Bay Area Dance Week Guide 2011
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FRIDAY APRIL 22 - SUNDAY MAY 1, <strong>2011</strong><br />
ALL DANCE<br />
ALL FREE<br />
ALL WEEK<br />
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ABOUT US<br />
IN THIS GUIDE<br />
FIND FREE EVENTS<br />
All over the <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Area</strong>, events are happening from hip-hop, salsa, pole<br />
dancing, and yoga, to ballroom, ballet, banghra, modern, and more.<br />
<strong>Dance</strong>rs’ Group presents <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Area</strong> National <strong>Dance</strong> <strong>Week</strong>,<br />
an annual celebration of dance in the <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Area</strong>—one of<br />
the largest, most active and thriving dance communities<br />
in the country.<br />
This year’s festival once again offers an enormous range<br />
of free events—a perfect opportunity for dance-lovers of<br />
all ages and experiences to take a grand tour of the many<br />
movement styles at home in the <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Area</strong>!<br />
This project and <strong>Dance</strong>rs’ Group are funded by: Delta Dental of California, Fleishhacker<br />
Foundation, Grants for the Arts, James Irvine Foundation, J.B. Berland Foundation, Kenneth<br />
Rainin Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, San Francisco Arts Commission, San<br />
Francisco Foundation, Walter & Elise Haas Fund, William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the<br />
Zellerbach Family Foundation.<br />
COVER IMAGES: (from left to right) Kathy Mata Ballet, photo by Christine Fu; <strong>Dance</strong><br />
Generators, photo by Chris Golden; Hot Pink Feathers, photo by Michelle Cañalita; China<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Theater, photo by RJ Muna; ODC and Rhythm & Motion, photo by Margo Moritz.<br />
Design by Ellen Sherrod Design ellensherrod.com<br />
SEARCH from over 400 free events<br />
JOIN more than 650 artists and organizations<br />
CELEBRATE over 100 forms of dance<br />
CATEGORIES<br />
10 days of free classes, workshops, performances, lecture/<br />
demonstrations and open houses are sorted by location and date.<br />
CLASSES start on page 6<br />
PERFORMANCES start on page 40<br />
WORKSHOPS start on page 48<br />
OPEN HOUSES start on page 56<br />
LECTURE/DEMOS start on page 62<br />
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KICK OFF EVENT<br />
ONE DANCE<br />
Friday, April 22, <strong>2011</strong><br />
12noon<br />
Union Square Plaza, SF<br />
To kick off this fabulous 10-day<br />
festival come join One <strong>Dance</strong> at<br />
noon in San Francisco’s Union<br />
Square. One <strong>Dance</strong> is an allinclusive<br />
flash mob of dancers and<br />
non-dancers, schools, companies,<br />
and artists, all dancing in unison<br />
to the same piece of music.<br />
Everyone is welcome to join the<br />
celebration! To view and learn<br />
the One <strong>Dance</strong> moves, visit<br />
bayareandw.org.<br />
One <strong>Dance</strong> is a Jewels in the<br />
Square event.<br />
Visit jewelssf.org for more free<br />
programs held April – October.<br />
Pictured: Participants in One <strong>Dance</strong>, 2010
Fri Apr 22 San Francisco<br />
10a - 11:30a Afro-Cuban Modern ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
351 Shotwell St.<br />
10:30a - 12p Advanced Ballet ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
351 Shotwell St. o<br />
10:30a - 12:30p Chinese <strong>Dance</strong> China <strong>Dance</strong> School & Theatre<br />
Workout for Wellness 3055 Clement St. o<br />
4p - 5p Carnival & Hip Hop Moving Beyond Productions/The Marsh<br />
1074 Valencia St. o<br />
8:30p - 9:30p Beginning Tango ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
351 Shotwell St. o<br />
Sat Apr 23<br />
8:30a - 9:45a Rhythm & Motion ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Workout 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
10:30a - 11:30a Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness<br />
with Rossy<br />
50 Scott St. o<br />
CLASSES<br />
11a - 11:45a Stretch for <strong>Dance</strong>rs Metronome <strong>Dance</strong> Collective<br />
of all Levels 1830 17th St. o<br />
Sat Apr 23 San Francisco<br />
2p - 3p Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness<br />
with Mimi<br />
3813 24th St.<br />
FEATURED EVENT Chinese <strong>Dance</strong> Workout for Wellness 2 - 4p<br />
China <strong>Dance</strong> School & Theatre / 3055 Clement St. Based on Chinese classic,<br />
ballet, contemporary, ethnic and folk dance; improve fitness level and cardiovascular<br />
endurance on bar and floor exercises; lose weight and increase strength and<br />
flexibility, train muscles of torso and limbs through control of Dan Tien - power<br />
center of the core strength. o<br />
3:30p - 4:30p Bodywork and Breema Center<br />
Movement<br />
2426 California St.<br />
4p - 5:30p Afro-Colombian Colombian Soul<br />
351 Shotwell St.<br />
8:30p - 9:30p Lindy Hop with ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
The Rent Party 351 Shotwell St.<br />
8:30p - 9:30p Blues Dancing ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
with the Rent Party 351 Shotwell St.<br />
11a - 12:30p Beginning ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
Contemporary 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
12p - 1p Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness<br />
with Stef & Gloria 3435 Cesar Chavez St. o<br />
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Sun Apr 24 San Francisco<br />
9a - 10a Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness<br />
with Rossy<br />
1605 Church St. o<br />
9:30a - 7:30p Chinese <strong>Dance</strong> China <strong>Dance</strong> School & Theatre<br />
3055 Clement St. o<br />
10a - 11a Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness<br />
with Alena<br />
19 Heron St. o<br />
CLASSES<br />
Sun Apr 24 San Francisco<br />
11a - 12:15p Rhythm & Motion ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Workout 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
12p - 1p Classic Egyptian Sausan Academy of Egyptian <strong>Dance</strong><br />
Style Belly <strong>Dance</strong> 4031 Balboa St.<br />
12p - 1p Salsa <strong>Dance</strong> Symbolic <strong>Dance</strong> & Fitness<br />
with Ava & Rodolfo 672 South Van Ness Ave.<br />
10a - 11a Rhythm & Motion ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Workout 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
