(L-R): Dholrhythms / photo by Odell Hussey; BioDanza / photo by School of BioDanza Los Angeles; ODC / photo by Kyle Adler; Bulbfest / photo courtesy of Bulbfest ; Alonzo King LINES Dance Center / photo courtesy of LINES
Step into the World of Greek Dance GREEK FEET, MON, APR 29, SAN FRANCISCO Learn fundamental steps and distinctive rhythms of Greek dancing in this introduc- tory class. Discover the rich culture and spirit of Greek music and dancing. Afro-Haitian with Blanche Brown ODC, FRI, MAY 3, SAN FRANCISCO An introduction to the technique, culture, and spirituality of Haitian dance. You will learn the subtle movements of the Rada dances, the strength of the Nago dances, and the excitement of the Petro Dances, as well as the joy and abandon of Carnival and Banda dances. INSIDE THE DANCER’S STUDIO Glimpse into a creative process, watch a rehearsal, and hear about dance from a favorite artist! Ways Not to Drown – a physical theater workshop DEBORAH SLATER DANCE THEATER, SAT, APR 27, SAN FRANCISCO Introductory Physical Theater Workshop for artists of all disciplines. Are you looking for new ways to create source material? How do you locate source material? How do you transform it into your art form? How do you translate it for an audience? Deborah Slater will help address these questions, providing structure, guidance and support to learn new ways of creating work for audiences. Dance Dramaturgy Discussion with Sima Belmar SHAWL-ANDERSON DANCE CENTER, SUN, MAY 5, BERKELEY What is dance dramaturgy, and how can it deepen your next project? Local dance scholar Sima Belmar will share several exam- ples and pose questions to the group about your current project and how a dramaturg could support your vision. IS BACK! Smuin is renovating its first permanent home! Drop by for a hard hat tour of our studio space while it's still under construction. Moving Words - Salon Series MAHEA UCHIYAMA CENTER FOR INTERNA- TIONAL DANCE, SAT, APR 27, BERKELEY Experience poetry readings, dance improv, song, music and visual art in a cozy, intimate setting. Bring your words, melodies, instru- ments and movements and let's all enjoy an hour of bliss! Swing Dance Taster Class & Social Dance to Live Band THE BREAKAWAY – SWING DANCING IN OAKLAND, THU, APR 30, OAKLAND A night of swing dancing fun! Come for the one hour Taster Class and learn what you need to know to have fun on the social dance floor right away. Live music from Evelyn and her Vintage Ties. Tour Smuin's New Home! SMUIN CONTEMPORARY BALLET, MON, APR 29, SAN FRANCISCO
WELL-BEING Dance for PD ALONZO KING LINES DANCE CENTER, THU, MAY 2, SAN FRANCISCO
Congratulations! The recipients of the 2019 Dancers Choice Award and the Della Davidson Prize are honored as part of Bay Area Dance Week. DANCERS CHOICE AWARD: SANGAM ARTS
Join experienced Teaching Artists for creativ- ity, exploration, community and dance. It is an encouraging environment for individu- als with Parkinson's Disease and their loved ones. Classes are tailored for varying abilities and begin seated in chairs. Gospel Grooves GOSPEL GROOVES, THU, MAY 2, OAKLAND A group dance exercise focused on spiritual, physical and social wellness. Dance to vari- ety of gospel music. This class is for all levels. A deep yet joyful holistic personal growth practice. It opens the heart, frees the body and expands consciousness. Though the name implies dance, it's a powerful yet gen- tle personal growth modality with no steps to learn nor any right or wrong way to do it. Body Tales & Authentic Movement for Women LYSA CASTRO, FRI, APR 26, BERKELEY Experience the synergy and support of inner- guided movement, personal stories, and sup- portive witnessing. These somatic practices encourage and strengthen our innate capaci- ties for creative expression, embodied com- munication, and inherent kinship with the living Earth. The Gateway to Bring Present: Self-Breema Class THE BREEMA CENTER, THU, APR 30, OAKLAND The simple, natural movements of Self- Breema exercises support body, mind, and feelings to work together in the direction of increasing receptivity, balance, and openness to life. This class features instruction and practice of Self-Breema exercises. Pilates Props Class for Dancers ON THE MOVE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND PILATES, SAT, MAY 4, BELMONT A strong dancer is a healthy dancer and Pilates is an amazing way for dancers to stay strong. This class will use small props that