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Events
Ase, Axe, Ashe
Arenas Dance Company
Afro-Cuban folkloric culture bearer, Susana Arenas Pedroso, joins forces with Afro-Brazilian culture bearer, Dandha da Hora to explore the similarities and differences between Cuba and Brazil, specifically where Lucumi and Candomble diverge and converge. The show also explores what it is like for two women to live in the Diaspora.
The Madness of Lady Bright
Mannakin Theater & Dance
The Madness of Lady Bright is a play about Leslie Bright, an aging Drag Queen living alone in a NYC rooming house. Over the course of one evening, a series of encounters force him to confront loneliness, isolation, and the fear of growing old. Blending humor with heartbreak, the play explores the universal need for […]
On the Floor
Maria Silk
On the Floor by Théophylle Dcx and Maria Silk November 6 and 7, 8 pm at Joe Goode Annex On the Floor marks the first collaboration between Théophylle Dcx and Maria Silk. In this duet, these two friends attempt to piece together traces of 70s and 80s queer San Francisco. Exploring the legacies carried by […]
SFDanceworks Season 9
SFDanceworks
SFDanceworks returns to Z Space for Season 9 with a dynamic program celebrating the legacy of modern dance and bold contemporary voices. Featuring three solos by Merce Cunningham, world premieres by Jermaine Maurice Spivey and longtime collaborator Brett Conway, and the return of Yin’s A Measurable Existence, the season brings together established artists and fresh […]
Spotlight Shorts: 2026 SF Dance Film Festival
Dance Film SF
Representing the very best of the festival’s creative range, Spotlight Shorts promises fresh ideas and cinematic daring. This curated collection features an eclectic blend of whimsy, longing, and quiet comedy, while spanning hand-drawn ink animation, immersive lighting design, and full-scale collaborations with world-class dance companies. With choreography from world-renowned artists Christopher Stowell (Royal Winnipeg Ballet), […]
The Sea: 2026 SF Dance Film Festival
Dance Film SF
The Sea is a black-and-white feature film captured entirely on location along the Baltic Sea. Drawing inspiration from the evocative landscapes of Ingmar Bergman’s Fårö Island, the film explores aging and the intimate relationships between men in their later years. Featuring a cast of predominantly untrained performers from the Fårö area, The Sea reflects on […]
Leap! (Family-Friendly Movie)
Dance Film SF
Bring the whole family for a free screening of the animated feature film Leap!, a heartwarming adventure about courage, friendship, and following your dreams. Presented by the 2026 SF Dance Film Festival, this event is perfect for aspiring young artists and will include an introduction by San Francisco Ballet Principal Dancer Dores André. After the screening, […]
Flamenco Master Workshops — The CarOlé Technique
CarOlé Flamenco’s Compañía FSDT
Flamenco Master Workshops The CarOlé Technique with Ms. CarOlé Flamenco Select Sundays Desert Dream Dance Studio, 1515 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Come dance with us, this is a Level 1–2 class, please wear comfortable clothes you can sweat in. Pre-registration required. Register here: caroleflamenco.com LEGACY 1894 – 1955 – 1995 – PRESENT Survivance • […]
Ase, Axe, Ashe
Arenas Dance Company
Afro-Cuban folkloric culture bearer, Susana Arenas Pedroso, joins forces with Afro-Brazilian culture bearer, Dandha da Hora to explore the similarities and differences between Cuba and Brazil, specifically where Lucumi and Candomble diverge and converge. The show also explores what it is like for two women to live in the Diaspora.
Make Work: 2026 SF Dance Film Festival
Dance Film SF
Make Work is both an intimate portrait of artistic creation and a broader meditation on the future of ballet, set at the New York Choreographic Institute. By pulling viewers directly into the creative engine of contemporary ballet, the film asks a central question: how can this centuries-old art form remain relevant in a contemporary world, […]
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, […]
Bay Area Shorts: 2026 SF Dance Film Festival
San Francisco Dance Film Festival
The grand finale to the 2026 SF Dance Film Festival, Bay Area Shorts is an annual tradition honoring the depth and range of Northern California’s dance film community. This year’s dynamic program moves from the elemental to the surreal — a solo dancer answers the rhythm of crashing waves, a love story is told entirely […]
Women’s BodyMystik Fall Dance Circles
Temple of Dancing Wholeness
Choose a Monday Circle: 4-6:15pm or 7-9:15pm 8-week series: 10/5 - 11/23 Join our community of authentic, wondrous women dancing, stretching, moving, and making art alongside spaciously guided freeform musical journey! Everything at your own pace/interpretation. THESE CIRCLES ARE FOR YOU IF: You yearn to discharge, release, renew, center and ground. You crave to move […]
Learn to Dance West Coast Swing in this Progressive Series!
