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Wednesday, April 30
 Barbary Coast CloggersWatch this acclaimed all-male clogging team rehearse, then participate in a beginners class. Clogging is America's original folk dance and is similar to tap but rowdier! Open to men, women and children of all dance abilities.
     (key)Danzhaus1275 Connecticut Street (Caesar Chavez), San Francisco (map), www.barbarycoast.org 415 552 4541 City College of San Francisco Dept of Physical Education & DanceCelebrate 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. For additional schedule of classes throughout BANDW check www.ccsframs.edu
 (key)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
 (key)City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco (map)
(key)City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco (map)
(key)City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco (map)
(key)City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco (map)
(key)City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco (map)
(key)City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco (map)
(key)City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco (map)HooliehoopGet into your body with Hooliehoop. Discover dynamic movement, stress release, energizing fitness, and fun through hoopdance! ZERO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Hoops provided.
 (key)The Center for Transformation735 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.
(key)The Center for Transformation735 Montgomery St. (Jackson St.), San Francisco (map), www.hooliehoop.com 415 829 7799 HoopGirl.comA teaser of the Intermediate HoopGirl Workout! For experienced hoopers. Join the internationally acclaimed hoopstar, Christabel Zamor, as she teaches you how to "Play" the hoop with breaks, reversals and sweat drenching drills. Winner Best of the Bay 06 & 07.
(key)Dance Ground Keriac1805 Divisadero (Bush), San Francisco (map), www.HoopGirl.com 415 282 HOOP 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 Plenty's PlaygroundA 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.
(key)Justin Herman Plaza (meet at fountain)Market Street @ the Embarcadero, San Francisco (map), www.plentysplayground.com 415 341 7331 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
San Francisco Dance CenterFeaturing the variety of educational programs housed at SFDC, this day will include open rehearsals of LINES Ballet Company, School, BFA Program and SOTA. Please visit our website at www.linesballet.org/SFDC for more information.
(key)San Francisco Dance Center26 Seventh Street (Market), San Francisco (map), www.linesballet.org/sfdc 415 863 3040 SF Somatic Wellness ProgramCome discover this new wellness program in the Castro! Several somatic modalities such as Body Mind Centering, Feldenkrais, Alexander and Middendorf Breath are offered to help you learn to move, breathe, feel and think with greater ease and efficiency and reduce pain and stress. Sign up on site for 20-minute individual hands-on session and group movement class. 3:30-4:30pm Presentation of Somatic Modalities, 4:30-6pm Individual samples of hands-on session, 6-7pm Group movement class.
(key)Eureka Valley Recreation Center100 Collingwood (18th and 19th), San Francisco (map)415 661 1852 ShoeBox StudioCome enjoy dances from Cuba, Haiti, Brazil, Puerto Rico. Class begins with a thorough warm up of isolation exercises to develop and strengthen torso muscles followed by instruction in specific dances and ends with some yoga/cool down. Authentic moves and music. This is a great intro to dance.
Temple of PoiJoin 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.
(key)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 with demonstrations and participation for individuals interested in exploring dancing with fire using hula hoops. Taught by Temple of Poi Founder, Isa "GlitterGirl" Isaacs.
(key)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.
(key)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.
(key)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 playshop with demonstrations and participation for individuals interested in exploring dancing with fire using hula hoops. Taught by Temple of Poi Founder, Isa "GlitterGirl" Isaacs.
(key)Temple of Poi953 Mission Street, suite 120 (5th), San Francisco (map), www.templeofpoi.com 415 424 8581 Theatre of PraxisCome and join us in this unique, new space, for an lively Demonstration to introduce Somatic Movement Group Workshops. These focus on the body and healing. This new body based theatre, for people surviving chronic heath challenges, artists, dancers, and musicians will, be described followed by interactive healing improvisation .
Vima Dance StudioMarcelo Solis teaches this hour-long class, followed by a practica.
(key)Vima Dance Studio560 Third Street (Brannan), San Francisco (map), www.vimadance.com 415 977 0203  Halanda StudioBelly dance lends itself to evolution through fusion and experimentation. Its adaptability, diversity, and celebration of strength and femininity make it a perfect form of exercise and self expression. Beginners 8-9pm, Advanced 9-10pm. Plus Hala Dance Company professional troupe rehearsal 6-8pm.
