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  • Marin Ballet Nutcracker

    Marin Ballet Nutcracker

    Marin Ballet

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    625 Arthur Street Novato, CA 94947 625 Arthur Street, Novato, United States

    2025 Marin Ballet Nutcracker Join us for the annual Marin Ballet Nutcracker, with special guest, Skylar Campbell, former Principal dancer with Houston Ballet, as the Nutcracker Prince. This year's event takes place on Saturday, December 6th and 7th, 2025 at 1:00 PM and 5pm. The performance will be at located at 625 Arthur Street, Novato, CA 94947. Our […]

    $35
    Velveteen Rabbit

    Velveteen Rabbit

    ODC/Dance

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    Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA 700 Howard Street (at Third), San Francisco, CA, United States

    ODC/Dance returns to the stage with the 39th anniversary of the beloved Bay Area holiday tradition, The Velveteen Rabbit, choreographed by KT Nelson and featuring students from ODC’s Youth & Teen Program. Based on the beloved classic children’s book by Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit brims with wit, festive costumes, madcap characters, and the perfect […]

    $30 – $150

    Outstation a Diaspora Story

    Bay Area Independent Chinese Dancers

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    Eclectic Box SF 446 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    We present “Outstation”, the Malaysian and Singaporean term for being away from home, with all the nostalgia and heartbreak that comes with it. As east & southeast artistes performing traditional arts outside their home countries, we'll tackle what that means in practise. Are we simply an echo of art in the motherland, or do we, […]

    $20 – $93
    pateldancworks: wild light

    pateldanceworks: wild light

    pateldanceworks

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    ODC Theater 3153 17th St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    wild light is a dance performance experience tussling with alienation and imagined futures to peer gently at queer of color femininity and its place at the margins of both queerness and femme culture. Inspired by Donna Haraway's queer, feminist, speculative fiction work “The Camille Stories: Children of Compost,” this two-part performance experience travels through time […]

    $5 – $50

    DTC/SF & The Ballet School of San Francisco present “The Nutcracker”

    Dance Training Center/San Francisco

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    McKenna Theater, San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    DTC and The Ballet School of San Francisco proudly presents its annual production of "The Nutcracker". Come and enjoy our spin on the timeless holiday classic, danced entirely by The Ballet School of San Francisco students. All proceeds benefit the DTC Foundation and the students of The Ballet School of San Francisco.

    $15 – $60
    Marin Ballet Nutcracker

    Marin Ballet Nutcracker

    Marin Ballet

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    625 Arthur Street Novato, CA 94947 625 Arthur Street, Novato, United States

    2025 Marin Ballet Nutcracker Join us for the annual Marin Ballet Nutcracker, with special guest, Skylar Campbell, former Principal dancer with Houston Ballet, as the Nutcracker Prince. This year's event takes place on Saturday, December 6th and 7th, 2025 at 1:00 PM and 5pm. The performance will be at located at 625 Arthur Street, Novato, CA 94947. Our […]

    $35
    The Nutcracker Nightmare Fantasy

    The Nutcracker Nightmare Fantasy

    Flux Vertical Theatre

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    Flux Vertical Theatre 811 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    The Nutcracker you think you know is transformed in this adult take on the beloved ballet. Follow Clara as she tumbles down a dreamscape into another reality where black licorice shimmers, toy soldiers smolder, and Hershey's aren't the only things giving kisses. This Nutcracker seamlessly blends pole, dance, aerial arts, and burlesque in a dazzling feast […]

    $30 – $85

    BREAKING GROUND: the training ground sf

    the training ground sf

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    Dance Mission Theater 3316 24th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    the training ground sf presents its inaugural performance, BREAKING GROUND—a one-night-only evening of new dance works. The program features world premieres by acclaimed choreographers Rena Butler and Kira Fargas, as well as original works by ttgsf students. Together, these artists bring bold physicality and curiosity to the stage, offering a glimpse into the next generation […]

    $30 – $40

    Free Samba/House Class with Bodies of Empowerment!

