Saturday, April 26

ABADA-Capoeira San Francisco
Uses isometric and isotonic movements, coupled with light resistance to strengthen the core musculature.
11:00am-11:30am |
ABS Class |
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ABADÁ CAPOEIRA3221 22d Street (Mission Street), San Francisco ( map)
, www.abada.org
415 206 0650
Capoeira: Capoeira classes provide vigorous training in the ABADÁ technique. It is a technical, mental, musical, and acrobatic workout. Classes are geared towards meeting each student's needs according to his or her level. New students encouraged.
11:30am-1:00pm |
Adult Mixed-Level Capoeira |
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ABADÁ CAPOEIRA3221 22d Street (Mission Street), San Francisco ( map)
, www.abada.org
415 206 0650
Chitresh Das Dance Company
The improvised expression of rhythm and movement in India's Kathak dance creates a unique aesthetic and form of expression. Chitresh Das Dance Company principal member Charlotte Moraga teaches an introductory class to the technique and origins of this dynamic art form.
1:30pm-3:00pm |
Aesthetics of Improvisation in Kathak Dance |
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ODC Dance Commons351 Shotwell Street (17th), San Francisco ( map)
, www.kathak.org
415 333 9000
Company C Contemporary Ballet
Join Company C Contemporary Ballet for a FREE Performance Preview of its 2008 repertoire including choreography by Twyla Tharp, Michael Smuin, David Grenke and Artistic Director, Charles Anderson.
2:00pm-3:00pm |
Company C Contemporary Ballet Performance Preview |
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San Francisco Dance Center26 Seventh Street (Market), San Francisco ( map)
, www.companycballet.org
925 708 0752
Hooliehoop
Get into your body with Hooliehoop. Discover dynamic movement, stress release, energizing fitness, and fun through hoopdance! ZERO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Hoops provided.
10:15am-11:00am |
Beginning Hoopdance |
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The Center for Transformation735 Montgomery St. (Jackson St.), San Francisco ( map)
, www.hooliehoop.com
415 829 7799
Get into your body with Hooliehoop. Discover dynamic movement, stress release, energizing fitness, and fun through hoopdance! ZERO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Hoops provided.
11:15am-12:00pm |
Beginning Hoopdance |
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The Center for Transformation735 Montgomery St. (Jackson St.), San Francisco ( map)
, www.hooliehoop.com
415 829 7799
HoopGirl.com
The vivacious vixens of the HoopGirl Allstars invite you to come out and play! All ages and abilities welcome. We will have HoopGirl hoops on hand for dancing mayhem and rockin' music to inspire you to shake, shimmy and undulate.
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Shake Those Hips! Hula Hooping Bonanza! |
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Entry to Kezar Stadium with Orange ColumnsFrederick St (Willard), San Francisco ( map)
, www.HoopGirl.com
415 282 HOOP
Luna Kids Dance
Identify goals for learning in your teaching situation, investigate the elements of dance, and explore teaching ideas. For dancers, teachers, parents, administrators, ECE caregivers, social service workers
9:30am-12:30pm |
CREATE, PERFORM, RESPOND |
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Counterpulse1310 Mission St. (8th), San Francisco ( map)
, www.lunakidsdance.org
510 644 3629
Malia Movement Company
Join Malia Movement Company for an open rehearsal of upcoming "8 x 10" performance series the last weekend of Bay Area National Dance Week. The rehearsal will be immediately followed by an informal Q & A facilitated by the Artistic Director, Malia Connor.
12:00pm-2:00pm |
Malia Movement Company Open Rehearsal |
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The Voice Factory1519 Mission Street (11th), San Francisco ( map)
, www.maliamovement.com
415 756 5303
Mark Foehringer Dance Project/SF
30 dance companies from around the Bay Area perform on an outdoor stage in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco presented by Mark Foehringer Dance Project/SF.
1:00pm-5:00pm |
Dancing in the Park |
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Band shell in Golden Gate ParkMusic Concourse between De Young Museum and Steinhard Aquarium (Martin Luther King Jr. Way), San Francisco ( map)
, www.mfdpsf.org
415 640 2784
Mark Foehringer Dance Project | SF presents a festival of dance works by young choreographers from throughout the Bay Area, ages 16-21.