Motion Arts Center
Join the amazing Heather Powers for a 5-week West Coast Swing Beginner Series and discover the fun, flow, and connection of this lively partner dance! Each week builds on the last as you learn the basic rhythms, essential patterns, and feel more confident dancing. - 6PM Mondays in November - 11/2, 11/09, 11/16, 11/23 and […]
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 […]
Women’s BodyMystik Fall Dance Circles
Temple of Dancing Wholeness
Choose a Monday Circle: 4-6:15pm or 7-9:15pm 8-week series: 10/5 - 11/23 Join our community of authentic, wondrous women dancing, stretching, moving, and making art alongside spaciously guided freeform musical journey! Everything at your own pace/interpretation. THESE CIRCLES ARE FOR YOU IF: You yearn to discharge, release, renew, center and ground. You crave to move […]
Monthly Salsa & Bachata Social
Golden City Dance Collective
Every 2nd Monday, join Golden City Dance Collective for our monthly Salsa & Bachata social dance! We offer beginner & intermediate classes before hand, which you can drop-in to, or register for a full month series. 7pm: Bachata Class (Level 1, 2, 3) 8pm: Salsa Class (Level 1, 2, 3) 9-11pm: Salsa & Bachata mixed […]
Find Your Style: Fusion Dance Classes – Nov 11 & 12
Anushka Noubad
Classical Fusion · Wed Nov 11 | 7–8:30pm Indian classical, semi-classical and modern influences Bollyfusion · Thu Nov 12 | 7–8:30pm Bollywood, hip-hop and jazz-funk-inspired movement WHAT TO EXPECT • Focus on foundations, plus a fun choreography to apply what you learn • Two approaches to fusion, with room to explore movement and expression • […]
The Intersection: Art & Money 101
Intersection for the Arts
Led by Vicky Cassis-Silyan, Intersection for the Arts’ Director of Finance & Operations, The Intersection: Art & Money 101 is a 4-session live online cohort series designed to help you build financial systems that meet you where you are and support where you’re going. Through this series, you’ll learn to: ✨ Get organized ✨ Plan […]
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 […]
29th Anniversary San Francisco Transgender Film Festival
San Francisco Trans Film Festival
Spanning 12-days from November 12-22 and comprised of seven short film programs showcasing 37 films, SFTFF 2026 will be a hybrid festival, presented both in person and online, and featuring a range of genres from documentaries and politics to animation, dance, music, romance, coming-of-age tales, and thrillers. SFTFF will host in-person programs Nov. 12-14 at […]
Learn to Dance Bachata in this 4 Week Progressive Series!
Motion Arts Center
Join David Phan & Jewell Claudio for a 4-week Bachata Beginner Series this November! Learn the signature three steps and tap, basic turns, body movement, and partner connection in a relaxed, supportive setting. Each week builds on the last so you can bring it all together on the social dance floor! ✨ 7PM - 8PM […]
Find Your Style: Fusion Dance Classes – Nov 11 & 12
Anushka Noubad
Classical Fusion · Wed Nov 11 | 7–8:30pm Indian classical, semi-classical and modern influences Bollyfusion · Thu Nov 12 | 7–8:30pm Bollywood, hip-hop and jazz-funk-inspired movement WHAT TO EXPECT • Focus on foundations, plus a fun choreography to apply what you learn • Two approaches to fusion, with room to explore movement and expression • […]
29th Anniversary San Francisco Transgender Film Festival
San Francisco Trans Film Festival
Spanning 12-days from November 12-22 and comprised of seven short film programs showcasing 37 films, SFTFF 2026 will be a hybrid festival, presented both in person and online, and featuring a range of genres from documentaries and politics to animation, dance, music, romance, coming-of-age tales, and thrillers. SFTFF will host in-person programs Nov. 12-14 at […]
Moving Alchemy Training Program – Implied Direction with Sara Shelton Mann
Sara Shelton Mann/Mixed Bag Productions
We touch before we touch. In this module, we will begin with reading space and presence moving toward energetic communication. We will explore the spatial gap, shedding armor, shedding beliefs, shedding our skins. The physical practice will include breathing of implied direction through the bones, though layers of tissue into the moving body. We will […]
