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SUMMARY:Movement Mystics: Alchemy\, Resilience & Transformation
DESCRIPTION:This captivating dance performance celebrates the richness of Brazilian culture through timeless feminine stories and symbols. Inspired by Brazil’s many dance traditions\, it explores themes of strength\, transformation and the wisdom carried within the body. Drawing from world mythology\, Yoruba beliefs\, Jungian psychology\, Clarissa Pinkola Estés’ “Wild Woman” archetype and the vibrant rhythms of Brazil\, the performance uses movement as a way to honor the past\, express the present and connect with something deeper. More than a celebration of culture\, this work is a personal journey. It explores how dance can help us navigate life’s biggest challenges and reconnect with our inner strength. Through themes of femininity\, grief\, motherhood\, empowerment and healing\, it invites audiences to reflect on the resilience of the human spirit and our ability to grow\, heal and begin again. Directed by Vika S. Hernandez. Featuring guest choreographers Roxanne Rojas de Blanco\, Tania Araoz and Katrina Kelly\, with Live Music by Rafael Hernandez and Aki Drums and original music by Alabe Bira Santos from Bahia\, Brazil.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/movement-mystics-alchemy-resilience-transformation/
LOCATION:CSUSM Arts & Lectures\, 333 Twin Oaks Valley Rd\, San Marcos\, CA\, 92096
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vika S. Hernandez":MAILTO:v.afrodance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T170000
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SUMMARY:Ballet Collective San Diego presents : REVEL
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of performance by San Diego’s premiere dance artists with The Killing Contemporary String Quartet and music spanning from Antonio Vivaldi to Max Richter to Ruben Gonzalez.\nGuest Choreographers this year include San Diego choreographers Tylor Bradshaw (SD)\, Emily Miller (SD)\, Holly Meacham (SD) and Katie Spagnoletti (The Rosin Box Project – SD)\, Holly Curran (Metropolitan Opera – NYC/OR)\, and from our national and international community\, Nilas Martins (Repetiteur The Balanchine Trust and former Principal Dancer New York City Ballet – NYC)\, and Angela Rebelo and Maxime Guenin (Ballet Grand Théâtre de Genève / Joffrey Ballet – Switzerland). \nTo REVEL is to enjoy deeply\, roll around in\, to bask\, to drink\, and to let go into pleasure and celebration. This concert offers artists and audiences the respite of joy. Experience with us what is real and honest between two people sharing space\, the rapture in hearing music that is close to us\, and the power of many bodies breathing together as one.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/ballet-collective-san-diego-presents-revel/2026-09-19/1/
LOCATION:The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center\, 7600 Fay Avenue\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ballet Collective San Diego":MAILTO:balletcollectivesd@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T235959
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SUMMARY:Trolley Dances 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Tolley Dances™ on the MTS Blue Line Trolley! This iconic event has been bringing San Diego together for 28 years through site-specific dance that highlights our city’s diversity\, culture\, and community. \nChoreographers include Erica Buechner\, Jessica Rabanzo-Flores\, Spencer John Powell\, SDDT’s Artistic Director Terry Wilson and the Founder of Trolley Dances™ Jean Isaacs. \n  \nLEARN MORE \nGET TICKETS \nParking: Parking available at UTC Mall in the designated Transit Center parking structure. \nTicketing: Ticketing table can be located at the top of the UTC Mall parking Structure next to the Trolley. \n*Kids age 8 and under may ride and join the tour for free with a paying adult. \n  \nSpecial Thanks to our Major Transportation Partner MTS and our collaborators for this event such as UC San Diego and the Westfield UTC Mall. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour. Tour times are based on the trolley schedule and will be followed down to the minute by our tour guides. We cannot offer refunds for missed tours\, so make sure you give yourself ample time to locate the start location and prepare for your tour! \nImportant Note: Purchased trolley tickets cannot be exchanged nor refunded. Trolley tickets will act as a valid day pass for MTS and are valid as soon as the event begins. \nTo prepare for your tour\, make sure you are wearing comfortable walking shoes. Sunscreen\, water\, and a hat or other protection from the heat is highly recommended! Trolley Dances™ is a site-specific tour where guests will be led by tour guides to curated dances. Guests should be prepared to do a decent amount of walking. \nTours time are as follows: Tour 1 – 10:00am / Tour 2 – 11:00am / Tour 3 – 12:00pm / Tour 4 – 1:00pm / Tour 5 – 2:00pm / Tour 6 -3:00pm \nTours will begin and end at the UTC Transit Center. \nThis event is fully wheelchair accesible. \nContact Information 619-225-1803
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/trolley-dances-2026/
LOCATION:San Diego\, San Diego
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Dance Theater":MAILTO:milana@sandiegodancetheater.org
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SUMMARY:WDO's 18th Annual Showcase: Different Abilities\, Endless Possibilities
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a place where dancers of all abilities share the stage — this is the heart of (WDO) Wheelchair Dancers Organization!  \nEvery year\, WDO hosts an annual showcase to share our talented dancers with the greater San Diego dance/arts community. This year’s 18th Annual WDO Showcase theme is Different Abilities\, Endless Possibilities — join us in celebrating 18 years of inclusive dance! \nGuest artists include Melómano Dance & Entertainment\, Dancers With Heart\, The Autism Tree\, San Diego Smooth Dancers\, Palomar Smooth Dancers\, Ballet Teletón\, Performing Arts Workshop\, Kathak Darshan School of Dance\, Tierra Caliente Academy\, Vika Hernandez\, Lekha Motiwala\, Trevor Van Orden\, Karmyn Cruise + James Veigel\, and Michele Jones! \n\nWHO: WDO performers and MANY other mission-driven San Diego dancers\, and choreographers\, and organizations \nWHAT: Different Abilities\, Endless Possibilities (WDO’s 18th Annual Showcase)\nWHEN: Sunday October 04\, 2026 (12pm-3pm\, doors open at 11am!)