Bay Area National Dance Week
Sunday, April 27

Sunday, April 27

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ABADA-Capoeira San Francisco

Skill-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.

10:30am-12:00pm Floreios (Capoeira acrobatic movements)
class  observation  no wheelchair access   (key)

ABADÁ CAPOEIRA

3221 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!

9:00am-10:15am Body Brasil Fitness
class  observation  no wheelchair access   (key)

ABADÁ CAPOEIRA

3221 22d Street (Mission Street), San Francisco (map)
, www.abada.org
415 206 0650

Alexander Body Dynamics

The 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.

1:00pm-5:00pm Dancing without Pain with Alexander Technique Free Private Lessons
q and a  observation  no wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Hayes Valley Acupuncture Center

364 Hayes Street, Mezzanine Level (Gough Street), San Francisco (map)

415 710 4571

city dance studios

Emerson 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

5:30pm-7:00pm Free Beginning Hip Hop Class at City Dance Studios
class  observation  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

City Dance Studios

10 Colton Street (Brady Street), San Francisco (map)
, www.citydance.org
415 397 1172

Funkanometry SF Dance Company

Come 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.

7:00pm-8:30pm Funkanometry SF Company Class
class  observation  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

City Dance

10 Colton Street (Brady Street), San Francisco (map)
, www.funkanometrysf.com
650 892 4537

Hooliehoop

Hoolie 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.

3:30pm-5:00pm Alternative Movement Dance: Exploring hoop & poi
observation  participation  no wheelchair access   (key)

The Center for Transformation

735 Montgomery St. (Jackson St.), San Francisco (map)
, www.hooliehoop.com
415 829 7799

HoopGirl.com

Join 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!

2:00pm-4:00pm San Francisco Hoop Celebration!
observation  participation  no wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Dolores Park

, 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! Come watch, listen or join in the dance. 6-7pm Intro Dance Class, 7-8pm Open rehearsal, 8-10pm Social dance

6:00pm-10:00pm Tango Revolution
open house  observation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Caffe Trieste Downtown

1667 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 schratch4blooming company, concert pianist Tomoko Hagiwara accompanying this ballet premiere live

4:00pm-5:00pm Kathy Mata Ballet Showing
participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

San Francisco Dance Center

26 7th St. (Market), san francisco (map)
, www.kathymataballet.com
415 756 0591

Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company

A preliminary look at Cai's work for upcoming 2008 concert.

4:00pm-5:00pm Open Rehearsal
rehearsal  participation  no wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Dance Mission Theater

3316 24th Street (Mission), San Francisco (map)
, www.ccpsf.org
415 474 4829

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

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
class  observation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

San Francisco Dance Center

7th 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: NDW2008C

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

Printz Dance Project

Join PDP for an open rehearsal followed by an informal showing of company repertory and a casual Q&A

3:00pm-4:30pm Printz Dance Project
rehearsal  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

San Francisco Dance Center

26 7th Street (Market), San Francisco (map)
, www.printzdance.org
415 927 3253

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  participation  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

ShoeBox Studio

A trunkshow of local designers dance practice-wear and costuming items! Clothing and Costumes by Hipgnostica Designs, Katherine Summer Designs, and more!

11:00am-2:00pm Local Designer Dancewear & Costume Sale!
open house  observation  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

ShoeBox Studio

855 Folsom St. #112 (5th), San Francisco (map)
, www.shoeboxsf.com
415 861 5976

Temple of Poi

Hoolie 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.

3:30pm-5:00pm Alternative Movement Dance & Play: Exploring Hoopdance, Poi, and Flow Arts
observation  no wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

The Center

735 Montgomery (Jordan), San Francisco (map)
, www.templeofpoi.com
415 424 8581

Anna Halprin

We will be interfacing with a natural environment. Space is limited. Please call or email to make a reservation.

9:30am-11:30am Experience Dance with Anna Halprin
workshop  observation  no wheelchair access   (key)

Mountain Home Studio

15 Ravine Way (Crown), Kentfield (map)
, www.annahalprin.org
415 457 8555

RoCo Dance & Fitness Center

Come 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.

6:00pm-7:00pm Performance
performance  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

RoCo Dance Showings

237 Shoreline Hwy. (Almonte Blvd), mill Valley (map)
, www.rocodance.com
415 388 6786

tamalpa institute

Use 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.

2:00pm-4:30pm Body Voices, An Introduction to the Tamalpa Institute Life/Art Process
workshop  observation  no wheelchair access   (key)

Mountain Home Studio

15 Ravine Way (Crown Rd.), Kentfield (map)
, www.tamalpa.org
415 457 8555

Chitresh Das Dance Company

Study 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.

3:00pm-4:00pm Introductory Class for Men and Boys
class  observation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Pacific Ballet Academy

295 B Polaris Avenue, Mountain View (map)
, www.kathak.org
415 333 9000

sjDANCEco

Come 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!

12:00pm-5:00pm 6th Annual Dancin' Downtown Festival 2008
performance  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

The Circle of Palms downtown San Jose

next to the Fairmont Hotel and the Modern Art Museum, San Jose (map)
, www.sjdanceco.org

AXIS Dance Company

AXIS 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.

1:00pm-3:00pm East Bay Dances Together
performance  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts

1428 Alice Street (14th), Oakland, CA 94501 (map)
, www.axisdance.org
510 625 0110

Berkeley Public Library

Did 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.

4:00pm-6:00pm Boogie around the Books
class  observation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Berkeley Public Library

2090 Kittredge (Shattuck), Berkeley (map)
www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org
510 981 6100

Bliss Dance Company

This 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.

10:00am-12:00pm Bliss Dance Company Master Class
class  observation  participation  wheelchair access   (key)

Ohlone College

43600 Mission Blvd. (Anza), Fremont (map)

Body Tales / 3rd Stone Productions

The 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.

4:00pm-6:00pm Body Tales Performance
performance  participation  wheelchair access   (key)

Western Sky Studio

2525 - 8th ST (Dwight Way), Berkeley (map)
, www.bodytales.com
510 649 1791

Danspace

Mary's classes are inviting and accessible to adults who have never danced as well as students returning after a long absence.

10:30am-12:00pm Beginning Ballet w/Mary Armentrout
class  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

Danspace

473 Hudson Street (Miles), Oakland (map)
, www.danspace.com
510 420 0920

Choreography by Danspace Faculty: Claudine Naganuma, Amanda Crawford and Kimberly Valmore along with student work by Erin Landers.

1:00pm-2:00pm Danspace Studio Showcase
performance  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Danspace

473 Hudson Street (Miles), Oakland (map)
, www.danspace.com
510 420 0920

Emese: Messengers of the African Diaspora

Come 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.

12:30pm-2:00pm Come Learn The Dances Of The Orishas
class  observation  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Malonga Casquelourd Art Center

1428 Alice Street, 3rd floor, Studio C (14th), Oakland (map)

Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance

An 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!

6:00pm-7:00pm Intro to Hawaiian Hula
class  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance

729 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!

7:00pm-8:00pm Intro to Tahitian Dance
class  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance

729 Heinz Avenue (7th), Berkeley (map)
, www.mahea.com
510 845 2605

San Francisco Biodanza School

Combining 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.

6:15pm-8:30pm Biodanza: The Poetry of Human Encounter
class  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

Studio 12

2525 8th St., #12, Berkeley (map)
, www.biodanzasf.com
415 339 8739

Shawl-Anderson Dance Center

This 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.

6:30pm-8:30pm The Field at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center
performance  participation  no wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Shawl-Anderson Dance Center

2704 Alcatraz Ave (College Ave), Berkeley (map)
, www.shawl-anderson.org
510 654 5921