Thursday, May 1

Bay Area Country Dance Society
Morris dancing is a living English Folk tradition whose origins include rituals to celebrate the coming of spring. Experience the magic as Bay Area teams with their sticks, ribbons, bells and hankies perform our annual open-air May Day celebrations.
5:30am-7:00am |
May Day -- Dance the Sun Up |
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Twin PeaksTwin Peaks Parking Lot (Twin Peaks Blvd), San Francisco ( map)
, www.bacds.org/events/
510 653 7507
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
Duniya Dance Company
Join this energetic Bhangra dance class! Bhangra is a vivacious folk dance from Punjab, India. After class, head next door to the Bollyhood Cafe for a performance by Duniya Dance Company, food, drinks and more dancing!
7:30pm-11:30pm |
Bhangra Dance Class and Performance! |
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Duniya Dance Studio3380 19th St. (Mission Street), San Francisco ( map)
, duniyadance.com
510 213 1537
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
A teaser of the HoopGirl Workout, this class will introduce you to Off-Body and sultry Floor Dance moves. Connect with your dance muse while whirling with hula hoop dance. All ages and abilities welcome! Hoops provided for class use.
7:00pm-8:00pm |
Unleash Your Inner Goddess with Hoopdance! |
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Dance Ground Keriac1805 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! |
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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
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 Acroyoga, with participants being guided through poses with spotting offered by the facilitators; the last half hour everyone has 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), S.F. ( map)
, http//www.onetaste.us/
415 503 1100
This event features a live broadcast to personal life media of folks volunteering to read, and sometimes sing, their original compositions of erotic expressions, with special guest of a Blues Band that will encourage everyone to get up and DANCE!
8:00pm-9:30pm |
Open Mike: the Dance of Sex, Love & Intimacy |
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One Taste1074 Folsom St (6th & 7th, Moss & Russ), San Francisco ( map)
, http//www.onetaste.us/
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
Fusion Bellydance Drills & Basics explores the rhythm, isolations, and nuances of Tribal Fusion bellydance. Every class starts with a warm-up session of stretching and conditioning, followed by drills and breakdowns of moves and transitions. While the focus will be technical, there will be dancing at the end of every class for musicality and rhythm training--and for fun, of course!
8:00pm-9:30pm |
Fusion Bellydance Drills & Basics w/ Gibson Pearl |
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ShoeBox Studio855 Folsom St. #112 (5th), San Francisco ( map)
, www.shoeboxsf.com
415 861 5976
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society San Francisco Branch
Join the fun of a Scottish dance party: round the room dances, lively jigs and reels, smooth strathspeys, all to the beat of a live band. All dances will be taught; NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Please wear comfortable low shoes.
8:00pm-10:00pm |
Scottish Ceilidh - Music & Dance Party |
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Noe Valley Ministry1021 Sanchez (23rd Street), San Francisco ( map)
, www.sf-scottishdancers.org/
415 647 5871
Vima Dance Studio
Introduction to six dances: waltz, tango, foxtrot, rumba, cha cha and swing! This is a fun class designed for all levels. Singles and Couples are welcome.
8:00pm-9:00pm |
Ballroom Sampler |
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Vima Dance Studio560 Third Street (Brannan), San Francisco ( map)
, www.vimadance.com
415 977 0203

Bay Area Country Dance Society
Morris dancing is a living English Folk tradition whose origins include rituals to celebrate the coming of spring. Experience the magic as Bay Area teams with their sticks, ribbons, bells and hankies perform our annual open-air May Day celebrations.
5:30am-7:00am |
May Day -- Dance the Sun Up |
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Baylands Nature PreserveEmbarcadero (East of 101), Palo Alto ( map)
, rgoldman.org/morris/mayday
408 730 9622
Morris Dance is an ancient English Folk tradition. Dancers wear ribbons and bells and caper to welcome the spring.
5:30am-7:00am |
May Day -- Dance the Sun Up |
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Santa Cruz LighthouseWestCliff Dr, Santa Cruz ( map)
www.geocities.com/seabrightmorris/
510 886 6549
Morris dancing is a living English Folk tradition whose origins include rituals to celebrate the coming of spring. Experience the magic as Bay Area teams with their sticks, ribbons, bells and hankies perform our annual open-air May Day celebrations.
5:30am-7:00am |
May Day -- Dance the Sun Up |
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Inspiration Point, Tilden ParkWildcat Canyon Rd, Berkeley ( map)
, www.berkeley-morris.org/
510 886 6549

Berkeley Folk Dancers
Enjoy an evening learning simple dances from around the world. No partner necessary.
7:30pm-9:30pm |
International dance |
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Live Oak Park social hall1301 Shattuck Avenue (Berryman), Berkeley ( map)
, www.berkeleyfolkdancers.org
510 549 0337
Berkeley Moving Arts
Join us for a beginning level modern dance class. Vangie King offers an enjoyable 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.
6:00pm-7:30pm |
Beginning 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
Imagery, body alignment, awareness and technique lead us to the expressive, ancient dance form of belly dancing. All levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket or mat. Taught by the Sabah ensemble. Please call to reserve a place.
7:45pm-9:45pm |
Belly Dance from The Inside Out |
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Western Sky2525 Eighth Street (Dwight Way), Berkeley CA ( map)
www.berkeleymovingarts.com
510 848 4878
Danspace
Grounded in the organic principles of movement it is anatomically sound, devoid of affectation, with great emphasis on musicality.
6:00pm-7:45pm |
Intermediate Ballet w/Beth Hoge |
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Danspace473 Hudson Street (Miles), Oakland ( map)
, www.danspace.com
510 420 0920
Joe Goode Performance Group
Free intermediate/advanced modern dance class taught by company member Jessica Swanson. Jessica's class includes a yoga based warm up, moving into explorations of momentum based movement, inversions and fluid athleticism. The class will build up to dynamic high velocity phrases.
7:00pm-8:30pm |
Joe Goode Performance Group Class with Jessica Swanson |
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JGPG Studio1353 59th St. (Hollis), Emeryville ( map)
, www.joegoode.org
415 561 6565
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].
5:00pm-6:30pm |
Natica Angilly's Dancing Poetry |
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San Pablo Sports Hall5220 Glen Ave., San Pablo ( map)
, www.dancingpoetry.com
510 235 0361
Middle Eastern dance sampler open class includes: American, Moroccan and Egyptian styles of Belly Dance, all levels. Class at 6:30pm, performance at 8:30pm. Directed by Shukriya, creator of Rakkasah, the largest Middle Eastern dance and music festival in the United States, and Dancers of the Pharaohs.
6:30pm-8:30pm |
RAKKASAH (TM) Festivals/ Bellydance Sampler |
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San Pablo Sports Hall5220 Glen Ave., San Pablo ( map)
, www.rakkasah.com
510 724 0214
Rudramandir
Facilitated by Liz Boubion, Tamalpa Institute graduate. An in-depth introduction to the Halprin Life/Art Process weaving the physical, emotional and mental levels of awareness in movement improvisation, drawing and poetic dialogue. May 1st workshop is a preview for an 8-week series which starts early June. This class is part of the Embodied Arts Program at Rudramandir. Register for Liz's entire series at rudramandir.com.
7:30pm-10:00pm |
Body-Part Mapping for Dancers |
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Rudramandir830 Bancroft Way (6th Street), Berkeley ( map)
, rudramandir.com
510 486 8700
the Breema Center
Many and varied, Self-Breema exercises include gentle stretches, rhythmic movements, and new postures. Each provides an ideal, supportive opportunity to apply and experience Breema�s Nine Principles of Harmony. Practicing Self-Breema is both nurturing and energizing, and supports physical and physiological flexibility and vitality, mental clarity, and emotional balance.
8:00am-8:45am |
You Only Need This Moment |
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the Breema Center6076 Claremont Ave (College), Oakland ( map)
, www.breema.com
510 428 0937
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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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