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SUMMARY:The Rhythm of the Heartbeat with Azul Lopez
DESCRIPTION:I will center the movement that keeps us alive\, our heartbeat\, and represent it by playing my medicine drum. I will facilitate breathwork\, guided gentle movement that can be done sitting\, laying\, or standing. I will invite people to move intuitively towards the end of class. This class doesn’t require any previous experience or specific abilities. Everything I guide will be offered as invitations and the ultimate encouragement is for participants to sense for guidance from their bodies. I will also invite people to connect to their ancestry\, as many cultures have connected to the medicine of the drum.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/queer-mvmnt-fest-free-workshop-the-rhythm-of-the-heartbeat-with-azul-lopez/
LOCATION:1100 Kettner Blvd.\, 1100 Kettner Blvd.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="DISCO RIOT":MAILTO:communications@discoriot.org
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SUMMARY:POINTEWORKS OPEN BALLET CLASS WITH KYLE TORRES-HIYOSHI
DESCRIPTION:Join Pointeworks for two special morning open classes at Ballet Arte\, led by guest teaching artist Kyle Torres-Hiyoshi\, Soloist with Texas Ballet Theater and original Pointeworks artist. \nPart of Pointeworks’ June residency\, these masterclass-style classes offer dancers the opportunity to train with a professional artist actively performing across both classical and contemporary repertory. Kyle has taught Pointeworks classes nationally\, including at Steps on Broadway\, New York City Center\, and Texas Ballet Theater\, bringing a dynamic and refined approach to both technique and artistry. \nOpen to intermediate and advanced dancers\, this class is designed to provide a strong technical foundation in a focused\, professional\, and welcoming studio environment. \nABOUT KYLE TORRES-HIYOSHI\nKyle Torres-Hiyoshi is a Soloist with Texas Ballet Theater and an original cast member of Pointeworks. Originally from Buffalo\, New York\, he began his training at the American Academy of Ballet before receiving a full scholarship to study at The School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center. After graduating\, he joined American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and later danced with Boston Ballet II. \nFrom 2014 to 2017\, Kyle danced with Sarasota Ballet\, performing featured roles in George Balanchine’s Rubies and Diamonds\, Sir Frederick Ashton’s Sinfonietta\, Valses Nobles et Sentimentales\, Scene de Ballet\, and Anthony Tudor’s Continuo. His repertory also includes Balanchine’s Stars and Stripes. \nSince joining Texas Ballet Theater in 2017\, his performances have included William Forsythe’s In the Middle\, Somewhat Elevated\, Christopher Bruce’s Ghost Dances\, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Shibuya Blues\, Martha Graham’s Maple Leaf Rag\, and Natalie Weir’s Jabula. \nKyle’s continued work with Pointeworks reflects his commitment to artistic excellence\, versatility\, and expanding opportunities for dancers across classical and contemporary ballet
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/pointeworks-open-ballet-class-with-kyle-torres-hiyoshi/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Ballet Arte\, 742 Genevieve St\, Suite R\, Solana Beach\, CA\, 92075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pointeworks":MAILTO:company@pointeworks.org
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SUMMARY:MORNING EXORCISE with Jas Lin + Hearthealer
DESCRIPTION:MORNING as in awakening– to our senses\, our agency\, our infinite possibility.\nEXORCISE as in ritual and practice– for purging the body of internalized scripts and socialized expectations. \nMORNING EXORCISE is an open movement workshop for all levels of experience\, accompanying Jas Lin and Hearthealer’s Prayer Pillow performance for Queer Mvmt Fest. Through qigong breathwork\, movement meditation\, and embodiment tasks\, we exorcise choreographies of the learned body\, shedding ingrained patterns to make space for new ways of moving through\, being with\, and dreaming into. Participants are invited to release any expectation that there is a “proper” way to move or be\, and instead follow feeling\, sensation\, and instinct. Together\, we co-create a sanctuary for experimentation\, mutual presence\, and collective transformation.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/morning-exorcise-with-jas-lin-hearthealer/
LOCATION:1100 Kettner Blvd.\, 1100 Kettner Blvd.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="DISCO RIOT":MAILTO:communications@discoriot.org
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SUMMARY:Ballet For All Bodies with Alyah Baker
DESCRIPTION:Ballet For All Bodies re-imagines the ballet class as a radically inclusive and supportive environment for a diverse range of movers. In the workshop\, we will center the joy of dancing as we explore the traditional principles of ballet technique in a fun and affirming environment\, set to an inspiring playlist of pop hits.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/queer-mvmnt-fest-free-workshop-ballet-for-all-bodies-with-alyah-baker/
LOCATION:1100 Kettner Blvd.\, 1100 Kettner Blvd.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="DISCO RIOT":MAILTO:communications@discoriot.org
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SUMMARY:dragXDance with Rowan Janusiask
DESCRIPTION:dragXDance is a high-energy dance class tailored for Drag Entertainers. Expect choreography\, body isolations\, splits stretching\, floorwork and more. Get Ready to dance\, sweat\, and connect with your body in a fun\, empowering environment. It’s time to elevate your performance with professional dance training—perfect for drag performers and anyone wanting to unleash their inner diva!
