Sunday, May 4

Aura Fischbeck Dance
A class taught by Aura Fischbeck incorporating a thorough warm-up, improvisation, and release based phrase work with the aim of cultivating the individual bodies expression, in relationship to itself, other, and the space, while attending to alignment, efficiency of movement, and specificity of shape and gesture. For intermediate and advanced dancers.
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Embodied Presence |
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Shotwell Studios3252-A 19th Street, San Francisco (Shotwell), S.F. ( map)
, www.aurafischbeck.com
Bodyproject
Experience how the Alexander Technique can help you release tension, lengthen the spine, and expand expressive range. Introductory class. Open to all levels and types of dancers. For information, contact instructor Elyse Shafarman at [email protected] or 415.342.6255.
1:30pm-3:00pm |
Alexander Technique Movement Class |
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Mission Yoga - Sun Room (3rd. floor)2390 Mission St. (20th St), San Francisco ( map)
, www.bodyproject.us
HoopGirl.com
Join the Bay Area Hoopers and HoopGirl.com for an exciting community dance event with hoops! All ages and abilities welcome. Hoops provided. As featured on the front cover of the San Francisco Chronicle!
2:00pm-4:00pm |
San Francisco Hooping Extravaganza! |
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Panhandle Park, On grass next to McKinley Statue between Oak and Fell(Baker), San Francisco ( map)
, www.HoopGirl.com and www.bayareahoopers.org
415 282 HOOP
Intimate Embrace Tango
Join us for an evening of neighborhood Argentine Tango music and social dance and sip a coffee at SF's landmark Espresso House! 6-7 intro class, 7-8 open rehearsal, 8-10 social dance
6:00pm-10:00pm |
Tango Revolution |
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Caffe Trieste Downtown1667 Market St. (Gough), San Francisco ( map)
www.IntimateEmbraceTango.com
415 661 1852
kathy mata ballet company
presenting original works of contemporary ballet, jazz, salsa, tango and more; guest artists: Saki Suto and scratch4blooming jazz company, concert pianist Tomoko Hagiwara accompanying this ballet premiere live
4:00pm-5:30pm |
Kathy Mata Ballet Performance |
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San Francisco Dance Center26 7th St. (Market), san francisco ( map)
, kathymataballet.com
415 756 0591
Mary Sano Studio of Duncan Dancing
Join us for a sample classes (Ancient Hula 1-1:40pm, Classical Indian Dance 2-2:40pm, Beginning Ballet 3-3:40pm, Duncan Dance 4-4:40pm) and observe an open rehearsal of Mary Sano Duncan Dancers (5-6pm) for their annual Dionysian Festival in May 24 & 25.
1:00pm-6:00pm |
Open House of Mary Sano Studio of Duncan Dancing |
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Mary Sano Studio of Duncan Dancing245 5th Street, Studio 314 (Tehama), San Francisco ( map)
, www.duncandance.org
415 357 1817
Million Fishes Arts Collective
LAB: An investigation into improvisational dance technique, vocalization, scores, solos/duets/trios, spontaneous composition, rhythm, contact improvisation, falling, sequencing through the joints, inversions, quality of movement, quality of touch, and soft landings. 2-3pm JAM: Open dance jam 3-5pm.
2:00pm-5:00pm |
Improvisation Lab and Jam |
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Million Fishes Dance Studio2829 23rd st. (Bryant St.), San francisco ( map)
, www.millionfishes.com
415 515 3632
Asthanga Vinyasa yoga class--all levels welcome!
6:00pm-7:00pm |
Sunset Yoga Class |
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Million Fishes Dance Studioq2829 23rd St. (Bryant St.), San Francisco ( map)
, www.millionfishes.com
ODC/Rhythm and Motion
Selection of Free Classes Offering a selection of free adult classes for every day of National Dance Week! With almost 100 weekly classes representing movement forms from all over the world, including Afro-Brazilian, Ancient Hula, Ballet, Contact Improvisation, Contemporary Modern, Feldenkreis, Hip Hop, Release, Rhythm Tap, Tribal Bellydance, Salsa, Yoga, and the groundbreaking Rhythm & Motion Dance Workout program, the spectrum of classes at the Dance Commons reflects the wonderful diversity found in the Bay Area. NDW special - New Students: any 3 classes for free; current students: check website for free daily class - www.rhythmandmotion.com or www.odcschool.org
8:30am-10:00pm |
Dance at The ODC Commons! |
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ODC Dance Commons351 Shotwell (17th & 18th Street), San Francisco ( map)
, www.odcschool.org OR www.rhythmandmotion.com
415 863 9830
Off The Hoof/Beginning Rhythm Tap
You know you've always wanted to tap dance and now's your chance! In this beginner class, you'll be introduced to basic steps and learn some fun rhythms to show off to your friends. So, bring yourself and a pair of tap shoes (recommended, but not required) and put some rhythm in your feet!
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Beginning Rhythm Tap |
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San Francisco Dance Center7th Street (Market), San Francisco ( map)
, www.tapoffthehoof.com
PoiGeek
PoiGeek is pleased to present poi lessons downloadable to your computer, iPod, or other mp3 player. Now you can enjoy a free poi lesson you can take with you anywhere you go available at PoiGeek.com with coupon code: NDW2008A
12:00am-11:45pm |
Mobile Poi Class |
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PoiGeekEverywhere (Any town), Earth ( map)
, www.poigeek.com
414 424 8581
San Francisco Dance Center
The San Francisco Dance Center is offering open rehearsals and showcases as well as free classes for teenagers and adults. Please visit our website at www.linesballet.org/sfdc for a full listing of today's events.
10:00am-5:00pm |
LINES Ballet/SFDC |
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San Francisco Dance Center26 Seventh Street (Market), San Francisco ( map)
, www.linesballet.org/sfdc
415 863 3040
San Francisco GYROTONIC®
Try GYROTONIC® for the first time starting each hour on the hour, 11a-3p. Come ready to move or just observe! See principles of dance, swimming, tai chi, and yoga, expanding the spine and joints and freeing you to spiral into new places.
11:00am-3:00pm |
SF GYROTONIC® |
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San Francisco GYROTONIC®26 7th St., 4th Floor (Market St.), San Francisco ( map)
, www.sfgyrotonic.com
415 863 3719
ShoeBox Studio
Damage Control Dance Theater, San Francisco's premier Bellydance & Modern Fusion Dance Company, welcomes you in to their home studio for a short performance, followed by a Q&A.
5:00pm-6:00pm |
Informal Performance and Q&A with Damage Control Dance Theater |
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ShoeBox Studio855 Folsom St. #112 (5th), San Francisco ( map)
, www.damage-control.org
415 861 5976
West Coast Contact Improvisation Festival
Witness exciting performers from the WCCIF Teaching Body in a memorizing show! Then, if you like, take a mini-contact lesson and participate in a contact jam! You can also preregister for the festival at a discounted rate!
8:00pm-11:00pm |
WCCIF Teachers' Show |
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CounterPULSE1310 Mission Street (9th Street), San Francisco ( map)
, www.wccif.com
415 789 7677

