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Events
BTS K-Pop Workshop in San Mateo!
Motion Arts Center
💜 Bay Area ARMY and K-Pop fans! 💜 Join Chloe for a BTS K-Pop All Levels Workshop with the amazing Chloe at Motion Arts Center in downtown San Mateo! Learn fun choreography inspired by BTS songs like “Mic Drop” and “I'm Fine,” build confidence, and dance alongside other fans. 🗓 Saturday Sept 19th | 2:00pm […]
Beach Improv + Authentic Movement
Suzanne Beahrs
This class consists of two practices: Authentic Movement, moving/sensing with eyes closed while being witnessed, begun by Mary Starks Whitehouse to allow "the unconscious to express itself in movement.” Dance Improvisation, practicing movement concepts, expressing ourselves, and connecting with our senses + the elements outdoors. East Bay RSVP for location and important details. https://partiful.com/e/rFOgpQ7pYK81KO00ObFD?c=y8SBWYtP More […]
Choreographers Showcase
Halcyon Dance Project
Halcyon Dance Project is presenting 2 evenings of Bay Area choreographers this September! Performances will be held at Paul Dresher Ensemble in Oakland at 2201 Poplar St. Saturday Sept 19th (5:00pm & 7:00pm) Choreographers Showcase will feature works by choreographers: Bethany Mitchell, Ria Fifield, Elizabeth Wiehe, Emma Andrea, and Alice Hur. Sunday Sept 20th (1:30pm & […]
Berkeley Old Time Music Convention Square Dances
Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
Several opportunities during the biggest Bay Area Old Time Festival of the year to bust loose and Square Dance! No experience needed, all dances taught. WEDS 9.16 Canote Brothers, Forty Drop Few Caller round robin - sign up here! SAT 9.19 Skillet Licorice, Justin Robinson & Aaron Cooper, Joseph Decosimo, Stephanie Coleman & friends Callers: Janine […]
Choreographers Showcase
Halcyon Dance Project
Halcyon Dance Project is presenting 2 evenings of Bay Area choreographers this September! Performances will be held at Paul Dresher Ensemble in Oakland at 2201 Poplar St. Saturday Sept 19th (5:00pm & 7:00pm) Choreographers Showcase will feature works by choreographers: Bethany Mitchell, Ria Fifield, Elizabeth Wiehe, Emma Andrea, and Alice Hur. Sunday Sept 20th (1:30pm & […]
HOW TO MAKE A PASSIVE DANCE: An Immersive Dance Performance by SanSan Kwan
SanSan Kwan
In an era marked by increasing political aggression, How to Make a Passive Dance poses a timely question: is there value in being passive? Asian Americans historically have had a fraught relationship with passivity, but might there be reason for us to reconsider qualities like deference or quietude? And how can dance – a medium […]
Entre Mucho Machismo Hay Pocos Machos with Rogelio Lopez & Dancers
Rogelio Lopez & Dancers
Entre Mucho Machismo Hay Pocos Machos tells the story of a Queer Mexican folklorico dancer on a journey toward self-love in the context of a romantic relationship with a closeted fellow dancer. The work is structured like a traditional romantic dramedy—boy meets boy, boy falls in love with boy, boy loses self, boy loses boy […]
Berkeley Old Time Music Convention Square Dances
Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
Several opportunities during the biggest Bay Area Old Time Festival of the year to bust loose and Square Dance! No experience needed, all dances taught. WEDS 9.16 Canote Brothers, Forty Drop Few Caller round robin - sign up here! SAT 9.19 Skillet Licorice, Justin Robinson & Aaron Cooper, Joseph Decosimo, Stephanie Coleman & friends Callers: Janine […]
Choreographers Showcase
Halcyon Dance Project
Halcyon Dance Project is presenting 2 evenings of Bay Area choreographers this September! Performances will be held at Paul Dresher Ensemble in Oakland at 2201 Poplar St. Saturday Sept 19th (5:00pm & 7:00pm) Choreographers Showcase will feature works by choreographers: Bethany Mitchell, Ria Fifield, Elizabeth Wiehe, Emma Andrea, and Alice Hur. Sunday Sept 20th (1:30pm & […]
Bollyfusion Dance Workshop
Anushka Noubad
Presented by SF dance choreographers, Anushka Noubad and Shivangi Kar. Join a high-energy workshop blending Bollywood and hip-hop-inspired influences into one fun, dynamic combo! Expect a full Bollyfusion choreography set to 2000s Bollywood music and vibes, plus the chance to meet new friends in a fun, welcoming environment. We'll wrap up with optional filming at […]
Contemporary Phrasework + Improvisation
Suzanne Beahrs
We’ll dig in to a yummy, fluid, grounded contemporary phrase, practice guided improvisation to explore movement concepts and expression, and then blend the two, supporting dancers in making dances their own, ignited with new possibilities. This is a monthly class, and on Saturdays there is a sister offering on the beach. Register for this class: […]
HOW TO MAKE A PASSIVE DANCE: An Immersive Dance Performance by SanSan Kwan
SanSan Kwan
In an era marked by increasing political aggression, How to Make a Passive Dance poses a timely question: is there value in being passive? Asian Americans historically have had a fraught relationship with passivity, but might there be reason for us to reconsider qualities like deference or quietude? And how can dance – a medium […]
Physical storytelling with Intricate
Connie Lin
Physical storytelling is a beginner-friendly movement workshop series at focused on storytelling and developing your individual freestyle or performance. In this workshop, we’ll go over drills & excercises for basic Tutting & Turfin. We’ll learn Turf Dance History at the end of class. Hector "Intricate" Ascencio is a world-class dancer and educator repping Rock Force […]
Choreographers Showcase
Halcyon Dance Project
Halcyon Dance Project is presenting 2 evenings of Bay Area choreographers this September! Performances will be held at Paul Dresher Ensemble in Oakland at 2201 Poplar St. Saturday Sept 19th (5:00pm & 7:00pm) Choreographers Showcase will feature works by choreographers: Bethany Mitchell, Ria Fifield, Elizabeth Wiehe, Emma Andrea, and Alice Hur. Sunday Sept 20th (1:30pm & […]
Entre Mucho Machismo Hay Pocos Machos with Rogelio Lopez & Dancers
Rogelio Lopez & Dancers
Entre Mucho Machismo Hay Pocos Machos tells the story of a Queer Mexican folklorico dancer on a journey toward self-love in the context of a romantic relationship with a closeted fellow dancer. The work is structured like a traditional romantic dramedy—boy meets boy, boy falls in love with boy, boy loses self, boy loses boy […]
Chitresh Das Dance Company: Invoking The River
Presidio Theatre
Tradition, collaboration, and innovation flow together in this compelling work that pushes boundaries in this work from choreographer Charlotte Moraga. Invoking the River uses kathak to explore environmental themes, inspired by India’s sacred waterways” and sounds an uplifting, universal call for environmental justice. San Francisco's Chitresh Das Dance Company presents works of kathak dance that […]
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 […]
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 […]
film screening of “wild light”
pateldanceworks
Experience pateldanceworks' wild light by attending the live virtual film premiere on Wednesday, September 23rd at 5:30pm PST. wild light premiered in December of 2025 at ODC Theater. Set by a surreal, vivid lighting designed by Jessi Barber, and by the ethereal and innovative music composed by long-time collaborator Rachel Austin, wild light takes you […]
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 […]