10:30a - 11:30a Family Trapeze Time MBP & Marsh Youth Theater<br />
1062 Valencia St. o<br />
HALANDA - PAGE 37<br />
ODC AND RHYTHM & MOTION - PAGE 6<br />
12p - 1:30p Community ABADA Capoeira<br />
Capoeira<br />
3221 22nd St.<br />
1:15p - 2:15p SambaFunk! Symbolic <strong>Dance</strong> & Fitness<br />
with King Theo 672 South Van Ness Ave.<br />
2:30p - 3:30p Bachata <strong>Dance</strong> Symbolic <strong>Dance</strong> & Fitness<br />
with Corey & Mireille 672 South Van Ness Ave.<br />
3p - 3:30p <strong>Dance</strong>-a-long Kids <strong>Dance</strong> Q & Swing U too!<br />
151 Potrero Ave. o<br />
3:45p - 4:45p Argentine Folkloric Symbolic <strong>Dance</strong> & Fitness<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> w/ Pampa 672 South Van Ness Ave.<br />
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Mon Apr 25 San Francisco<br />
CLASSES<br />
9a - 10:30a Mixed Level ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
Contemporary 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
10a - 12p<br />
Beginning Argentine CCSF PE & <strong>Dance</strong> Department<br />
Tango<br />
50 Phelan Ave. o<br />
12p - 2p Beginning Jazz CCSF PE & <strong>Dance</strong> Department<br />
<strong>Dance</strong><br />
50 Phelan Ave. o<br />
2p - 4p Beginning Swing CCSF PE & <strong>Dance</strong> Department<br />
<strong>Dance</strong><br />
50 Phelan Ave. o<br />
FEATURED EVENT Beginning Hip Hop 4 - 6p<br />
CCSF PE & <strong>Dance</strong> Department / 50 Phelan Ave. Instructor Paula Plessas breaks<br />
down various hip-hop moves so students can successfully learn the final dance<br />
routine. Plessas’ hip-hop style is hyper-rhythmical with fast foot work and sharp<br />
isolations. She also utilizes old school moves like the Fillmore and Shamrock to<br />
show the roots of hip hop. o<br />
4:30p - 5:30p Rhythm & Motion ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Workout 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
6p - 7:30p<br />
Latin <strong>Dance</strong> Grooves Mission Cultural Center<br />
2868 Mission St. o<br />
6p - 7:30p Adv. Beginning ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
Ballet<br />
351 Shotwell St. o<br />
6p - 8p<br />
Beginning Argentine CCSF PE & <strong>Dance</strong> Department<br />
Tango<br />
50 Phelan Ave. o<br />
6p - 8p Andean <strong>Dance</strong> Symbolic <strong>Dance</strong> & Fitness<br />
with Luis Valverde 672 South Van Ness Ave.<br />
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Mon Apr 25 San Francisco<br />
6:30p - 7:30p Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness<br />
with Stef<br />
3435 Cesar Chavez St. o<br />
7p - 8:30p Afro-Haitian ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
351 Shotwell St. o<br />
8p - 9p Candomble ABADA Capoeira<br />
Drumming<br />
3221 22nd St.<br />
CLASSES<br />
Tue Apr 26 San Francisco<br />
1p - 3p Intermediate Jazz CCSF PE & <strong>Dance</strong> Department<br />
50 Phelan Ave. o<br />
1p - 3p Beginning Latin CCSF PE & <strong>Dance</strong> Department<br />
Social <strong>Dance</strong> 50 Phelan Ave. o<br />
3p - 5p Beginning African CCSF PE & <strong>Dance</strong> Department<br />
Haitian <strong>Dance</strong> 50 Phelan Ave. o<br />
TANGO & MORE ARGENTINE DANCE - PAGE 28<br />
A MUSED COLLECTIVE - PAGE 31<br />
6p - 7:30p Capoeira Basics ABADA Capoeira<br />
3221 22nd St.<br />
6p - 8p Intermediate Ballet CCSF PE & <strong>Dance</strong> Department<br />
50 Phelan Ave. o<br />
6p - 9p Contact CIRF: CI Research Forum<br />
Improvisation Tasters 1310 Mission St. o<br />
Tue Apr 26<br />
9:30a - 11a <strong>Dance</strong> History in CCSF PE & <strong>Dance</strong> Department<br />
Cultural Context 50 Phelan Ave. o<br />
6:15p - 7p <strong>Dance</strong> Like No One Temple of Poi<br />
is Watching 953 Mission St. Ste. 120 o<br />
6:30p - 7:30p Bollywood ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
351 Shotwell St.<br />
10a - 11:30a Brazilian Modern ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
351 Shotwell St. o<br />
11a - 1p Intermediate CCSF PE & <strong>Dance</strong> Department<br />
Modern <strong>Dance</strong> 50 Phelan Ave. o<br />
12p - 1:15p Rhythm & Motion ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Workout 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
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Tue Apr 26 San Francisco<br />
7:15p - 8p Intro to Poi Temple of Poi<br />
Fire Dancing 953 Mission St. Ste. 120 o<br />
7:15p - 8:45p West African ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
Guinean<br />
351 Shotwell St. o<br />
7:30p - 8:15p Strictly Ballroom Metronome <strong>Dance</strong> Collective<br />
Basics<br />
1830 17th St. o<br />
7:30p - 8:30p Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness<br />
with Rossy<br />
50 Scott St. o<br />
7:30p - 9:30p Beg. Contra Folk and CCSF PE & <strong>Dance</strong> Department<br />
Sequence <strong>Dance</strong> 50 Phelan Ave. o<br />
8p - 9p Beginner Bhangra Dholrhythms <strong>Dance</strong> Company<br />
3221 22nd St.<br />
8p - 10p<br />
CLASSES<br />
FEATURED EVENT Carnaval Burlesque Technique 7:30 - 8:30p<br />
Hot Pink Feathers / 128 10th St. 3rd floor Learn saucy movements from the<br />
crossroads of World Carnaval <strong>Dance</strong> and Cabaret & Burlesque from Carnaval SF<br />
08 Queen Kellita! Feel delicious in a community of delightful women as we<br />
articulate our bodies to best express our delectable spirits with isolations of hips<br />
and chest, & long gorgeous lines! o<br />
Beginning Ballroom CCSF PE & <strong>Dance</strong> Department<br />
<strong>Dance</strong><br />
50 Phelan Ave. o<br />
Wed Apr 27 San Francisco<br />
9a - 10a Intermediate ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
Pilates Mat 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
12p - 1p Rhythm & Motion ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Workout 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
1p - 2p Belly <strong>Dance</strong> Rasa Vitalia<br />
50 Scott St. o<br />
6:30p - 7:30p Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness<br />
with Alena<br />
19 Heron St. o<br />
6:30p - 8p Advanced ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
Contemporary 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
7p - 8p Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness<br />
with Sandra 632 Commercial St. o<br />
7p - 8p Salsa Caliente: Vima <strong>Dance</strong> Studio<br />
All-Level Salsa 560 Third St.<br />