Lively Foundation
Performance by acclaimed adult professionals, great high school dance teams, talented kids. Enjoyed by all kinds of people, every age and interest. Tap dance, hip hop, ballet, Bharata Natyam, classical, folk and modern: dances to entertain and inspire.
5:30pm-7:00pm |
A.K.O.D.! All Kinds of Dance! |
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Mountain View Masonic Temple890 Church St. (Franklin), Mountain View ( map)
, www.livelyfoundation.org
650 969 4110

Berkeley Moving Arts
Come join 20 of the East Bay's most exciting choreographers in three studios at the vibrant Eighth Street Artists' Center, for a fun, informal performance marathon. A different program every hour in Western Sky, Eighth Street Studio and Studio 12.
1:00pm-5:00pm |
Dance-a-Rama presented by Terrain: A Dance Performance Collective |
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Eighth St. Artists' Center (Sawtooth Building)2525 Eighth Street (Dwight Way), Berkeley CA ( map)
, www.worksintheworks.org/terrain.html
510 848 4878
Chitresh Das Dance Company
Experience the dynamic art of Kathak, North Indian classical dance, with members of the renowned Chitresh Das Dance Company and Chhandam School of Kathak.
11:00am-12:00pm |
Kathak Master Class |
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Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance729 Heinz Avenue (7th Street), Berkeley ( map)
415 333 9000
Northern California Dance Collective
Dance to a wide variety of music, from fun and funky to ecstatic and deep, reconnect with yourself, experience a community of dancers, and learn about NCDC summer camp, where dance and community meet. Dance, play, sweat, connect, expect the unexpected!
7:30pm-11:00pm |
NCDC and Barefoot Boogie |
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8th Street Studio2525 8th Street (Dwight), Berkeley ( map)
, sfbarefootboogie.com
415 820 1452
Soul Sanctuary Dance
Since 2003 we’ve gathered weekly, dancing to an irresistible blend of eclectic music to free mind, body and soul. Riding a tempo wave from slow to fast to stillness, we encourage free expression and interaction.
11:00am-1:00pm |
Soul Sanctuary - Freestyle Community Dance |
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Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center1317 San Pablo Avenue (Gilman), Berkeley ( map)
, www.soulsanctuarydance.com
Trip the light fantastic
This Beginning Ballroom Tango Class will introduce you to the delights of ballroom dancing whether for social dancing or for competing in the next gay games. No partner needed.
12:30pm-2:00pm |
Dancing with the queers with Citabria Phillips |
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Lake Merritt Dance Center200 Grand Ave, (Harrison), Oakland ( map)
, tripthelightfantastic.org
510 763 1343
This beginning international cha cha class will teach you all the basics of the fun and sexy cha cha cha, whether for social dancing or for competition.
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Same sex beginner latin ballroom class |
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Lake Merritt Dance Center200 Grand Ave, (Harrison), Oakland ( map)
, tripthelightfantastic.org
510 763 1343
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Bay Area
National Dance Week
April 25 - May 4, 2008
Friday, April 25
Saturday, April 26
Sunday, April 27
Monday, April 28
Tuesday, April 29
Wednesday, April 30
Thursday, May 1
Friday, May 2
Saturday, May 3
Sunday, May 4
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