Events
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JAD Experience presents ANIMALIS
JAD Experience
JAD Experience proudly presents ANIMALIS, the twelfth installment of its immersive, multisensory experience taking place over two weekends, July 11–13 and 18–20. Set atop the rolling terrain of Tara Firma Farms in Petaluma with sweeping views of surrounding hills, the open-air performance and dining venture draws thematic inspiration from George Orwell's Animal Farm.
Summer Sampler
ODC/Dance
Savor the sweetness of summer with a taste of ODC/Dance. Experience world premieres from KT Nelson and Mia J. Chong, along with critically acclaimed, "especially thrilling," 10,000 Steps: A Dance About Its Own Making by Guest Choreographer Catherine Galasso.
Ballet22 Summer Season
Ballet22
Ballet22 presents a world class ballet performance presenting men, trans, and non-binary artists “en pointe" bringing LGBTQIA+ representation to the ballet world in a way that has never been done before. The company will perform beloved gala favorite classics, a contemporary work by American Ballet Theatre Principal and choreographer, James Whiteside, and a world premiere […]
Ballet22 Summer Season
Ballet22
Ballet22 presents a world class ballet performance presenting men, trans, and non-binary artists “en pointe" bringing LGBTQIA+ representation to the ballet world in a way that has never been done before. The company will perform beloved gala favorite classics, a contemporary work by American Ballet Theatre Principal and choreographer, James Whiteside, and a world premiere […]
Peninsula International Dance Festival
Peninsula Lively Arts
The Peninsula International Dance Festival returns July 19–20, 2025, at 2 pm at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center. Showcasing the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area and Northern California, the festival features an extraordinary lineup of approximately 250 world dance artists and musicians, presenting works that honor traditional and contemporary interpretations of global […]
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 […]
Summer Balinese Dance Series
Gamelan Sekar Jaya
Join Gamelan Sekar Jaya member and teacher, Casey Lee, for a 4-week series in Beginning Balinese dance basics in female style. All genders, bodies, and people are welcome in this class. Class is sliding scale and NOTAFLOF. Suggested donation is $60 for the series and $15 for a drop in. Gamelan Sekar Jaya’s mission is […]
Summer Sampler
ODC/Dance
Savor the sweetness of summer with a taste of ODC/Dance. Experience world premieres from KT Nelson and Mia J. Chong, along with critically acclaimed, "especially thrilling," 10,000 Steps: A Dance About Its Own Making by Guest Choreographer Catherine Galasso.
JAD Experience presents ANIMALIS
JAD Experience
JAD Experience proudly presents ANIMALIS, the twelfth installment of its immersive, multisensory experience taking place over two weekends, July 11–13 and 18–20. Set atop the rolling terrain of Tara Firma Farms in Petaluma with sweeping views of surrounding hills, the open-air performance and dining venture draws thematic inspiration from George Orwell's Animal Farm.
The Nudie Nubie Show SF – An Amateur Reveal
RedBone
The Nudie Nubie Show was created to make a neutral and empowering space for the “new schoolers” to ply their trade alongside the illustrious neo-burlesque OG's, in front of a live, rowdy audience! Competing for an amazing prize package, a paid professional slot in the next showcase AND a guaranteed shot at the grand title […]
Learning & Teaching II – Crafting
Luna Dance & Creativity
Have you studied with us before and want to take what you've learned to the next level? Are you seeking to deepen your understanding of engineering dance lessons and units for maximum creativity and student autonomy? Are you wanting to tap into your own creativity and artistry while building a supportive collegial community? Consider joining […]
Learning & Teaching II – Crafting
Luna Dance & Creativity
Have you studied with us before and want to take what you've learned to the next level? Are you seeking to deepen your understanding of engineering dance lessons and units for maximum creativity and student autonomy? Are you wanting to tap into your own creativity and artistry while building a supportive collegial community? Consider joining […]
Learning & Teaching II – Crafting
Luna Dance & Creativity
Have you studied with us before and want to take what you've learned to the next level? Are you seeking to deepen your understanding of engineering dance lessons and units for maximum creativity and student autonomy? Are you wanting to tap into your own creativity and artistry while building a supportive collegial community? Consider joining […]
Summer Butoh Dance Classes
MPOWERDANCE PROJECT
