BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//San Diego Dance Matters - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260721T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T235959 DTSTAMP:20260725T113554 CREATED:20260702T215639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T002306Z UID:10000163-1784592000-1784678399@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/2026-07-21/ 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:20260721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T200000 DTSTAMP:20260725T113554 CREATED:20260702T181251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T181251Z UID:10000151-1784660400-1784664000@sddancematters.org SUMMARY:Beginner Ballroom Group Class DESCRIPTION:Come learn the basics of American Smooth style dancing (Waltz\, Tango\, Foxtrot\, Viennese Waltz) every Tuesday at 7pm at McCann Dance Studio! No partner or experience required. Dance style will rotate every few weeks. This beginner level class is designed for all dancers; regardless of experience level\, you’ll learn basic timing\, weight changes\, and partnership techniques to get you floating across the floor in no time. Drop in class. URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/beginner-ballroom-group-class/2026-07-21/ LOCATION:McCann Dance Social Club\, 3700 Oceanic Way #102\, Oceanside\, 92056\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Social / Jam,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_7329-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T235959 DTSTAMP:20260725T113554 CREATED:20260703T185817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T212844Z UID:10000944-1785024000-1785110399@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/2026-07-26/ 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:20260726T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T170000 DTSTAMP:20260725T113554 CREATED:20260707T235131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T235131Z UID:10001214-1785078000-1785085200@sddancematters.org SUMMARY:San Diego Dance Convening #3 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third San Diego Dance Convening as we gather at Performing Arts Workshop in Encinitas for an afternoon of connection\, conversation\, and collective visioning. \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 Steering Committee panel\, “The Hybrid Dance Leader: Leadership\, Service\, and Community-Building in Today’s Dance Ecosystem.” The conversation will highlight the many ways leadership shows up within our field and the realities of wearing multiple hats as artists\, educators\, entrepreneurs\, administrators\, and advocates. \nPanelists Dr. Novien Yarber\, Emily Miller\, Dr. Grace Jun\, Jane Blount\, and Paola Castro will share insights from their own journeys\, reflecting on leadership through service\, balancing multiple roles\, cultivating sustainability\, and responding to community needs. Together\, we’ll explore how leadership can emerge from curiosity\, collaboration\, and a commitment to strengthening our shared dance community. This conversation is an invitation to see yourself as an active contributor to the future of dance in San Diego. Click here to learn more about the panelists and Steering Committee. \nCome meet new dance connections\, exchange ideas\, and help shape what comes next for San Diego Dance! \nRSVP HERE \nThis event is presented by San Diego Dance Matters in space partnership with Performing Arts Workshop. San Diego Dance Matters is an initiative of San Diego ART Matters that aims to uplift\, connect\, and strengthen the local dance community by serving as a central hub for resources\, professional development\, advocacy\, and connection. URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/san-diego-dance-convening-3/ LOCATION:Performing Arts Workshop\, 1465 Encinitas Blvd. A102\, Encinitas\, CA\, 92024\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Convening / Networking,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/San-Diego-Dance-Convening-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Dance Matters":MAILTO:coordinator@sdartmatters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T190000 DTSTAMP:20260725T113554 CREATED:20260622T210622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T210622Z UID:10000067-1785085200-1785092400@sddancematters.org SUMMARY:Tap Dance Jam at Panama 66 SDMA Balboa Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of live jazz and spontaneous rhythm at the Tap Dance Jam on Sunday\, June 28\, from 5:00–7:00 PM at Panama 66 in Balboa Park. Hosted by Claudia Gomez on tap dance and percussion\, this free community event features special guest NYC tap artist Michela Marino Lerman\, along with Evona Wascinski (Besos de Coco/Besos Jazz Trio) on bass\, and Jon Garner and Jeremy Eikam on Manouche jazz guitars. Tap dancers\, musicians\, and audiences are all welcome to enjoy this unique celebration of live music\, improvisation\, and community. Free admission. URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/tap-dance-jam-at-panama-66-sdma-balboa-park/2026-07-26/ LOCATION:Panama 66\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Social / Jam ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tap-dance-jam-pananam-66.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Claudia Gomez":MAILTO:claudia@claudiagomeztap.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T214500 DTSTAMP:20260725T113554 CREATED:20260624T233115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T224112Z UID:10000127-1785606300-1785620700@sddancematters.org SUMMARY:LITVAKdance Presents: Dancing Outdoors: Take 4 Celebrating Diverse Forms DESCRIPTION:LITVAKdance brings back it’s popular summer show\, Dancing Outdoors\, in the beautiful gardens at ICA San Diego\, North Campus.  \nDancing Outdoors: Take 4 highlights some of the diverse dance companies and artists that reside in Encinitas. Enjoy a cocktail and watch 7 styles of dance\, listen to live music by Encinitas band\, Montalban Quintet\, peruse the gorgeous natural spaces and check out ICA’s current exhibition\, Unfold Projects. \nPerformances include works by: \n-LITVAKdance \n-West African Dance artist and Encinitan\, Daunté Nabi Fyall  \n-Odissi Dancer and Encinitan\, Shibani Patnaik \n-Resident Encinitas company\, Ballet Folklorico of San Diego \nand works by LITVAKdance Alumni who have ventured off into other dance styles:  \n-Ashley Akhavan and Burlesque company\, Bella Lux Entertainment (8:15p only) \n-Emily Miller and Ballet Collective San Diego  \n-Lemoe Mata’itusi in Polynesian/Contemporary \nPerformances: \nSaturday August 1\,2026 5:45 & 8:15 \nTickets: \nGeneral: $35 \nStudent: $25 \nChildren under 12: $10 \nlitvakdance.org/performs URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/litvakdance-presents-dancing-outdoors-take-4-celebrating-diverse-forms/ LOCATION:ICA San Diego North Campus\, 1550 El Camino Real\, Encinitas\, California\, 92024\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Featured,Performance,Social / Jam ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/dancing_outdoors-.png ORGANIZER;CN="LITVAKdance":MAILTO:admin@litvakdance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T110000 DTSTAMP:20260725T113554 CREATED:20260625T001342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T224058Z UID:10000129-1786183200-1786186800@sddancematters.org SUMMARY:Dance For Earth DESCRIPTION:Dance For Earth is a morning dance-party/class fundraiser\n\n\n\n\nThe goal is connecting community movement education to environmental education. \nEach event is by-donation and includes representatives from different local organizations to share not only their dance (as class participants) but also inform initiatives that direct class takers towards the next most meaningful step towards sustainability in the San Diego/Tijuana area.​The funds generated are redistributed directly to these local environmental organizations (including past recipients: San Diego Coastkeeper\, Groundwork San Diego\, Tree San Diego\, SD River Park Foundation) creating a direct link between artistic practice and ecological action.Each class is specifically themed based on the work each organization is doing for the environment through a one-hour\, integrative\, guided experience. \nAll bodies and levels of movement practice are welcome. Expect physical tasks/coordinations\, repetitions\, witnessing (seeing and being seen)\, and play.  URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/dance-for-earth/ LOCATION:San Diego Made Factory\, Made Factory\, 2031 Commercial St #114\, San Diego\, CA\, 92113\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Convening / Networking,Featured,Social / Jam,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Copy-of-Dance-for-Earth.png ORGANIZER;CN="Tess Collins":MAILTO:travelingbygroove@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T200000 DTSTAMP:20260725T113554 CREATED:20260709T001731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T001731Z UID:10001215-1787499000-1787515200@sddancematters.org SUMMARY:Fiesta DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fiesta at the Chapel\, a vibrant celebration of culture\, community\, and connection! Experience live dance performances\, honor shared histories through an interactive Altar of Memories and explore a striking 3D industrial art exhibit celebrating resilience and unity\, inspired by the spirit of service and community. Savor global flavors and drinks that showcase the unique San Diego-Tijuana border identity. This Fiesta bridges Arts with the community. URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/fiesta/ LOCATION:Chapel at Liberty Station\, 2881 Roosevelt Rd\, San Diego\, 92106 CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FIESTA_POST.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lilian Ibarra Pantoja":MAILTO:lilianibarrapantoja@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T160000 DTSTAMP:20260725T113554 CREATED:20260724T002624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T002624Z UID:10001224-1788004800-1788019200@sddancematters.org SUMMARY:S P A C E Rising Community Sharing Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Community Sharing Day is a chance for our Resident Artists to share their research through embodied community practice\, present works in progress\, and be in community. Come move\, experience\, and learn what they are up to! \nAll are welcome to this FREE event – no prior dance or movement experience needed. We invite you to come to part of the event or stay for the entire event. To prepare for the event\, we suggest you bring a snack and water\, wear clothing you can move in\, and come with an open mind! \nFREE RSVP URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/s-p-a-c-e-rising-community-sharing-day-2026/ LOCATION:1100 Kettner Blvd.\, 1100 Kettner Blvd.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92011\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sddancematters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Community-Sharing-Day-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="DISCO RIOT":MAILTO:communications@discoriot.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR