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DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 8:00 PM
END TIME: 10:00 PM
VENUE: Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance
LOCATION: 729 Heinz Ave. #4, Berkeley, CA, 94710
CONTACT: Mahea Uchiyama (510)845-2605
WEBSITE: www.mahea.com
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 7:50 PM
END TIME: 10:00 PM
VENUE: Union Square
LOCATION: Post and Sutter, San Francisco, CA, 94108
CONTACT: Isa 415.543.4911
WEBSITE: www.templeofpoi.com
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 3:00 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: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 4:00 PM
END TIME: 5:00 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
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 6:00 PM
END TIME: 9:00 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: Open House
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 12:00 PM
END TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: Los Gatos Ballet
LOCATION: 16 Lyndon Ave (off Main St. behind Santa Cruz Ave), Los Gatos, CA, 95030
CONTACT: Sarah Arnold 408-399-7577
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: Western Ballet
LOCATION: 914 N. Rengstorff Ave., Unit A, Mountain View, CA, 94043
CONTACT: Robin Ching 650-968-4455
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 1:00 PM
END TIME: 7:00 PM
VENUE: DanceVisions
LOCATION: 4000 Middlefield Rd. Cubberley Community Center, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
CONTACT: Laura Zweig 650 324-8751
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 1:00 PM
END TIME: 7:00 PM
VENUE: Oakland Veterans Hall
LOCATION: 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94610
CONTACT: Scott Gamble 650.326.6265
WEBSITE: fridaynightwaltz.com/#OaklandFreeDanceFestival
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 12:00 PM
END TIME: 2:00 PM
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
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 7:00 PM
END TIME: 9:00 PM
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
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 9:00 AM
END TIME: 11:30 AM
VENUE: The Breema Center
LOCATION: 6076 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA, 94618
CONTACT: Birthe Karsholm 510-428-0937
WEBSITE: www.breema.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 4:30 PM
END TIME: 6:00 PM
VENUE: Richmond District YMCA
LOCATION: 360 18th Avenue (Geary), San Francisco, CA, 94121
CONTACT: Marian Roth-Cramer 415-666-9603
WEBSITE: www.ymcasf.org/ricmond
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:45 PM
END TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: Cheryl Burke Dance
LOCATION: 1830 17th St., San Francisco, CA, 94103
CONTACT: Ranj Raghavan 510-336-9426
WEBSITE: www.teachballroomdancing.com
TYPE: Open House
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 10:00 AM
END TIME: 12:00 PM
VENUE: Joaquiin Miller Park Community Center
LOCATION: 3594 Sanborn Dr. (Robinson), Oakland, CA, 94602
CONTACT: Ariana Candell 510 466-5114
WEBSITE: ArianaCandell.com
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 8:00 PM
END TIME: 10:15 PM
VENUE: Studio 12
LOCATION: 2525 8th St, Berkeley, CA, 94710
CONTACT: Heather Munro Pierce 510-845-4717
WEBSITE: www.TransDance.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 10:00 AM
END TIME: 5:00 PM
VENUE: San Francisco Dance Center
LOCATION: 26 Seventh Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94103
CONTACT: Robin Anderson 415-863-3040 x228
WEBSITE: www.linesballet.org/sfdc
TYPE: Open House
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 4:00 PM
END TIME: 5:30 PM
VENUE: Western Sky Studio
LOCATION: 2525 8th St #13A, Berkeley, CA, 94710
CONTACT: Olivia Corson & Lysa Castro 510-649-1791
WEBSITE: www.bodytales.com
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 3:00 PM
END TIME: 5:00 PM
VENUE: La Peña Cultural Center
LOCATION: 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94705
CONTACT: Claudia Cuentas 415 457 8555
WEBSITE: www.tamalpa.org
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 10:00 AM
END TIME: 11:30 AM
VENUE: Anna Halprin’s Mountain Home Studio
LOCATION: 15 Ravine Way, Kentfield, CA, 94904
CONTACT: Astrid Mackwitz 415 457 8555
WEBSITE: www.tamalpa.org
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 1:00 PM
END TIME: 2:00 PM
VENUE: Al-Masri Egyptian Restaurant
LOCATION: 4031 Balboa Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94121
CONTACT: Sausan 415-876-2300; 415-262-0175
WEBSITE: www.sausanacademy.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 10:30 AM
END TIME: 12:00 PM
VENUE: Berkeley City Ballet
LOCATION: 1800 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA, 94703
CONTACT: Alexis Drabek 510-841-8913
WEBSITE: [email protected]
TYPE: Open House
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 10:00 AM
END TIME: 11:30 AM
VENUE: Brook Street Studio
LOCATION: 3018 Brook Street, Oakland, CA, 94611
CONTACT: DeLisa Branch-Nealy 510-406-1839
WEBSITE: www.chinyakare.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
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
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 3:45 PM
END TIME: 5:00 PM
VENUE: FatChanceBellyDance Studio
LOCATION: 670 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94110
CONTACT: FatChanceBellyDance 415.431.4322
WEBSITE: www.fcbd.com
TYPE: Lecture-demo
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 12:00 PM
END TIME: 1:00 PM
VENUE: MLK Civic Center Park
LOCATION: MLK Jr. Way and Center Street, Berkeley, CA, 94704
CONTACT: Rebecca Johnson (510) 654-5921
WEBSITE: www.shawl-anderson.org
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 11:00 AM
END TIME: 12:15 PM
VENUE: War Memorial Opera House
LOCATION: 301 Van Ness, San Francisco, CA, 94102
CONTACT: Valerie Byrnes 415.865.6611
WEBSITE: www.sfballet.org
TYPE: Lecture-demo
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 1:00 PM
END TIME: 6:00 PM
VENUE: Mary Sano Studio of Duncan Dancing
LOCATION: 245 5th Street, Studio 314, San Francisco, CA, 94103
CONTACT: Mary Sano 415-357-1817
WEBSITE: www.duncandance.org
TYPE: Open House
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 3:00 PM
VENUE: San Francisco Ballet
LOCATION: 455 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
CONTACT: Angela Evans (925) 708-0752
WEBSITE: www.companycballet.org
TYPE: Rehearsal
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 5:30 PM
END TIME: 6:30 PM
VENUE: Contra Costa Ballet
LOCATION: 2040 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
CONTACT: Angela Evans (925) 708-0752
WEBSITE: www.companycballet.org
TYPE: Rehearsal
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 1:00 PM
END TIME: 6:00 PM
VENUE: Dance Theatre International
LOCATION: 4075 Evergreen Village Sq, Ste 260, San Jose, CA, 95135
CONTACT: Maggie Ferla 408.274.7734
WEBSITE: www.DTIdance.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 9:30 AM
END TIME: 12:30 PM
VENUE: Counterpulse
LOCATION: 1310 Mission St., San Francisco, CA, 94103
CONTACT: Tricia Ong 510.644.3629
WEBSITE: www.lunakidsdance.org
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 5:00 PM
END TIME: 8:00 PM
VENUE: Dancenter
LOCATION: 1550 41st Ave. #D, Capitola, CA, 95010-2910
CONTACT: Ruth Fisher 831- 475-5032
WEBSITE: www.dancenterinfo.com
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 5:00 PM
VENUE: Counterpulse
LOCATION: 1310 Mission St., San Francisco, CA, 94103
CONTACT: Heidi Landgraff 415 - 385 - 5717
WEBSITE: www.tamalpa.org
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 3:30 PM
END TIME: 5:00 PM
VENUE: Dance Mission Theater
LOCATION: 3316 24th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110
CONTACT: Stella Adelman 415-828-6489
WEBSITE: www.cubacaribe.org or www.dancemission.com
TYPE: Rehearsal
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: Pampa Dance Academy
LOCATION: 520 Lawrence Expressway, Suite #311, Sunnyvale, CA, 95085
CONTACT: Nirmala Madhava 408-243-2623
WEBSITE: www.pampans.com
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 10:00:15 AM
END TIME: 11:00:15 AM
VENUE: The Works
LOCATION: 2566 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94705
CONTACT: Sue Dalonzo 510 499 1470
WEBSITE: www.works-exercise.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 4:00 PM
END TIME: 6:00 PM
VENUE: Spring Fall Dance Studio
LOCATION: 2547 8th Street (between Dwight and Parker), Berkeley, CA, 94710
CONTACT: Nicole Zvarik (510) 282-5135
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 9:00 PM
END TIME: 10:00 PM
VENUE: The Works
LOCATION: 2566 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705
CONTACT: Sue Dalonzo 510 499 1470
WEBSITE: www.works-exercise.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 10:15 PM
END TIME: 11:15 PM
VENUE: The Works
LOCATION: 2566 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705
CONTACT: Sue Dalonzo 510 499 1470
WEBSITE: www.works-exercise.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 1:00 PM
END TIME: 2:30 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
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 5:30 PM
END TIME: 6:30 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
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: Hipline Belly Dance Fitness Studio
LOCATION: 3167 College Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94705
CONTACT: Samar Nassar 510.350.7784