Explore Butoh dance movement, group connection, improvisation, and, choreography for Water Shapes Rock. Registration required, Click here for Eventbrite link. Move with your creative body to learn ghost body Qi for the vagal system; ground with Butoh dance walks, stumbles, skips, balances; learn soft rolls to floor/to stand; use vocals; use the walls for inversions. Dance […]
Kathak Summer Program
Noorani Dance
Keep dancing with us throughout the summer! Noorani Dance offers Summer Programs for teens and adults. All levels are welcome! Sign up for a 4-week session, Wednesdays, From July 9th to July 30th. Link for more info: https://nooranidance.com/noorani-dance-school
Learning & Teaching II – Crafting
Luna Dance & Creativity
Have you studied with us before and want to take what you've learned to the next level? Are you seeking to deepen your understanding of engineering dance lessons and units for maximum creativity and student autonomy? Are you wanting to tap into your own creativity and artistry while building a supportive collegial community? Consider joining […]
Learning & Teaching II – Crafting
Luna Dance & Creativity
Have you studied with us before and want to take what you've learned to the next level? Are you seeking to deepen your understanding of engineering dance lessons and units for maximum creativity and student autonomy? Are you wanting to tap into your own creativity and artistry while building a supportive collegial community? Consider joining […]
Bhangra & Beats Free Night Market
Non Stop Bhangra
Voted Best Night Market of 2024, Bhangra & Beats returns July 25th to celebrate South Asian culture in the heart of San Francisco. Enjoy street food, cocktails, shopping, family-friendly fun, and an epic dance party with Non Stop Bhangra and guests. Expanded across 4 city blocks—including SF’s first entertainment zone on Front Street—this vibrant night […]
Free Contemporary Class with Bodies of Empowerment!
Bodies of Empowerment
Free Contemporary Improvisation and Performance with Douglas Gillespie Friday, July 25 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm Building from the floor, this intermediate/advanced class will engage our bodies with exploratory improvisation. Then transfer what performance qualities we've discovered onto a group phrase. Bodies of Empowerment (BOE) is a free class program brought to you by Kristin Damrow […]
Studio 210 Summer 2025 Residency Performance
Deborah Slater Dance Theater
Featuring work by Clairey Evangelho & Janesta Edmonds with post-performance discussion led by Deborah Slater. This event will be a hybrid, with a Livestream & limited in-person capacity. Tickets to this event are tiered though NOTAFLOF. Please email residency@deborahslater.org to arrange free attendance. Proceeds support the Residency program & Studio 210. Learn more about the […]
Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Yerba Buena Gardens ChoreoFest, a two-weekend festival of site-specific work, includes modern dance by Jocelyn Reyes, the queer bachata and salsa moves of In Lak’ech, Charya Burt’s Cambodian dance, Kyle Limin’s contemporary hip hop, Erin Yen’s dragons dance and the interdisciplinary South Asian drag of SNJV. PUSH Dance, choreographed by Ashley Gayle, and David Herrera […]
A Evening of Iberian Dance & Music (class)
Flamenco Arts International
An Evening of Iberian Dance and Music is comprised of two distinct performances, the first, a 40-minute Portuguese modern dance performance from the Arte Total dance company, followed by an 80-minute Spanish flamenco dance produced and performed by Flamenco Arts International. Ahead of the show, facilitators Lea Siebrecht and Caroline Vieira will guide participants through […]
Rising Seas Collaborative Movement Workshop with Sarah Crowell
Rhythmix Cultural Works
The Belonging Resident Company, a dance/theater troupe out of the Othering and Belonging Institute, directed by Sarah Crowell and Sangita Kumar, presents a workshop experience that centers collaboration, creativity, embodied storytelling, and joy, to co-create strategies for addressing climate change. The workshop will build community through simple movement and theater exercises, offering participants the opportunity […]
Studio 210 Summer 2025 Residency Performance
Deborah Slater Dance Theater
Featuring work by Clairey Evangelho & Janesta Edmonds with post-performance discussion led by Deborah Slater. This event will be a hybrid, with a Livestream & limited in-person capacity. Tickets to this event are tiered though NOTAFLOF. Please email residency@deborahslater.org to arrange free attendance. Proceeds support the Residency program & Studio 210. Learn more about the […]
A Evening of Iberian Dance & Music (performances)
Flamenco Arts International
An Evening of Iberian Dance and Music is comprised of two distinct performances, the first, a 40-minute Portuguese modern dance performance from the Arte Total dance company, followed by an 80-minute Spanish flamenco dance produced and performed by Flamenco Arts International. Ahead of the show, facilitators Lea Siebrecht and Caroline Vieira will guide participants through […]