12:00pm-1:00pm |
Young Choreographers' Festival |
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Band shell in Golden Gate ParkMusic Concourse between De Young Museum and Steinhart Aquarium (Martin Luther King Jr Way), San Francisco ( map)
, www.mfdpsf.org
415 640 2784
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
Plenty's Playground
A super fun boot camp style workout that incorporates hoola hoop dance moves and strength training to give you a full body workout with focus on your core! No hoola hoop or workout experience necessary, rather an interest in having fun & gifting your body, mind and spirit! Hoops and other necessary equipment provided. Please dress in comfortable clothes and sneakers with support.
11:15am-12:15pm |
Plenty's Playground: Hoop Camp Boot Camp |
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Synergy Fitness Studio3556 Sacramento Street (Locust), San Francisco ( map)
, www.plentysplayground.com
415 341 7331
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: NDW2008B
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
Temple of Poi
Bring a chair and blanket and join 2 time Best of the Bay Best Dance Studio as they combine forces with PoiGeek to bring you the 3rd annual Fire Dancing Exposition featuring sizzling hot local, national and internationally renown fire artists.
7:45pm-10:00pm |
Temple of PoiGeek 2008 Fire Dancing Expo |
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Union Square222 Mason St (Ellis), San Francisco ( map)
, www.templeofpoi.com
415 424 8581
The San Francisco Ballet Center for Dance Education
Join in the fun and experience the world of dance in a whole new way at this family dance workshop. Adults and children ages 6-14 welcome. Space is limited, call to reserve your spot today!
2:00pm-3:00pm |
DANCE-IT Family Workshop |
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The San Francisco Public Library Main Branch (The Fisher Children's Center)100 Larkin Street (Grove), San Francisco ( map)
, www.sfballet.org
415 557 4554

Bay Area Country Dance Society
Contra Dance is a lively American tradition. Couples move up and down the hall to great, foot-stomping live Celtic-inspired music. No partner required; balance and swing someone new every 30 seconds. Free admission to evening dance after class.
6:30pm-7:45pm |
Introduction to Contra Dance |
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First United Methodist Church625 Hamilton (Byron), Palo Alto ( map)
, bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/
510 886 6549
DanceVisions
An afternoon of half hour classes in jazz, hip hop, modern, contact improv, belly dance, and more. Stay to enjoy a performance by faculty and students of DanceVisions.
1:00pm-7:00pm |
Sampler of mini classes and performance |
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DanceVisions4000 Middlefield Cubberley Community Center L-3 (between San Antonio and Charleston), Palo Alto ( map)
, www.dancevisions.org
650 858 2005
Los Gatos Ballet
LGB’s Youth Choreography 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.
1:00pm-4:00pm |
Youth Choreography Showcase |
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Los Gatos Ballet16 Lyndon Ave. (Off Main St, behind Santa Cruz Ave.), Los Gatos ( map)
, lgballet.com
408 399 7577
School of Dancing Sun
1/2 hr classes back to back, Ballet, Modern, Chinese & Pilates, with 10 minutes crossover time to allow for teacher, student to communicate.
1:30pm-5:00pm |
School of Dancing Sun Open House (Performing & Classes) |
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School of Dancing Sun5255 Prospect Rd. (Saratoga Ave.), San Jose ( map)
, www.dsfdance.org
408 368 0227
Western Ballet
Please join Western Ballet for this delightful collection of classical ballet and contemporary dance performed by local groups as well as Western Ballet.
2:00pm-4:00pm |
Spring Dance Collection |
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Western Ballet914 N. Rengstorff Ave. (Route 101), Mountain View ( map)
, www.westernballet.org
650 968 4465

Bay Area Country Dance Society
Learn and experience the social dances of Jane Austen's era. Lessons followed by a break for tea and then a dance party. Easy to learn, fun to do. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, or dress up if you wish.
12:30pm-4:30pm |
Jane Austen Dance Experience |
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Grace North Church2138 Cedar St (Oxford St), Berkeley ( map)
, www.bacds.org/events/
510 886 6549
Berkeley City Ballet
Come and see what goes on in a ballet studio! Event features open observation of Int/Adv Ballet, Pointes, and Youth Ensemble rehearsal. Stop in and learn about the range of classes and party services that BCB has to offer!
