Events
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45th Annual Planetary Dance
Planetary Dance Committee
Created by Anna Halprin, this participatory dance is in the spirit of powerful traditional rituals that brought communities together for a vital purpose. This year we dance to declare our commitment to protect the lives of both people and the planet, and to encourage others to join us in taking action. The dance itself involves […]
Weekly Open-Level Choreography Classes
Jordan Scates
Weekly Open-Level Dance Classes in BerkeleyLed by Jordan Scates | Hip-Hop & Street Jazz Fusion 🗓 Saturdays | May 17 – June 7 $25/class or $85 for 4-week series Classes include warm-up, technique (grooves, across-the-floor), and original choreography. Open to all with prior dance experience—best for intermediate+ dancers. 🔗 Register: https://jordanscates.com/classes-workshops🎬 Portfolio: https://jordanscates.com/portfolio
Bad Bunny Reggaetón Performance Workshop
Rae Studios
LOVE Bad Bunny's latest album? Always wanted to explore reggaetón dance? Join choreographer Sara Templeton for an 8-week intermediate level performance intensive! We'll take a deep dive into the 'club style' of reggaetón, focusing on strong beats, dynamic transitions, and captivating stage presence. Participants will be guided beyond technique and work on building a fun […]
The Academy of Danse Libre Presents a Jazz Age Afternoon at Cabaret Hillside
The Academy of Danse Libre
Step back in time to the roaring '20s at Berkley’s historic Hillside Club with The Academy of Danse Libre: Live dance music provided by Oaktown Strutters Period dance demonstrations showcasing vintage dance styles from the 1920s and 30s Light refreshments can be enjoyed throughout the event Period dress of the 1920s or 1930s admired but […]
Clutch The Pearls
Detour
San Francisco’s 3rd Best Drag Show! Hosted by Churro Nomi and Mira
Alluring Fierce – ASL Dance Class
Fresh Meat Productions
A bold new dance experience where your body signs, your spirit shines, and your truth takes center stage. You’ll learn hot, expressive ASL vocabulary and bring it to life through fierce choreography that welcomes every body and every soul. Taught by award-winning Deaf dancer Antoine Hunter (Purple Fire Crow) and assisted by Zahna Simon, this class […]
Sacred Hands: A Jugalbandi Dance Dialogue Between Bharatanatyam and Igal
MPWRD Artists Collective
Experience a dynamic fusion of movement and history in this jugalbandi performance, where the intricate hand gestures of Bharatanatyam meet the flowing expressions of the Sama dance form Igal. As part of an exciting day-long event, the performance will be surrounded by a lively marketplace featuring several local vendors offering handcrafted goods and cultural artifacts. Come immerse […]
Weekly Open-Level Choreography Classes
Jordan Scates
Weekly Open-Level Dance Classes in BerkeleyLed by Jordan Scates | Hip-Hop & Street Jazz Fusion 🗓 Saturdays | May 17 – June 7 $25/class or $85 for 4-week series Classes include warm-up, technique (grooves, across-the-floor), and original choreography. Open to all with prior dance experience—best for intermediate+ dancers. 🔗 Register: https://jordanscates.com/classes-workshops🎬 Portfolio: https://jordanscates.com/portfolio
Borrowed Immersive Performance Experience – San Francisco
Conni McKenzie
Borrowed is a site-specific dance performance exploring the links between environmental exploitation and the displacement of Black communities. Featuring two distinct but connected versions, it draws parallels between climate crisis, gentrification, and cultural erasure. Through movement, sound, and dialogue, it invites collective reflection and action. Tickets are sliding scale; ticket sales support equitable artist wages […]
Somatic Workshops by Migrant Women
ODC/Dance
We are a group of migrant women who have a common ground. We acknowledge that our background, culture, and training experiences in our countries of origin permeate the embodiment of the somatic methods we studied in the United States. From that unique perspective we want to offer our teachings, and we hope to foster transformative experiences that celebrate diversity. We […]
“Fly Me to the Moon”
Ballroom Blitz SF
Get ready to blast off and dance the night away under the stars! Join us for an evening of galactic ballroom dancing! Dance to the zero-gravity rhythms of live music. Enjoy a celestial dance performance. Satisfy your cosmic hunger and thirst with tasty hors d'oeuvres and a specialty cocktail. 6pm - Systems Check, Cocktails & […]
Borrowed Immersive Performance Experience – San Francisco
Conni McKenzie
Borrowed is a site-specific dance performance exploring the links between environmental exploitation and the displacement of Black communities. Featuring two distinct but connected versions, it draws parallels between climate crisis, gentrification, and cultural erasure. Through movement, sound, and dialogue, it invites collective reflection and action. Tickets are sliding scale; ticket sales support equitable artist wages […]
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 […]
Noorani Dance presents Manzil Ke Andaaz by Ayana Rao
Noorani Dance
Join us for a special presentation - "Manzil ke Andaaz" Solo Kathak performance by Ayana Rao! Also featuring performances by Noorani Dance Company & students of Noorani Dance School.