WEBSITE: www.myhipline.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 2:45 PM
VENUE: 7th Heaven Yoga
LOCATION: 2820 7th St., Berkeley, CA, 94710
CONTACT: Miss Rosie 415.829.7799
WEBSITE: www.HeroHoops.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 11:30 AM
END TIME: 1:oo PM
VENUE: The Works
LOCATION: 2566 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705
CONTACT: Sue Dalonzo 510 499 1470
WEBSITE: www.works-exercise.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 10:00 AM
END TIME: 12:00 PM
VENUE: Cultural Integration Fellowship Ashram
LOCATION: 2650 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA, 94118
CONTACT: Niharika Mohanty (415) 933-9313
WEBSITE: www.gurushradha.org
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: Church of the Epiphany: Parish Hall
LOCATION: 1839 Arroyo Ave, San Carlos, CA, 94070
CONTACT: Niharika Mohanty (415) 933-9313
WEBSITE: www.gurushradha.org
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 12:00 PM
END TIME: 2:00 PM
VENUE: LA PISTA
LOCATION: 768 Brannan St (b/w 6th & 7th), San Francisco, CA, none
CONTACT: Intimate Embrace Tango (415) 661-1852
WEBSITE: www.intimateembracetango.com
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: No
SIGNUP: Click here to sign up for this event
Free Events
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Saturday, April 25
Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance
World Dance Salon
An evening of dance and live music featuring the dances of Hawai’i, Tahiti, Bali, the Middle East and more!DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 8:00 PM
END TIME: 10:00 PM
VENUE: Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance
LOCATION: 729 Heinz Ave. #4, Berkeley, CA, 94710
CONTACT: Mahea Uchiyama (510)845-2605
WEBSITE: www.mahea.com
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Temple of Poi
Temple of Poi 2009 Fire Dancing Expo
The 4th annual fire dancing expo marks the 7 year anniversary of Temple of Poi, the premier poi fire dancing school in the world. This ground breaking event is the largest free and legal fire dancing performance in North America and it will feature students, professionals and several internationally renown fire spinning artists haling from multiple countries.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 7:50 PM
END TIME: 10:00 PM
VENUE: Union Square
LOCATION: Post and Sutter, San Francisco, CA, 94108
CONTACT: Isa 415.543.4911
WEBSITE: www.templeofpoi.com
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Poletential Studio
Chair Workshop
It's Sexy and Sultry. It's Wicked and Wonderful. It's all about you and the chair. Join us for this special workshop where you will learn exotic dance moves that include a bit of cabaret, lap and sensual dance and jazz techniques. This is a great workout for the body and mind. Get out of the everyday grind and spend some time with your inner minx. All levels are welcomed. This workshop is for women only and is limited to 10. To register, email [email protected] or call 650-743-0657DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 3:00 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: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Poletential Studio
Pole Prep Class
Come twirl with us and try Pole Dancing! Pole Prep Class starts with a warm-up and combines dance with strength training exercises for your arms, core and legs. Exercises are done on the floor, standing and walking. This class is for women only and is limited to 20. To register, email [email protected] or call 650-743-0657DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 4:00 PM
END TIME: 5:00 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
Saturday, April 25
Poletential Studio
Pole Dancing Performance & Open House
Grab your girlfriends and join us for a Ladies Night Out at Poletential. Check out the Poletential Studio, meet our instructors and enjoy watching a spectacular showcase of talent. Our studio focuses on challenging your body while uplifting your spirit and our Open Houses are memorable events. This is a ladies only event and there is no fee for entrance.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 6:00 PM
END TIME: 9:00 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: Open House
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Los Gatos Ballet
Youth Choreographers Showcase
LGB's Youth Choreography Showcase Project was created to give dancers (ages 13- 18) the opportunity to learn other facets of the art of dance. Bursting with energy and innovation, these young choreographers are proud to present their original pieces in ballet, modern, and contemporary dance.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 12:00 PM
END TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: Los Gatos Ballet
LOCATION: 16 Lyndon Ave (off Main St. behind Santa Cruz Ave), Los Gatos, CA, 95030
CONTACT: Sarah Arnold 408-399-7577
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Western Ballet
A Celebration of Dance
Western Ballet is pleased to celebrate Bay Area National Dance Week with a FREE performance on Saturday, April 25 at our studios. A variety of local schools and companies will be joining Western Ballet in this performance.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: Western Ballet
LOCATION: 914 N. Rengstorff Ave., Unit A, Mountain View, CA, 94043
CONTACT: Robin Ching 650-968-4455
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
DanceVisions
An afternoon of mini classes followed by an inform
An afternoon of half hour mini-classes including hip hop, latin, contact improv, and belly dance. Stay for an informal performance by DanceVisions faculty and students in ballet, modern, character, and belly dance.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 1:00 PM
END TIME: 7:00 PM
VENUE: DanceVisions
LOCATION: 4000 Middlefield Rd. Cubberley Community Center, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
CONTACT: Laura Zweig 650 324-8751
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Friday Night Waltz/Scott Gamble
Oakland Free Dance Festival
27 FREE! introductory one hour social dance classes in 4 rooms over 7 hours, including Argentine Tango, Balboa, Blues, Cha Cha, Charleston, Contra, East Coast Swing, English Country, Hustle, Folk dance, Irish ceilidh, Irish set dancing, Lindy, Mambo, Merengue, Night Club, One Step, Polka, Renaissance, Rumba, Salsa, Samba, Scottish country, Square dancing, Viennese Waltz, Waltz, West Coast Swing, Zydeco. Refreshments in the downstairs cafeteria. Meet Bay area dance instructors, see old friends, try new dances. Check website for specific dance class hours. Pick up flyers for bay area social dances, dance classes, and social dance events. The Oakland Veterans Hall is managed by the Lake Merritt Dance Center (http:www.LakeMerrittDanceCenter.org) a non profit corporation. Pick up a an application from the Lake Merritt Dance center for room rental for dance practice, dance classes, or other dance related events.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 1:00 PM
END TIME: 7:00 PM
VENUE: Oakland Veterans Hall
LOCATION: 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94610
CONTACT: Scott Gamble 650.326.6265
WEBSITE: fridaynightwaltz.com/#OaklandFreeDanceFestival
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Salsa With Juan
Super FUN Beginning Salsa
Be surprised at how QUICKLY you can learn & have FUN at the same time. All ages, fitness levels and backgrounds are dancing here and you can too!DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 12:00 PM
END TIME: 2:00 PM
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
Saturday, April 25
Salsa With Juan
Super FUN Beginning Salsa
Be surprised at how QUICKLY you can learn & have FUN at the same time. All ages, fitness levels and backgrounds are dancing here and you can too!DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 7:00 PM
END TIME: 9:00 PM
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
Saturday, April 25
The Breema Center
The Art of Non-Judgmental Touch
This class begins with Self-Breema exercises, followed by learning and practicing simple Breema bodywork sequences that support a direct taste of Breema's Nine Principles of Harmony. Beginners welcome. Self-Breema 9:00-9:45/Breema bodywork 10:00-11:30 am. Please wear loose, comfortable clothes and socks.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 9:00 AM
END TIME: 11:30 AM
VENUE: The Breema Center
LOCATION: 6076 Claremont Ave, Oakland, CA, 94618
CONTACT: Birthe Karsholm 510-428-0937
WEBSITE: www.breema.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
Saturday, April 25
Richmond District YMCA
Advanced Dance Class for Kids (3rd -8th Grade)
Observe the most advanced dance class offered in the Richmond District YMCA Children's Dance Program. Students learn Modern, Ballet, Tap, improv, choreography, how to work with props & costumes and participate in several performance opportunities a year. Part of our graded Dance Program for children age 6 months to 13 years directed by Marian Roth-Cramer, BA, MFA.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 4:30 PM
END TIME: 6:00 PM
VENUE: Richmond District YMCA
LOCATION: 360 18th Avenue (Geary), San Francisco, CA, 94121
CONTACT: Marian Roth-Cramer 415-666-9603
WEBSITE: www.ymcasf.org/ricmond
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Ballroom Dance Teachers College
You CAN Have A Career You Love!
Become A Certified, Professional Ballroom Dance Instructor! You will learn to dance and teach 17 American Style Ballroom dances. We have been training ballroom dance teachers for the past 18 years. Former accountants, software developers, school teachers, real estate agents, doctors and former professional dancers have made the transition into the Ballroom Dance world. Our graduates have successful careers because of the invaluable tools they have attained from our Program. We can make it happen for you too! Come join us for a free information session and we will show you how you can have a viable career as a ballroom dance instructor! Please RSVP by Monday, April 20th 2009.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:45 PM
END TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: Cheryl Burke Dance
LOCATION: 1830 17th St., San Francisco, CA, 94103
CONTACT: Ranj Raghavan 510-336-9426
WEBSITE: www.teachballroomdancing.com
TYPE: Open House
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Ariana Candell
Movement and Meditation in Nature
Find your creative spirit and dance in nature! A workshop blending improvisational movement, earth art, meditation and group fun. Using structured and open-ended exercises to inspire our connection with the earth, ourselves and each other- all in beautiful redwood grove. (Take a left at Sanborn across from Robinson)DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 10:00 AM
END TIME: 12:00 PM
VENUE: Joaquiin Miller Park Community Center
LOCATION: 3594 Sanborn Dr. (Robinson), Oakland, CA, 94602
CONTACT: Ariana Candell 510 466-5114
WEBSITE: ArianaCandell.com
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: No
Saturday, April 25
TransDance(R)
TransDance Journey with Heather Munro Pierce
TransDance is a spaciously facilitated, freeform, ecstatic dance exploration integrating elements of tribal motion, moving meditation and activated imagination. It is potent, playful and prayer-full. Door and dance floor open at 8pm. The journey begins about 8:15pm.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 8:00 PM
END TIME: 10:15 PM
VENUE: Studio 12
LOCATION: 2525 8th St, Berkeley, CA, 94710
CONTACT: Heather Munro Pierce 510-845-4717
WEBSITE: www.TransDance.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
San Francisco Dance Center, Celebrating 20 Years
Watch the Master Teachers at Work
Come watch master teachers at work as they instruct adult students of all levels of ability – from absolute beginners to the professional dancer. A full range of classes, including ballet, modern, jazz, and ethnic dance forms will be available for you to see. You are invited to observe selected open classes all day long. Call 415-863-3040, ext. 221 or visit www.linesballet.org/sfdc our schedule.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 10:00 AM
END TIME: 5:00 PM
VENUE: San Francisco Dance Center
LOCATION: 26 Seventh Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94103
CONTACT: Robin Anderson 415-863-3040 x228
WEBSITE: www.linesballet.org/sfdc
TYPE: Open House
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Body Tales
Body Tales Class Performance
The Body Tales Guild of Dancer-Healer-Story-Weavers warmly invites you to come and witness our 9 Month Group in performance. Body Tales is intuitive movement and spoken word for creative expression and healing.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 4:00 PM
END TIME: 5:30 PM
VENUE: Western Sky Studio
LOCATION: 2525 8th St #13A, Berkeley, CA, 94710
CONTACT: Olivia Corson & Lysa Castro 510-649-1791
WEBSITE: www.bodytales.com
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Tamalpa Institute
Tamalpa Life/Art: Migrant Body, Body of Immigrants
Cuerpo migrante, Cuerpo de Inmigrantes We will create a safe space for the exploration of the theme of immigration and identity through movement, drawing and writing. Where does your immigrant voice resides in your body and what does it say? This workshop will be aiming to creatively express and bring forward our immigration stories from the individual to the collective. We will be using the methods and tools of the Tamalpa Life/Art which include movement explorations, drawing and writing. Materials will be provided. Join Maria Luisa Diaz and Claudia Cuentas as they guide you into the voice of your body wisdom.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 3:00 PM
END TIME: 5:00 PM
VENUE: La Peña Cultural Center
LOCATION: 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94705
CONTACT: Claudia Cuentas 415 457 8555
WEBSITE: www.tamalpa.org
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: No
Saturday, April 25
Tamalpa Institute
Tamalpa Life/Art as a Creative Healing Force
This workshop is for people whose life is or has been affected by illness, their caregivers and health care practitioners. We will explore how embodied creativity such as movement/dance, visual art, dialogue and writing is a healing force that nurtures mind, body and spirit, connecting us to our resources within. About the facilitator: Astrid Mackwitz is a graduate from Tamalpa Institute, currently pursuing her MA in Expressive Arts Therapy. She is facilitating expressive arts therapy groups for adults facing cancer at the Marin Cancer Institute through the Foundation for Integrative Oncology. Please arrive at 9:45 am to allow time for parking.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 10:00 AM
END TIME: 11:30 AM
VENUE: Anna Halprin’s Mountain Home Studio
LOCATION: 15 Ravine Way, Kentfield, CA, 94904
CONTACT: Astrid Mackwitz 415 457 8555
WEBSITE: www.tamalpa.org
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: No
Saturday, April 25
Sausan Academy of Egyptian Dance
Dancing to Egyptian Pop Music
Belly dancing to Egyptian Pop Music. Dancing will be improvisational but all movement will be called out by the instructor.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 1:00 PM
END TIME: 2:00 PM
VENUE: Al-Masri Egyptian Restaurant
LOCATION: 4031 Balboa Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94121
CONTACT: Sausan 415-876-2300; 415-262-0175
WEBSITE: www.sausanacademy.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Berkeley City Ballet
Open House
Come in and view BCB's Advanced Ballet students at work in their ballet class.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 10:30 AM
END TIME: 12:00 PM
VENUE: Berkeley City Ballet
LOCATION: 1800 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA, 94703
CONTACT: Alexis Drabek 510-841-8913
WEBSITE: [email protected]
TYPE: Open House
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Julia Chigamba and The Chinyakare Enseble
Traditonal Dance From Zimbabwe
Traditonal Dance From ZimbabweDATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 10:00 AM
END TIME: 11:30 AM
VENUE: Brook Street Studio
LOCATION: 3018 Brook Street, Oakland, CA, 94611
CONTACT: DeLisa Branch-Nealy 510-406-1839
WEBSITE: www.chinyakare.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
Saturday, April 25
ODC School/Rhythm & Motion Dance Program
Everybody Dance Now! Free Classes At the ODC Dance
11:00a-12:00p Modern Rhythms with Stephanie Forster 1:30-3:00p Latin Dance Grooves with Elizabeth Soberanes 200 classes a week in Afro-Brazilian, Contemporary Dance, Rhythm & Motion Dance Workout, 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: 04-25-2009
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
Saturday, April 25
FatChanceBellyDance, Inc.
