Tuesday, April 29

City College of San Francisco Dept of Physical Education & Dance
Dance Class
11:00am-1:00pm |
Intermediate Modern |
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City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco ( map)
415 452 7322
class
11:00am-1:00pm |
Beginning Argentine Tango |
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City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco ( map)
www.ccsframs.com
Celebrate the inauguration of the New Health and Wellness Center. Participate in a variety of dance classes in state of the art studios. Find out about performing opportunities and the Dance Certification Program. Check schedule at www.ccsframs.com
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City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center 50 Phelan Avenue (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco ( map)
, www.ccsframs.com
415 452 7322
Dance History Class
9:30am-11:00am |
Dance History |
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City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco ( map)
415 452 7322
class
1:00pm-3:00pm |
Beginning Latin Social Dance (previous experience) |
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City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center, San Francisco ( map)
www.ccsframs.com
dance class
3:00pm-5:00pm |
Beginning Hip Hop |
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City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco ( map)
www.ccsframs.com
class
3:00pm-5:00pm |
Beginning African-Haitian Dance |
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City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco ( map)
www.ccsframs.com
class
5:30pm-7:30pm |
Beginning Ballet |
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City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco ( map)
class
6:00pm-8:00pm |
Beginning Swing Dance |
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City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco ( map)
class
7:30pm-9:30pm |
Intermediate Ballet |
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City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco ( map)
DANCE MONKS
DANCE MONKS, an internationally travelled dance company will offer a Release Technique and Improvisation class (Intermediate/Advanced) with live music.
9:00am-10:30am |
DANCE MONKS class (Intermediate/Advanced) |
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ODC351 Shotwell Street, San Francisco ( map)
, http://www.dancemonks.com or http://dancemonks.blogspot.com
510 644 1654
Deborah Slater Dance Theater/Studio 210
Men Think They are Better Than Grass, a work-in-progress rehearsal using the beauty of land, water, animals and WS Merwin�s poetry to explore the reciprocal relationship between our lives and the environment.
1:00pm-3:00pm |
Deborah Slater Dance Theater |
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Studio 2103435 Cesar Chavez (Army) (Valencia), San Francisco ( map)
, www.artofthematter.org
415 308 1612
Hooliehoop
Get into your body with Hooliehoop. Discover dynamic movement, stress release, energizing fitness, and fun through hoopdance! ZERO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Hoops provided.
12:15pm-12:45pm |
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
Sample the HoopGirl Workout, featuring superfun hula hooping and dance combined! Find your meditative center, express your sassy self, and transcend through the hoop. Everyone welcome! Hoops provided. Winner Best of the Bay 06 & 07.
5:30pm-6:30pm |
A Celebration of Gyration! |
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Dance Ground Keriac1805 Divisadero (Bush), San Francisco ( map)
, www.HoopGirl.com
415 282 HOOP
Hot Pink Feathers
Come witness Hot Pink Feathers Parade Corps as they prepare for the 30th Annual Carnaval San Francisco Celebration! Discover their delightful World Cabaret style. You may get inspired and want to join in yourself as a reveler!
8:30pm-10:00pm |
Hot Pink Feathers Carnaval Rehearsal |
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The Ballet Studio128 10th St., 3rd floor (Mission), San Francisco ( map)
, www.hotpinkfeathers.com
415 398 7673
Movement Roots
Utilizing the body as our primary vehicle for learning we will explore how the developmental movement patterning of Body Mind Centering helps us to find more efficient body alignment and optimal functioning for injury prevention, refraining, and creative expression. Special attention will be given to how we relate to the ground. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Call to sign up.
7:00pm-9:00pm |
Body Mind Centering with Sonja Riket |
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Margaret Jenkins Dance Lab301 8th Street, 2nd Floor, Studio 200 (Folsom), San Francisco ( map)
415 661 1852
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
onetaste
Acro-yoga/Contact improv Dance Jam. This fun workshop, facilitated by Elizabeth Samet & George Lawton, opens with a presentation of contact improv, perfect for beginners as well as for more experienced dancers; followed by a demonstration of acro-yoga, with participants guided through poses with spotting offered by the facilitators; the last half hour everyone gets the opportunity to Contact Jam!
