BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//San Diego Dance Matters - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:San Diego Dance Matters X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sddancematters.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for San Diego Dance Matters REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260706T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T170000 DTSTAMP:20260712T020032 CREATED:20260529T184019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T184602Z UID:10000042-1783332000-1784307600@sddancematters.org SUMMARY:Summer Workshop DESCRIPTION:San Diego Dance Theater’s Summer Workshop offers aspiring professional dancers in our community an opportunity to train with respected teaching artists\, and to perform in a Showcase that culminates the workshop experience. \n​Summer Workshop Week One: Limón Technique with Pablo Francisco Ruvalcaba Tovar\, Jazz Fusion with Donna Flournoy\, and Company Repertoire with Terry Wilson  \nSummer Workshop Week Two: Contemporary Modern with Jessica Rabanzo-Flores\, Skeleton\, Fleshed Out. with Jessica Humphrey\, and Company Repertoire with Terry Wilson \nChoose between Drop-in option or attend full two-week workshop* \n*Select this option if you want to attend all classes for the full 2 weeks of the Summer Workshop and participate in rehearsals with each teaching artist in preparation for the Showcase on July 18th URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/summer-workshop/ LOCATION:Light Box Theater\, 2590 Truxtun Rd #205\, San Diego\, CA\, 92106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summer-Workshop-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Dance Theater":MAILTO:milana@sandiegodancetheater.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T235959 DTSTAMP:20260712T020032 CREATED:20260702T215639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T002306Z UID:10000159-1783814400-1783900799@sddancematters.org SUMMARY:SALSA & BACHATA CLASSES FOR NEW DANCERS! DESCRIPTION:Ready to start your dance journey? 💃🕺 \nOur Level 1 Salsa On2 and Bachata classes are designed for complete beginners. Whether you’ve never danced before or you’re looking to build a strong foundation\, we’ve got you covered. \n✨ No partner needed\n✨ Friendly and welcoming community\n✨ Learn at your own pace\n✨ Build confidence on the dance floor \nJoin us on Tuesdays\, Saturdays\, or Sundays and take your first step into the world of salsa and bachata. We can’t wait to dance with you! URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/salsa-bachata-classes-for-new-dancers/2026-07-12/ LOCATION:Melómano Dance Studio\, 4255 Ruffin Rd Suite 200\, San Diego\, CA 92123\, San Diego\, 92123\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/new-dancers-flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mel%C3%B3mano Entertainment &%3B Dance":MAILTO:info@melomano.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T235959 DTSTAMP:20260712T020032 CREATED:20260703T185817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T212844Z UID:10000942-1783814400-1783900799@sddancematters.org SUMMARY:FREE Intro Bachata and Salsa Dance Class! DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 12PM = your FREE intro dance class 🙌 \nHalf Salsa + half Bachata\, made for total beginners (zero experience needed).\nNo partner needed! 💃🕺\nKids under 18 are free!! 🙌🏼 \nRisk-free way to try something new at Melómano Entertainment and Dance! \n📍 4255 Ruffin Rd\, San Diego\, CA 92123\n🌐 www.melomano.com\nIG: @melomanoent \nSign up FREE on the Melómano app or just walk in.\n#MelomanoEnt #NewStudentSpecial #Salsa #Bachata #SanDiego URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/free-intro-bachata-and-salsa-dance-class/2026-07-12/ LOCATION:Melómano Dance Studio\, 4255 Ruffin Rd Suite 200\, San Diego\, CA 92123\, San Diego\, 92123\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/free-intro-class-to-salsa-bachata.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mel%C3%B3mano Entertainment &%3B Dance":MAILTO:info@melomano.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T150000 DTSTAMP:20260712T020032 CREATED:20260620T035135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T224201Z UID:10000064-1783857600-1783868400@sddancematters.org SUMMARY:POP IN / POP OUT: Beginner/Open Level Contemporary Partnering with Ilyana and Iverson DESCRIPTION:Beginner/Open Level Contemporary Partnering is a partnering workshop rooted in touch and improv. We will take a non-gender focused approach to partnering rooted in mutual weight sharing between both parties. This class is available to dancers who have worked together before as well as those looking to get into partnering. (feel free to come without a partner!) \nClass will begin with a brief warmup\, followed by dedicated time to pair up and discuss consent with your partners before we move into the partnering portion of class. We’ll move and groove together in a guided touch-based improv session before moving into a series of set exercises based in weight sharing\, designed to gain trust and comfortability with your partner. Feel free to bring a notebook\, as we’ll take some time mid-workshop to share our thoughts. We’ll end class with a final combo and another opportunity to reflect and share our thoughts and feelings!\n \nIlyana Carlee (she/her) \n\nOriginally from Dayton\, Ohio\, Ilyana Carlee is a performer\, choreographer\, and teacher in San Diego. Since a young age\, she has trained at various studios\, her most influential training being under DeShona Pepper Robertson at Stivers School for the Arts. Ilyana continued her dance training and choreographic exploration at Howard University\, earning a BFA in Dance. Since moving to San Diego in 2023\, she has trained at DISCO RIOT\, Malashock Dance\, and San Diego Dance Theater\, and has performed with DISCO RIOT\, San Diego Dance Theater and NACHMO. Most recently\, she was an intern in the (R)Evolution Artist Program with DISCO RIOT\, and is currently a founding collaborator with Negative Space Dance Collective. Her art is deeply influenced by her experiences as a Black woman. She is inspired by both her ancestral lineage and surroundings\, creating work inspired by love\, grief\, community\, and the Black experience. \nIverson “Nosrevi” Harding (he/him) \nIverson “Nosrevi” Harding has been moving and creating through physicalization for thirteen years. He is trained in an abundance of styles not limited to ballet\, modern\, contemporary\, tap and hip hop. Graduating from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle\, WA circa spring of 2024 he has evolved in his personal style which is a mixture of hip hop\, contemporary and tap dance. His movement has a melancholy yet sharp qualities that excite the satisfaction factor made in one’s eyes and brain. His teaching style is based more on having an understanding of the music so therefore he can translate the quality of movement better and if that doesn’t help\, he’ll try and find a hundred other ways to get you to succeed. URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/pop-in-pop-out-beginner-open-level-contemporary-partnering-with-ilyana-and-iverson/ LOCATION:1100 Kettner Blvd.\, 1100 Kettner Blvd.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92011\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Main-Ilyana-Iverson.png ORGANIZER;CN="DISCO RIOT":MAILTO:communications@discoriot.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T140000 DTSTAMP:20260712T020032 CREATED:20260704T210820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T210820Z UID:10001202-1783859400-1783864800@sddancematters.org SUMMARY:Intermediate Hip Hop Choreography Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us once a month for a very special intermediate workshop with @dancingtigertwerkingdragon \nLearn fun and creative choreography\, grow in your vocabulary and skill sets\, connect with others\, and walk away with a fun video of your experience! \nJuly 12th\,.2026\n12:30pm-2:00pm\n$25 \nPre-register:\nwww.thedancehouse.com/schedule \n#adultdance\n#thedancehouse\n#hiphopdance\n#danceworkshop URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/intermediate-hip-hop-choreography-workshop/ LOCATION:The Dancehouse\, 2176 Chatsworth Blvd Unit B\, San Diego\, CA\, 92107\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Intermediate-Hip-Hop-Workshop.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Dancehouse":MAILTO:info@thedancehouse.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T163000 DTSTAMP:20260712T020032 CREATED:20260626T022113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T224206Z UID:10000131-1783863000-1783873800@sddancematters.org SUMMARY:LAB: Taichi (Open Level) DESCRIPTION:This is an open level class which focuses on exploring key concepts and theories of Taichi (太極). Inducted as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020 by UNESCO\, this ancient Chinese martial art dates back 2000 years and is widely practiced today as a health exercise. Students will explore foundational concepts like silk pulling/reeling(纏/抽)\, sinking (沉)\, and relaxing (松). Along with Xingyi (形意) and Bagua (八卦)\, Taichi is classified as one of the three main internal martial art styles. These three styles focus on power generation through proper postural alignment and strong stance work. Students will also learn about how health and medicine tie in with Taichi and the importance of Qi (氣) cultivation. \nThis class is tailored for dancers\, movers\, and anyone interested in learning more about Taichi theory\, culture\, and history. \n*Recommendation: Students should wear comfortable clothes and bring water. Shoes are optional for this class (low-soled shoes are recommended if students do decide to wear them).\n \nMATTHEW TAY\nAn American Born Chinese (ABC) raised in the San Gabriel Valley in LA\, Dr. Matthew Tay is a movement and martial arts educator. Holding a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) and an alumni of UCSD Dance\, Matthew explores movement through the intersection of medicine\, martial arts\, and dance. His passion for Taichi stems from his journey to find his cultural heritage and roots. As a former USA Wushu Team member\, Matthew still continues to compete semi-professionally but has shifted more to teaching. His goal is to share his knowledge of Taichi and Wushu and provide depth and nuance to these artforms. URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/lab-taichi-open-level/ LOCATION:Malashock Dance Studio 204\, 2650 Truxtun Rd #204\, San Diego\, 92106\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/6.17.26-LAB-JulyLAB-Taichi1.png ORGANIZER;CN="TILTshift Dance":MAILTO:tiltshiftdnce@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR