Events
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2025 State of Play Festival: Wanjiru Kamuyu | WKcollective, a dance company – An Immigrant’s Story
2025 State of Play Festival
As a “foreigner”, “(im)migrant”, “othered body” one is confronted with the pertinent need to re-define home and re-establish one’s place within a new societal framework. An Immigrant's Story explores the complexity of the “othered” in relationship to re-creating a sense of belonging. It examines our mobility and access inclusive of the perceptions and reception of […]
Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu: KEAO
Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu
KEAO ─ An evening of classic Hawaiian music by Ka Hui Hoa and hula by Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu This is a show dedicated to "the classics"—beautiful Hawaiian songs that have stood the test of time—from the Golden Age of Hawaiian music to the Hawaiian Renaissance. Featuring an exciting new trio of young Hawaiian […]
2025 State of Play Festival: Molly Rose-Williams – CRUSH
2025 State of Play Festival
Part love letter, part absurdist caper, and part cultural satire, CRUSH is a solo dance-comedy show for anyone who's ever had a crush. Come relive the most agonizingly-heartbreakingly-ecstatically-disorienting moments of your life. Molly Rose-Williams (she/they) is a performer, writer, audio producer, and educator. Her work melds dance, physical theater, spoken word, and circus, and […]
Pompeii
Detour
Step into Detour's latest immersive production, Pompeii, where multiple floors pulse with Fosse-inspired choreography, drag, and theater. In here, life is beautiful—but catastrophe is ever near.
2025 State of Play Festival: Lisa Fagan + Lena Engelstein: Deepe Darknesse
2025 State of Play Festival
Deepe Darknesse is a physically maximal, experimental dance-theater work by choreographers Lisa Fagan and Lena Engelstein. In a transmogrification regiment of their own design, they push past their physical limits and press the edges of the playing space in a frenetic, oddball, unrelentingly theatrical Rube Goldberg machine of “curiositas improspera” or unhappy curiosity. The attempt […]
Nutrition for Dancers: Optimizing Training, Performance, and Recovery
Agile Physical Therapy
Sarah Chan, RD is a dietitian and dancer with experience in clinical nutrition and a strong background in ballet, modern, and contemporary. On Saturday, 8/2, Agile Physical Therapy will be hosting Sarah to talk about nutrition for dancers. This 4-hour course aims to equip dancers and dance educators with foundational knowledge of nutrition science, healthy eating […]
2025 State of Play Festival: Kimie Parker – komainu duet
ODC Theater
komainu duet illustrates displacement and belonging through the lens of sisterhood. It follows the journey of an only child seeking direction, guided solely by the presence of a distant sisterly figure. As symbols of sacred ancestry, ‘komainu’ are lion-dog statues found protecting Japanese temples. Though found in pairs, the two are not the same. Unique […]
2025 State of Play Festival: Leila Awadallah – shuhada alive-streamed un-ceased FIRE
ODC Theater
Leila Awadallah’s duet with a unique, self-playing musical instrument confronts and distorts the tropes of the Arab, feminine body often perceived as a seductive other or used as a threat against the State. The music continuously builds into a drone-like soundscape that drives Awadallah’s experimental Baladi movement. While she moves, she speaks Palestinian stories and […]
Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu’s 40th Anniversary Performance: LEGACY ─ The Artistry of Men in Hula
Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu
50 years of Hula with Robert Cazimero and the men of Nā Kamalei o Līlīlehua 40 years of Hula with Patrick Makuakāne and the men of Nā Lei Hulu Join Patrick Makuakāne and the men of Nā Lei Hulu, as they celebrate with the titans of hula in a show dedicated to the artistry of […]
Pompeii
Detour
Step into Detour's latest immersive production, Pompeii, where multiple floors pulse with Fosse-inspired choreography, drag, and theater. In here, life is beautiful—but catastrophe is ever near.
2025 State of Play Festival: Lisa Fagan + Lena Engelstein: Deepe Darknesse
2025 State of Play Festival
Deepe Darknesse is a physically maximal, experimental dance-theater work by choreographers Lisa Fagan and Lena Engelstein. In a transmogrification regiment of their own design, they push past their physical limits and press the edges of the playing space in a frenetic, oddball, unrelentingly theatrical Rube Goldberg machine of “curiositas improspera” or unhappy curiosity. The attempt […]
Black Benatar – Meet Black Benatar
2025 State of Play Festival
Enjoy the stage illusion and storytelling magic of Black Benatar, a "puppet show" from the inside out. Snuggle up for a whimsical and hilarious journey through the motherhood. Meet the eclectic neighbors including the Fybroid family, Cystina the squatter, and the twins Ova and Reese, in this playful exploration of identity, humor, and community.
Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu’s 40th Anniversary Performance: LEGACY ─ The Artistry of Men in Hula
Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu
50 years of Hula with Robert Cazimero and the men of Nā Kamalei o Līlīlehua 40 years of Hula with Patrick Makuakāne and the men of Nā Lei Hulu Join Patrick Makuakāne and the men of Nā Lei Hulu, as they celebrate with the titans of hula in a show dedicated to the artistry of […]
Abhinaya Dance Company celebrates 45 years!
Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose
Abhinaya Dance Company celebrates its 45th anniversary with Natya Dhaara on August 3, 2025, at Canada College, Redwood City. Enjoy captivating Bharatanatyam performances by company artists and alumni, panel discussions, and live music by renowned musicians. Don’t miss this cultural milestone. Tickets available at www.abhinaya.org.
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 […]
Pour Your HeART Out – Benefit for Youth Arts
Rhythmix Cultural Works
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon as Grammy® Award-winning Pacific Mambo Orchestra returns to ignite the stage at this year’s Pour Your HeART Out Benefit for Youth Arts Education! Enjoy high-energy live entertainment from “One of the best large Latin Ensembles in the Continental USA” (Latinjazz.net), savor delicious treats from your favorite local eateries, sip on exclusive wines and craft beverages, dance to irresistible beats, […]
2025 State of Play Festival: gizeh muñiz – FISHBLOD
ODC Theater
Damn, I think this piece is about adoration... and devotion. But also, disobedience. omg and obsession. This piece is about TRUST ing ing ing ing ing ing ing ing. To Trust your Wild ness *this piece is the first […]
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 […]
Pompeii
Detour
Step into Detour's latest immersive production, Pompeii, where multiple floors pulse with Fosse-inspired choreography, drag, and theater. In here, life is beautiful—but catastrophe is ever near.
2025 State of Play Festival: Molly Rose-Williams – CRUSH
2025 State of Play Festival
Part love letter, part absurdist caper, and part cultural satire, CRUSH is a solo dance-comedy show for anyone who's ever had a crush. Come relive the most agonizingly-heartbreakingly-ecstatically-disorienting moments of your life. Molly Rose-Williams (she/they) is a performer, writer, audio producer, and educator. Her work melds dance, physical theater, spoken word, and circus, and […]
2025 State of Play Festival: Leila Awadallah – shuhada alive-streamed un-ceased FIRE
ODC Theater
Leila Awadallah’s duet with a unique, self-playing musical instrument confronts and distorts the tropes of the Arab, feminine body often perceived as a seductive other or used as a threat against the State. The music continuously builds into a drone-like soundscape that drives Awadallah’s experimental Baladi movement. While she moves, she speaks Palestinian stories and […]
Kathak Youth Summer Program
Noorani Dance
Noorani Dance School & Antara Asthaayi Dance are coming together for the first time to offer a Kathak Youth Summer Program Aug 4-8, 2025 Menlo Park, CA Give your child the gift of grace, rhythm, and cultural expression! Our week long immersive summer program for youth, is designed to build confidence, discipline, and creativity! Ages: […]
Kathak Youth Summer Program
Noorani Dance
Noorani Dance School & Antara Asthaayi Dance are coming together for the first time to offer a Kathak Youth Summer Program Aug 4-8, 2025 Menlo Park, CA Give your child the gift of grace, rhythm, and cultural expression! Our week long immersive summer program for youth, is designed to build confidence, discipline, and creativity! Ages: […]
Deaf Dance Workshop with Antoine Hunter
Urban Jazz Dance Company
Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival presents a special Deaf Dance Workshop with Urban Jazz Dance Company's Artistic Director Antoine Hunter. This workshop is for Deaf and Hearing people. All are welcome, any experience.
Kathak Youth Summer Program
Noorani Dance
Noorani Dance School & Antara Asthaayi Dance are coming together for the first time to offer a Kathak Youth Summer Program Aug 4-8, 2025 Menlo Park, CA Give your child the gift of grace, rhythm, and cultural expression! Our week long immersive summer program for youth, is designed to build confidence, discipline, and creativity! Ages: […]
