Sunday, April 27

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) |
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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!
9:00am-10:15am |
Body Brasil Fitness |
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ABADÁ CAPOEIRA3221 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 |
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Hayes Valley Acupuncture Center364 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 |
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City Dance Studios10 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 |
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City Dance10 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 |
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The Center for Transformation735 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! |
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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 |
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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 schratch4blooming company, concert pianist Tomoko Hagiwara accompanying this ballet premiere live
4:00pm-5:00pm |
Kathy Mata Ballet Showing |
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San Francisco Dance Center26 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 |
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Dance Mission Theater3316 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! |
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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: NDW2008C
12:00am-11:45pm |
Mobile Poi Class |
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PoiGeekEverywhere (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 |
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San Francisco Dance Center26 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 |
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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
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! |
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ShoeBox Studio855 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 |
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The Center735 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 |
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Mountain Home Studio15 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 |
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RoCo Dance Showings237 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 |
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Mountain Home Studio15 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 |
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Pacific Ballet Academy295 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 |
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The Circle of Palms downtown San Josenext 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 |
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Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts1428 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 |
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Berkeley Public Library2090 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 |
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Ohlone College43600 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 |
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Western Sky Studio2525 - 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 |
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Danspace473 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 |
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Danspace473 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 |
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Malonga Casquelourd Art Center1428 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 |
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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!
7:00pm-8:00pm |
Intro to Tahitian Dance |
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Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance729 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 |
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Studio 122525 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 |
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Shawl-Anderson Dance Center2704 Alcatraz Ave (College Ave), Berkeley ( map)
, www.shawl-anderson.org
510 654 5921
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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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