(key)Halanda Studio1062 Lincoln Ave (between Coe & Willow), San Jose (map), www.Halanda.com 408 246 1129  Bay Area Country Dance SocietyContra 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.
Bayside PilatesWe've chosen the exercises that best encapsulate the Pilates Method so that you can feel for yourself the essence of Pilates.
Body Tales / 3rd Stone ProductionsExperience the synergy and support of Body Tales and Authentic Movement interwoven for a potent combination of inner-directed movement, embodied stories, and empathetic witnessing.
DanspaceMary's classes are inviting and accessible to adults who have never danced as well as students returning after a long absence.
InterPlayMichelle Jordan has dedicated her life to singing, dancing, community, and spirit and seeks healing, peace, and grace for herself and people of all colors. Come, engage mind, body, heart, and spirit as you learn to interplay with improvised movement, story, and voice.
InterPlay is a powerful technique for creating improvisation performances. InterPlay empowers people to playfully create performance art through movement, stories, and songs. Come witness, laugh, and be inspired.
Lake Merritt Dance Center, Inc.Class from 7:00 to 8:00 pm Dancing from 8:00 to 10:45
Moving On CenterExplore Contact Improvisation, a unique dance form based on moving into and out of physical contact with others, uniting bodies to create a mutually supportive and dynamic exchange of weight and suspension. Taught by MOC Faculty Brenton Cheng and Vitali Kononov. Open to all levels.
(key)Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts1428 Alice Street (14th Street), Oakland (map), www.movingoncenter.org 510 834 0284 Authentic Movement is a self-directed movement form. One moves with eyes closed in the presence of a witness. Explore the dynamic interplay of seeing and being seen. Led by MOC Program Director and Faculty Susan Bauer.
(key)Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts1428 Alice Street (14th Street), Oakland (map), www.movingoncenter.org 510 834 0284 Poetic Dance Theater CompanyDancing poetry techniques to translate poetry into dance. Become a dancing poem! Presented by Natica Angilly, founder of the annual Dancing Poetry Festival. Please Register in Advance at 415-681-0618/510-235-0361, [email protected].
(key)Activity Center Church Corner2441 San Jose Ave. (Park Ave.), Alameda (map), www.dancingpoetry.com 510 235 0361 Dancing poetry techniques to translate poetry into dance. Become a dancing poem! Presented by Natica Angilly, founder of the annual Dancing Poetry Festival. Please Register in Advance at 415-681-0618/510-235-0361, [email protected].
(key)Activity Center Church Corner2441 San Jose Ave. (Park Ave.), Alameda (map), www.dancingpoetry.com 510 235 0361 RudramandirFacilitated by Liz Boubion, associate teacher at the Tamalpa Institute and Rudramandir. An introduction to the Halprin Life/Art Process exploring body-part mythology in movement improvisation, drawing, sounding and poetic dialogue. A process-oriented approach to performance and choreography. 8-week series begins June 5th and ends with solo self-portrait ritual performances. This class is part of the Embodied Arts Program at Rudramandir. Register for Liz's entire series at rudramandir.com.
Salsa with JuanThrive! Give yourself the gift of Salsa in a safe supportive environment. It is fun, it is free, and it could become your next passion! No dance experience necessary. No partner required. Beginner 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Pre-Intermediate 8:30-9:30 p.m.
(key)Lake Merritt Dance Center200 Grand Ave. (Harrison), Oakland (map), www.salsawithjuan.com 510 860 1957 STUDIO 129 to 13 year old girls fly, swing, twirl and float on Motivity trapezes. It is fun! It is creative! At STUDIO 12-we fly!
This mixed level aerial class emphasizes the merging of dance technique with the use of aerial equipment. Learn basic movement vocabulary in the air using Motivity trapezes, hoops and slings.
the Breema CenterWe invite you to experience the deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and essential nourishment that comes from receiving Breema, and to discover how much Breema can support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Please call to reserve your place: 510-428-1234.
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