3:00pm-4:30pm |
Acro-yoga /Contact improv. Dance Jam |
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One Taste1074 Folsom St. (6th & 7th, Moss & Russ), SF ( map)
415 503 1100
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
ShoeBox Studio
45 minutes of stretching, strengthening, conditioning Pilates. Great for athletes, dancers, and everyone with a spine!
12:00pm-12:45pm |
Lunch Hour Pilates |
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ShoeBox Studio855 Folsom St. #112 (5th), San Francisco ( map)
, www.shoeboxsf.com
415 861 5976
Temple of Poi
Join 2 time Best of the Bay Best Dance Studio winners Temple of Poi for this creative and fun way to dance and get more fit. Bring a heart monitor and towel. All levels of skill welcome. Taught by Temple of Poi Founder, Isa "GlitterGirl" Isaacs.
5:30pm-6:00pm |
Alternative Fitness: Poi + Aerobics = PoiRobics |
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Temple of Poi953 Mission Street, suite 120 (5th), San Francisco ( map)
, www.templeofpoi.com
415 424 8581
2 time Best of the Bay Best Dance Studio winners Temple of Poi hosts this class for beginners with demonstrations and participation for individuals interested in exploring dancing using the traditional Maori tool, poi. Taught by Temple of Poi Founder, Isa "GlitterGirl" Isaacs.
6:15pm-7:45pm |
Introduction to Poi Fire Dancing |
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Temple of Poi953 Mission Street, suite 120 (5th), San Francisco ( map)
, www.templeofpoi.com
415 424 8581
2 time Best of the Bay Best Dance Studio winners Temple of Poi hosts this class for beginners with demonstrations and participation for individuals interested in exploring dancing using the traditional Maori tool, poi. Taught by Temple of Poi Founder, Isa "GlitterGirl" Isaacs.
7:00pm-7:30pm |
Introduction to Poi Fire Dancing |
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Temple of Poi953 Mission Street, suite 120 (5th), San Francisco ( map)
, www.templeofpoi.com
415 424 85
2 time Best of the Bay Best Dance Studio winners Temple of Poi hosts this class with demonstrations and participation for individuals interested in exploring dancing with fire using hula hoops. Taught by Temple of Poi Founder, Isa "GlitterGirl" Isaacs.
7:45pm-8:15pm |
Introduction to Fire Hoop Dancing |
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Temple of Poi953 Mission Street, suite 120 (5th), San Francisco ( map)
, www.templeofpoi.com
415 424 8581
2 time Best of the Bay Best Dance Studio winners Temple of Poi hosts this class for beginners with demonstrations and participation for individuals interested in exploring dancing using the traditional Maori tool, poi. Taught by Temple of Poi Founder, Isa "GlitterGirl" Isaacs.
8:30pm-9:00pm |
Introduction to Poi Fire Dancing |
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Temple of Poi953 Mission Street, suite 120 (5th), San Francisco ( map)
, www.templeofpoi.com
415 424 8581

College of San Mateo
FREE 'mini-classes' and performances in jazz, hip hop, tap, Tahitian, swing, and "Dancing Without Limits" open to all experience levels and physical abilities.
10:00am-1:00pm |
Dance for everyone! |
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College of San Mateo1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd (Hillsdale Blvd and CSM Drive), San Mateo ( map)
650 574 6243
Halanda Studio
Traditional Indian Bollywood Dance: semi-classical and semi-traditional Indian dances with influences from modern dance, Central Asian, folk and more! Beginners: 6-7pm, Advanced: 7-8pm. Qi Gong flow combines gentle movement & stretches, meditation, breathing regulation, relaxation and visualization techniques 12-1pm. Plus more. Please check website for exact schedule.
12:00pm-9:00pm |
Qi Gong Flow, Indian Bollywood Dance Classes & more |
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Halanda Studio1062 Lincoln Ave (between Coe & Willow), San Jose ( map)
, www.Halanda.com
408 246 1129

AscenDance Project
As part as the Bay Area National Dance Week artistic director of AscenDance Project Isabel von Rittberg will be teaching a free brief introductory dance-climb fusion class to share the joy of moving on a climbing wall to the rhythm of music. In addition, her dancers will present a demonstration/open rehearsal of her latest work in preparation for the San Francisco International Arts Festival. Please call 510-225-8844 to be let into the building!