Observe the Creative Process
Observe the Creative ProcessDATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 3:45 PM
END TIME: 5:00 PM
VENUE: FatChanceBellyDance Studio
LOCATION: 670 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94110
CONTACT: FatChanceBellyDance 415.431.4322
WEBSITE: www.fcbd.com
TYPE: Lecture-demo
WHEELCHAIR: No
Saturday, April 25
Shawl-Anderson Dance Center
Earth Day Performance in Berkeley
Join us once again this year to celebrate and honor the role of humans on Earth through dance. Earth Day Dance kicks off the day long celebration in Berkeley at 12 noon featuring a diverse mix of energetic Bay Area dance artists, ensembles and choreographers. More information on performers at www.shawl-anderson.org.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 12:00 PM
END TIME: 1:00 PM
VENUE: MLK Civic Center Park
LOCATION: MLK Jr. Way and Center Street, Berkeley, CA, 94704
CONTACT: Rebecca Johnson (510) 654-5921
WEBSITE: www.shawl-anderson.org
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
San Francisco Ballet
Behind the Performance: Open Company Class
Before any rehearsal or performance, San Francisco Ballet begins with a daily, warm-up ritual known as Company class. With costumes and scenery stripped away, attendees will experience ballet in its purest and most fundamental form—a rare opportunity to experience the passion, artistry, and athleticism of this treasured art form. Class starts at 11am, so be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes early to get a seat!DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 11:00 AM
END TIME: 12:15 PM
VENUE: War Memorial Opera House
LOCATION: 301 Van Ness, San Francisco, CA, 94102
CONTACT: Valerie Byrnes 415.865.6611
WEBSITE: www.sfballet.org
TYPE: Lecture-demo
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Mary Sano Studio of Duncan Dancing
Open House
Join us for sample classes (Duncan Dance 1-1:40pm, Classical Indian Dance 2-2:40pm, Pilates Mat 3-3:40pm, Performance Lab 4-4:40pm) and observe a rehearsal of Mary Sano and her Duncan Dancers (5-6pm) as they prepare for their annual Dionysian Festival in May 30 & 31.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 1:00 PM
END TIME: 6:00 PM
VENUE: Mary Sano Studio of Duncan Dancing
LOCATION: 245 5th Street, Studio 314, San Francisco, CA, 94103
CONTACT: Mary Sano 415-357-1817
WEBSITE: www.duncandance.org
TYPE: Open House
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Company C Contemporary Ballet
Open Rehearsal and Performance Preview
Company C Contemporary Ballet presents excerpts from their 2009 season repertoire including new works by Artistic Director, Charles Anderson, Gregory Dawson's critically acclaimed work, Which Light in the Sky is Us, Val Caniparoli's boink!, and Twyla Tharp's Little Ballet.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 3:00 PM
VENUE: San Francisco Ballet
LOCATION: 455 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
CONTACT: Angela Evans (925) 708-0752
WEBSITE: www.companycballet.org
TYPE: Rehearsal
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Company C Contemporary Ballet
Open Rehearsal and Performance Preview
Company C Contemporary Ballet presents excerpts from their 2009 season repertoire including new works by Artistic Director, Charles Anderson, Gregory Dawson's critically acclaimed work, Which Light in the Sky is Us, Val Caniparoli's boink!, and Twyla Tharp's Little Ballet.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 5:30 PM
END TIME: 6:30 PM
VENUE: Contra Costa Ballet
LOCATION: 2040 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
CONTACT: Angela Evans (925) 708-0752
WEBSITE: www.companycballet.org
TYPE: Rehearsal
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Dance Theatre International
ADV BALLET W/ XAVIER FERLA, Royal Swedish Ballet
You are welcome to stay for a sneak preview of new collaborative pieces between our dancers and world class choreographers. Open Dance classes will also be offered in Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Creative Ballet. Dance in San Jose!DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 1:00 PM
END TIME: 6:00 PM
VENUE: Dance Theatre International
LOCATION: 4075 Evergreen Village Sq, Ste 260, San Jose, CA, 95135
CONTACT: Maggie Ferla 408.274.7734
WEBSITE: www.DTIdance.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Luna Kids Dance
Create, Perform, Respond
Identify goals for learning in your teaching situation, investigate the elements of dance, and explore teaching ideas.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 9:30 AM
END TIME: 12:30 PM
VENUE: Counterpulse
LOCATION: 1310 Mission St., San Francisco, CA, 94103
CONTACT: Tricia Ong 510.644.3629
WEBSITE: www.lunakidsdance.org
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Dancenter
National Dance Week Celebration
National Dance Week CelebrationDATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 5:00 PM
END TIME: 8:00 PM
VENUE: Dancenter
LOCATION: 1550 41st Ave. #D, Capitola, CA, 95010-2910
CONTACT: Ruth Fisher 831- 475-5032
WEBSITE: www.dancenterinfo.com
TYPE: Performance
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Tamalpa Institute
From Improvisation to Performance
This workshop is for dancers and performers of all kinds who seek to expand their movement vocabulary, stepping out of the bounds of codified steps into previously unexplored territory. Your body houses a whole life full of felt experiences that are rich with movement/performance potential. How does combining your own life material with movement/dance, visual art, creative dialogue/spoken word and improvisation create fertile ground for ripe new performance material to be born? Come join us for this workshop and find out! We will combine our discoveries and have a performance at the end. Facilitator Heidi Landgraf has an MFA in Dance from California Institute of the Arts, is a graduate of the Tamalpa Institute, and currently teaches and choreographs all over the Bay Area.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 5:00 PM
VENUE: Counterpulse
LOCATION: 1310 Mission St., San Francisco, CA, 94103
CONTACT: Heidi Landgraff 415 - 385 - 5717
WEBSITE: www.tamalpa.org
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Las Que Son Son and the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival
Las Que Son Son Open Rehearsal
The all-female Cuban folkloric and popular dance company, Las Que Son Son, is holding an open rehearsal as they prepare their Rumba piece for the 31st annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival in June. For Festival information, visit www.worldartswest.orgDATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 3:30 PM
END TIME: 5:00 PM
VENUE: Dance Mission Theater
LOCATION: 3316 24th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110
CONTACT: Stella Adelman 415-828-6489
WEBSITE: www.cubacaribe.org or www.dancemission.com
TYPE: Rehearsal
WHEELCHAIR: No
Saturday, April 25
Pampa Dance Academy and the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival
Pampa Dance Academy/Bharathanatyam and Kathak
Come join the Prabhath Academy for Music and Performing Arts as their company presents two forms of classical Indian dance for the first half of the period (including selections from their upcoming performance at the 31st San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival), and then conduct a workshop in the Kathak dance form during the second half of the period. For more Festival information, visit www.worldartswest.orgDATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: Pampa Dance Academy
LOCATION: 520 Lawrence Expressway, Suite #311, Sunnyvale, CA, 95085
CONTACT: Nirmala Madhava 408-243-2623
WEBSITE: www.pampans.com
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
The Works Exercise and Dance Studio
Worldbeat
Come enjoy an hour of dancing barefoot with Morningstar to sensational music from around the world...DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 10:00:15 AM
END TIME: 11:00:15 AM
VENUE: The Works
LOCATION: 2566 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94705
CONTACT: Sue Dalonzo 510 499 1470
WEBSITE: www.works-exercise.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
Saturday, April 25
Deep Root Dance Collective
Performance and Workshop Samples
Join members of DRDC for performance excerpts and workshop samples in Contemporary and Ballet Techniques, Fundamentals of Creative Expression and Choreo-Haiku. All levels of movers are encouraged to participate. Come find your inner creative voice through movement!DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 4:00 PM
END TIME: 6:00 PM
VENUE: Spring Fall Dance Studio
LOCATION: 2547 8th Street (between Dwight and Parker), Berkeley, CA, 94710
CONTACT: Nicole Zvarik (510) 282-5135
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
The Works Exercise and Dance Studio
KIJO
KIJO Let the creator of KIJO lead you through this one hour class of movement, meditation and core work, come experience Shelly Ross do her thing!DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 9:00 PM
END TIME: 10:00 PM
VENUE: The Works
LOCATION: 2566 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705
CONTACT: Sue Dalonzo 510 499 1470
WEBSITE: www.works-exercise.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
Saturday, April 25
The Works Exercise and Dance Studio
Worldbeat
Morningstar will have you dancing like you have never danced before, come experience shoeless dance, fantastic music, an enriching workout!DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 10:15 PM