7:15p - 8:15p <strong>Dance</strong> Like No One Temple of Poi<br />
is Watching 953 Mission St. Ste. o<br />
CHITRESH DAS - PAGE 18<br />
QUEER BALLROOM - PAGE 22<br />
8:15p - 9p Intro to Hoop Temple of Poi<br />
Fire Dancing 953 Mission St. Ste. 120 o<br />
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Wed Apr 28 San Francisco<br />
CLASSES<br />
7:30p - 8:15p Fitness to a Metronome <strong>Dance</strong> Collective<br />
Latin Beat<br />
1830 17th St. o<br />
7:30p - 8:30p Adv. Beginning ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
Flamenco Technique 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
7:30p - 9p Quit Your Job-Teach Ballroom <strong>Dance</strong> Teachers College<br />
Ballroom <strong>Dance</strong>! 1830 17th St.<br />
Thu Apr 28 San Francisco<br />
9a - 10a Int/Advanced ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
Pilates Mat 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
10a - 11:15a Rhythm & Motion ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Workout 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
5:30p - 6:30p Rhythm & Motion ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Workout 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
8p - 9p<br />
House <strong>Dance</strong> Basics ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
351 Shotwell St. o<br />
6p - 7:30p Intermediate Ballet ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
351 Shotwell St. o<br />
FUNSCH DANCE - PAGE 57<br />
PRABHATH ACADEMY - PAGE 63<br />
6:15p - 7p Intro to Poi Temple of Poi<br />
Fire Dancing 953 Mission St. Ste. 120 o<br />
6:30p - 7:30p Beginning Hip Hop Sarah Bush <strong>Dance</strong> Project<br />
169 Steuart St. o<br />
7p - 8p Intro to Ballroom Vima <strong>Dance</strong> Studio<br />
<strong>Dance</strong><br />
560 Third St. o<br />
8p - 9:30 Cuban/ Haitian Grupo Experimental Nago<br />
Folkloric<br />
3316 24th St.<br />
8:15p - 9p Intro to Poi Temple of Poi<br />
Fire Dancing 953 Mission St. Ste. o<br />
8:15p - 9p Intro to Hoop Temple of Poi<br />
Fire Dancing 953 Mission St. Ste. 120 o<br />
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Thu Apr 28 San Francisco<br />
CLASSES<br />
7p - 8p Intro to Kathak of Chitresh Das <strong>Dance</strong> Company<br />
North India 564 Monterey Blvd. o<br />
FEATURED EVENT Bhangra 7 - 8:30p<br />
ODC and Rhythm & Motion / 351 Shotwell St. Bhangra is a harvest dance originally<br />
from the state of Punjab in the northwest corner of India and Pakistan. As people continue<br />
to cross oceans and cultures, bhangra music and dance ceaselessly evolve with<br />
hip hop, reggae and other global influences. Come try this inspiring and fun class! o<br />
Fri Apr 29 San Francisco<br />
6p - 7:15p Maculelê Brazilian ABADA Capoeira<br />
Folk <strong>Dance</strong> 3221 22nd St.<br />
6p - 7:30p Samba ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
351 Shotwell St. o<br />
7p - 8p Beginning Salsa ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
Rueda<br />
351 Shotwell St. o<br />
8:15p - 9p <strong>Dance</strong> Like No One Temple of Poi<br />
is Watching 953 Mission St. Ste. 120 o<br />
Fri Apr 29<br />
11:30a - 12:30p Somatic Movement Somatic Wellness Program<br />
with Sonja Riket 3543 18th St. o<br />
2p - 4p <strong>Dance</strong> it, Draw it, Tamalpa Institute<br />
Dialogue it. 614 Alabama St.<br />
6p - 7p Rhythm & Motion ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Workout 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
ODC AND RHYTHM & MOTION - PAGE 6<br />
sjDANCEco - PAGE 47<br />
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Sat Apr 30 San Francisco<br />
CLASSES<br />
9:45a - 11a Boomercize ® - Groovy Boomercize ®<br />
‘60s Workout! 1158 Gorgas Ave.<br />
11a - 12p Rhythm & Motion ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Workout 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
1:30p - 3p Latin <strong>Dance</strong> Grooves ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
351 Shotwell St. o<br />
5p - 6p Afro-Brazilian ABADA Capoeira San Francisco<br />
Percussion 3221 22nd St.<br />
8:30p - 9:30p What to know Metronome <strong>Dance</strong> Collective<br />
before you Tango 1830 17th St.<br />
Sun May 01<br />
9:30a - 11:30a Mission <strong>Dance</strong> Mission <strong>Dance</strong><br />
3221 22nd St.<br />
10a - 11a Zumba Fitness Zumba Fitness<br />
with Alena<br />
19 Heron St. o<br />
11:30a - 1p Intermediate Ballet ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
351 Shotwell St. o<br />
12p - 1p Classic Egyptian Sausan Academy of Egyptian <strong>Dance</strong><br />
Style Belly <strong>Dance</strong> 4031 Balboa St.<br />
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Sun May 01 San Francisco<br />
3:30p - 5:30p Clogging ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
351 Shotwell St. o<br />
5p - 6p <strong>Dance</strong> Q: Salsa, Queer Ballroom<br />
Country & Swing 151 Potrero Ave. o<br />
5:30p - 6:30p Rhythm & Motion ODC and Rhythm & Motion<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Workout 351 Shotwell St. o<br />
1p - 4p Ballroom, Latin & Just <strong>Dance</strong> Ballroom & Event Center<br />
Social <strong>Dance</strong> 2500 Embarcadero Oakland o<br />
1p - 4p<br />
CLASSES<br />
Just <strong>Dance</strong> Ballroom Just <strong>Dance</strong> Ballroom & Event Center<br />
2500 Embarcadero Oakland o<br />
Sat Apr 23 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
9:30a - 11a Breema: Presence Breema Center<br />
and Movement 6076 Claremont Ave. Oak<br />
1:15p - 8:30p Pilates/WorldBeat/ The Works Exercise & <strong>Dance</strong> Studio<br />
Salsa/SambaReggae 2566 C Telegraph Ave. Berkeley<br />
2p - 5p World <strong>Dance</strong> BrasArte: World <strong>Dance</strong> Center<br />
Center Sampler 1901 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley o<br />
3:30p - 5p Teach Ballroom Ballroom <strong>Dance</strong> Teachers College<br />
<strong>Dance</strong><br />
2500 Embarcadero Oakland o<br />
Sun Apr 24<br />
9:30a - 11:30a Total Body Challenge The Works Exercise & <strong>Dance</strong> Studio<br />
2566C Telegraph Ave. Berkeley<br />
11a - 12:30p Cuban <strong>Dance</strong> The Works Exercise & <strong>Dance</strong> Studio<br />
2566C Telegraph Ave. Berkeley<br />
11:30a - 12:30p Intro to Kathak of Chitresh Das <strong>Dance</strong> Company<br />
North India 729 Heinz Ave. Berkeley o<br />
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Mon Apr 25 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
CLASSES<br />
8a - 8:45a Self Breema: Breema Center<br />
Presence and 6076 Claremont Ave. Oakland<br />
Movement<br />
6p - 7p Aerial <strong>Dance</strong> Studio 12 Flys<br />
2525 Eighth St. Berkeley o<br />
6p - 7:30p<br />
Physically Integrated AXIS<br />
<strong>Dance</strong><br />
1428 Alice St. Oakland o<br />
6p - 7:45p Intermediate Ballet Danspace<br />
473 Hudson St. Oakland o<br />
FEATURED EVENT American Folk <strong>Dance</strong> & Clogging 6:30 - 7:30p<br />
Jubilee American <strong>Dance</strong> Theater / 1317 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley A class that<br />
introduces traditional American dance forms: square dance, Big Circle dance and<br />
Appalachian clogging. o<br />
8:30p - 9:30p Bollywood Fitness Mona Khan Company<br />
(Bombay Jam) 7373 Village Pkwy. Dublin<br />
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Tue Apr 26 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
CLASSES<br />
5:45p - 7:15p Soul Motion Soul Motion<br />
The Practice 2525 8th St. Berkeley o<br />
6:30p - 8p Modern Jazz Danspace<br />
473 Hudson St. Oakland o<br />
6:30p - 8p Urban Contemporary Sarah Bush <strong>Dance</strong> Project<br />
2560 9th St. Ste. 119 Berkeley o<br />
Wed Apr 27 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
9a - 10a Yoga and The Works Exercise & <strong>Dance</strong> Studio<br />
Balance for 50+ 2566C Telegraph Ave. Berkeley<br />
11a - 12:30p <strong>Dance</strong> with Mills Mills College <strong>Dance</strong> Department<br />
5000 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland o<br />
6:30p - 9p Authentic Movement Authentic Movement for Women<br />
with Lysa Castro 2525 8th St. #13A Berkeley o<br />
THE OLIMPIAS - PAGE 52<br />
PRABHATH ACADEMY - PAGE 63<br />
7p - 9p Contemporary Diablo Mountain Cloggers<br />
Clogging Intro 743 Diablo Rd. Danville<br />
7p - 9p Contact Improv for CIRF: CI Research Forum<br />
People of Color 5390 Miles Ave. Oakland<br />
7p - 9p <strong>Dance</strong> with Dimensions <strong>Dance</strong> Theater<br />
Dimensions <strong>Dance</strong> 1428 Alice St. Studio C Oakland o<br />
Theater<br />
7p - 7:45p <strong>Dance</strong> from Bali Mahea Uchiyama Ctr for Intl <strong>Dance</strong><br />
729 Heinz Ave. Ste. 4 Berkeley o<br />
7:30p - 8:30p Beginning Brazilian Arlie T. Mischeaux<br />
<strong>Dance</strong><br />
1317 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley<br />
7:30p - 9p Modern <strong>Dance</strong>, Berkeley Moving Arts<br />
A Body-Mind 2525 Eighth St. #13A Berkeley o<br />
Approach<br />
9p - 10p Broadway Jazz <strong>Dance</strong>/10 Performing Arts Center<br />
900 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda<br />
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Wed Apr 27 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
7:30p - 8:30p Intermediate Jazz <strong>Dance</strong>/10 Performing Arts Center<br />
900 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda o<br />
7:30p - 9p Beginning Ballet Danspace<br />
473 Hudson St. Oakland o<br />
Thu Apr 28<br />
CLASSES<br />
9:15a - 10:15a Self Breema: Breema Center<br />
Presence and 2530 San Pablo Ave. Ste. D Berkeley<br />
Movement<br />
11a - 12:30p <strong>Dance</strong> with Mills Mills College <strong>Dance</strong> Department<br />
5000 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland o<br />
5:30p - 6:30p Zumba Zumba with Karen Lile & Friends<br />
1317 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley o<br />
Fri Apr 29 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
10a - 11:30a Modern <strong>Dance</strong>, Berkeley Moving Arts<br />
A Body-Mind 2525 8th St. #13A Berkeley o<br />
Approach<br />
5p - 6p Theater <strong>Dance</strong> Art In Motion<br />
for Children 6270 Houston Pl. Dublin<br />
5:15p - 7p Pas de Deux Danspace<br />
473 Hudson St. Oakland o<br />
5:30p - 7p Ballet Technique <strong>Dance</strong>/10 Performing Arts Center<br />
900 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda o<br />
6:30p - 7:15p Family <strong>Dance</strong> Finale Downtown Berkeley YMCA<br />
2001 Allston Way Berkeley o<br />
6p - 7:45p Intermediate Ballet Danspace<br />
473 Hudson St. Oakland o<br />
6:15p - 7:15p Rakkasah Belly Rakkasah Belly <strong>Dance</strong><br />
<strong>Dance</strong> for Beginners 5220 Glenn Ave. San Pablo o<br />
6:30p - 7:30p Power Barre <strong>Dance</strong>/10 Performing Arts Center<br />
900 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda<br />
7:15p - 8:45p Int/Advanced Rakkasah Belly <strong>Dance</strong><br />
Belly <strong>Dance</strong> 5220 Glenn Ave. San Pablo o<br />
7:30p - 8:30p Argentine Tango Tango & More Argentine <strong>Dance</strong><br />
Fundamentals 200 Grand Ave. Oakland o<br />
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Fri Apr 29 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
CLASSES<br />
Sat Apr 30 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
FEATURED EVENT Hawaiian Hula 7 - 7:45p<br />
Mahea Uchiyama Ctr for Intl <strong>Dance</strong> / 729 Heinz Ave. Ste. 4 Berkeley Hula is the soul<br />
of Hawaii, expressed in motion of hands and hips. Join Ka Ua Tuahine Polynesian<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Company for this introduction to Hawaiian Hula dance. Learn hula steps and<br />
hand movements that are commonly used to form a simple hula dance. o<br />
7p - 9p Salsa Rueda Karen and Michael Salsa Rueda<br />
200 Grand Ave. Oakland<br />
FEATURED EVENT Flamenco Fusion w/ Rachel Terada 11:30 - 12:30p<br />
Flamenco Fusion / 1317 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley Learn the art of flamenco in a fun<br />
and supportive environment. Traditional flamenco dance is at the heart of Flamenco<br />
Fusion, bringing together music and dance styles from around the world. Beginning<br />
and experienced dancers welcome. o<br />
12p - 1p Jumps and Turns <strong>Dance</strong>/10 Performing Arts Center<br />
900 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda<br />
7:30p - 11p Lindy Hop Class The Works Exercise & <strong>Dance</strong> Studio<br />
and <strong>Dance</strong> Party 2566C Telegraph Ave. Berkeley<br />
1p - 2p<br />
Moving Parents and Luna <strong>Dance</strong> Institute<br />
Children Together 1400 65th St. Ste. 100 Emeryville o<br />
7:45p - 8:15p Tahtitian Drumming Mahea Uchiyama Ctr for Intl <strong>Dance</strong><br />
729 Heinz Ave. Ste. 4 Berkeley o<br />
8:15p - 9p Tahitian <strong>Dance</strong> Mahea Uchiyama Ctr for Intl <strong>Dance</strong><br />
729 Heinz Ave. Ste. 4 Berkeley o<br />
1:15p - 4:45p Pilates / Main The Works Exercise & <strong>Dance</strong> Studio<br />
Stacks Hip Hop 2566C Telegraph Ave. Berkeley<br />
1:30p - 4p Body Tales Body Tales with Olivia Corson<br />
2525 8th St. #13A Berkeley o<br />
2:30p - 4p South American BrasArte: World <strong>Dance</strong> Center<br />
Social <strong>Dance</strong>s 1901 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley o<br />
Sun May 01<br />
10:30a - 12p Beginning Ballet Danspace<br />
473 Hudson St. Oakland o<br />
1p - 5:15p Day of <strong>Dance</strong> Big Moves <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Area</strong><br />
2560 9th St. #119 Berkeley o<br />
5p - 6:30p Modern Movement A Mused Collective<br />
with The Muses 785 7th St. Oakland o<br />
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THE <strong>2011</strong><br />
DANCERS CHOICE AWARD<br />
GOES TO: ANTOINE HUNTER<br />
Antoine Hunter is an African American Deaf and<br />
Hard of Hearing choreographer, dancer, dance<br />
instructor, model, actor and poet. Hunter was born<br />
deaf and was raised in Oakland, California. He<br />
began dancing at Skyline High School and has<br />
studied West African <strong>Dance</strong> with Master C.K. and<br />
Betty Ladzekpo. Hunter founded the Urban Jazz<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Company in 2007.<br />
4th Annual <strong>Dance</strong>rs Choice Award This award celebrates<br />
individuals and organizations that are resourcefully finding<br />
effective and creative models that impact dance.<br />
<strong>Dance</strong>rs’ Group received 160 nominations from the<br />
community and extend a special acknowledgement to all<br />
of the deserving nominees. Ranging from dance masters<br />
and professional dance programs to new and emerging<br />
artists, all truly represent our spectacularly rich and<br />
diverse dance community.<br />
Thank you to all who submitted nominations this cycle.<br />
Please come to the One <strong>Dance</strong> kick-off event on Friday,<br />
April 22 at 12noon to celebrate Antoine.<br />
Pictured: Antoine Hunter, photo by Matt Haber<br />
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Fri Apr 22 South <strong>Bay</strong> & Peninsula<br />
7p - 8p Basic Pole Poletential Fitness Studio<br />
2682 Middlefield Rd. #N Redwood City<br />
Sat Apr 23<br />
CLASSES<br />
12p - 1p Chair Poletential Fitness Studio<br />
2682 Middlefield Rd. #N Redwood City<br />
12p - 1p Intro to Kathak of Chitresh Das <strong>Dance</strong> Company<br />
North India 1824 Hillsdale Ave. San Jose o<br />
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Sat Apr 23 South <strong>Bay</strong> & Peninsula<br />
1:30p - 2:30p Basic Pole Poletential Fitness Studio<br />
2682 Middlefield Rd. #N Redwood City o<br />
Sun Apr 24<br />
2:30p - 3:30p Basic Pole Poletential Fitness Studio<br />
2682 Middlefield Rd. #N Redwood City o<br />
Mon Apr 25<br />
10a - 12p Beginning Ballet Cassand Ballet<br />
223 Moffett Blvd. Mountain View o<br />
Tue Apr 26<br />
10a - 12p<br />
Wed Apr 27<br />
CLASSES<br />
FEATURED EVENT Mini Classes and Performance 1 - 7p<br />
<strong>Dance</strong>Visions / 4000 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto An afternoon of half-hour sampler<br />
classes followed by a performance by faculty and students. 1-1:30p Belly dance,<br />
1:40-2:10p Jazz, 2:20-2:50p Hip Hop, 3-3:30p Ballet, 3:40-4:10p Bollywood,<br />
4:20-4:50p Modern, 5-5:30p Contact Improv, 6p Performance. o<br />
Int/Advanced Ballet Cassand Ballet<br />
and Pointe 223 Moffett Blvd. Mountain View o<br />
10a - 12p Ballet and Cassand Ballet<br />
Core Strength 223 Moffett Blvd. Mountain View o<br />
Thu Apr 28 South <strong>Bay</strong> & Peninsula<br />
11:30a - 12:30p Modern Jazz Cassand Ballet<br />
223 Moffett Blvd. Mountain View o<br />
6:30p - 8:30p Beginning Ballet Cassand Ballet<br />
and Stretch 223 Moffett Blvd. Mountain View o<br />
8:30p - 9:30p <strong>Dance</strong>s of Persia Halanda Studio<br />
and the Silk Road 1062 Lincoln Ave. San Jose o<br />
Fri Apr 29<br />
7p - 8p Zumba Fitness Halanda Studio<br />
1062 Lincoln Ave. San Jose o<br />
Sat Apr 30<br />
9a - 11:45a Bellydance Halanda Studio<br />
1062 Lincoln Ave. San Jose o<br />
9a - 2:45p<br />
ODC AND RHYTHM & MOTION - PAGE 6<br />
Ballet, Gym Stretch, <strong>Bay</strong>er Ballet Academy<br />
Pointe and More 2028 Old Middlefield Way Mountain View o<br />
12p - 1p Chair Poletential Fitness Studio<br />
2682 Middlefield Rd. #N Redwood City o<br />
AXIS DANCE COMPANY - PAGE 24<br />
6p - 7p Sultry Pole Poletential Fitness Studio<br />
2682 Middlefield Rd. #N Redwood City o<br />
7p - 8p Argentine Tango Tango & More Argentine <strong>Dance</strong><br />
Fundamentals 6148 Bollinger Rd. San Jose o<br />
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Sun May 01 South <strong>Bay</strong><br />
11a - 8:30p Tribal and Near Halanda Studio<br />
Eastern <strong>Dance</strong>s 1062 Lincoln Ave. San Jose o<br />
Mon Apr 25 North <strong>Bay</strong><br />
7p - 8:30p Contact Aerial RoCo <strong>Dance</strong> and Fitness<br />
Improvisation 56 Bolinas Rd. Fairfax<br />
Fri Apr 29<br />
7p - 10p Intro to Argentine Social <strong>Dance</strong> Cultures<br />
Tango<br />
167 Tunstead Ave. San Anselmo<br />
Sat Apr 30<br />
1p - 3p Movement for Tamalpa Institute<br />
Caregivers<br />
40 Camino Alto Mill Valley o<br />
Sun May 01<br />
CLASSES<br />
5p - 7p Biodanza <strong>Dance</strong> of Tatanya - Vibrant Life Productions<br />
Life and Connection 105 Wisteria Way Mill Valley<br />
FEATURED EVENT Adult Sampler 10a - 12:30p<br />
RoCo <strong>Dance</strong> and Fitness / 56 Bolinas Rd. Fairfax Join us for 30 minute sample<br />
classes from 10a-12:30p at our Fairfax location. We’ve lined up our very popular<br />
instructors for the day. Classes include Zumba, Modern, Hip hop and more! Come to<br />
one or all classes. o<br />
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Fri Apr 22 San Francisco<br />
Sat Apr 23<br />
4p - 6p Innovative San Francisco Conservatory of <strong>Dance</strong><br />
International <strong>Dance</strong> 301 8th St. o<br />
Film<br />
7:45p - 10p Fire Dancing Expo Temple of Poi<br />
Sutter & Stockton o<br />
8p - 10p Smelting Spot LEVYdance<br />
19 Heron St . o<br />
PERFORMANCES<br />
FEATURED EVENT One <strong>Dance</strong> 12 - 1p<br />
<strong>Dance</strong>rs’ Group / Union Square Park <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Area</strong> National <strong>Dance</strong> <strong>Week</strong>’s kick off<br />
