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Sunday, April 27
 ABADA-Capoeira San FranciscoSkill-building class which focuses on the basics of acrobatic capoeira movements. Designed to build strength, flexibility, and agility to help improve your capoeira acrobatic movements and body strength.
   (key)ABADÁ CAPOEIRA3221 22d Street (Mission Street), San Francisco (map), www.abada.org 415 206 0650 BodyBrasil Fitness is a muscle conditioning class that will get you into shape with resistance training using weights and simple capoeira movements. Perfect if you are interested in capoeira, or if you want to get into shape the Brazilian way!
(key)ABADÁ CAPOEIRA3221 22d Street (Mission Street), San Francisco (map), www.abada.org 415 206 0650 Alexander Body DynamicsThe Technique improves balance, support, and coordination, promotes poise, and facilitates freedom of movement. You will relieve performance anxiety, alleviate pain, and avoid injury, while gaining greater functional and expressive power. Call 415.710.4571 to reserve your spot.
  (key)Hayes Valley Acupuncture Center364 Hayes Street, Mezzanine Level (Gough Street), San Francisco (map)415 710 4571 city dance studiosEmerson Aquino, who is the director of Funkanometry SF will teach a free beginning hip hop class on Sunday April 27th at 5:30pm, City Dance Studios
  (key)City Dance Studios10 Colton Street (Brady Street), San Francisco (map), www.citydance.org 415 397 1172 Funkanometry SF Dance CompanyCome dance and train alongside the company members of Funkanometry SF! This is an Int/Adv class catering to dancers with previous experience. The choreography is often taught at a quick pace, but the environment is friendly and fun! The class incorporates a variety of urban dance styles including groove, mainstream hip-hop, isolation, and house, to name a few.
(key)City Dance10 Colton Street (Brady Street), San Francisco (map), www.funkanometrysf.com 650 892 4537 HooliehoopHoolie Hoop and Temple of Poi host this playshop with demonstrations and participation for individuals interested in developing greater body awareness, strength, coordination and flexibility through alternative dance practices using toys as tools. All ages/expertise/levels of fitness welcome.
(key)The Center for Transformation735 Montgomery St. (Jackson St.), San Francisco (map), www.hooliehoop.com 415 829 7799 HoopGirl.comJoin Bay Area Hoopers and the perfomers and teachers of HoopGirl.com for hours of hip swinging fun! A bonanza of exciting gyration for all ages and abilities. Hoops provided. As featured on the front cover of the San Francisco Chronicle!
Intimate Embrace TangoJoin us for an evening of neighborhood Argentine Tango music and social dance and sip a coffee at SF's landmark Espresso House! Come watch, listen or join in the dance. 6-7pm Intro Dance Class, 7-8pm Open rehearsal, 8-10pm Social dance
 (key)Caffe Trieste Downtown1667 Market St. (Gough), San Francisco (map)www.IntimateEmbraceTango.com 415 661 1852 kathy mata ballet companypresenting original works of contemporary ballet, jazz, salsa, tango and more; guest artists: Saki Suto schratch4blooming company, concert pianist Tomoko Hagiwara accompanying this ballet premiere live
(key)San Francisco Dance Center26 7th St. (Market), san francisco (map), www.kathymataballet.com 415 756 0591 Lily Cai Chinese Dance CompanyA preliminary look at Cai's work for upcoming 2008 concert.
 (key)Dance Mission Theater3316 24th Street (Mission), San Francisco (map), www.ccpsf.org 415 474 4829 ODC/Rhythm and MotionSelection 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
(key)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 TapYou 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!
PoiGeekPoiGeek 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: NDW2008C
Printz Dance ProjectJoin PDP for an open rehearsal followed by an informal showing of company repertory and a casual Q&A
(key)San Francisco Dance Center26 7th Street (Market), San Francisco (map), www.printzdance.org 415 927 3253 San Francisco Dance CenterThe 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.
(key)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.
(key)San Francisco GYROTONIC®26 7th St., 4th Floor (Market St.), San Francisco (map), www.sfgyrotonic.com 415 863 3719 ShoeBox StudioA trunkshow of local designers dance practice-wear and costuming items! Clothing and Costumes by Hipgnostica Designs, Katherine Summer Designs, and more!
Temple of PoiHoolie Hoop and Temple of Poi host this playshop with demonstrations and participation for individuals interested in developing greater body awareness, strength, coordination and flexibility through alternative dance practices using toys as tools. All ages/expertise/levels of fitness welcome. Hosted by: Temple of Poi founder, "GlitterGirl" Isa Isaacs and Hooliehoop creator, "Miss Rosie" Roseanna Masters.
 Anna HalprinWe will be interfacing with a natural environment. Space is limited. Please call or email to make a reservation.
RoCo Dance & Fitness CenterCome see an informal showing of works-in-progress from RoCo Dance Onstage upcoming performance May 31. Youth and adult performers presenting choreography by RoCo's Bay Area acclaimed dancers and choreographers.
 (key)RoCo Dance Showings237 Shoreline Hwy. (Almonte Blvd), mill Valley (map), www.rocodance.com 415 388 6786 tamalpa instituteUse movement, improv, drawing and writing to explore current life themes. Come join Taira Restar for an afternoon of serious play! Held at the historic Mountain Home Studio of dance pioneer Anna Halprin. Call/email to register. Everyone welcome.
 Chitresh Das Dance CompanyStudy of Kathak dance under renowned master Pandit Chitresh Das. The aim of the class is to expose more men to the rich tradition of Kathak, a classical art form that blends athletic, rigorous movement with subtle gesture. The class will focus on the rhythm, mathematics and coordination in Kathak. No dance experience necessary. Participants are asked to wear five pound ankle weights.
sjDANCEcoCome join us for our 6th Annual Dancin' Downtown Festival... featuring 35 dance organizations from the South Bay, including professional modern, ballet and jazz companies, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, performing arts high schools, local dance schools of all kinds and a wide variety of ethnic and cultural dance groups!
(key)The Circle of Palms downtown San Josenext to the Fairmont Hotel and the Modern Art Museum, San Jose (map), www.sjdanceco.org  AXIS Dance CompanyAXIS Dance Company hosts a 90 minute performance of the finest East Bay dance companies followed by a "meet-the-artists" reception. This event is for dance enthusiasts of all ages and is WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. This show will be a fun experience for both young and old.
(key)Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts1428 Alice Street (14th), Oakland, CA 94501 (map), www.axisdance.org 510 625 0110 Berkeley Public LibraryDid you ever want to dance in the library? Come to a free merengue lesson with professional dance instructor, Gale Robinson, followed by an hour of dancing in the Historic Lobby of the Berkeley Public Library. All skill levels welcome.
(key)Berkeley Public Library2090 Kittredge (Shattuck), Berkeley (map)www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org 510 981 6100 Bliss Dance CompanyThis class focuses on the utilization of body weight. What appears as physical abandonment is release and recovery achieved through precision, control, and strength. Led by dancer/choreographer Madeleine Hoang, this Master Class fuses modern, contact, Tai Chi, and improvisation. For intermediate/advanced dancers.
Body Tales / 3rd Stone ProductionsThe Body Tales Guild of Dancer-Healer-Story-Weavers warmly invites you to GEMS & SHARDS & TRUTH with the Body Tales Performance Training Group. Body Tales is Intuitive Movement & Personal Story for Creative Expression & Healing.
DanspaceMary's classes are inviting and accessible to adults who have never danced as well as students returning after a long absence.
Choreography by Danspace Faculty: Claudine Naganuma, Amanda Crawford and Kimberly Valmore along with student work by Erin Landers.
Emese: Messengers of the African DiasporaCome feel the collective joy that dancing for Orisha can give. Taught by experienced dancers with LIVE drumming. We give thanks to Orisha, everyday, for the spirit, the dance and the community.
Mahea Uchiyama Center for International DanceAn art form as old as antiquity, with origins in religion, the hula is tied to both spirituality and nature, and is a celebration of life's mysteries. Including live drumming and music!
(key)Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance729 Heinz Avenue (7th), Berkeley (map), www.mahea.com 510 845 2605 A dynamic theatre art with fast movement and rhythmic vitality, Ori Tahiti has come to be known as a symbol of the South Seas. Stresses intricate hip isolations. Includes live drumming and music!
(key)Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance729 Heinz Avenue (7th), Berkeley (map), www.mahea.com 510 845 2605 San Francisco Biodanza SchoolCombining dancing, music and genuine connection, Biodanza leads you to feel, think and move in an integrated way. Explore life with authenticity, nurture your potentials, and find joy and ease as you follow the rhythm of your heart. All levels welcome.
Shawl-Anderson Dance CenterThis public showing is the culmination of The Field's 10 week Mixed Discipline workshop for choreographers, movement artists, musicians, and theater/text based performers. Learn about The Field's peer critique process, which emphasizes discovery and meeting an artist's work on its own terms.
(key)Shawl-Anderson Dance Center2704 Alcatraz Ave (College Ave), Berkeley (map), www.shawl-anderson.org 510 654 5921 |
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