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
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20280312T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20281105T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T020000
DTSTAMP:20261105T094311
CREATED:20261009T184433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T184433Z
UID:10001991-1792270800-1792288800@sddancematters.org
SUMMARY:THE SAN DIEGO BIG BACHATA BASH: FALL EDITION! 10/17
DESCRIPTION:🔥 SAN DIEGO\, GET READY… THE BIG BACHATA BASH IS BACK! 🍂💃🏽🕺🏽 \nWe’re bringing the heat this fall with The San Diego Big Bachata Bash: Fall Edition! ❤️‍🔥 \nJoin Melómano\, Bachata Vibez and Bachata Lounge for a full night of Bachata\, great music\, and nonstop dancing! \n🍁 Saturday\, October 17th\n📍 Champion Ballroom\n4255 Ruffin Rd\, Suite 200\, San Diego \n💃 9 PM – 10 PM: Bachata Class with Kris and Ellie\n🔥 10 PM – 2 AM: Bachata Social Dancing\n🎧 Music by DJ Zoe & DJ Edie Fresh \n🎟️ PRESALE: $30 Class + Social\n💵 $35 at the door\n🕺🏽 Social Only: $20 \n📲 Presale: Venmo @DIANA-TRIGO to save your spot\n📱 Questions? Text 310-600-2446 \nFall weather outside. Bachata heat inside. 🍂🔥 Come dance with us until 2 AM! \nTag your dance crew and your favorite Bachata partner! 👇🏽 \n#BigBachataBash #BachataVibez #Melomano #BachataSanDiego #SanDiegoBachata
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/the-san-diego-big-bachata-bash-fall-edition-10-17/
LOCATION:Champion Ballroom Academy\, 4255 Ruffin Rd #200\, San Diego\, 92123
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bachata-Bash-Fall.jpg.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mel%C3%B3mano Entertainment &amp%3B Dance":MAILTO:info@melomano.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261019T193000
DTSTAMP:20261105T094311
CREATED:20261012T194656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T215433Z
UID:10001994-1792432800-1792438200@sddancematters.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Square Dance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free family-friendly square dance at the San Diego Central Library. No experience or partner necessary. All dances taught. Costumes encouraged!
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/halloween-square-dance/
LOCATION:San Diego Central Library\, 330 Park Blvd\, San Diego\, 92101
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_4199.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T020000
DTSTAMP:20261105T094311
CREATED:20261019T032546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T032546Z
UID:10001999-1792866600-1792893600@sddancematters.org
SUMMARY:Pinktober Social Dance Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:🌸 Join us for the 8th Annual Pinktober Breast Cancer Awareness Salsa & Bachata Fundraiser! 🌸\nHappening Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\, from 6:30 PM to 2:00 AM at La Vie Dance Studios in San Diego. \n🎀 We’ll kick off the evening with a special demo of our Pink Program Workshop at 6:30 PM — offering a glimpse into the Dance Wellness experience designed for breast cancer survivors and thrivers. \n🥂 At 7:30 PM\, VIP guests will enjoy our Social Hour with light bites and connection time. \n💃 General admission begins at 9:00 PM with two classes\, followed by dancing until 2 AM! 🕺 \n💞 Proceeds support the Pink Program\, a Dance Wellness initiative by the Tranqui Foundation in partnership with Pink Strength. \n✨ Come for the dancing\, performances\, silent auction\, food & drinks — and stay for the purpose. \n📩 For tickets\, donations and sponsorship opportunities\, visit:\ntranquifoundation.org/pinktober 💖
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/pinktober-social-dance-fundraiser/
LOCATION:La Vie Dance Studios\, 1255 W Morena Blvd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Social / Jam,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Main-Flyer-Pinktober-2026.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261031T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261101T030000
DTSTAMP:20261105T094311
CREATED:20261022T171924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T171924Z
UID:10002003-1793476800-1793502000@sddancematters.org
SUMMARY:Unified On2 Halloween Night Social!
DESCRIPTION:Unified Social and Melómano once again we are back Halloween night for a special spooktacular night in San Diego👻 \nJoin us Saturday October 31st 2026 Halloween night 🎃\n🍬Bad Candy 🍬 \n👻 Workshops\, Performances and most important Social dancing till 3:00 am\nFull pass giveaway for SFSBKF for best sexy/Funny/scary costume! \n💯 Salsa Mambo Room\n• 8:00 pm – Beginner Salsa Body Movement by Michelle Ramos\n• 9:00 pm – Intermediate Salsa Footwork by Cesar Gueretty\n🎶Music by: DjMayimbe\, DjMoss\, DjSmooth\, Djmolyon \n💯 Bachata Room\n• 8:00 pm – Bachata Fusion Style Partnerwork by Raymond Francisco\n• 9:00 pm – Groovy Bachata Partnerwork by Deangelo Bonner\n🎶Music by: Djzoe\, DjEdieFresh\, DjGil \nUnified On2 Social – Not just a Social… It’s an Experience! \n📍Champion Ballroom\, 4255 Ruffin Rd. Suite 200\, San Diego\, CA 92123 \nFacebook: https://facebook.com/events/s/unified-halloween-social-san-d/1663105872067003/?mibextid=wwXIfr \nMusic and Social Dancing at it’s Finest 🎃👻💀
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/unified-on2-halloween-night-social/
LOCATION:Champion Ballroom Academy\, 4255 Ruffin Rd #200\, San Diego\, 92123
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-21-at-3.36.32-PM.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mel%C3%B3mano Entertainment &amp%3B Dance":MAILTO:info@melomano.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T130000
DTSTAMP:20261105T094311
CREATED:20261015T190507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T190507Z
UID:10001995-1794654000-1794661200@sddancematters.org
SUMMARY:San Diego Dance Convening #4
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fourth San Diego Dance Convening in collaboration with Grossmont College Dance for an afternoon of connection. \n\n\n\n\nThis convening is an opportunity to connect with fellow dance community members who are shaping dance across San Diego County. Together\, we’ll continue exploring what it means to build a thriving and sustainable dance ecosystem and how each of us can contribute to its future. \nThis gathering will feature a special speaker panel\, “Professional Pathways in Dance: Exploring the many possibilities of desiging a career in dance” featuring panelists Rebecca Farrant\, Founder & CEO of La Vie Dance Studios\, Brian Bennett\, Company Dancer at The Rosin Box Project\, Melissa Adao (aka Bgirl MEL)\, Dancer\, Choreographer\, Educator\, & Co-Founder of THE CONFIDENT DANCERS\, and Gina Bolles Sorensen\, Choreographer\, Educator\, Grossmont College Dance Department Chair. \nTogether\, we’ll explore the multitude of ways of how a career in dance can look. This conversation is an invitation to see how we all play a role in San Diego’s dance scene. \nCome meet new dance connections\, exchange ideas\, and help shape what comes next for San Diego Dance! \n\nFREE RSVP HERE
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/san-diego-dance-convening-4/
LOCATION:Grossmont College (Building 42\, Room 101)\, 8800 Grossmont College Drive Building 42\, Room 101\, El Cajon\, CA 92020\, 92020
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Convening / Networking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/San-Diego-Dance-Convening-4-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Dance Matters":MAILTO:coordinator@sdartmatters.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270104T130000
DTSTAMP:20261105T094311
CREATED:20261102T021628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T022023Z
UID:10002009-1798884000-1799067600@sddancematters.org
SUMMARY:Winter Pas de Deux Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Pas De Deux Workshops & Coaching is excited to launch the new year by offering a 3-day Winter Pas de Deux Intensive for adult and pre-professional dancers! \nOur focus during this intensive will be to strengthen your existing technique and skills while introducing new\, more challenging combinations. Ladies can expect to work on being lifted by their partners\, one-handed promenades\, and more complex turning exercises. Throughout the program\, we will provide personalized attention\, constructive feedback\, and valuable insights to help you advance your pas de deux training. As always\, both male and female professional dancers will be present to guide and support you every step of the way. \nAs a BONUS\, we will teach you choreography and excerpts of “Don Quixote” pas de deux from the classical ballet repertoire! \n\nRequirements:\n* Ages 16+\n* At least 5 years of ballet training. Intermediate/advanced level (preferred)\n* Prior partnering experience\n \nINSTRUCTORS\nLester Gonzalez – Graduated from the National Ballet of Cuba\, former dancer with the Ballet San Antonio\, Dayton Ballet and California Ballet\, co-funder of   Pas de Deux  Workshops & Coaching \nLaurence Gonzalez – Graduated from the National Ballet School of Cuba\, and former dancer with California Ballet Company\, National Ballet of Cuba. Founder of  Pas de Deux  Workshops & Coaching \nIntensive information  \n\nWarm-up ballet class/1 hour\nPas de deux /2 hours\n\nDates & Times\nJANUARY 2nd \, 3rd & 4th \n10am – 1pm (includes a 5 min break between warm-up and pas de deux) \nLocation \nWest Coast Dance Complex\n \n5550 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste 210\nSan Diego\, CA 92130 \nPlease direct any questions to  info@pasdedeuxworkshops.com  or call  (619)214-1169 . We look forward to seeing you soon! \n*** Spots are limited ***
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/winter-pas-de-deux-intensive/
LOCATION:West Coast Dance Complex\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Pas-de-Deux-26-2-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Pas De Deux Workshops &amp%3B Coaching":MAILTO:info@pasdedeuxworkshops.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR