S P A C E Rising Community Sharing Day 2026
2026-08-29 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 1100 Kettner Blvd., 1100 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92011, United States
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!
All 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!
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LAB: Horton Foundations (Beg)
2026-09-06 13:30 - 16:30 | Malashock Dance – Studio 200, 2650 Truxtun Rd, Ste 200, San Diego, 92106
This three-hour intensive offers an in-depth exploration of Horton Technique, focusing on its foundational principles, codified exercises, and technical fundamentals. Through detailed instruction, guided practice, and open discussion, students will deepen their understanding of the technique’s athleticism, precision, and expressive range.

*Recommendation – Bring a water bottle and light snack. There will be a short 10 minute break.

COURTNEY GIANNONE
Courtney Giannone is a dancer, Cyr wheel artist, instructor, and choreographer based in San Diego. Originally from New York City, she holds a BFA in Dance from Fordham University and The Ailey School. Her performance credits include Queen of the Night, Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris, and companies such as Company XIV, Malashock Dance Company, STREB, and Diavolo. A certified Horton instructor through The Ailey School Pedagogy Program, as well as a certified GYROTONIC® and Cyr Wheel instructor, Courtney teaches nationally and has presented her choreography at festivals, theaters, and educational institutions across the United States. Passionate about preserving the legacy of Horton Technique, she is honored to share its athleticism, musicality, and expressive range with dancers and to continue this tradition in Southern California.

LAB: Graham-Based Modern (Beg)
2026-10-04 13:30 - 16:30 | Malashock Dance – Studio 200, 2650 Truxtun Rd, Ste 200, San Diego, 92106
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.
This class is geared towards both beginning dancers and more experienced dancers who are new to Graham technique.
*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.

El Alebrije
2026-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | california center for the arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, 92025, United States
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.

San Diego Tap & Jazz Dance Festival
2026-11-21 00:00 - 2026-11-22 23:59 | Keiller Leadership Academy, 7270 Lisbon St, San Diego, CA, 92114, United States
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 of classes, live music, performances, jam sessions, social dancing, and community connection.

Rooted in the rich traditions of African American art forms, the festival honors the history and legacy of tap and jazz while creating an inclusive and welcoming space for learning, creativity, collaboration, and artistic expression. Participants have the opportunity to study with inspiring artists, experience live jazz music, and celebrate the joy of rhythm in a supportive community environment.

Festival highlights include a Faculty Concert featuring live jazz musicians accompanying the festival’s teaching artists in an exciting evening of rhythm, improvisation, collaboration, and performance. The festival also includes a Community Dance and Student Showcase, celebrating emerging artists, local talent, youth performers, and the greater dance community in an uplifting and inspiring performance setting.

The festival takes place at Keiller Leadership Academy, a nonprofit free public charter school located in the Encanto community of Southeast San Diego. Hosting the festival within a school and community-centered environment reflects the festival’s mission of accessibility, education, cultural preservation, and artistic opportunity for all ages.

The 2026 San Diego Tap & Jazz Dance Festival will take place November 21–22, 2026, in San Diego, California. The festival is open to dancers, musicians, students, educators, and community members who share a love for rhythm, movement, jazz culture, and the performing arts.
