival is an annual South Bay festival dedicated to elevating the local dance community through connection, creativity, and visibility. On September 25th–27th at Mexican Heritage Plaza in San José, the festival showcases professional and emerging choreographers while inviting audiences of all ages for live performances, FREE dance classes, a Studio-to-Stage workshop, and local […]
Salsa Styling 4-Week Deep Dive
Rae Studios
This series is designed for salsa lovers who want to dive deeper into the rhythms, architecture, and vocabulary of full body styling. We will build a fun, accessible routine for Salseros of all-levels that integrates a variety of Caribbean movements while celebrating the improvisation and creativity that keeps this dance form vibrant. Each class will […]
Fall 2026 Fieldwork Workshop
Mary Armentrout Dance Theater
art grows here... Fieldwork is an effective and supportive process-based method of giving feedback on new work and is open to all artists working in live performance: dance, theater, music, film/video, new genres. Fieldwork is an eight workshop, with weekly meetings, and an informal showing at the end. Co-facilitated by Mary Armentrout and Lenora Lee, […]
Body Mind Centering® Classes
Diana Lara
This class uses elements of Kinesiology, and Body-Mind Centering® to awake body and movement awareness. It starts with guided improvisation and/or visual material that leads to the embodiment of skin, mechanoreceptors and nervous system. The class evolves to individual/duet/group improvisations. Low impact class with movement in the floor and standing, open to different levels of […]
Bhangra Fundamentals Dance Class
Vina Verman
This class focuses on the FUN in fundamentals! Designed for all levels, all ages—no prior experience needed—you’ll build confidence in the basic footwork, arm movements, and body rhythms that make up Bhangra. More than just a dance class, this is a welcoming, judgment-free space to try something new, immerse yourself in Punjabi culture, and connect […]
House Performance Workshop, Storytelling and Word-Building w/ Nicole Klaymoon
Dance Mission Theater
This workshop invites artists of all levels into a dynamic creative lab where physical training meets artistic inquiry. Through movement, improvisation, performance practice, and collaborative composition, participants deepen storytelling, unlock imagination, and cultivate authentic stage presence. Rooted in courageous play and ensemble building, the series also explores theatrical expression, spoken word, and optional journaling. Drop-ins […]
Samba no Pé Performance Workshop with Mayela Carrasco
Dance Mission Theater
This high-energy class is rooted in the techniques of Samba no Pé and is designed to build strong fundamentals, musicality, endurance, and confidence. Inspired by the teachings of Alex Coutinho and Jorge Amarelloh, each class also explores different dance styles from across Brazil while always returning to samba as its foundation.Come ready to sweat, connect, […]
Beginning Taiko Workshop with Deb’e Taylor of Dance Brigade
Dance Mission Theater
Learn the ancient art of Japanese Taiko drumming! The introductory taiko class will cover basic fundamental skills and history which will prepare students to advance to the next level of classes. Beginners ages 12-adult, with little or no music experience are welcome. Bring water and wear clothes to exercise in… sweat happens. Class is taught […]
FREE Rhythm & Motion Fusion classes Wednesdays at Yerba Buena Gardens
Rhythm and Motion Dance Program
Rhythm & Motion dance workout classes are open to all students of all levels and abilities. Taught by experienced dancers and performing artists, the class features a broad range of movement styles with choreography inspired by popular music from around the globe. Balancing the challenge of learning choreography and movement techniques with the dance-floor euphoria […]
Reggaetón Performance Workshop
Rae Studios
Join this 9-week series and refine your skill in reggaetón! Open to both beginner and intermediate dancers, this series culminates in a performance at the Palace of Fine Arts Theater. During the series dancers will move beyond executing vocabulary into deepening their understanding of reggaetón musicality, movement quality, and style. In addition, the series will […]
Gatherings Class with Ana Zambrano
gatherings class series
PERMANENTE with Ana Zambrano visiting from Mexico City This training was born as an ongoing physical training plan, sharing tools for the exploration and movement improvisation. It has matured into a critical and deprofessionalized meeting to think about our bodies from a material, affective, biographical and political perspective. A place to expand notions about our […]
Relationship and Movement
Mihyun Lee
Join the group to enhance emotional well-being and self-awareness through embodiment practice. Explore movement patterns, discover new possibilities for growth, and strengthen connections with yourself and others. The closed group offers a supportive environment for examining relationship dynamics and fostering personal change. Drawing on Somatic Psychology and Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis, participants explore the intersection of […]
Repertory Workshop: Don Quixote
Peninsula Ballet Arts
This six-week workshop is held every Thursday and designed for beginner to intermediate adult ballet students interested in learning excerpts from Don Quixote, a beloved work from the classical ballet repertoire. From 6:15-7:45 PM, students will participate in a ballet class taught by Artistic Director Gregory Amato, followed by an hour repertory class led by […]
Grant Writing Workshop: A Beginner’s Guide to Funding Your Artistic Vision with Eric Garcia
Detour
A 101 workshop (virtual) that provides newcomers with a foundational understanding of the grant writing process. Through step-by-step guidance, participants will learn to navigate funding opportunities, decode application requirements, and gain confidence in initiating their grant writing endeavors. This introductory course offers practical insights to demystify grant writing and kickstart your journey towards securing support […]
Introduction to Partnering Techniques and Contact Improvisation
ODC School
Learn to dance with others in a playful and safe environment. In this six-week series, we will explore partnering techniques and the foundations of contact improvisation. Classes happen on Fridays 6:30-7:45pm (Sept 25th-October 30th). *The workshop culminates in a free jam for workshop participants, with the option for others to join on a donation basis. The […]
rumblings: an evening of works in progress by Varsha Iyengar and Erin Yen
Dragons Dance
Two artists, two new projects, nothing finished yet - and that's the point. Varsha Iyengar and Erin Yen are both at the start of something new, and they're opening the studio door mid-process. Expect rough edges, live experiments, and a real peek behind the scenes. Stick around to hang out and talk with the artists. […]
The Empty Pocket, a dance/theater work
Heidi Carlsen
The Empty Pocket, created and performed by Heidi Carlsen, is a surreal voyage of a woman and a heirloom peacoat. Through movement, imagery and confronting poetry, a heightened tale is told. By shifting perspectives, crossing the line, and going against the odds, can the silence that binds us be broken? Created & Performed by Heidi […]
African Arts Festival
Duniya Dance and Drum Company
The 6th African Arts Festival celebrates the glorious diversity and extraordinary creativity of the continent’s peoples. Co-presented by Duniya Dance and Drum Company and the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, it’s a free, family-friendly celebration of live music and dance featuring Bay Area ensembles representing different regions of Africa and the African diaspora.
Baroque Dancing in Person: Essentials of 18th century ballet
ODC School
Two 3-hour intensives with emphasis on guiding each student toward their own experience of Baroque dance, no matter the level. This is a somatic class with emphasis on ergonomic movement tailored to each student’s ability. We will explore the interpretations of 18th century ballet aesthetics and learn choreographies from an early form of dance notation created […]
Freedom Comes When One Walks Through It
Flyaway Productions
FREEDOM COMES WHEN ONE WALKS THROUGH IT is a dance-based public art project connecting public libraries—designed to freely nourish people and inspire belonging—with the institution of prison—designed for punishment, ostracization, and cruel indifference. It will juxtapose the best and worst of these two American institutions, exploring testimony from currently incarcerated women regarding their specific paths […]