\nWHERE: Champion Ballroom Academy (4255 Ruffin Rd #200\, San Diego\, CA 92123)\nTICKETS: $0 – $20 — check our event page for ticket options!\nEVENT LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wdos-annual-showcase-2026-different-abilities-endless-possibilities-tickets-1997051400498?aff=oddtdtcreator\nWEBSITE: https://wheelchairdancers.org/\n\n  \nNotable WDO performances include the Jason Mraz Foundation’s Dream (2026) and Kaleidoscope (2024)\, the San Diego County Fair\, the Old Globe’s AXIS event\, World Rhythm & Dance Festival\, Shock n’ the Park\, and Southwestern Community College’s Opening Day. WDO offers accessible dance classes in Ballroom\, Bollywood\, Afro-Caribbean Fusion\, Ballet\, and more – and WDO continues to provide reduced-cost access to our inclusive classes through scholarships and tuition waivers! Visit our website to dance with us: www.WheelchairDancers.org\nWheelchair Dancers Organization is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/wdos-18th-annual-showcase-different-abilities-endless-possibilities/
LOCATION:Champion Ballroom Academy\, 4255 Ruffin Rd #200\, San Diego\, 92123
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T210000
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SUMMARY:S P A C E Rising 2026 Showcase
DESCRIPTION:DISCO RIOT presents S P A C E Rising 2026 Showcase\, the final presentation from our (R)evolution Artist Interns\, Skyla Miles\, Liz Fields\, Tiffany Martinez-Delgado\, Ethne Acosta\, Eon Allum\, and Hope Worth. S P A C E Rising Residency and Showcase is an iteration of our S P A C E residency program designed specifically to support our (R)evolution Artist Interns. We are pleased to facilitate this 10 week residency program which supports 6 rising dance-makers in their pursuit to deepen their practice and explore new ideas in collaboration with their fellow artists.S P A C E Rising offers an organized and mindful cohort-driven experience for creative inquiry\, artistic development\, networking\, creative and cultural exchange\, and a platform to share work. Tickets are $15 for artist/student/low income\, $25 for general admission\, and $45 pay-it-forward. \nLearn more and reserve your seat HERE
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/s-p-a-c-e-rising-2026-showcase/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:City Heights Performance Annex\, 3795 Fairmount Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="DISCO RIOT":MAILTO:communications@discoriot.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261011T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261011T140000
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SUMMARY:Adult Hip Hop Series
DESCRIPTION:New Hip Hop Series COMING IN OCTOBER! \n8 week series\nSundays 12:30pm-2:00pm\nBeginning/Intermediate Level\n$149 \nStarting 10/11/26 \nPerformance at December Nights and The Dancehouse: 12/4/26 & 12/5/26 \nWith 3 different instructors: Carlito Peralta Jr\, Michael Von Simpson\, and Jaami Waali.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/adult-hip-hop-series/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:The Dancehouse\, 2176 Chatsworth Blvd Unit B\, San Diego\, CA\, 92107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Dancehouse":MAILTO:info@thedancehouse.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T211500
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SUMMARY:Ghost Light Masquerade
DESCRIPTION:Ghost Light Masquerade returns this October\, inviting audiences inside the mysterious world of The Nocturne Theatre for The Rosin Box Project’s award winning immersive\, after-dark Halloween experience. \nEvery theatre keeps a single lamp burning after the house goes dark: the Ghost Light. Theatrical superstition says it keeps the spirits away. At The Nocturne\, it draws them closer. \nFor a limited time each October\, The Nocturne Theatre descends and conjures an otherworldly masquerade where superstition walks\, legends breathe\, and Spirits dance. There are no assigned seats and no fourth wall. Instead\, guests move freely through the space\, following Resident Spirits\, discovering hidden encounters\, gathering around the stage\, and experiencing contemporary ballet and theatrical performances unfolding throughout the night. \nCreated by The Rosin Box Project\, San Diego’s premier contemporary ballet company\, Ghost Light Masquerade blends contemporary dance\, theatrical storytelling\, music\, masks\, and immersive environments into a Halloween experience unlike anything else in San Diego. \nCostumes and masks are encouraged\, and masks are available upon arrival. No knowledge of ballet is required\, only a willingness to follow the light. \nThe Ghost Light is burning. Dare to enter.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/ghost-light-masquerade/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:The Nocturne Theatre\, 3246 Imperial Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rosin Box Project":MAILTO:info@therosinboxproject.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T180000
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SUMMARY:El Alebrije
DESCRIPTION:A Step Beyond’s annual winter ballet\, El Alebrije\, tells the enchanting story of María\, a young girl celebrating her Quinceañera. When her father gifts her a mystical El Alebrije\, she embarks on a magical journey across Mexico through a series of dreams\, discovering her father’s love despite the distance between them.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/el-alebrije/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:california center for the arts\, 340 N Escondido Blvd\, Escondido\, 92025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T213000
DTSTAMP:20260916T093512
CREATED:20260909T163606Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking Boundaries 2026
DESCRIPTION:Grossmont College Dance Department’s annual student-choreographed dance concert “Breaking Boundaries” returns December 3-5\, 2026 at 7:30PM to the campus’ Performing & Visual Arts Center. This year’s show will feature new work from 9 student choreographers and 1 guest alumni.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/breaking-boundaries-2026/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:Performing and Visual Arts Center\, 8800 Grossmont College Drive\, El Cajon\, CA\, 92020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grossmont College Dance":MAILTO:jazmyn.brown@gcccd.edu
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