END TIME: 11:15 PM
VENUE: The Works
LOCATION: 2566 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705
CONTACT: Sue Dalonzo 510 499 1470
WEBSITE: www.works-exercise.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
Saturday, April 25
Cheryl Burke Dance
Intro to Ballet with Julie Lowe
Intro to Ballet - Taught by Julie LoweDATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 1:00 PM
END TIME: 2:30 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
Saturday, April 25
Cheryl Burke Dance
Hip Hop/Dance with Ronnie Reddick
Hip Hop/Dance, all levels - Taught by Ronnie ReddickDATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 5:30 PM
END TIME: 6:30 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
Saturday, April 25
Samar Nassar and the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival
Lebanese Belly Dance Drum Solo with Samar Nassar
Lebanese Belly Dance Drum Solo with Samar Nassar is an open workshop for Bay Area dance fans looking for an introduction to belly dance. Samar will be performing at the 31st annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival in June. For more Festival information visit www.worldartswest.orgDATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: Hipline Belly Dance Fitness Studio
LOCATION: 3167 College Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94705
CONTACT: Samar Nassar 510.350.7784
WEBSITE: www.myhipline.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
Saturday, April 25
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: NicoleDATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 2:45 PM
VENUE: 7th Heaven Yoga
LOCATION: 2820 7th St., Berkeley, CA, 94710
CONTACT: Miss Rosie 415.829.7799
WEBSITE: www.HeroHoops.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: No
Saturday, April 25
The Works Exercise and Dance Studio
Samba and Afro Brazillian Dance
Shake up your style with Nives, come workout like you've never worked out before, Samba to the style of BootCamp!DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 11:30 AM
END TIME: 1:oo PM
VENUE: The Works
LOCATION: 2566 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705
CONTACT: Sue Dalonzo 510 499 1470
WEBSITE: www.works-exercise.com
TYPE: Class
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Guru Shradha
Odissi Demonstration and Beginners Workshop
Guru Shradha welcomes those who are interested to learn more about Odissi dance through this lecture/demonstration and Beginners Workshop. Odissi Classical Dance hails from the state of Orissa in Eastern India. Its spirituality stems from its roots in the temple and the dance is characterized by its grace, sculpturesque poses, fluid upper body movements juxtaposed with strong footwork. Director Niharika Mohanty and students of Guru Shradha will be demonstrating and inviting the participants to join in experiencing this dance style.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 10:00 AM
END TIME: 12:00 PM
VENUE: Cultural Integration Fellowship Ashram
LOCATION: 2650 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA, 94118
CONTACT: Niharika Mohanty (415) 933-9313
WEBSITE: www.gurushradha.org
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: No
Saturday, April 25
Guru Shradha
Odissi Demonstration and Beginners Workshop
Guru Shradha welcomes those who are interested to learn more about Odissi dance through this lecture/demonstration and Beginners Workshop. Odissi Classical Dance hails from the state of Orissa in Eastern India. Its spirituality stems from its roots in the temple and the dance is characterized by its grace, sculpturesque poses, fluid upper body movements juxtaposed with strong footwork. Director Niharika Mohanty and students of Guru Shradha will be demonstrating and inviting the participants to join in experiencing this dance style.DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 2:00 PM
END TIME: 4:00 PM
VENUE: Church of the Epiphany: Parish Hall
LOCATION: 1839 Arroyo Ave, San Carlos, CA, 94070
CONTACT: Niharika Mohanty (415) 933-9313
WEBSITE: www.gurushradha.org
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: Yes
Saturday, April 25
Intimate Embrace Tango
Exploring Tango from the Inside
Through exploring principles of Yoga Feldenkrais and Body-Mind Centering, add a different level of awareness, connection and effortlessness to your Tango dance. Minimum 6mos. Argentine Tango experience required. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, socks, and bring a mat. Call to sign up!DATE: 04-25-2009
START TIME: 12:00 PM
END TIME: 2:00 PM
VENUE: LA PISTA
LOCATION: 768 Brannan St (b/w 6th & 7th), San Francisco, CA, none
CONTACT: Intimate Embrace Tango (415) 661-1852
WEBSITE: www.intimateembracetango.com
TYPE: Workshop
WHEELCHAIR: No