THE MOVEWISE WEEKENDER | July 17–18, 2026 Two days of rhythm, cultural immersion, live performance, community connection, and Afro-Cuban training with Cuban artist Yusniel Garcia. ⸻ Friday | Community Kickoff 7:00–10:00 PM | Ticket: $45 Kick off the weekend with an evening of music, movement, culture, and community. Through the Roots & Rhythms Workshop, live performances, and […]
It's BACK! Our Beginner Friendly Social returns on SATURDAY, July 18th!🙌🏻 Get ready for a fun, welcoming, and stress-free night of dancing! 🤩 Melómano is dedicating this night to the new dancers in the San Diego Dance Community who are just starting to dip their toes in the social dancing world. It can be a […]
About the event Our two AADF2026 Collaborative Residency choreographers Forest Lee and Hannah Joo are offering up their works-in-progress to the "wrecking" process as part of their choreographic research. They will play with each other’s work and remake it live, in front of an audience! Dance artists Adie San Diego and Odessa Uno are also invited to […]
Join us for two weeks of AMAZING dancing! This high caliber and affordable training opportunity is not to be missed. It features top San Diego instructors and a rigorous yet accessible curriculum designed to fit your training needs at whatever level. Don’t wait, spots are almost full! Mesa Faculty: Blythe Barton, Donna Flournoy, Jessica Rabanzo-Flores, […]
Join us for a week of sweat, joy, technique, and friends. This intensive is designed for beginning/intermediate to advanced adults who love ballet and practice at least twice a week. We will offer daily class, repertory, conditioning, and pointe (as appropriate). Pointe shoes are optional! Dates: 7/20 - 7/25, Mon - Fri, 6:30 - 8:00pm […]
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 […]
The Gathering is a showcase event highlighting choreography, community, and creativity. Each performance is a uniquely curated sample of San Diego’s dance companies and artists. This event, co-produced by Ballet Counterpointe and West Coast Dance Complex, offers artists and audience members alike a chance to engage with one another in an intimate, interactive format that […]
Get ready to witness transcenDANCE's annual CREATE production "Harvesting Hope" on July 24 - 25, 2026. How is hope a tool for resilience, transformation, and collective care? How do small ideas and persistent action lead to positive change in our communities? What does it look like to cultivate hope in our own lives? Our 2026 […]
Sweet Escape is a celebration of artistic expression through the intersection of choreography and cinematography. The festival aims to showcase authentic self-expression and compelling storytelling, highlight a diversity of talents, and create an unforgettable experience for our audience. The event will feature a curated screening of selected films as well as live performances from our Sweet Dreams […]
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. This 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 […]
A premier youth choreographic dance competition that showcases highly skilled junior dance crews from around the world. It is an offshoot of the renowned Body Rock dance competition and aims to celebrate the legacy of its founder, Anna Sarao. Sunday, July 26 5:00pm – 9:30pm (Box Office open until 5:30pm, after 5:30pm tickets are only […]
Join LITVAKdance for classes with our artistic director, company dancers, and guest faculty, for an opportunity to train in a mixture of styles and approaches to contemporary dance that are foundational to LITVAKdance.
WHERE CONTEMPORARY BALLET IS HEADED NEXT. The Rosin Box Project's signature program of world premieres returns with an electrifying evening of contemporary ballet from three of today's most compelling choreographic voices. DEBUTS features all-new works by internationally acclaimed choreographers Jennifer Archibald and Christian Denice alongside a world premiere by TRBP Founder and Artistic Director Carly […]
LITVAKdance brings back it’s popular summer show, Dancing Outdoors, in the beautiful gardens at ICA San Diego, North Campus. Dancing 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 […]
Contra dance to live music! Saturday, August 1st 7-10pm 2650 Truxtun road $15 - $25 adult, student / military $5 tickets available at the door Gender-neutral calling by caller Ellie Konitshek, live music by The Usual Suspects (Martha Wilde, Michael Eskin, Lindy Edwards) each dance starts with a beginners lesson. No partner or experience necessary. […]
WHERE CONTEMPORARY BALLET IS HEADED NEXT. The Rosin Box Project's signature program of world premieres returns with an electrifying evening of contemporary ballet from three of today's most compelling choreographic voices. DEBUTS features all-new works by internationally acclaimed choreographers Jennifer Archibald and Christian Denice alongside a world premiere by TRBP Founder and Artistic Director Carly […]
This intermediate/advanced level contemporary dance class dives deeper into floorwork technique. We introduce more challenging shoulder rolls, more interesting ways of getting in and out of the floor, and more intricate phrasework. Geared towards dancers with previous floorwork experience who are comfortable with basic shoulder rolls. *Recommendations Pants or leg coverings are highly recommended, as well […]
WHERE CONTEMPORARY BALLET IS HEADED NEXT. The Rosin Box Project's signature program of world premieres returns with an electrifying evening of contemporary ballet from three of today's most compelling choreographic voices. DEBUTS features all-new works by internationally acclaimed choreographers Jennifer Archibald and Christian Denice alongside a world premiere by TRBP Founder and Artistic Director Carly […]
Come learn from Benjamin Isidro, Jr. of 220 and co-director of Next Legacy. Advanced Choreography Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Full information and required registration here! Continuum Sessions is an intensive study of spontaneous, ensemble dancemaking. It’s a spacetime to reveal, reify, disrupt, and/or transcend intra- and interpersonal patterns of relating (self-self, self-other, self-group) both the “what” and the “how” of our movement options the aspects of ourselves that have been choreographed by culture, society, […]
Dance For Earth is a morning dance-party/class fundraiser The goal is connecting community movement education to environmental education. Each 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 […]
Welcome to our annual Adult Ballet Intensive in San Diego, CA! Pas De Deux Workshops & Coaching is delighted to welcome you to this unique program, presented in partnership with the esteemed teacher and coach Robyn Segel Shifren. This summer, you will have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the world of ballet, improve your […]
How can perspective change your experience? How do your individual habits affect the whole? How can our physical choices create dynamic group shifts? How do we build community through practice and play? In this three-hour lab, we will dive into Ensemble Thinking™ to explore how our perspective and choices affect our connections and creativity. Using […]
Culture Shock San Diego is pulling back the curtain — and turning up the heat. Shock Value is a 21+ celebration of bold artistry, grown energy, and the kind of night you'll be talking about Monday morning. Think live dance performances that stop the room, local artists and vendors setting the vibe, and a crowd […]
Our 5-day intensive offers a hands-on introduction to Emanuel Gat’s decentralized approach to choreography, developed over 30+ years of creative research and practice. Participants will explore both the mechanics and the philosophy behind his work, gaining an embodied experience of the creative tools as well as insight into the thought processes that underpin the practice. […]