event. One <strong>Dance</strong> is an all-inclusive flash mob of dancers and non-dancers, schools,<br />
companies, and artists, all dancing in unison to the same piece of music. Everyone<br />
is welcome to join the celebration! To view and learn the moves, visit<br />
bayareandw.org. o<br />
Sun Apr 24 San Francisco<br />
1p - 5p Meet the Artists Alonzo King LINES <strong>Dance</strong> Center<br />
26 7th St. 5th floor o<br />
3:30p - 5:30p Kathy Mata Ballet Kathy Mata Ballet<br />
26 7th St. 5th floor o<br />
7:30p - 9p Fire Dancing Temple of Poi<br />
Photo Shoot 1 Market St. o<br />
Thu Apr 28<br />
FEATURED EVENT <strong>Dance</strong> Generators Performance 5:30 - 7p<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Generators / 2350 Turk Blvd. USF’s intergenerational dance company, whose<br />
members range in age from 18-72, strive to create thought-provoking works of dance<br />
theater. Through our casting, our content, and our movement choices, we aim to<br />
stretch audiences’ definitions of dance. o<br />
6p - 9:30p Student SFSU Student <strong>Dance</strong> Alliance<br />
Choreography 1600 Holloway o<br />
Showcase<br />
7p - 8p<br />
The Apology Project HNDC and Unspeakable Projects<br />
735 Tehama St.<br />
STUDIO 12 FLYS - PAGE 24<br />
SOCIAL DANCE CULTURES - PAGE 57<br />
7:15p - 8p Intro to Poi Temple of Poi<br />
Fire Dancing 953 Mission St. Ste. 120 o<br />
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Fri Apr 29 San Francisco<br />
Sat Apr 30<br />
PERFORMANCES<br />
FEATURED EVENT International <strong>Dance</strong> Show & Party 9p - 1a<br />
Duniya <strong>Dance</strong> and Drum Company / 3372 19th St. Enjoy a night with Duniya <strong>Dance</strong><br />
and Drum Co. performing Bhangra, Bollywood, and West African dance. Bhangra<br />
dance lesson at 9:30p. Special guests, Wontanara, playing live Afro-Roots, Reggae,<br />
Rude Manding, and Afrobeat will get you moving on the dance floor, with DJ Juan<br />
Data to keep the party going. o<br />
11a - 12p Young Mark Foehringer <strong>Dance</strong> Project|SF<br />
Choreographer’s Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. o<br />
Festival <strong>2011</strong><br />
12p - 6p Dancing in the Mark Foehringer <strong>Dance</strong> Project|SF<br />
Park <strong>2011</strong> Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. o<br />
6:30p - 10p Blossom Folk CCSF PE & <strong>Dance</strong> Department<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Party 50 Phelan Ave. o<br />
Sat Apr 30 San Francisco<br />
8p - 12a Tango Revolution <strong>Dance</strong> Tango Revolution<br />
Orchestra<br />
544 Capp St. o<br />
8:30p - 1:30a Argentine Tango Metronome <strong>Dance</strong> Collective<br />
Improvisation 1830 17th St. o<br />
Sun May 01<br />
1:30p - 5:30p Hidden Talents of Alonzo King LINES <strong>Dance</strong> Center<br />
Folks Like You 26 7th St. 5th floor o<br />
3:30p - 5:30p Kathy Mata Ballet Kathy Mata Ballet<br />
26 7th St. 5th floor o<br />
Fri Apr 22 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
6:30p - 9p Movement and Downtown Berkeley YMCA<br />
Movie-Family <strong>Dance</strong> 2001 Allston Way Berkeley o<br />
Sat Apr 23<br />
12p - 1p Earth Day <strong>Dance</strong> Shawl-Anderson <strong>Dance</strong> Center<br />
2151 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Berkeley o<br />
2p - 3:30p<br />
MFA Thesis Concert Mills College <strong>Dance</strong> Department<br />
5000 MacArthur Blvd. Oak. o<br />
MARY SANO STUDIO OF DUNCAN DANCING - PAGE 58<br />
TEMPLE OF POI - PAGE 13<br />
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Mon Apr 25 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
8:15p - 9p Dancing Poetry/ Dancing Poetry Festival<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Theater 5220 Glenn Ave. San Pablo o<br />
Wed Apr 27<br />
12p - 2p<br />
Sat Apr 30<br />
Once Upon A Time... Ohlone College<br />
43699 Mission Blvd. Fremont o<br />
3p - 4:30p dNaga Informal Danspace<br />
Showing<br />
473 Hudson St. Oakland o<br />
Sun May 01<br />
PERFORMANCES<br />
FEATURED EVENT Terrain’s <strong>Dance</strong>-A-Rama 1 - 5p<br />
<strong>Dance</strong>-A-Rama / 2525 8th St. Berkeley Come join 15 of the <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Area</strong>’s most exciting<br />
choreographers, in three beautiful studios at the vibrant 8th Street Studio Complex, for<br />
an informal performance marathon. Contemporary <strong>Dance</strong>, Belly <strong>Dance</strong>, Aerial <strong>Dance</strong> and<br />
more. A different show every hour in Western Sky, 8th Street Studio and Studio 12. o<br />
TANGO & MORE ARGENTINE DANCE - PAGE 36<br />
DIABLO MOUNTAIN CLOGGERS - PAGE 27<br />
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Sun May 01 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
2p - 3:30p Young Danspace<br />
Choreographer’s 473 Hudson St. Oakland o<br />
Showcase<br />
Fri Apr 22 South <strong>Bay</strong> & Peninsula<br />
Sat Apr 23<br />
PERFORMANCES<br />
FEATURED EVENT <strong>Dance</strong> Showcase 7 - 8p<br />
Cassand Ballet / 223 Moffett Blvd. Mountain View Take a sneak preview of<br />
Rodolphe Cassand’s story ballet, The Fairies, based on a fairy tale by Charles<br />
Perrault. Cassand Ballet School and Company presents several scenes from The<br />
Fairies ballet in our home studio. Works from other dance schools and companies<br />
in the South <strong>Bay</strong> will also be featured. o<br />
1:15p - 2:15p All Genre Showcase Zohar <strong>Dance</strong> Company<br />
4000 Middlefield Rd. Ste. L4 Palo Alto o<br />
Wed Apr 27 South <strong>Bay</strong> & Peninsula<br />
6p - 9p Rasa <strong>Dance</strong> Rasa Vitalia<br />
86 N Market St. San Jose o<br />
Fri Apr 29<br />
1p - 3p Spring <strong>Dance</strong> College of San Mateo<br />
Concert<br />
1700 W Hillsdale Blvd. Bldg. 3 San Mateo o<br />
Sun May 01<br />
10a - 2p Dancin’ Downtown sjDANCEco<br />
3055 Olin Ave. San Jose o<br />
Sun Apr 24 North <strong>Bay</strong><br />
9p - 11p Wild Tribe with Rasa Vitalia<br />
Samba Music 17 Broadway Fairfax o<br />
& <strong>Dance</strong><br />
2p - 4p Ballet and Western Ballet<br />
Contemporary 914 N Rengstorff Ave. Mountain View o<br />
SF SCHOOL OF BIODANZA - PAGE 48<br />
DUNIYA DANCE AND DRUM COMPANY - PAGE 42<br />
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Sat Apr 23 San Francisco<br />
WORKSHOPS<br />
11a - 12:30p Transformation Intimate Embrace Tango<br />
Tango<br />
768 Brannan St.<br />
FEATURED EVENT Flowing Energy in <strong>Dance</strong> 1:30 - 3p<br />
