Special Afternoon w/Studio Artists: September 12, 2026 • 3-6 PM (new time) thestudiodoor.com The Raw & Refined “Open Studios” event offers art enthusiasts the opportunity to interact with the 17+ gallery artists in an informal setting. Stop by Chang Studio to discover our latest dance-inspired creations! See works in progress (Raw) and finished photographic paintings […]
We will once again close out the festival with our Mainstage Showcase. Last year, audiences walked away with so many wonderful things to say. Sharing our stories of the AAPI experience proved moving and important work. AAPI audiences felt seen, while others discovered how different and nuanced our experiences are. A curated evening of live […]
Join us in the park for an evening of connection, music, and dance featuring a free beginner workshop led by Michelle and Latin sounds by DJ Pat. This gathering is all about creating community, building friendships, and growing the queer Latin dance scene in San Diego. Whether you’ve never danced before or already love […]
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, […]
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. Guest Choreographers this year include San Diego choreographers Tylor Bradshaw (SD), Emily Miller (SD), Holly Meacham (SD) and Katie Spagnoletti (The Rosin Box Project […]
A dance workshop consisting of 3 classes led by Dani Burd, Dante Casarin, and aisha reddick. This fundraising workshop is designed to support the needs of these artists as they prepare for “Don’t You Remember?” showcase at Stomping Ground LA on September 25 & 26.
Join us as summer comes to an end at our QSS, Golden Summer themed social and learn some new moves with Michelle! There will be food to share and refreshments provided ☀️ Doors open: 6:30pm Workshop: 7:30pm Social dancing: 8:30pm Come mingle, connect, and dance with us. We'll kick things off with a […]
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. Choreographers include Erica Buechner, Jessica Rabanzo-Flores, Spencer John Powell, SDDT's Artistic Director Terry Wilson and the Founder of Trolley […]
Dance for Earth is a morning movement class benefiting local organizations that support our only home (Earth). October 3rd's event will be a special rendition as we are partnering with SD Climate Week! Movement is led by Tess Collins (@travelingbygroove). For more information: travelingbygroove.com Any questions, please email (travelingbygroove@gmail.com) Noted past recipients from Dance For […]
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 […]
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 […]
The work behind the work can feel overwhelming. Most independent artists and small dance companies are not only creating - they're also managing budgets, contracts, deadlines, communications, fundraising, and countless administrative tasks that often feel intimidating or get pushed aside. This practical, facilitated workshop offers a chance to move back, identify what's working, where you're feeling […]
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.
The San Diego Tap & Jazz Dance Festival is an annual celebration of tap dance, jazz music, rhythm, culture, and community held in San Diego the weekend before Thanksgiving. Presented by San Diego Tap & Jazz, the festival brings together dancers, musicians, educators, and artists of all ages and experience levels for a vibrant weekend […]
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.