    Bodies of Empowerment

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    Joe Goode Annex 401 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    House of Ashé, a free Samba + House class with Censei Wednesday, December 10, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Joe Goode Annex in SF After class is a dance party fundraiser for BOE in the annex! Come enhance your musicality, coordination, and style while immersing in a rhythmic journey of these infectious dance styles. Bodies […]

    Free
    Family Dance Film Festival

    Family Dance Film Festival

    Luna Dance & Creativity

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    Luna Dance & Creativity 931 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Luna Dance & Creativity announces its inaugural Family Dance Film Festival, featuring more than twenty classic as well as contemporary films uniquely curated for children & families. The one-day festival on Saturday, December 13, starts with the Disney musical film fantasy, Mary Poppins, followed by 20 shorts, such as the POW! (Joey Clift), JINSHAN: Seams […]

    Free

    All Levels – Contemporary Class 4-Week Series with Christine Cali

    CALI & CO dance

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    Dance Mission Theater 3316 24th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    This class invites your authenticity & agency, and will center accessibility & creative expression through movement explorations & adaptable choreography. Release-dance techniques will be explored thru floor-work, improvisation, yoga, pilates, & choreography, to support building strength & developing body-awareness –leading to intentional, expressive & joyful dancing in community! NEED TO KNOWS -we will dance in […]

    $20
    Family Dance Film Festival

    Family Dance Film Festival

    Luna Dance & Creativity

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    Luna Dance & Creativity 931 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Luna Dance & Creativity announces its inaugural Family Dance Film Festival, featuring more than twenty classic as well as contemporary films uniquely curated for children & families. The one-day festival on Saturday, December 13, starts with the Disney musical film fantasy, Mary Poppins, followed by 20 shorts, such as the POW! (Joey Clift), JINSHAN: Seams […]

    Free

    Body Percussion Workshop at UC Berkeley!

    Body Percussion Academy

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    Bancroft Dance Studio, UC Berkeley 2401 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Join us for a high-energy Body Percussion Workshop led by Antwan Davis at UC Berkeley! Explore rhythm, movement, and creative expression using the body as an instrument. Open to all levels — no prior experience needed. Saturday, December 13 from 1:00–2:30 PM at Bancroft Dance Studio. Sliding scale $15–$25. Come connect, move, and make music […]

    $15 – $25

    The Snow Maiden presented by Sonoma Conservatory of Dance

    Sonoma Conservatory of Dance

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    Sebastiani Theatre 476 1st St E, Sonoma, CA, United States

    There is a legend that says if you build a beautiful snow girl and wish with all your heart, the Snow Queen might bring her to life. The Snow Maiden can laugh, dance, and dream like any living young woman… but there is one rule she must never break: she must never fall in love. […]

    $25
    The Nutcracker

    The Nutcracker

    San Jose Dance Theatre

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    Center for Performing Arts San Jose 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA, United States

    Celebrate the 60th Jubilee of The Original San José Nutcracker! Join us December 13–14 & 20–21, 2025, at the San José Center for the Performing Arts for a magical holiday tradition featuring brave toy soldiers, shimmering snowflakes, and waltzing flowers beneath a towering Christmas tree. Accompanied by The Cambrian Symphony, this dazzling production offers themed […]

    $53 – $100
    Family Dance Film Festival

    Family Dance Film Festival

    Luna Dance & Creativity

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    Luna Dance & Creativity 931 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Luna Dance & Creativity announces its inaugural Family Dance Film Festival, featuring more than twenty classic as well as contemporary films uniquely curated for children & families. The one-day festival on Saturday, December 13, starts with the Disney musical film fantasy, Mary Poppins, followed by 20 shorts, such as the POW! (Joey Clift), JINSHAN: Seams […]

    Free
    Family Dance Film Festival

    Family Dance Film Festival

    Luna Dance & Creativity

    Event Categories:
    Luna Dance & Creativity 931 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Luna Dance & Creativity announces its inaugural Family Dance Film Festival, featuring more than twenty classic as well as contemporary films uniquely curated for children & families. The one-day festival on Saturday, December 13, starts with the Disney musical film fantasy, Mary Poppins, followed by 20 shorts, such as the POW! (Joey Clift), JINSHAN: Seams […]

