Events
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Events
Bloom – A Wellness App Made For Dancers, By Dancers with Arthur Erlanson and Lincoln Sharp
ODC Theater
In this session, we’ll explore the mental and emotional realities of dance from the perspective of two working professionals with the Royal Swedish Ballet. We’ll share the challenges we’ve faced along the way, from training in school to company life, and the tools that helped us manage pressure, self-doubt, and the demands of the studio. We’ll […]
TRANSVERGENCE: An improvisational dance/movement space for queer and trans folks
chloe + tal
Join us at BANDALOOP Studio to move, play, dance with other trans & queer folks... no dance/movement experience is required. This space was born out of the desire to have an exclusive movement improv space for queer people that centers trans bodies to build comfort and trust outside of a cis/het centric space. The first […]
Black Choreographers Festival: Here & Now (BCF)
African & African American Performing Arts Coalition (AAAPAC)
Weekend 1 - BCF’s 21st season of New Voices/New Works featuring choreographers: Alaja Badalich, Isha Tobis Clarke, Gabriele Christian, Gregory P Dawson, Ja’Moon Jones, William L. Miller, Aja Randall, Patricia West, Damara Vita Ganley – DAP, Natalya Shoaf Enjoy BCF’s Cake & Chat reception - mingle with the artists and amplify what has become known […]
Bhangra Fundamentals
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 […]
✨💭✨Unwind & Grind™ Sweatpants Rituals (4-Week Online Series)
SOL VIDA®
✨💭✨ Unwind & Grind™ Sweatpants Rituals The Official Divine Booty Shaking Experience (Online) Thursdays | February 5, 12, 19, 26 🕗 8:30 PM EST | 🕕 6:30 PM MST | 🕔 5:30 PM PST Shake off the day. Get free in your body. All in your sweatpants. Join us for a 4-week virtual […]
Turn of the Wheel
Margaret Jenkins Dance Company
An excerpt from the acclaimed WHEEL by the Margaret Jenkins Dance Company, this special version, tailored for the Exploratorium, is an immersive investigation into the circles of the universe—from the whirls of wind to the cycles of memory and chance. Nine dancers will animate the space with their physical acuity and collective power, inviting audiences […]
AXIS Youth Performance: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (K-5)
AXIS Dance Company
AXIS Dance Company offers mind-opening performances and dance workshops for grades K-5 and 6-12. This special matinee introduces young audiences to contemporary dance while highlighting creativity, teamwork, and inclusion. Students will see performers of all abilities—disabled, D/deaf, non-disabled, and neurodivergent—come together on stage to create captivating movement and stories. This interactive, weekday matinee is a […]
AXIS Dance Company Youth Performances: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (Middle and High School)
AXIS Dance Company
AXIS Dance Company offers mind-opening performances and dance workshops for grades K-5 and 6-12. This special matinee introduces young audiences to contemporary dance while highlighting creativity, teamwork, and inclusion. Students will see performers of all abilities—disabled, D/deaf, non-disabled, and neurodivergent—come together on stage to create captivating movement and stories. This interactive, weekday matinee is a […]
Free Contemporary Class with Bodies of Empowerment (BOE)!
Bodies of Empowerment
FREE All Levels Contemporary Class with Suzanne Beahrs Friday, February 27th from 6:30 to 8:00pm at the Joe Goode Annex in SF In this class, students will focus on our own experience of movement- leaning into sensation and making choices for ourselves within grounded, fluid dances and guided improvisation. Bodies of Empowerment (BOE) is a […]
Studio 210 Winter 2026 Residency Performances
Deborah Slater Dance Theater
Deborah Slater Dance Theater proudly presents the Studio 210 Winter 2026 Residency Cohort. Featuring work by Babatunji and Erin Yen, the evening of performances will be followed by a discussion with the artists and Residency Guest Mentor, KT Nelson. February 27 & 28 @7pm PDT Doors open at 6:45 pm Suggested $15 - $50 In-Person Performance […]
BACHATA: INTRO SERIES
ODC School
Bachata is a Dominican dance Social Dance. This class will consist of basic patterns: basic steps, turns, hips, and some footwork. We will find a natural way to locate body isolations and flexibility with your body. This class aims to give you the Latin essence as a beginner-level dancer to understand, connect, and let your […]
The Blake Works – San Francisco Ballet
San Francisco Ballet
Step into the future of ballet with The Blake Works, a thrilling program that ignites the stage with raw energy and innovation. In this electrifying three-part series, William Forsythe, one of the most influential choreographers of our time, pairs his ground-breaking movement with the evocative vocals and electronic score of Grammy Award-winner James Blake. The Blake Works redefines what […]
Prastuti – A kathak presentation by Antara Asthaayi Dance students
Antara Asthaay Dance
