Bay Area National Dance Week
Wednesday, April 30

Wednesday, April 30

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Barbary Coast Cloggers

Watch 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.

8:00pm-9:30pm Open Rehearsal and Beginner's Clogging Class
rehearsal  observation  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Danzhaus

1275 Connecticut Street (Caesar Chavez), San Francisco (map)
, www.barbarycoast.org
415 552 4541

City College of San Francisco Dept of Physical Education & Dance

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. For additional schedule of classes throughout BANDW check www.ccsframs.edu

10:00am-10:00pm Open House
open house  observation  wheelchair access   (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

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10:00am-12:00pm Intermediate Ballet
class  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.

50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco (map)

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12:00pm-2:00pm Beginning Tap
class  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.

50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco (map)

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12:00pm-2:00pm Beginning Ballet
class  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.

50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco (map)

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2:00pm-4:00pm Beginning Jazz
class  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.

50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco (map)

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4:00pm-6:00pm Dance Aerobics
class  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.

50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco (map)

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6:00pm-8:00pm Beginning African-Haitian Dance
class  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.

50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco (map)

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8:00pm-10:00pm Beginning Latin Social Dance (previous experience)
class  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

City College San Francisco P.E. and Dance Dept.

50 Phelan Ave, Health and Wellness Center (Ocean and Howth), San Francisco (map)

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
class  observation  no wheelchair access   (key)

The Center for Transformation

735 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.

6:00pm-6:45pm Beginning Hoopdance
class  observation  no wheelchair access   (key)

The Center for Transformation

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

HoopGirl.com

A 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.

6:30pm-7:30pm Superstar Hoopdance Drills
class  observation  no wheelchair access   (key)

Dance Ground Keriac

1805 Divisadero (Bush), San Francisco (map)
, www.HoopGirl.com
415 282 HOOP

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

Plenty's Playground

A 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.

7:00pm-8:00pm Plenty's Playground: Hoop Camp Boot Camp
class  observation  no wheelchair access   (key)

Justin Herman Plaza (meet at fountain)

Market Street @ the Embarcadero, San Francisco (map)
, www.plentysplayground.com
415 341 7331

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

San Francisco Dance Center

Featuring 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.

11:00am-6:00pm LINES Ballet/SFDC - Open Rehearsals
rehearsal  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

SF Somatic Wellness Program

Come 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.

3:30pm-7:00pm Open House
open house  observation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Eureka Valley Recreation Center

100 Collingwood (18th and 19th), San Francisco (map)
415 661 1852

ShoeBox Studio

Come 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.

7:30am-8:30am Afro-Caribbean Dance
class  observation  participation  no wheelchair access   (key)

Shoebox Studio

855 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
class  observation  participation  no wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Temple of Poi

953 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.

6:15pm-6:45pm Introduction to Fire Hoop Dancing
class  observation  participation  no wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Temple of Poi

953 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
class  observation  participation  no wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Temple of Poi

953 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.

7:45pm-8:15pm Introduction to Poi Fire Dancing
class  observation  participation  no wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Temple of Poi

953 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.

8:30pm-9:00pm Introduction to Fire Hoop Dancing
class  observation  participation  no wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Temple of Poi

953 Mission Street, suite 120 (5th), San Francisco (map)
, www.templeofpoi.com
415 424 8581

Theatre of Praxis

Come 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 .

2:00pm-4:00pm Theatre of Praxis/ Body Breakthroughs
workshop  observation  participation  no wheelchair access   (key)

One Taste

1074 Folsom (7th), San Francisco (map)
, www.theatreofpraxis.com
415 467 4653

Vima Dance Studio

Marcelo Solis teaches this hour-long class, followed by a practica.

8:00pm-9:30pm Argentine Tango
class  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

Vima Dance Studio

560 Third Street (Brannan), San Francisco (map)
, www.vimadance.com
415 977 0203

Halanda Studio

Belly 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.