    Free
    (y)OURS

    (y)OURS

    ODC Theater

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    ODC Theater 3153 17th St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Marcos Duran, Jenni Hong, and Elise Knudson present (y)OURS at ODC Theater, Dec 13–14, 2025 at 4 p.m.Three choreographers whose paths have intersected from NYC to the Bay Area premiere (y)OURS, a co-produced evening of dance featuring new works by each artist, interwoven with collaborative interludes.With collaborating artists: Maya Agrawal, Raven Bautista, Amal ElWardi, Emily […]

    $19 – $54

    Women’s Winter Solstice Dance Ceremony

    Temple of Dancing Wholeness

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    Hillside Urban Sanctuary 1422 Navellier St, El Cerrito, United States

    The Winter Solstice season marks the longest nights of the year—a potent time to connect with and honor the cycles of nature, and play with the dance of light and dark in your life. Explore through intention, imagination, and free-form ecstatic dance to catalyze, energize and ground your body, being, intentions and prayers. We acknowledge […]

    $25 – $50

    Theatre Flamenco San Francisco’s El Rincón Series

    Theatre Flamenco de San Francisco

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    Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco 670 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, United States

    Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco presents its Fall 2025 El Rincón Flamenco Series. Experience the passion, rhythm, and soul of flamenco up close, in an intimate space where artists and audience come together in true flamenco spirit. An authentic tablao flamenco (small, intimate venue that hosts live flamenco performances), El Rincón features local and international […]

    $35 – $180
    The Nutcracker Nightmare Fantasy

    The Nutcracker Nightmare Fantasy

    Flux Vertical Theatre

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    Flux Vertical Theatre 811 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    The Nutcracker you think you know is transformed in this adult take on the beloved ballet. Follow Clara as she tumbles down a dreamscape into another reality where black licorice shimmers, toy soldiers smolder, and Hershey's aren't the only things giving kisses. This Nutcracker seamlessly blends pole, dance, aerial arts, and burlesque in a dazzling feast […]

    $30 – $85

    DIG | Six New Works by ODC Pilot’s 75th Cohort

    ODC Pilot Program

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    ODC Dance Commons, Studio B 351 Shotwell Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    ODC’s Pilot Program returns for its 75th cycle, featuring six short new dance works by the latest generation of Bay Area choreographers. The performance, titled DIG, brings together six distinct voices exploring what emerges when we look beneath the surface with each work reflecting excavations of process, lineage, structure, instinct, consciousness, and of course, the […]

    $15 – $45

    Iranian Dance Workshop

    Desert Dream Dance Studio

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    Desert Dream Dance Studio 1515 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, United States

    Join us for two Iranian choreographies at Desert Dream Dance Studio in Santa Cruz on 12/14 at 11am and 1:30pm: 11:00am-12:30pm: Beginner choreography Azizam is a modern, fast-paced, and fun choreography set to the song "Azizam" by the world-renowned Iranian artist Googoosh and the Irish artist Ed Sheeran. Get ready to sweat and laugh with […]

    $65

    The Snow Maiden presented by Sonoma Conservatory of Dance

    Sonoma Conservatory of Dance

    Event Category:
    Sebastiani Theatre 476 1st St E, Sonoma, CA, United States

    There is a legend that says if you build a beautiful snow girl and wish with all your heart, the Snow Queen might bring her to life. The Snow Maiden can laugh, dance, and dream like any living young woman… but there is one rule she must never break: she must never fall in love. […]

    $25
    The Nutcracker

    The Nutcracker

    San Jose Dance Theatre

    Event Category:
    Center for Performing Arts San Jose 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA, United States

    Celebrate the 60th Jubilee of The Original San José Nutcracker! Join us December 13–14 & 20–21, 2025, at the San José Center for the Performing Arts for a magical holiday tradition featuring brave toy soldiers, shimmering snowflakes, and waltzing flowers beneath a towering Christmas tree. Accompanied by The Cambrian Symphony, this dazzling production offers themed […]

    $53 – $100