Pearl Street Dance Collective Debut Performance “Wink”
Pearl Street Dance Collective
Pearl Street Dance Collective is premiering its first evening-length performance, "Wink." We are a community of early-career dance artists who have earned our Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in dance, united in our passion for creative expression and collaboration. Please join us for our debut performance and help support PSDC's mission to provide paid performance […]
forever failing with Clarissa Rivera Dyas and ainsley tharp
Shawl-Anderson Dance Center
In forever failing Clarissa Rivera Dyas and ainsley tharp are molting and reimagining their corporeality as failure, as explicit, as queer, as reverence for the past, and ways to uncover new futures in anti-colonial reimaginings in the americanAMERICANamerican context.They embody the trickster, the cowboy, the slut, the girlfriend, the good girl, the mother, and more. […]
Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents “Dance Series 2”
Smuin Contemporary Ballet
Smuin Contemporary Ballet's Dance Series 2 features a World Premiere by Artistic Director Amy Seiwert, acclaimed choreographer Trey McIntyre's playful Wild Sweet Love—set to a medley of popular artists ranging from Queen to The Zombies—Michael Smuin’s The Eternal Idol, and Rex Wheeler's Sinfonietta.
21 and Gira
Cal Performances
Brazil’s Grupo Corpo performs its Cal Performances debut with two works that showcase the dance company’s distinctive style, rooted in classical ballet but enriched by folk and popular dance. Under the artistic direction of choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras’ brother Paulo Pederneiras, the troupe’s dancers are celebrated for their athleticism, versatility, and deep respect for the connections […]
Portals
SanSan Kwan and Portals Collective
Portals showcases the work of a collective of six Asian American femme choreographers. This mixed program highlights our varied stories, probing what it means to be at the crossroads of change. The program features Two Doors, a choreographic study on the aftermath of anti-Asian violence, first mounted in 2024. Two Doors ushers us on a […]
Afro Bolivian Dance in San Francisco Carnaval
BCA Dance Company
Join us in celebration of the African Diaspora in Bolivia through Afro Bolivian styles for the San Francisco Carnaval! We are seeking dancers that are able to rehearse in on of our two locations or both. Union City on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month (1800 H St, Union City, CA 94587) and […]
Zimbabwean Traditional Dance Class
Dance Mission Theater
Zimbabwean Traditional Dance class with Kanukai will explore the techniques, rhythms, and traditional dances of Zimbabwe. We will learn and practice dance moves going across the floor and a mini choreography at the end. Kanukai Chigamba is a multifaceted dancer, musician, performer, and burgeoning photographer. She started dancing at a young age in Harare, Zimbabwe, […]
Site-Specific Performance Making Workshop
MovingGround
Learn tools and skills for creating site-specific performance work, in this beautiful urban farm location. How do you work with and on land as a maker creating an audience-interactive experience? How do you create relationship with the places and spaces where you are working, then invite participants to do the same? Facilitated by MovingGround collaborators […]
The Practice
Performing Arts Workshop
The Practice is a series of free movement classes led by Black artists based in the Bay Area. Open to all, these classes prioritize creating a welcoming and inclusive space for BIPOC folks to explore movement and self-expression. Each session offers a chance to experience the unique movement practices of these artists. Participants will be guided […]
Kitchen Sink: Performance Skills for the End of the World
Joe Goode Performance Group
Join lifelong collaborators Joe Goode and Marit Brook-Kothlow for a weekend of skills practice. Learn to make the kind of dance/theater that is a tonic for a tender world. Using JGPG’s signature creative processes, participants will be guided in cultivating personal source materials that emerge from the “felt experience” and shaping them into performance language […]
Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents “Dance Series 2”
Smuin Contemporary Ballet
Smuin Contemporary Ballet's Dance Series 2 features a World Premiere by Artistic Director Amy Seiwert, acclaimed choreographer Trey McIntyre's playful Wild Sweet Love—set to a medley of popular artists ranging from Queen to The Zombies—Michael Smuin’s The Eternal Idol, and Rex Wheeler's Sinfonietta.
Heels Workshop with Mimi!
Motion Arts Center
Step into Confidence, Style, and Empowerment, Join us for our Heels Workshop with the fabulous Mimi on Saturday April 26th 2pm-5pm! What to Expect: This workshop is perfect for dancers of all levels—whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills. Mimi’s approach focuses on building confidence while mastering the fundamentals of dancing […]
Dana Lawton Dances: Carmina Burana
Dana Lawton Dances
With the cathedral’s storied stained glass windows filtering the west coast afternoon sun for a “lighting-by-god” dramatic effect, nine dancers will take to the labyrinth floor to explore the work’s themes of fate, love and the human condition—including courtship, romantic love, drinking and debauchery—that thread through Orff’'s score and the text. "Orff originally imagined the […]
Journey of the Black Fox a Work-in-Progress Showing and Discussion by Terrence Paschal
Zaccho Dance Theatre
Why do we have to hide parts of ourselves to be accepted? What happens to the parts of ourselves we deem unworthy or unwanted? Journey of the Black Fox is a work-in-progress dance performance in which Paschal reflects on his transformative journey toward self-acceptance. Following the performance, the audience is invited to participate in a […]
Jordan Scates Presents: 3-Hour Workshop Series
Jordan Scates
Join Jordan Scates for a high-level training experience for intermediate and advanced dancers looking to elevate their artistry. Expect to build rhythm and versatility with grooves and footwork, refine your movement with musicality and execution, and learn exclusive choreography. You’ll also receive personalized feedback and access exclusive footage to track your progress. Limited spots. Email […]
Pearl Street Dance Collective Debut Performance “Wink”
Pearl Street Dance Collective
Pearl Street Dance Collective is premiering its first evening-length performance, "Wink." We are a community of early-career dance artists who have earned our Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in dance, united in our passion for creative expression and collaboration. Please join us for our debut performance and help support PSDC's mission to provide paid performance […]
Dana Lawton Dances: Carmina Burana
Dana Lawton Dances
With the cathedral’s storied stained glass windows filtering the west coast afternoon sun for a “lighting-by-god” dramatic effect, nine dancers will take to the labyrinth floor to explore the work’s themes of fate, love and the human condition—including courtship, romantic love, drinking and debauchery—that thread through Orff’'s score and the text. "Orff originally imagined the […]
Liquidanza AI – Aquatic Intelligence Group Experience
Liquidanza
Discover Liquidanza AI: a transformative water-based journey to awaken your Aquatic Intelligence. Through theory, somatic exploration, and guided movement in warm water, you’ll release tension, connect with your emotions, and expand your body awareness. Open to all—no experience needed. Includes land activation, fluid movement, and a closing jam. Benefits include deep relaxation, emotional clarity, and […]
Last Dance at the Sundance Stompede
San Francisco Dance Film Festival
San Francisco Dance Film Festival proudly presents the world premiere of Last Dance at the Sundance Stompede, a documentary exploring community, resilience, and joy through the lens of queer country-western dancing at an iconic San Francisco gathering: the Sundance Stompede. In addition to the screening, this one-night-only event includes a Q&A with director Graham Clayton-Chance, […]
Pearl Street Dance Collective Debut Performance “Wink”
Pearl Street Dance Collective
Pearl Street Dance Collective is premiering its first evening-length performance, "Wink." We are a community of early-career dance artists who have earned our Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in dance, united in our passion for creative expression and collaboration. Please join us for our debut performance and help support PSDC's mission to provide paid performance […]
forever failing with Clarissa Rivera Dyas and ainsley tharp
Shawl-Anderson Dance Center
In forever failing Clarissa Rivera Dyas and ainsley tharp are molting and reimagining their corporeality as failure, as explicit, as queer, as reverence for the past, and ways to uncover new futures in anti-colonial reimaginings in the americanAMERICANamerican context.They embody the trickster, the cowboy, the slut, the girlfriend, the good girl, the mother, and more. […]
Smuin Contemporary Ballet presents “Dance Series 2”
Smuin Contemporary Ballet
Smuin Contemporary Ballet's Dance Series 2 features a World Premiere by Artistic Director Amy Seiwert, acclaimed choreographer Trey McIntyre's playful Wild Sweet Love—set to a medley of popular artists ranging from Queen to The Zombies—Michael Smuin’s The Eternal Idol, and Rex Wheeler's Sinfonietta.
The Gathering Room Performance Series
Joe Goode Performance Group
The Gathering Room Performance Series invites you to witness the talents of artists within an intimate setting. Come support performers who have danced alongside Joe over the past ten years. Seven artists, each with their own unique voice, will share pieces that speak to "their present moment." Come ready to lounge in your flyest comfy […]
21 and Gira
Cal Performances
Brazil’s Grupo Corpo performs its Cal Performances debut with two works that showcase the dance company’s distinctive style, rooted in classical ballet but enriched by folk and popular dance. Under the artistic direction of choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras’ brother Paulo Pederneiras, the troupe’s dancers are celebrated for their athleticism, versatility, and deep respect for the connections […]
Portals
SanSan Kwan and Portals Collective
Portals showcases the work of a collective of six Asian American femme choreographers. This mixed program highlights our varied stories, probing what it means to be at the crossroads of change. The program features Two Doors, a choreographic study on the aftermath of anti-Asian violence, first mounted in 2024. Two Doors ushers us on a […]