Contemporary Ballet Workshop: Dancing Beyond
Berkeley Ballet Theater
This intensive workshop is designed for pre-professional ballet dancers ages 13–21 who seek to strengthen their ballet technique, expand their movement vocabulary, and enrich their artistic practice. This workshop features daily ballet and pointe or batterie technique classes taught by Berkeley Ballet’s celebrated Faculty followed by instruction in Contemporary Ballet Repertoire by former Alonzo King […]
Contemporary Ballet Workshop: Dancing Beyond
Berkeley Ballet Theater
This intensive workshop is designed for pre-professional ballet dancers ages 13–21 who seek to strengthen their ballet technique, expand their movement vocabulary, and enrich their artistic practice. This workshop features daily ballet and pointe or batterie technique classes taught by Berkeley Ballet’s celebrated Faculty followed by instruction in Contemporary Ballet Repertoire by former Alonzo King […]
Contemporary Ballet Workshop: Dancing Beyond
Berkeley Ballet Theater
This intensive workshop is designed for pre-professional ballet dancers ages 13–21 who seek to strengthen their ballet technique, expand their movement vocabulary, and enrich their artistic practice. This workshop features daily ballet and pointe or batterie technique classes taught by Berkeley Ballet’s celebrated Faculty followed by instruction in Contemporary Ballet Repertoire by former Alonzo King […]
Queer Pop! Jazz Funk with Jess Bozzo
Fresh Meat Productions
During this jazz funk class, the focus is on feeling your f***ing fantasy, baby! Jazz Funk is an industry-style dance form that pulls from all styles—some include, but are not limited to, hip-hop, jazz, and heels. This class is all about feeling hot hot hot in your body—whether that’s soft, sharp, sultry, silly, or all […]
Contemporary Ballet Workshop: Dancing Beyond
Berkeley Ballet Theater
This intensive workshop is designed for pre-professional ballet dancers ages 13–21 who seek to strengthen their ballet technique, expand their movement vocabulary, and enrich their artistic practice. This workshop features daily ballet and pointe or batterie technique classes taught by Berkeley Ballet’s celebrated Faculty followed by instruction in Contemporary Ballet Repertoire by former Alonzo King […]
Love, Unlimited
International Museum of Dance
Join us for Love Unlimited, an unforgettable evening with International Museum of Dance, celebrating the vibrant legacy of queer dance culture. Featuring New York City’s iconic Princess Lockerooo, internationally renowned pianist Harold O’Neal, and Bay Area favorite DJ Lady Ryan, this elevated experience honors the powerful story of Waacking and the artists who carry it […]
Contemporary Ballet Workshop: Dancing Beyond
Berkeley Ballet Theater
This intensive workshop is designed for pre-professional ballet dancers ages 13–21 who seek to strengthen their ballet technique, expand their movement vocabulary, and enrich their artistic practice. This workshop features daily ballet and pointe or batterie technique classes taught by Berkeley Ballet’s celebrated Faculty followed by instruction in Contemporary Ballet Repertoire by former Alonzo King […]
KAY PACHA Dance, Music and Stories from the Andes
Valverde Dance Ballet Folklorico
Colorful costumes, joyful music and original dances blend in Valverde Dance's production “KAY PACHA: Dance, Music and Stories from the Andes” on June 13-14 at the Mexican Heritage Theater in San Jose. A special selection of folkloric dance pieces from the Andes will showcase directed by artist Luis Valverde, who has performed and taught traditional […]
Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu: ALOHA ‘ĀINA
Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu
Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu celebrates the company’s 40th anniversary with “ALOHA ‘ĀINA” at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. In conjunction with YBG Festival’s 25th anniversary season the organizations have come together to create an event that honors the natural environment and embraces Bay Area’s Indigenous communities in “ALOHA ,‘ĀINA”, a Hawaiian phrase that […]
Kelucharan Keerti Sampradaya Festival 2025
Guru Shradha
After a seven-year absence, global Odissi icons Guru Ratikant Mohapatra and Guru Sujata Mohapatra make a highly anticipated return to the Kelucharan Keerti Sampradaya Festival 2025. Be prepared to witness their extraordinary artistry in solo, duet, and group performances, alongside the Guru Shradha Ensemble and other talented Guru Shradha dancers.
KAY PACHA Dance, Music and Stories from the Andes
Valverde Dance Ballet Folklorico
Colorful costumes, joyful music and original dances blend in Valverde Dance's production “KAY PACHA: Dance, Music and Stories from the Andes” on June 13-14 at the Mexican Heritage Theater in San Jose. A special selection of folkloric dance pieces from the Andes will showcase directed by artist Luis Valverde, who has performed and taught traditional […]
