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Line Dancing Classes in San Mateo!
Motion Arts Center
Ever seen a whole group suddenly dancing in sync and wished you could join in? Now you can in our New Line Dancing Classes in San Mateo! Learn fun, popular line dances like the Electric Slide, Macarena, and Footloose—no experience needed. If you can walk, jump, and kick, you can do this! Each class features […]
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 […]
grappling with/haunted by what america+utopia might =
Mary Armentrout Dance Theater
MADT brings a second run of Armentrout’s grappling with/haunted by what america+utopia might =. This small audience experience, at her home studio The Milkbar in Richmond, sold out its first run, hence a second go. In the current chaotic state of Trumpian America, the explorations of grappling with continue to resonate. This intimate piece invites […]
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 […]
ODC/Dance presents Dance Downtown
ODC/Dance
ODC/Dance returns to the Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA for Dance Downtown, March 5-8, 2026. An exhilarating program of adventuresome works invites audiences into the visceral, uplifting and provocative power of dance as the next chapter for ODC unfolds. Thrill to the world premiere of After the Deluge from Founding Artistic Director Brenda […]
Contemporary Dance Class
AS Dance
Find AS Dance at Joe Goode Annex on Saturday, March 7, 11:30 am for a 90 minute contemporary class. We'll work our way through a slow, full warmup designed to start your weekend off right before we learn some dramatic fun choreography. Class can be modified for all levels, but dance experience is suggested. Message […]
Sugarplum Fairy Workshop
San Jose Dance Theatre
Join us for a special Sugar Plum Fairy Ballet Workshop with the Sugar Plum Fairy from San Jose Dance Theatre's 60th Anniversary production of "The Nutcracker" Olivia Powell! This class is designed for dancers ages 7-10. This fun, one-hour class will introduce young dancers to ballet technique and a short piece of choreography inspired by […]
Early Childhood Workshop: Dance & Science
Luna Dance & Creativity
Children are part of the natural world, and experience freedom and connection through outdoor creative play. Discover how dance can support children’s curiosity about nature, including life and earth sciences. Explore movement activities inspired by all they engage with and observe outdoors – sticks and rocks, mud and puddles, feathers and blossoms, and more – […]
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 […]
Wedding Dance Workshop
Motion Arts Center
Join us for a delightful 2-hour workshop and step into a world of dance wonder, a celebration of movement, connection, and the sheer happiness of dancing together! Learn beautiful, flowing steps and graceful turns in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. No prior dance experience needed. This workshop welcomes any other couple of the wedding party […]
Playground: the training ground sf
the training ground sf
Join the training ground sf for an intimate in-studio showing premiering works by ttgsf students and alumni, highlighting the bold experimentation and expansive range of movement languages emerging from ttgsf. Playground invites you to experience new creations by ttgsf students Charlotte Rosa, Kyla Joyce, Mitch Stone, Regan Crosby, Reggie Arenz, and Toby Echeverria. Also included […]
ODC/Dance presents Dance Downtown
ODC/Dance
ODC/Dance returns to the Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA for Dance Downtown, March 5-8, 2026. An exhilarating program of adventuresome works invites audiences into the visceral, uplifting and provocative power of dance as the next chapter for ODC unfolds. Thrill to the world premiere of After the Deluge from Founding Artistic Director Brenda […]
grappling with/haunted by what america+utopia might =
Mary Armentrout Dance Theater
MADT brings a second run of Armentrout’s grappling with/haunted by what america+utopia might =. This small audience experience, at her home studio The Milkbar in Richmond, sold out its first run, hence a second go. In the current chaotic state of Trumpian America, the explorations of grappling with continue to resonate. This intimate piece invites […]
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
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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.
ODC/Dance presents Dance Downtown
ODC/Dance
ODC/Dance returns to the Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA for Dance Downtown, March 5-8, 2026. An exhilarating program of adventuresome works invites audiences into the visceral, uplifting and provocative power of dance as the next chapter for ODC unfolds. Thrill to the world premiere of After the Deluge from Founding Artistic Director Brenda […]
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 […]
Introduction to Balinese Dance
Gamelan Sekar Jaya
This class will be led by Gamelan Sekar Jaya Guest Dance Director, Ida Ayu Wayan Arya Satyani. Students will be introduced to the foundational movements of classical Balinese dance, with a focus on dance styles classified by basic postures known as Agem. Students of all movement levels and experiences are welcome. These classes may sometimes […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wig Styling: Big Hair, Big Tease
Detour
Take a stand against flat, unstyled, unmotivated wigs and tease that wig until it has real character, volume, and life! In this beginner-friendly workshop, Sally Limón leads you through the essential foundations of big drag hair: properly blocking your wig, building a strong base tease, shaping and smoothing your style, and setting the hairline so […]
THREE JOURNEYS with Sara Shelton Mann
Sara Shelton Mann/Mixed Bag Productions
Exploring the etheric body and its layers through dance. We will work from solo to duet to expand your performance vocabulary. March 5: Becoming familiar with the states of the different layers of the etheric body March 12: Journey into the message center of the heart. Touch, sound, chi, breath, dancing. March 19: The practice […]
grappling with/haunted by what america+utopia might =
Mary Armentrout Dance Theater
MADT brings a second run of Armentrout’s grappling with/haunted by what america+utopia might =. This small audience experience, at her home studio The Milkbar in Richmond, sold out its first run, hence a second go. In the current chaotic state of Trumpian America, the explorations of grappling with continue to resonate. This intimate piece invites […]
Moving Freely: An Immersive Dance Weekend
Suzanne Beahrs
Moving Freely is an Immersive Dance Weekend with four modalities: ✨Contemporary/Modern (including floorwork) ✨ grounding + fluidity ✨Improvisation ✨ movement concepts + expression ✨Contact Improvisation ✨ weight + responsiveness ✨Embodiment Practices ✨ attunement w/ body's form + function It is Beginner-Centered + Open-Level. If you are eager to practice moving freely and enjoy a weekend […]