Lily Cai <strong>Dance</strong> Company / 301 8th St. #235 Learn the secrets of energyflow!<br />
Lily Cai teaches secrets of energy, movement, and bodywork that will improve your<br />
strength and stamina in any kind of dance you enjoy. New dance studio–look for<br />
upcoming intensive classes/workshops by Lily Cai, director of the nationally-known<br />
touring company. o<br />
4p - 6p Improv <strong>Dance</strong> - MoBu <strong>Dance</strong><br />
Japanese Concepts 1605 Church St. o<br />
Sun Apr 24<br />
5p - 7p Biodanza Workshop San Francisco School of Biodanza<br />
with Belisa Amaro 3543 18th St. #8 o<br />
7p - 8:30p Intro to Authentic Sunday Swing-Out by Swing U<br />
Swing Era <strong>Dance</strong>s 406 Clement St.<br />
Mon Apr 25<br />
6p - 8p Pre-Beginner Intimate Embrace Tango<br />
Tango<br />
768 Brannan St.<br />
Tue Apr 26<br />
8:30p - 9:30p Carnaval Burlesque Hot Pink Feathers<br />
Choreography 128 10th St. 3rd floor o<br />
Thu Apr 28<br />
7:45p - 9:45p Biodanza: San Francisco School of Biodanza<br />
The <strong>Dance</strong> of Life 66 Sanchez St. o<br />
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Fri Apr 29 San Francisco<br />
6p - 8p Philippine Folk Parangal <strong>Dance</strong> Company<br />
<strong>Dance</strong><br />
26 Seventh St. Studio 4 o<br />
Sat Apr 30<br />
1:30p - 3p Bodywork for Lily Cai <strong>Dance</strong><br />
<strong>Dance</strong>rs<br />
301 8th St. #235 o<br />
Sun May 01<br />
12:30p - 2p World <strong>Dance</strong> Fusion World <strong>Dance</strong> Fusion<br />
1420 Harrison St. o<br />
Sat Apr 23 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
11:30a - 2p Your Inner Poetry Tamalpa Institute<br />
in Motion<br />
511 48th St. Oakland o<br />
1p - 2:30p Score Making Score Makers<br />
2525 8th St. Berkeley<br />
1:30p - 3:30p Alexander Technique Danspace<br />
473 Hudson St. Oakland o<br />
3p - 4:30p Score Making Score Makers<br />
2525 8th St. Berkeley<br />
WORKSHOPS<br />
Sun Apr 24 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
1:30p - 3:30p Improvisation Skills Oakland Improv Collective<br />
2273 Telegraph Ave. Oakland o<br />
FEATURED EVENT Open Carnaval <strong>Dance</strong> Jam Rehearsal 12:30 - 3p<br />
Batucada de Leste / 1100 47th St. Emeryville Nives Wetzel de Cediel offers an<br />
exciting Afro Brazilian, Samba Reggae Carnaval <strong>Dance</strong> Jam. You will learn Samba<br />
Reggae, Samba and Afoxe dance moves to the accompaniment of live percussion.<br />
All levels are welcomed and no prior dance experience is necessary. The vibe is fun,<br />
friendly and high-energy. o<br />
2p - 4p<br />
Mon Apr 25<br />
Alexander Technique The Body Project<br />
2111 Mission St. Ste. 300<br />
6p - 7p Dancing Poetry/ Dancing Poetry Festival<br />
Poetic <strong>Dance</strong> 5220 Glenn Ave. San Pablo o<br />
Theater<br />
7p - 8:15p<br />
Dancing Poetry with Dancing Poetry Festival<br />
Poetic Props 5220 Glenn Ave. San Pablo o<br />
JUBILEE AMERICAN DANCE THEATRE - PAGE 24<br />
BREEMA CENTER - PAGE 7<br />
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Mon Apr 25 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
7:15p - 9:15p Biodanza: The San Francisco School of Biodanza<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> of Life 4920 Telegraph Ave. Oakland o<br />
7:15p - 9:15p Biodanza: The Cecilia Reus and Marla Leech<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> of Life 2273 Telegraph Ave. Oakland o<br />
Tue Apr 26<br />
WORKSHOPS<br />
4p - 6p Zumba, Ballet and Bliss <strong>Dance</strong> Company<br />
Contemporary 43600 Mission Blvd. Fremont o<br />
6p - 8p<br />
Pre-Beginner Tango Intimate Embrace Tango<br />
1317 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley o<br />
7p - 9p<br />
Wed Apr 27<br />
Somatics/Expression The Olimpias<br />
2179 Bancroft Way Berkeley o<br />
6p - 8p Free to Fly Project Bandaloop<br />
1601 18th St. Oakland o<br />
DANCE/10 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - PAGE 26<br />
CHITRESH DAS - PAGE 18<br />
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Thu Apr 28 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
7:30p - 9:30p Biodanza: The San Francisco School of Biodanza<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> of Life 2820 7th St. Berkeley o<br />
Sat Apr 30<br />
WORKSHOPS<br />
9:30a - 12:30p Teaching <strong>Dance</strong> Luna <strong>Dance</strong> Institute<br />
Literacy<br />
1400 65th St. Ste. 100 Emeryville o<br />
Sat Apr 30 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
FEATURED EVENT Intro to Rope Dart 3:30 - 4:45p<br />
The Crucible / 1260 7th St. Oakland Rope dart is an ancient Chinese martial art form<br />
embraced by performers for its quickness and grace. The simple tool is a long rope<br />
with a wick at one end, but it demands complex movements that call on your entire<br />
body. Come try the basics. Bring your dart or borrow one from us. (A non-fire event) o<br />
SYMBOLIC DANCE & FITNESS - PAGE 9<br />
ODC AND RHYTHM & MOTION - PAGE 6<br />
Sun May 01<br />
11a - 1p Community Soul Sanctuary <strong>Dance</strong><br />
Freestyle <strong>Dance</strong> 1317 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley o<br />
10a - 1p Breema: The Art Breema Center<br />
of Being Present 6076 Claremont Ave. Oakland<br />
11a - 2p<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> ‘Til You Drop Dimensions <strong>Dance</strong> Theater<br />
1428 Alice St. Studio C Oakland o<br />
12:30p - 1:45p Intro to Hula The Crucible<br />
Hooping<br />
1260 7th St. Oakland o<br />
2p - 3:15p Intro to Fire (Poi) The Crucible<br />
Dancing<br />
1260 7th St. Oakland<br />
5p - 7p<br />
Sat Apr 23 North <strong>Bay</strong><br />
MBP & MARSH YOUTH THEATER - PAGE 8<br />
Improvisation Skills Oakland Improv Collective<br />
2273 Telegraph Ave. Oakland o<br />
10a - 1p Meet the Tamalpa Tamalpa Institute<br />
Work<br />
15 Ravine Way Kentfield<br />
Sat Apr 30<br />
10a - 12:30p<br />
Soul Motion Alone Soul Motion<br />
to All One<br />
435 Morris St. Sebastopol o<br />
COLOMBIAN SOUL - PAGE 7<br />
2p - 4p Body Speaks Tamalpa Institute<br />
2406 Webster St. Oakland<br />
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Sun Apr 24 San Francisco<br />
OPEN HOUSES<br />
FEATURED EVENT A Ballroom Social 5 - 8p<br />
Metronome <strong>Dance</strong> Collective / 1830 17th St. Come to our newly re-opened,<br />
remodeled studio for our Sunday evening Ballroom Social. Take a lesson in the<br />
elegant Waltz, classic Foxtrot, and passionate Tango. Choose between a beginners or<br />
