Bay Area National Dance Week
Saturday, April 26

Saturday, April 26

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ABADA-Capoeira San Francisco

Uses isometric and isotonic movements, coupled with light resistance to strengthen the core musculature.

11:00am-11:30am ABS Class
class  observation  no wheelchair access   (key)

ABADÁ CAPOEIRA

3221 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
class  observation  no wheelchair access   (key)

ABADÁ CAPOEIRA

3221 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
class  observation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

ODC Dance Commons

351 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
performance  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

San Francisco Dance Center

26 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
class  observation  no wheelchair access   (key)

The Center for Transformation

735 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
class  observation  no wheelchair access   (key)

The Center for Transformation

735 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!
observation  participation  no wheelchair access   (key)

Entry to Kezar Stadium with Orange Columns

Frederick 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
workshop  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

Counterpulse

1310 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
rehearsal  participation  no wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

The Voice Factory

1519 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
performance  observation  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Band shell in Golden Gate Park

Music 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
performance  observation  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Band shell in Golden Gate Park

Music 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!
class  observation  participation  wheelchair access   (key)

ODC Dance Commons

351 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
class  observation  no wheelchair access   (key)

Synergy Fitness Studio

3556 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
class  observation  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

PoiGeek

Everywhere (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
class  observation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

San Francisco Dance Center

26 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®
observation  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

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
performance  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Union Square

222 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
workshop  observation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

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
class  observation  no wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

First United Methodist Church

625 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
observation  participation  wheelchair access   (key)

DanceVisions

4000 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
performance  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Los Gatos Ballet

16 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)
open house  observation  participation  no wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

School of Dancing Sun

5255 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
performance  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Western Ballet

914 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
class  observation  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Grace North Church

2138 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
open house  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Berkeley City Ballet

1800 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
rehearsal  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Contra Costa Ballet Center

2040 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
class  observation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Art

1428 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
performance  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Spring/Fall Studio

2525 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
participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Ellen Webb Dance Studio

2822 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
open house  observation  participation  wheelchair access   (key)

Eighth Street Studio

2525 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
class  observation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Grace North Church

2138 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
class  observation  participation  wheelchair access   (key)

The Beat: the Eddie Brown Center for the Arts

2560 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
class  observation  participation  no wheelchair access   (key)

The Breema Center

6076 Claremont Ave (College), Oakland (map)
, www.breema.com
510 428 0937