This show celebrates our students completing five years of study in our Kathak Fundamentals program. This free community event at the Tateuchi Hall (Community School of Music and Arts) is a great way to introduce young minds to Indian classical dance and music. Join us for an amazing performance by our young dancers showcasing the graceful movements, intricate footwork, […]
The Blake Works – San Francisco Ballet
San Francisco Ballet
Step into the future of ballet with The Blake Works, a thrilling program that ignites the stage with raw energy and innovation. In this electrifying three-part series, William Forsythe, one of the most influential choreographers of our time, pairs his ground-breaking movement with the evocative vocals and electronic score of Grammy Award-winner James Blake. The Blake Works redefines what […]
Studio 210 Winter 2026 Residency Performances
Deborah Slater Dance Theater
Deborah Slater Dance Theater proudly presents the Studio 210 Winter 2026 Residency Cohort. Featuring work by Babatunji and Erin Yen, the evening of performances will be followed by a discussion with the artists and Residency Guest Mentor, KT Nelson. February 27 & 28 @7pm PDT Doors open at 6:45 pm Suggested $15 - $50 In-Person Performance […]
Black Choreographers Festival: Here & Now (BCF)
African & African American Performing Arts Coalition (AAAPAC)
Week 2 - BCF’s 21st season of New Voices/New Works featuring choreographers: Olutola Afolayan, Styles Alexander, Clarissa Dyas, William Brewton Fowler, Jr., Marianna Hester, dominique lesleyann, Raissa Simpson, Dazaun Soleyn Enjoy BCF’s Cake & Chat reception - mingle with the artists and amplify what has become known as the BCF experience! AMAZING! Truly a heart […]
The Blake Works – San Francisco Ballet
San Francisco Ballet
Step into the future of ballet with The Blake Works, a thrilling program that ignites the stage with raw energy and innovation. In this electrifying three-part series, William Forsythe, one of the most influential choreographers of our time, pairs his ground-breaking movement with the evocative vocals and electronic score of Grammy Award-winner James Blake. The Blake Works redefines what […]
Brazilian Dance Class
/ (Slash)
Weekly Brazilian Dance Classes led by Master teacher Stephanie Emmanuela accompanied by Live drumming led by Will Bates at the Palomar Ballroom in Santa Cruz. This class explores a wide array of different dance styles from North Eastern Brazil, originating from Salvador. Through her extensive dance residency there, Stephanie creates high energy dance combinations inspired […]
Dance Generators Drop-In Practice
Dance Generators
In-person movement based gatherings exploring dance as a pathway to intergenerational connection.
The Blake Works – San Francisco Ballet
San Francisco Ballet
Step into the future of ballet with The Blake Works, a thrilling program that ignites the stage with raw energy and innovation. In this electrifying three-part series, William Forsythe, one of the most influential choreographers of our time, pairs his ground-breaking movement with the evocative vocals and electronic score of Grammy Award-winner James Blake. The Blake Works redefines what […]
Megan Lowe Dances in Oakland Chinatown’s Lantern Festival
Megan Lowe Dances
Megan Lowe Dances invites you to participate in a dance-and-sing-along gathering, open to the public, and afterwards witness a performance, featuring dancers Ai Yin Adelski, Brenton Cheng, Megan Lowe, and Frances Teves Sedayao, oral histories arranged by Roy Chan, and music composed by Megan. Oakland Chinatown's Lantern Festival, organized by Oakland Bloom and Sticky Rice Club, will feature a night market […]
Filipino Folk Dance Workshops
MPWRD Artists Collective
Join us for our Filipino Folk Dance Series, as we travel across the archipelago, learning about the rich communities of the Philippines! Class includes a warm-up, discussion, basics, light choreography, and/or freestyling. Each workshop session varies depending on the dance form and the group of students’ needs. OPEN to ALL levels, ages, and backgrounds. CLASS […]
Black Choreographers Festival: Here & Now (BCF)
African & African American Performing Arts Coalition (AAAPAC)
Week 2 - BCF’s 21st season of New Voices/New Works featuring choreographers: Olutola Afolayan, Styles Alexander, Clarissa Dyas, William Brewton Fowler, Jr., Marianna Hester, dominique lesleyann, Raissa Simpson, Dazaun Soleyn Enjoy BCF’s Cake & Chat reception - mingle with the artists and amplify what has become known as the BCF experience! AMAZING! Truly a heart […]
Clutch The Pearls Drag Show
Detour
Clutch The Pearls goes full meta in March with DRAG SHOW — a drag show about drag shows. Grab your drag bingo card. Every cliché you expect will probably happen: big hair, big reveals, lip syncs, gags, breakdowns, glory. Camp stacked on camp. Clutch The Pearls is Detour Productions’ monthly queer cabaret, happening the first […]
Spring Performance Workshops
PUSH Dance Company
The Sanctuary is hosting Performance Workshops! Rehearse and connect with artists, then showcase your talents on stage. Feel good and be confident in your full creative journey! Classes in Zumba (Mon 6-7pm), House (Mon 7-8pm), Hip-Hop/Modern Fusion (Wed 6-7pm), and Modern Natya (Thurs 6-7:30pm) every week leading up to the performance. 10 WEEKS: March 2 […]