6:00pm-10:00pm Bellydance for Fun and Fitness & Hala Dance Troupe rehearsal
class  observation  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Halanda Studio

1062 Lincoln Ave (between Coe & Willow), San Jose (map)
, www.Halanda.com
408 246 1129

Bay Area Country Dance Society

Contra 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.

6:30pm-7:45pm Introduction to Contra Dance
class  observation  no wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Grace North Church

2138 Cedar St (Oxford), Berkeley (map)
, www.bacds.org/events/
510 886 6549

Bayside Pilates

We've chosen the exercises that best encapsulate the Pilates Method so that you can feel for yourself the essence of Pilates.

5:30pm-7:00pm Essential Pilates Workshop
workshop  observation  no wheelchair access   (key)

Bayside Pilates

2515 Santa Clara Ave #108 (Broadway), Alameda (map)
, baysidepilates.com

Body Tales / 3rd Stone Productions

Experience the synergy and support of Body Tales and Authentic Movement interwoven for a potent combination of inner-directed movement, embodied stories, and empathetic witnessing.

6:30pm-9:30pm Body Tales & Authentic Movement
class  observation  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.

7:00pm-8:30pm Beginning Ballet w/Mary Armentrout
class  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

Danspace

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

InterPlay

Michelle 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.

10:30am-12:00pm InterPlay with Michelle Jordan
class  observation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

InterPlayce

2273 Telegraph Ave (23rd Street), Oakland (map)
, www.interplay.org
510 465 2797

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.

7:30pm-9:00pm An InterPlay Fake Performance
performance  participation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

InterPlayce

2273 Telegraph Ave (23rd Street), Oakland (map)
, www.interplay.org
510 465 2797

Lake Merritt Dance Center, Inc.

Class from 7:00 to 8:00 pm Dancing from 8:00 to 10:45

7:00pm-10:45pm Wednesday Nite Dance
observation  participation  wheelchair access   (key)

Veterans Memorial Bldg

200 Grand Ave (Harrison), Oakland (map)
www.lakemerrittdancecenter.org

Moving On Center

Explore 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.

10:00am-12:00pm Contact Improvisation
class  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts

1428 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.

1:30pm-3:30pm Authentic Movement
class  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts

1428 Alice Street (14th Street), Oakland (map)
, www.movingoncenter.org
510 834 0284

Poetic Dance Theater Company

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].

6:00pm-7:30pm Poetic Dance
class  observation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Activity Center Church Corner

2441 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].

7:30pm-9:00pm Natica Angilly's Dancing Poetry
class  observation  wheelchair access  all ages welcome   (key)

Activity Center Church Corner

2441 San Jose Ave. (Park Ave.), Alameda (map)
, www.dancingpoetry.com
510 235 0361

Rudramandir

Facilitated 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.

10:15am-11:45am Movement Meditation
class  observation  wheelchair access   (key)

Rudramandir

830 Bancroft Way (6th Street), Berkeley (map)
, rudramandir.com
510 486 8700

Salsa with Juan

Thrive! 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.

7:30pm-9:30pm Salsa with Juan
class  observation  participation  wheelchair access   (key)

Lake Merritt Dance Center

200 Grand Ave. (Harrison), Oakland (map)
, www.salsawithjuan.com
510 860 1957

STUDIO 12

9 to 13 year old girls fly, swing, twirl and float on Motivity trapezes. It is fun! It is creative! At STUDIO 12-we fly!

4:15pm-5:30pm GIRLS WHO FLY
class  observation  participation  wheelchair access   (key)

STUDIO 12

2525 Eighth Street (Dwight Way), Berkeley (map)
, www.movingout.org
510 587 0770

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.

6:30pm-8:00pm Aerial Dance
class  observation  participation  wheelchair access   (key)

STUDIO 12

2525 Eighth Street (Dwight Way), Berkeley (map)
, www.movingout.org
510 587 0770

the Breema Center

We 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.

5:00pm-7:00pm Body/Mind Connection as the Foundation of Health
open house  observation  participation  no wheelchair access   (key)

the Breema Clinic

6201 Florio (College), Oakland (map)
, www.breemahealth.com
510 428 1234