are easy to use at home. On the Move Physi- cal Therapy is a clinic-studio dedicated to the injury prevention and rehabilitation of danc- ers and gymnasts. OPEN SPACES & OPEN PLACES Gather your friends and family and head out to these large-scale events. Baile en la Calle: The Mural Dances BRAVA! FOR WOMEN IN THE ARTS, SUN, MAY 5, SAN FRANCISCO This annual event takes over the streets and alleys of San Francisco’s Mission District to celebrate and preserve its living cultural heri- tage! The Bay Area’s most dynamic dance companies and performing artists interpret the District’s murals through music and dance, alongside detailed narration by Precita Eyes Muralists docents. Biodanza - The Dance of Life BIODANZA, THU, MAY 2, BERKELEY
Founded in 2013, Sangam Arts provides a platform for artists from diverse back- grounds to come together to collaborate on music and dance performances. Using a wide range of cultural and artistic expres- sions from Folklorico and Tap to Kathak and Hula, Sangam strives to help audiences recognize their common humanity, and celebrates the artistic community’s
Sangam Arts' Priya Das and Usha Srinivasan / photo courtesy of artists
vibrant diversity. Led by Usha Srinivasan and Priya Das, Mosaic Silicon Valley is Sangam’s flag- ship initiative focused on strengthening diverse communities through multicultural collabora- tive arts. In its 12th year, this award honors individuals and organizations that are creatively impacting dance. sangamarts.org
DELLA DAVIDSON PRIZE: SARAH BUSH Sarah Bush is an artist that creates her inimitable style of movement by combining her training in ballet, modern, hip hop, jazz, Afro-Caribbean, and contact improvisation. In 2007 she formed her company, Sarah Bush Dance Project to pro- mote innovative artistry, community interaction, and feminist ideals through the creation and presentation of multimedia dance. To date, SBDP has presented four critically acclaimed repertory shows in the Bay Area: Home , Rocked By Women , This Land and Spirit & Bones . The Della Davidson Prize honors the life and work of Bay Area dance luminary Della Davidson, who passed away in 2012. An annual prize is awarded to a choreographer/dance-maker producing work in the spirit of Ms. Davidson. sarahbushdance.org
Sarah Bush / photo by Marianna Janatova
Bulbfest 2019: Resilience LOVE THE BULB, SUN, MAY 5, ALBANY
Dance-a-Rama BERKELEY MOVING ARTS, SUN, MAY 5, BERKELEY Join 15 of the East Bay’s most exciting choreographers in an afternoon of informal performances. A different show every hour at Western Sky Studio in the vibrant Eighth Street Artists’ Center. Unleash Your Badass Diva Unleash yourself with struts, walks, twists, turns, hips, stomps, voice, shouts, and a com- munity of women! Drawing from diverse training in multiple dance styles, theater, meditation, yoga, and her experience as a professional speaker, Shawnrey creates as experience that utilizes movement as a powerful way to unleash your leadership. Bhangra Dance Class DHOLRHYTHMS DANCE COMPANY, SAT, MAY 4, BERKELEY Easy to learn movements that are broken down and accessible to all levels. Bhangra is a folk dance from Punjab, India and is truly one of the most joyful, exuberant, and conta- gious forms of movement. SHAWNREY NOTTO, SAT, MAY 4, SAN FRANCISCO
An outdoor dance and visual arts festival at the old shoreline construction debris landfill on San Francisco Bay, featuring more than 10 dance groups including contemporary, hip hop, tap, and ethnic styles, and more than a dozen artists creating outdoor sculptures, paintings, and interactive works. Family Art Day MACLA/MOVIMIENTO DE ARTE Y CULTURA LATINO AMERICANA, SAT, APR 27, SAN JOSE A free festival for families with hands-on visual art activities, bilingual gallery tours, multicultural dance and music performances, dance classes, and yoga. Spring Dance Festival SJDANCECO, SUN, APR 28, SAN JOSE Over sixty Bay Area dance organizations (from young children to professional com- panies and everything in between) present many styles of dance on the Eastridge festival stage during a non-stop 7-hour program. CLOSING WEEKEND Being Danced. An experiment in communal Play! BEING DANCED, SAT, MAY 4, EMERYVILLE An improvisational, play-based somatic movement class geared towards igniting the creative spark. Being Danced provides a safe place for your inner child to be seen, expressed, and explored.
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