int/adv class, 5p-6p. After class, enjoy the sight of our resident dancers gliding<br />
across the floor. o<br />
Mon Apr 25<br />
FEATURED EVENT Vitamen D/Foot/Mindful <strong>Dance</strong>/Pilates 3:30 - 6:30p<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Medicine, Cntr for Sports Med / 900 Hyde St. 3:30-5:30 Open Studio:<br />
Work with <strong>Dance</strong> Medicine/Pilates specialists. 5:30-6:30: Lectures by Dr. Garrick,<br />
Dr. Shah, Dr. Denton & Darcy Wallace: Vitamin D & Bone Health, The <strong>Dance</strong>r’s Foot,<br />
Performance Enhancement-The Mindful <strong>Dance</strong>. Similar event CSM Walnut Creek,<br />
April 26 7-8:30pm. Call 925-934-3595. o<br />
Wed Apr 27 San Francisco<br />
11a - 5p LINES Ballet Alonzo King LINES <strong>Dance</strong> Center<br />
Rehearsal and More 26 7th St. 5th floor o<br />
9:30p - 11p Grupo Nago Grupo Experimental Nago<br />
Company Rehearsal 3316 24th St.<br />
Thu Apr 28<br />
1p - 2p Tango Con*Fusión Social <strong>Dance</strong> Cultures<br />
<strong>Dance</strong> Company 627 South Van Ness Ave. 2nd floor<br />
7p - 9p Rehearsal and Funsch <strong>Dance</strong><br />
Informal Showing 1 Grove St. o<br />
TEMPLE OF POI - PAGE 13<br />
LUNA DANCE INSTITUTE - PAGE 31<br />
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Fri Apr 29 San Francisco<br />
BALLROOM DANCE TEACHERS COLLEGE - PAGE 23<br />
OPEN HOUSES<br />
6p - 9:30p Duncan <strong>Dance</strong> Mary Sano Studio of Duncan Dancing<br />
for Everybody 245 5th St. Studio 314 o<br />
Sat Apr 30<br />
11:30a - 4p Don’t Just Sit There, Alonzo King LINES <strong>Dance</strong> Center<br />
Try It!<br />
26 7th St. 5th floor o<br />
Sun May 01<br />
6p - 10p<br />
Social Tango <strong>Dance</strong> Tango Revolution<br />
with Live Music 1667 Market St. o<br />
BAYER BALLET ACADEMY - PAGE 37<br />
Sat Apr 23 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
FEATURED EVENT Creative Movement for Children 10:30 - 12:30p<br />
Jim Beaty’s Ha Ha Ha This A-Way / 2525 Eighth St. #16 Berkeley Jim Beatty’s<br />
“Ha Ha This A-Way” Creative Movement/Theater Arts invites families to an Open<br />
House with fun creative movement, theater & yoga activities and free play for<br />
children ages 3 to 6yrs. and parents. Door prizes and organic snacks. Come <strong>Dance</strong>,<br />
Act, Sing and Play with us at Ha Ha This A-Way. o<br />
Tue Apr 26<br />
7p - 8:30p Vitamin D/Mindful <strong>Dance</strong> Medicine, Cntr for Sports Med<br />
<strong>Dance</strong>/Pilates Rehab 1777 Botelho Dr. Ste. 110 Walnut Creek o<br />
Wed Apr 27<br />
12p - 5p <strong>Dance</strong> Photography Rapt Productions<br />
and Headshots 470 25th St. Oakland<br />
6p - 8p<br />
Fri Apr 29<br />
Company Rehearsal iLLusion <strong>Dance</strong> Company<br />
43600 Mission Blvd. Fremont o<br />
4p - 6p Rocked by Women Sarah Bush <strong>Dance</strong> Project<br />
Rehearsal<br />
2560 9th St. #119 Berkeley o<br />
7p - 11p Salsa <strong>Dance</strong> Party Karen and Michael Salsa Party<br />
200 Grand Ave. Oakland<br />
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Sat Apr 23 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
DANCING POETRY FESTIVAL - PAGE 44<br />
OPEN HOUSES<br />
8a - 3p Regular Jazzercise Jazzercise of El Cerrito<br />
10837 San Pablo Ave. El Cerrito<br />
10a - 10p<br />
Explore the World… PYTHIA<br />
2100 23rd Ave. Oakland o<br />
3p - 9p Open M.I.C. Day Venture <strong>Dance</strong> Project<br />
768 40th St . Oakland o<br />
Sun Apr 24 South <strong>Bay</strong> & Peninsula<br />
12p - 5p Intro to Odissi Guru Shradha<br />
Indian <strong>Dance</strong> 4000 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto o<br />
ALONZO KING LINES DANCE CENTER - PAGE 41<br />
Mon Apr 25 South <strong>Bay</strong> & Peninsula<br />
FEATURED EVENT Egyptian Bellydance 9 - 10p<br />
Halanda Studio / 1062 Lincoln Ave. San Jose Egyptian Bellydance w/ Hala: Learn an<br />
ancient & beautiful art from a native pro. Develop a stronger core, improved posture<br />
& leaner muscles. Hala grew up in Egypt & has been dancing all her life. All ages,<br />
genders & levels. Plus Nia w/Terre & Kids Middle Eastern dances w/Farima. o<br />
Tue Apr 26<br />
7:30p - 9:30p Bellydance Halanda Studio<br />
and Salsa<br />
1062 Lincoln Ave. San Jose o<br />
Wed Apr 27<br />
9a - 9:30p Bellydance Halanda Studio<br />
1062 Lincoln Ave. San Jose o<br />
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Sat Apr 23 San Francisco<br />
LECTURE/DEMOS<br />
1p - 5:30p Watch Our Master Alonzo King LINES <strong>Dance</strong> Center<br />
at Work<br />
26 7th St. 5th floor o<br />
2:30p - 3:30p Company Rehearsal Company C Contemporary Ballet<br />
455 Franklin St.<br />
3:45p - 5p Observe the FatChanceBelly<strong>Dance</strong>, Inc.<br />
Creative Process 670 South Van Ness Ave.<br />
Sun Apr 24<br />
11a - 3p San Francisco San Francisco GYROTONIC ®<br />
GYROTONIC ® 26 7th St. 4th floor o<br />
5p - 7p Persian Music Rasa Vitalia<br />
and <strong>Dance</strong><br />
233 14th St. o<br />
Tue Apr 26<br />
1p - 3p<br />
Wed Apr 27<br />
12p - 2p<br />
Sat Apr 30<br />
Company Rehearsal Deborah Slater <strong>Dance</strong> Theater<br />
3435 Cesar Chavez St . o<br />
Company Rehearsal Deborah Slater <strong>Dance</strong> Theater<br />
3435 Cesar Chavez St. o<br />
3:45p - 5p Observe the FatChanceBelly<strong>Dance</strong>, Inc.<br />
Creative Process 670 South Van Ness Ave. o<br />
Sun May 01 San Francisco<br />
11a - 3p San Francisco San Francisco GYROTONIC ®<br />
GYROTONIC ® 26 7th St. 4th floor o<br />
5p - 6p Ballroom <strong>Dance</strong>d Metronome <strong>Dance</strong> Collective<br />
For You<br />
1830 17th St. o<br />
Sat Apr 23 East <strong>Bay</strong><br />
6p - 7p<br />
Wed Apr 27<br />
Company Rehearsal Company C Contemporary Ballet<br />
2040 N Broadway Walnut Creek o<br />
5p - 6p AXIS in Action AXIS<br />
1428 Alice St. Oakland o<br />
Sat Apr 30<br />
FEATURED EVENT <strong>Dance</strong> Education Forum 2 - 5p<br />
Luna <strong>Dance</strong> Institute / 1400 65th St. Ste. 100 Emeryville All arts and education<br />
leaders are invited to share their insights into the promises and pitfalls of providing<br />
high quality dance learning to children in our community. Open to dance teaching<br />
artists, arts managers, principals, professors and all who care about the field. o<br />
Sun May 01 South <strong>Bay</strong><br />
11a - 1p Pampa <strong>Dance</strong> Prabhath Academy<br />
520 Lawrence Expy. Ste. 311 Sunnyvale o<br />
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