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/dragxdance-with-rowan-janusiask/
LOCATION:1100 Kettner Blvd.\, 1100 Kettner Blvd.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Art of Kunt-Fu: Intro to Queer Combat and Dance with Devante Love
DESCRIPTION:Blending spiritualized martial arts\, queer qigong\, voguing\, and Afro-Asian indigenous healing philosophy\, this workshop teaches self-defense disguised as a queer dance. The workshop thinks with Ball culture as a site where dance builds resilience against white cis-heteropatriarchy. Movers also learn breathing patterns and sensory awareness techniques to enter spaces with heightened confidence and courage to be queer. Moving beyond the machismo of traditional martial arts\, this practice centers a cunty femme expressivity that empowers queer bodies to protect each other. All bodies\, abilities\, and experience levels welcome. Modifications offered throughout to emphasize principles over perfect form.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/the-art-of-kunt-fu-intro-to-queer-combat-and-dance-with-devante-love/
LOCATION:1100 Kettner Blvd.\, 1100 Kettner Blvd.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="DISCO RIOT":MAILTO:communications@discoriot.org
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SUMMARY:Primal Physics with Meesh and Toni
DESCRIPTION:Primal Physics intertwines the physics of rope and dance\, developed with the intention of connecting you to your most grounded & feral expression. \nThis workshop begins with participants being gently guided from their DanceOfSelf to the DanceOfConnection throughout the workshop. As we connect with our bodies\, we will integrate rope as an anchor and amplifier\, enhancing sensation and creativity. Through exploration of a multi-wear chest harness\, “The MicroDance”\, isolations & intuitively guided movement\, we will cultivate feelings of aliveness\, impulsivity\, and presence and physically strengthen and increase mobility of our bodies\, to give way to our most primal expression! \nA wide variety of music genres will be explored as we move energy. The dance and rope will be your lifelines\, as we magnify your internal world and remove the masks of social conditioning. Our practice will collectively evolve as we build presence within the whole space\, creating a throughline for one cooperative dance. \nThis class will include skills to take with you:\n• Rudimentary rope safety and building blocks\n• Simple chest harness\n• Individual and group movement practices \nPrimal Physics is suitable for ALL LEVELS of dance + rope experience. Modifications and variations will be provided and encouraged. This is a SuryaSoul offering.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/queer-mvmnt-fest-free-workshop-primal-physics-with-meesh-and-toni/
LOCATION:1100 Kettner Blvd.\, 1100 Kettner Blvd.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="DISCO RIOT":MAILTO:communications@discoriot.org
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SUMMARY:LAB: Graham-based Modern (Beg)
DESCRIPTION:This beginning level modern dance workshop is rooted in Graham technique. We begin with a short warm-up to help lengthen and ground our bodies. We then introduce the codified Graham exercises\, beginning with floor exercises – bounces\, breathings\, spirals in 3s & 6s\, seated contractions\, deep stretches\, turns around the back\, pleadings\, etc. Transitioning to standing\, we move to center work – plies\, brushes\, changes around the ankle\, and a center combination. As time allows\, we’ll end with exercises and phrases across the floor – triplets\, prances\, jumps\, etc. Through focus on technique\, we’ll develop strength and deeper understanding of Graham technique\, which has its own unique movement language. \nThis class is geared towards both beginning dancers and more experienced dancers who are new to Graham technique. \n*Recommendation – If you have difficulty sitting on the floor with your back straight up and legs extended out in front\, we recommend that you bring a yoga mat or towel/blanket. These items may be folded and placed under the seat for floor exercise modifications.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/lab-graham-based-modern-beg-2/
LOCATION:Malashock Black Box Theater\, 2650 Truxtun Rd Studio #200\, San Diego\, CA\, 92106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="TILTshift Dance":MAILTO:tiltshiftdnce@gmail.com
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