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Friday, April 24

Bay Area National Dance Week

Kick off Event in Union Square!

An out-door event for dance lovers of all ages. Join us as we kick-off the 10-day event celebration among shoppers and visitors in Union Square! See performances by local dance groups and companies. Dancers Choice Award will be honored. Meet our Cornerstone Events!
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 12:00 PM
END TIME: 1:00 PM
VENUE: Downtown Union Square Plaza
LOCATION: Geary Street (between Powell and Stockton), San Francisco, Ca, 94102
CONTACT: BANDW 415-920-9181
WEBSITE: www.bayareandw.org
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

Salsa with Tomaj

Salsa Classes with Tomaj

Learn to dance the world's hottest dance with the East Bay's top instructor, Tomaj Trenda. Classes are fun, exciting and great exercise. NO PARTNER NEEDED and no experience necessary. Join us! FREE class coupon and more at: www.SalsawithTomaj.com 7:00 Beginning level class 8:00 Intermediate level class
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 7:00 PM
END TIME: 9:00 PM
VENUE: Dougherty Station Community Center
LOCATION: 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA, 94582
CONTACT: Tomaj Trenda 415-505-3536
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

Mutant Song Productions

The Flow Show Flow Arts Showcase 8:00pm

What happens when object manipulation is taken out of the circus, out of the dance club? This showcase will take the flow arts out of their typical settings and nobody really knows what will happen. Featuring flow artists on hoop, poi, staff, fans, balls and maybe some other stuff too.
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 8:00 PM
END TIME: 10:00 PM
VENUE: CounterPULSE
LOCATION: 1310 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103
CONTACT: Khan Wong 415-845-4046
WEBSITE: www.flowshow.wordpress.com
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

Danspace

Elementary Ballet

Mary Armentrout teaches Elementary Ballet. This class is ideal for the dancer returning to ballet or if you have always wanted to start!
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 10:30 AM
END TIME: 12:00 PM
VENUE: Danspace
LOCATION: 473 Hudson Street, Oakland, CA, 94618
CONTACT: Claudine Naganuma 510-420-0920
WEBSITE: www.danspace.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

Salsa With Juan

Beginning Salsa - FUN Lesson + Social

Be surprised at how QUICKLY you learn & have FUN with our welcoming & supportive instructors. Lesson at 6pm, open dancing + refreshments afterward.
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 6:00 PM
END TIME: 12:00 AM
VENUE: Lake Merritt Dance Center (aka Veterans Memorial Bldg.)
LOCATION: 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94610
CONTACT: Juan Gil 510-860-1957
WEBSITE: www.salsawithjuan.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

Poletential Studio

Poletential's Stiletto Camp

Pole Dancing Boot Camp! This is a fast paced, high energy, challenging, make-you-sweat hour of pole tricks. This class includes core work resistance training, strength training using the poles and learning pole tricks. This class is for women only and is limited to 10. Register by emailing [email protected] or calling 650-743-0657.
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 7:00 PM
END TIME: 8:00 PM
VENUE: Poletential Studio
LOCATION: 2682 Middlefield Rd. Suite N, Redwood City, CA, 94063
CONTACT: Pam Courcier 650-743-0657
WEBSITE: www.poletential.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

Richmond District YMCA

ZUMBA

ZUMBA fitness offers a high energy and motivating workout using Latin rhythms synchronized with fun and easy-to-follow Latin dance moves. Come join the dance party with instructor Cynthia Bringas!
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 10:00 AM
END TIME: 11:00 AM
VENUE: Richmond District YMCA
LOCATION: 360 18th Avenue (Geary), San Francisco, CA, 94121
CONTACT: Marian Roth-Cramer 415-666-9603
WEBSITE: www.ymcasf.org/richmond
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

MoBu Dance Studio

MoBu Dance Studio MoBu Dance Studio, in the heart of Noe Valley, this new studio offers dance & exercise for baby to senior. All the classes open for observation & participation daily. Please see www.mobudancestudio.com for detailed schedule of Dance Week.
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 8:00 AM
END TIME: 9:00 PM
VENUE: MoBu Dance Studio
LOCATION: 1605 Church Street, San Francisco, CA, 94131
CONTACT: Takami Craddock 415-602-8557
WEBSITE: www.mobudancestudio.com
TYPE: Open House
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

MoBu Dance Studio

DancEsteem

DancEsteem is a children's dance program age 3 years old and till teens included modern, jzaa, hip hop, ballet and creative movement. During dance week, the rehearsals(program an annual performance is Sunday 5/10) open for observation daily. Please see www.mobudancestudio.com for details schedule.
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 3:30 PM
END TIME: 7:00 PM
VENUE: MoBu Dance Studio
LOCATION: 1605 Church Street, San Francisco, CA, 94116
CONTACT: Takami Craddock 415-602-8557
WEBSITE: www.mobudancestudio.com
TYPE: Rehearsal
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

Beth Fein

dance anywhere

Where will you be? STOP! DANCE! PHOTOGRAPH! VIDEOTAPE! You’re invited to participate: RSVP www.danceanywhere.org Post your video on youtube… photos at danceanywhere.org
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 12:00 PM
END TIME: 12:30:00 PM
VENUE: anywhere
LOCATION: anywhere, anywhere, CA, 94705
CONTACT: Beth Fein 510 406-5874
WEBSITE: www. danceanywhere.org
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

ODC School/Rhythm & Motion Dance Program

Everybody Dance Now! Free Classes At the ODC Dance

200 classes a week in Contemporary Dance, Rhythm & Motion Dance Workout, Afro-Brazilian, Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Salsa, Ballroom and much more! All levels, All ages, All welcome. Our beautiful dance center features 5 studios, a community lounge, a Pilates center, art gallery and a free dancer’s clinic. Everybody dance now! New students: Any 3 classes free. Current students: check www.odcschool.org or www.rhythmandmotion.com for daily free class.
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 8:30 AM
END TIME: 10:00 PM
VENUE: ODC Dance Commons
LOCATION: 351 Shotwell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110
CONTACT: Jenna Glass 415-863-9830 x116
WEBSITE: www.odcschool.org
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

Open Experiments

Dance Explorations in Nature

Terre has performed with Anna Halprin since 2005 (Come see Stern Grove performance next weekend). Terre is a certified teacher of Halprin's Dance Explorations. In this body based class we will use sensory exploration to co-create dances with the natural environment. Improvisers of all disciplines welcome. Email ahead to use as audition for Open Experiments Ensemble. Bring water. Wear comfy shoes and layers. Dance site is up a fairly steep hill.
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 5:30 PM
END TIME: 7:30 PM
VENUE: Claremont Canyon Fire Trail
LOCATION: Tanglewood Path at corner of Derby St. and Tanglew, Berkeley, CA, 94704
CONTACT: Terre Parker 415-722-1544
WEBSITE: www.terreparker.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

Vima Dance Studio

Salsa Caliente!

Come see why salsa is one of the hottest dances around! Learn the basics during the first hour, then stay to try some more advanced moves. Intermediate level drop-ins welcome at second hour.
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 7:00 PM
END TIME: 9:00 PM
VENUE: Vima Dance Studio
LOCATION: 560 Third Street, San Francisco, CA, 94107
CONTACT: Melanie Tobin 415-977-0203
WEBSITE: www.vimadance.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

punkkiCo

open rehearsal

punkkiCo is rehearsing choroegraphies to their weekend at the Dance Mission Theater
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 3:00 PM
VENUE: Dance Mission Theater
LOCATION: 3316 24th st, San Francisco, CA, 94110
CONTACT: Raisa Punkki 415.987 7433
WEBSITE: www.punkkiCo.com
TYPE: Rehearsal
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

Cheryl Burke Dance

Introduction to Social Dancing with Eric Koptke

Introduction to Social Dancing with Eric Koptke. Learn the basic step patterns and rhythms of some of the most popular social ballroom dances.
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 7:00 PM
END TIME: 7:45 PM
VENUE: Cheryl Burke Dance
LOCATION: 1830 17th St @ De Haro, San Francisco, CA, 94103
CONTACT: Chuck Yeo 415-252-9000
WEBSITE: www.cherylburkedance.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

Cheryl Burke Dance

Brazilian Samba with Mary Dollar

Brazilian Samba, all levels - Taught by Mary Dollar
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 7:00 PM
END TIME: 8:00 PM
VENUE: Cheryl Burke Dance
LOCATION: 1500 16th St @ De Haro, San Francisco, CA, 94103
CONTACT: Chuck Yeo 415-252-9000
WEBSITE: www.cherylburkedance.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

Cheryl Burke Dance

Friday Night Ballroom & Social Dance Party

Friday Night Ballroom & Social Dance Party Beginning lesson with Eric Koptke 8:00-9:00 Party 9:00-11:00
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 8:00 PM
END TIME: 9:00 PM
VENUE: Cheryl Burke Dance
LOCATION: 1830 17th St @ De Haro, San Francisco, CA, 94103
CONTACT: Chuck Yeo 415-252-9000
WEBSITE: www.cherylburkedance.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

Hero Hoops

Intro To Hoopdance

No experience necessary for this delightful dance expression and fitness class! Explore your body and discover new pleasure with hula hoops. This is not your 1960's hula hooping, for sure...Hoopdance combines freestyle dance with hoop moves and tricks. No dance knowledge required, come learn to move your body in new ways that feel great! Open to all fitness levels, no hooping experience required in this safe, motivating, and inspiring introductory class. Bring water, and an "I CAN do this!" attitude, and a joyful time is guaranteed! Hoops will be provided, and also available for purchase. Hero Hoops Teacher: Nicole
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 12:15 AM
END TIME: 12:45 PM
VENUE: The Center for Transformation
LOCATION: 735 Montgomery St. @ Jackson St., San Francisco, CA, 94111
CONTACT: Miss Rosie 415.829.7799
WEBSITE: www.HeroHoops.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event

Friday, April 24

Theatre Flamenco and the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival

Theatre Flamenco Open Rehearsal

Join Theatre Flamenco for an open rehearsal with their company, including work that will be presented in June at the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. For more Festival information visit www.worldartswest.org.
DATE: 04-24-2009
START TIME: 1:00 PM
END TIME: 2:00 PM
VENUE: La Solea Dance Studio
LOCATION: 150 McCallister Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
CONTACT: Carola Zertuche (415) 531-1141
WEBSITE: www.theatreflamenco.org
TYPE: Rehearsal
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event