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SUMMARY:SALSA & BACHATA CLASSES FOR NEW DANCERS!
DESCRIPTION:Ready to start your dance journey? 💃🕺 \nOur Level 1 Salsa On2 and Bachata classes are designed for complete beginners. Whether you’ve never danced before or you’re looking to build a strong foundation\, we’ve got you covered. \n✨ No partner needed\n✨ Friendly and welcoming community\n✨ Learn at your own pace\n✨ Build confidence on the dance floor \nJoin us on Tuesdays\, Saturdays\, or Sundays and take your first step into the world of salsa and bachata. We can’t wait to dance with you!
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/salsa-bachata-classes-for-new-dancers/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Melómano Dance Studio\, 4255 Ruffin Rd Suite 200\, San Diego\, CA 92123\, San Diego\, 92123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel%C3%B3mano Entertainment &amp%3B Dance":MAILTO:info@melomano.com
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SUMMARY:S P A C E Rising Community Sharing Day 2026
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAll 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! \nFREE RSVP
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/s-p-a-c-e-rising-community-sharing-day-2026/
LOCATION:1100 Kettner Blvd.\, 1100 Kettner Blvd.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="DISCO RIOT":MAILTO:communications@discoriot.org
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SUMMARY:FREE Intro Bachata and Salsa Dance Class!
DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 12PM = your FREE intro dance class 🙌 \nHalf Salsa + half Bachata\, made for total beginners (zero experience needed).\nNo partner needed! 💃🕺\nKids under 18 are free!! 🙌🏼 \nRisk-free way to try something new at Melómano Entertainment and Dance! \n📍 4255 Ruffin Rd\, San Diego\, CA 92123\n🌐 www.melomano.com\nIG: @melomanoent \nSign up FREE on the Melómano app or just walk in.\n#MelomanoEnt #NewStudentSpecial #Salsa #Bachata #SanDiego
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/free-intro-bachata-and-salsa-dance-class/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Melómano Dance Studio\, 4255 Ruffin Rd Suite 200\, San Diego\, CA 92123\, San Diego\, 92123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mel%C3%B3mano Entertainment &amp%3B Dance":MAILTO:info@melomano.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260830T170000
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SUMMARY:Tap Dance Jam at Panama 66 SDMA Balboa Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of live jazz and spontaneous rhythm at the Tap Dance Jam on Sunday\, June 28\, from 5:00–7:00 PM at Panama 66 in Balboa Park. Hosted by Claudia Gomez on tap dance and percussion\, this free community event features special guest NYC tap artist Michela Marino Lerman\, along with Evona Wascinski (Besos de Coco/Besos Jazz Trio) on bass\, and Jon Garner and Jeremy Eikam on Manouche jazz guitars. Tap dancers\, musicians\, and audiences are all welcome to enjoy this unique celebration of live music\, improvisation\, and community. Free admission.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/tap-dance-jam-at-panama-66-sdma-balboa-park/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Panama 66\, 1450 El Prado\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Social / Jam
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claudia Gomez":MAILTO:claudia@claudiagomeztap.com
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SUMMARY:LAB: Horton Foundations (Beg)
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n*Recommendation – Bring a water bottle and light snack. There will be a short 10 minute break.\n\nCOURTNEY GIANNONE\nCourtney 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.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/lab-horton-foundations-beg/
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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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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SUMMARY:San Diego Tap & Jazz Dance Festival
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nRooted 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.\n\nFestival 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/san-diego-tap-jazz-dance-festival-2/
LOCATION:Keiller Leadership Academy\, 7270 Lisbon St\, San Diego\, CA\, 92114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claudia Gomez":MAILTO:claudia@claudiagomeztap.com
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