6:00pm-7:00pm |
FREE Dance-Climb Fusion Workshop&Demonstration |
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Studio Project Bandaloop1919 Market St. Suite 7 (19th St.), Oakland ( map)
, www.ascendanceproject.com
510 225 8844
Berkeley Moving Arts
Join us for an advanced beginning modern dance class. Veteran teacher Ruth Botchan offers a class in Erick Hawkins' technique, a unique approach from the "inside out" that encourages efficient use of the body's natural structure. Please call to reserve a space.
7:30pm-9:00pm |
Modern Dance, A Body-Mind Approach |
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Western Sky2525 Eighth Street (Dwight Way), Berkeley CA ( map)
www.berkeleymovingarts.com
510 848 4878
Danspace
Join this fun and exciting class and experience the choreography of Kimberly Valmore. She directs her own contemporary dance company COterie DAnce.
6:15pm-7:45pm |
Intermediate Modern Jazz w/Kimberly Valmore |
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Danspace473 Hudson Street (Miles), Oakland ( map)
, www.danspace.com
510 420 0920
InterPlay
InterPlay empowers people to create performance art through movement, stories, songs and stillness. Diverse individuals and groups use InterPlay to learn from and express their experiences. Engage mind, body, heart, and spirit in an affirming, fun-loving practice through improvisational movement, story, and voice.
6:00pm-7:30pm |
InterPlay Class: Improvisation for Dance |
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InterPlayce2273 Telegraph Ave (23rd Street), Oakland ( map)
, www.interplay.org
510 465 2797
K*Star*Productions
Share in the choreographic process of The Kendra Kimbrough Kimbrough Dance Ensemble as they prepare for their 12th Annual Repertory Concert.
7:30pm-9:30pm |
KKDE - Open Rehearsal |
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Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 3rd floor - Studio C1428 Alice Street (14th Street), Oakland ( map)
, www.kstarproductions.org
510 801 4523
Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance
An introduction to the basics of the dance of Bali with Kompiang Metri-Davies
6:00pm-7:00pm |
Balinese Dance |
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Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance729 Heinz Avenue (7th), Berkeley ( map)
, www.mahea.com
510 845 2605
Mills College
Join the students and faculty of Mills College in a jazz or modern class followed by an open rehearsal with Mills students and Axis Dance Company. Everyone is welcome. Come enjoy dance!
11:00am-2:15pm |
Dance at Mills |
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Haas Pavilion5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland ( map)
510 430 2175
Open Your Heart Through Art!
Come connect with yourself on a deeper level using art and movement in this free evening workshop! You will practice being present with your body and breath, and tapping into the joy that is your creative self-expression! No experience necessary!
6:30pm-8:30pm |
Open Your Heart Through Art! |
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First Congregational Church2501 Harrison St., Oakland ( map)
, www.openyourheartart.com
415 465 7465
The Beat: the Eddie Brown Center for the Arts
The Beat features classes in authentic (rhythm) tap dance. Free classes will be offered to new students, see website or call for complete details.
5:30pm-8:30pm |
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 Royal Scottish Country Dance Society San Francisco Branch
The Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers perform both worldwide and locally - come see us at work! We will practice current repertoire and technique, and prepare for future performances. Ron Wallace, Artistic Director, will teach to live music. Refreshments at 9:30.
7:30pm-9:30pm |
The Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers: Open Rehearsal |
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San Pablo Sportsman's Hall5220 Glenn Avenue (Ventura Street), Richmond ( map)
, www.dunsmuirscottishdancers.org/upcoming_events.htm
510 558 8644
West County Community High School (WCCHS) Dancers
Come see what emerging High School dance artists are producing today! These Ninth and Tenth Graders will perform a piece choreographed with their artistic contributions, then lead a short workshop for the audience. Come support these dynamic young artists!
7:00pm-8:00pm |
West County Community High School Dancers |
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West County Community High School1615 Carlson Blvd (San Luis Street), Richmond ( map)
510 898 1495
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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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