9:00am-12:30pm |
Berkeley City Ballet's Open House |
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Berkeley City Ballet1800 Dwight Way (@ Grant St.), Berkeley ( map)
, www.berkeleycityballet.org
510 841 8913
Company C Contemporary Ballet
Join Company C Contemporary Ballet for a FREE Performance Preview of its 2008 repertoire including choreography by Twyla Tharp, Michael Smuin, David Grenke and Artistic Director, Charles Anderson.
5:30pm-6:30pm |
Company C Contemporary Ballet Performance Preview |
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Contra Costa Ballet Center2040 North Broadway (Ygnacio Valley), Walnut Creek ( map)
, www.companycballet.org
925 708 0752
dimensions dance theater
Vivien Bassouamina and Makaya Kayos are both artists new to the Bay Area from Brazzaville, Congo. They are choreographers, musicians, and dancers of traditional Congolese dance as well as contemporary dance. They have an amazing energy that will surely make your spirit smile. Live drumming.
11:00am-12:30pm |
Congolese Dance Workshop |
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Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Art1428 Alice Street, 3rd Floor Studio C (14th Street), Oakland ( map)
, dimensionsdance.org
510 465 3363
In Step Dance Theatre
IN STEP DANCE THEATRE is founded as a collaborative of performing and visual artists exploring ways to integrate individual artistic disciplines to create a unique form of performance. The company integrates dance, video, contact juggling, and spoken word to stimulate a multi—sensory experience.
3:00pm-4:00pm |
Open Rehearsal/Studio Performance |
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Spring/Fall Studio2525 8th Street (Dwight Way), Berkeley ( map)
510 835 2496
IXALT
Join IXALT in an exciting and interesting open forum on dance in THE CHURCH: In Worship, in Presentation, and in Performance. We will discuss dress-codes, sensual and sexual dress and behavior, and the difference between Christianity and Culture, and how the two can be separate and still be united in celebration and worship. Mini-performances featuring IXALT, Hula Halau O'Kupukalau'ie'ie, and others will follow along with Q & A.
10:30am-1:30pm |
IXALT presents Dance: Sexuality, Sensuality, Culture and Ethnicity in THE CHURCH |
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Ellen Webb Dance Studio2822 A Union Street (West Grand Ave), Oakland ( map)
, www.ixalt.org
510 932 5101
Jim Beatty's "Ha Ha This A-Way"
Jim Beatty's "Ha Ha This A-way" offers creative movement/theatre, dance, rhythm & music, cooperative games and yoga story activities for children 2+ to 6 and their families. Come dance and play with us.
10:30am-12:30pm |
Jim Beatty's |
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Eighth Street Studio2525 Eighth St., Suite #16 (Dwight Way / Parker St.), Berkeley ( map)
, www.hahathisaway.com
510 527 5115
Luna Kids Dance
Twirl, leap, spin in a fun creative dance class for families. Learn about the elements of dance - the body moving in space, energy and time while making a dance together. All ages welcome.
10:00am-11:30am |
Luna Kids Dance Family Class |
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Grace North Church2138 Cedar St. (Shattuck), Berkeley ( map)
, www.lunakidsdance.org
510 644 3629
The Beat: the Eddie Brown Center for the Arts
The Beat features classes in authentic rhythm tap, b-boying, & hip-hop. Free classes will be offered to new students, see website or call for updates & complete details.
9:00am-2:00pm |
The Beat: the Eddie Brown Center for the Arts |
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The Beat: the Eddie Brown Center for the Arts2560 9th Street (between Dwight & Parker), Berkeley ( map)
www.the-beat.org
510 548 5348
the Breema Center
The simple, natural movements of Breema can have a transformative effect on your body, mind, and feelings. These exercises are physically, mentally, and emotionally purifying, and support a growing receptivity to life. This event includes instruction in Breema bodywork and exercises.
9:00am-11:30am |
The Art of Nonjudgmental Touch |
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The Breema Center6076 Claremont Ave (College), Oakland ( map)
, www.breema.com
510 428 0937
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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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