Ballet Performances San Francisco

Beginning Argentine tango with Felipe and Ayano

Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda are back to teach tango in Berkeley! This is a series of four classes geared towards total beginners and almost-beginners. Tango is an improvisational dance based on connection and communication. Felipe and Ayano teach the fundamental structures that give rise to grace, fluidity, and creativity in social dancing. These classes are taught using the terms "leaders" and "followers," and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people. Wednesdays: August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th 6:45 pm: check-in 7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango 8:00-8:30 pm practica The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions! $80 general admission (all four classes) $25 general admission (single class) $15 student with ID (single class) We accept cash and venmo at the door. Series tickets are also available on eventbrite ($87.21, $65.87). The intermediate class is at 8:30 pm on the same dates. Beginning: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992720218817?](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992720218817?) Intermediate: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992720335165?](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992720335165?) Berkeley City Club 2315 Durant Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 As of now, August 5th is scheduled for the drawing room, and the other dates are scheduled for the ballroom. The room reservation may change. We are a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. For bike parking, use the bell to enter through the service entrance, and go straight to get to the back courtyard. No parking in the Berkeley City Club lot. For more information on Felipe and Ayano: [https://tangonnection.wixsite.com/felipetango](http://%5Bhttps://tangonnection.wixsite.com/felipetango%5D(https://tangonnection.wixsite.com/felipetango) "\[https://tangonnection.wixsite.com/felipetango\](https://tangonnection.wixsite.com/felipetango)") Event organized by Lindsey Newbold.

Join us for a special event, Deaf Ancestors: Fly Loud on Sunday Aug 9th at 11am!

We’re so excited to invite you to join us for a special event, Deaf Ancestors: Fly Loud on Sunday Aug 9th at 11am. Urban Jazz Dance Company is honored to be a part of the 7th Biennial San Francisco Aerial Arts Festival! Location: Zaccho Studio, 1777 Yosemite Ave #330 SF, CA Reserve your spot for Free! [http://bit.ly/3TpmgI9](http://bit.ly/3TpmgI9) [CONTENT DESCRIPTION: Promotional flyer with a dark navy-blue, cloud-like background and text in white, yellow, and pink. Three circular photographs outlined in pink appear along the left side: two show aerial dancers suspended in group formations, and the center photograph is a portrait of Mx. Antoine Hunter wearing a brown textured garment. A QR code appears on the right above the logos for Urban Jazz Dance Company, Zaccho Dance Theatre, Aeriosa Dance Society, Intersection for the Arts, and an ASL access symbol. Text reads: SAN FRANCISCO AERIAL ARTS FESTIVAL, SEVENTH BIENNIAL, Special event by Mx. Antoine Hunter’s Urban Jazz Dance Company, DEAF ANCESTORS: FLY LOUD, Work in Progress showing followed by post show talkback, Date: Sunday, August 9th, 11AM, Location: Zaccho Studio, 1777 Yosemite Ave #330, San Francisco, CA 94124, Free! Scan here to reserve your spot!, Photo by Mark Kitaoka, Photos by Chris Randle courtesy of Aeriosa Dance Society. END CONTENT DESCRIPTION]

Tango dance classes with Felipe and Ayano at La Bruja

Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda are back to teach tango in Berkeley! This is a series of four classes, Wednesdays in August. Tango is an improvisational dance based on connection and communication. Felipe and Ayano teach the fundamental structures that give rise to grace, fluidity, and creativity in social dancing. These classes are taught using the terms "leaders" and "followers," and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people. Wednesdays: August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th 6:45 pm: check-in 7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango series 8:00-8:30 pm practica 8:30-9:30 pm intermediate tango series 9:30-10:30 pm practica The intermediate series is geared towards people who have been dancing tango for about three months (12 tango classes). The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions! $80 general admission (all four classes, beg. or int.) $25 general admission (single class, beg. or int.) $15 student with ID (single class, beg. or int.) $40 both classes in one evening (one person) We accept cash and venmo at the door. Series tickets are also available on eventbrite ($87.21, $65.87). Beginning: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992720218817?](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992720218817?) Intermediate: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992720335165?](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992720335165?) Berkeley City Club 2315 Durant Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 As of now, August 5th is scheduled for the drawing room, and the other dates are scheduled for the ballroom. The room reservation may change. We are a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. For bike parking, use the bell to enter through the service entrance, and go straight to get to the back courtyard. No parking in the Berkeley City Club lot. For more information on Felipe and Ayano: [https://tangonnection.wixsite.com/felipetango](https://tangonnection.wixsite.com/felipetango "https://tangonnection.wixsite.com/felipetango") Event organized by Lindsey Newbold.

Repossessed : What if you could purchase new skills - Theater Play

Come and join me to watch a theater play Repossessed by Greg Lam (a Bay Area Playwright), directed by Gabriel A. Ross. The story revolves around a couple that have utilized an advanced technology ("LIFE ENHANCED") to implant skills, knowledge, and memories into their brains. However, they also chose to forego the knowledge that they had done this. So, to them, their memories and knowledge seem genuine. What if you could purchase new skills, make yourself more charming, be more compatible with your spouse, get better at math, or maybe just improve your golf score - on the installment plan! "Repossessed" revolves around a couple that have contracted with a corporation ("LIFE ENHANCED") to implant skills, knowledge, and memories into their brains, and delete the knowledge of the implantation, so it seems "natural". All is well and good until they fall behind on payments! You MUST purchase a ticket and they have a $15.00 Limited/Early Bird Special (limited availability) The performance is about 2 hours long including a short intermission. Unfortunately, LaVal's Subterranean Theatre is not wheelchair accessible, access for patrons involves a flight of stairs. Performance Schedule if you want to watch it another day : Friday, July 31st at 7:30 pm Saturday, August 1st at 7:30 pm Sunday, August 2nd at 2:00 pm Friday, August 7th at 7:30 pm Saturday, August 8th at 7:30 pm Sunday, August 9th at 2:00 pm Website Link, to purchase tickets: https://www.aeofberkeley.org/productions/upcoming-shows/166-la-val-s-subterranean-theatre/434-repossessed-opens-july-31st-2026

Swing Lessons + Social Dancing every Thurs. ~ Oakland ~ Veterans Memorial Hall

Contemporary Fusion Dance Class in San Mateo

Come and immerse yourself in the world of Contemporary Fusion Dance. This is an all-levels movement class for students looking to expand their knowledge in contemporary dance. **About the class:** The first half of class is dedicated to warm up and exploration. We will warm up together with group combinations and contemporary exercises intended to make you sweat and get your body ready to move. The second half of class is dedicated to learning choreography and embodying it to music. Phrase work in this class draws from Erin’s experiences with contemporary, release, improvisation, Gaga, physical theater and floor work techniques. So join us, discover new techniques, explore unique movements, and unleash your creativity in a supportive and dynamic environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your dance skills and elevate your artistry! **EVERY SATURDAY:** 10:30am – 11:30am **CLASS LEVEL:** This will be an inclusive, all levels non-judgemental space to listen to your body, connect with your breath, and embrace the thrill of moving bodies. **PRICE PER PERSON:** **New Student 7 Day - 7 Class Intro Pass: $69** (Save up to $176 total, compared to purchasing individual classes) or **Class Drop-ins:** \- Single Session: $35 **[REGISTER HERE](https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=38698&stype=-104&sView=day&sLoc=0)** **LOCATION:** Motion Arts Center 217 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401 • Face Masks are Now Optional (but Recommended). • If you notice you may have any of the COVID-19 symptoms please stay home for everyone’s safety. • No special clothes are required, what feels comfortable for you is good. • Online Registration & Booking Required.

Thursday Night Irish Set Dancing at the Plough and Stars

Come and take part in our decades-long tradition of Irish partner dancing on Thursday nights at the most authentic, most famous, and coziest Irish pub on the West Coast. We have a different band performing live traditional Irish music for us each week. Typical attendance is 15-25 dancers. (Note that the RSVP count on Meetup doesn't reflect the actual number attending – these events are advertised in numerous places.) *Safety note:* If you are displaying any symptoms of illness or if you feel under the weather, we kindly ask that you please remain at home and come back another time - there will be dancing again on the following Thursday!) **Cost:** $10. If you are able to contribute more, it all goes to the musicians and is greatly appreciated.

Bachata Dance Classes w/ Henry

Location: ALLEGRO, 12012 San Pablo Ave (cross st - Key Street), Richmond, CA (Park at the Grocery lot) Beginners - 730pm $15-$25 at the door

Beginner Queer Argentine Tango Classes

Everything beautiful about being alive is found in tango. We invite you to come dance with us Sundays in Berkeley. **No partner or experience needed. Absolute beginner's welcome. This is a fun, no pressure class where you will learn the basics of Argentine Tango with supportive teachers**. **SUNDAY CLASS** **SCHEDULE** Every Sunday **3:15-3:30** Check in **3:30-4:30:** Beginner Class **4:30-5:30**: optional practice hour, free with class, socialize and chill **MORE ABOUT OUR CLASS** This is a fun, no-pressure class on the fundamentals of Argentine Tango for social dancing. We start each class with the basics of walking and embrace to get everyone off to a solid start with this beautiful walking dance and then move into our theme of the month. While classes are not progressing, we do build on skills during the month. **During the practice hour after class,** you are welcome to stay and dance, practice, socialize and ask questions. **If you have never danced tango,** we recommend you star with the first or second class of the momth. **WE ARE** a community of queer, trans, non-binary and unicorn dancers, and all kindred humans are welcome to join us. **LOCATION** Finnish Hall. Upstairs room. 1970 Chestnut st. Berkeley, CA. 10 min walking from N. Berk. Bart. **COST** **INDIVIDUAL CLASS, includes practica** **$15-25 honor system sliding Scale** **$10 Students with ID** **REGISTRATION FOR ALL EVENTS** **[Venmo](https://venmo.com/): abrazo-tango (Karen Curtis)** **[Paypal](https://www.paypal.com/): [abrazoqueertango@gmail.com ](mailto:abrazoqueertango@gmail.com)** **​​Zelle: [abrazoqueertango@gmail.com ](mailto:abrazoqueertango@gmail.com)** **Note what you are paying for in the comment section** **-->You can pay at the door** **No Refunds or Exchanges** Welcome to Queer Tango!

TANGO SALON-INTERMEDIATE!

**6:00 TANGO SALON (INTERMEDIATE)** **8:00 MILONGA (INTERMEDIATE)** **DROP IN:** $20/class, BOTH classes $36 OR Purchase a **CLASS PACK** at a discounted rate! [https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5AX3WBCHV29JF/checkout/QZ3Q4TPSD7WXQN2PYC5O57QC](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5AX3WBCHV29JF/checkout/QZ3Q4TPSD7WXQN2PYC5O57QC)

Deaf Dance Class Kicks Off 14th Annual BAIDDF On Tues Aug 11th at 6PM!

Come kick off the 14th annual BAIDDF with us! Mx Antoine Hunter will teach Deaf Dance Class on Tuesday August 11th from 6-7:30 PM! Shawl-Anderson Dance Center: 2704 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA (Rockridge BART) Hearing, Deaf and all levels are welcome! Sign up here: [bit.ly/4wJAlz9](http://bit.ly/4wJAlz9) #BAIDDF2026 [CONTENT DESCRIPTION: A horizon promotional graphic for the 2026 Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival Deaf Dance Class appears on a dark neon pink background with a soft radiant burst pattern and glowing light spots behind the photos. Across the top, white text reads 2026 BAY AREA INTERNATIONAL DEAF DANCE FESTIVAL. Below that, very large gold text reads DEAF DANCE CLASS! Three hexagon-framed photos appear across the upper half of the flyer. On the left, two people stand in a bright studio space with their arms raised in dance movement. In the center, a larger hexagon photo shows a group dance class, with one person in the foreground raising a hand while others stand and move behind them. On the right, a person in a light top raises both hands in dance movement, with other dancers partially visible behind them. Below the left hexagon is a small rectangular portrait of Antoine Hunter Purple Fire Crow. Below the right hexagon is a black-and-white QR code. Below the photos is a large rounded rectangular information box outlined in gold and divided into two columns by a dotted vertical gold line. On the left side are gold icons for a calendar and a location marker. Gold and white text reads Tuesday, August 11, 6-7:30 PM, Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, 2704 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705. On the right side are gold icons including a globe, two people, and a ticket. White and gold text reads Register at bit.ly/4wJAlz9, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and hearing dancers of all abilities welcome!, and $23. Across the lower portion of the flyer, large white text reads Class taught in sign language, gesture, and movement. ALL are welcome and will be supported. A gold strip runs across the bottom edge and contains logos for Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival, Urban Jazz Dance Company, and Intersection for the Arts. END CONTENT DESCRIPTION]

First Thursday Set Dancing (San Francisco)

It's the first Thursday of the month. What does that mean? Fast and furious Irish set dancing in San Francisco, of course! Dancing starts earlier (**8pm**) and goes longer – three solid hours of music, dancing, and fun. We have a different band performing live traditional Irish music for us each week. Check back here later to find out who this week's performers are! Typical attendance is 15-25 dancers. (Note that the RSVP count on Meetup doesn't reflect the actual number attending – these events are advertised in numerous places.) **COVID-19 Policy:** **Boosted vaccination is MANDATORY.** Additionally, if you are displaying any symptoms of illness or if you feel under the weather, we kindly ask that you please remain at home and come back another time - there will be dancing again on the following Thursday! **Cost:** $10. If you are able to contribute more, it all goes to the musicians and is greatly appreciated.