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SUMMARY:anubōdha - art is awareness
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to this workshop as a space to receive art with openness and sensitivity – to experience art as awareness.\nwhat is anubodha:  \n\na multi-sensory engagement with sound\, rhythm\, movement and emotion\na somatic experience enabling new pathways to self-expression and inner connection\na guided nature walk to attune to the subtle sound and movement of nature\, deepening sensory perception\n\n 
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/anubodha-art-is-awareness/
LOCATION:Mission Trails Regional Park\, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail\,\, San Diego\, 92119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="NIYANTRI":MAILTO:art@niyantri.org
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SUMMARY:Nocturnes: Five Ballets
DESCRIPTION:Brilliant\, bold\, and not to be missed—Pointeworks returns to The Conrad this summer with Nocturnes: Five Ballets\, an evening of extraordinary dance and live music. Curated by Artistic Director Sophie Williams\, Season Three brings together world-class artists from across the country in a dynamic program choreographed entirely by women. \nThe performance features two world premieres: Jacquelyn Long’s new ballet\, Moving Forces\, with an original score by award-winning composer Katie Jenkins\, performed live by virtuosic pianist Joshua Mhoon and violinist Julia Choi\, and a new creation by acclaimed choreographer Keerati Jinakunwiphat\, a 2023 Princess Grace Award winner and the first Asian American woman commissioned to create for New York City Ballet. \nThe heart of Nocturnes lies in three ballets that illuminate love in its many forms. Audiences will experience the Northern Hemisphere premiere of Andrea Schermoly’s Romeo and Juliet\, a poetic reimagining of Shakespeare’s timeless romance; Dani Rowe’s Unsaid\, staged by the legendary Sofiane Sylve and hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as “another dark heartbreaker” that earned a standing ovation; and the return of Reka Gyulai’s Transcendence\, which enthralled audiences last season with its sweeping imagery and powerful exploration of love’s endurance. \nWith groundbreaking premieres\, richly imagined love stories\, and commanding contemporary works\, Nocturnes expands the boundaries of ballet—making dance more relevant\, immersive\, and electrifying than ever.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/nocturnes-five-ballets/2026-06-13/1/
LOCATION:The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center\, 7600 Fay Avenue\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pointeworks":MAILTO:company@pointeworks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T210000
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SUMMARY:Summer Performance Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening where rhythm meets soul and movement tells a story. Join us for The Dancehouse Summer Showcase\, a spectacular celebration of local talent\, high-energy choreography\, and live music that will keep you on the edge of your seat! From breathtaking contemporary pieces to electrifying musical performances\, our artists have been working tirelessly to bring you a night you won’t forget.\n\nWhen & WhereDate: Saturday\, June 13th\, 2026Doors Open: 6:45 PMShow Starts: 7:00 PMLocation: The Dancehouse\, San Diego\, CA\n\nWhat’s in Store?Innovative Choreography: Witness the fusion of technical expression and raw emotion. Live Music: Grooves and melodies to set the summer vibe. Good Company: Connect with the local arts community in the Ocean Beach/Point Loma area.\n\nGrab Your SeatsDon’t wait until the final curtain call! Space is limited\, so make sure to secure your tickets early.Come see what we have to say! We can’t wait to share our gifts with you.\n\nAdult General Admission: $20Youth General Admission: $10Adult VIP: $35 (Includes comfort seating\, front row seating\, unlimited drinks\, and snacks.)\nhttps://summershowcase2026.eventbrite.com\n\nGrowing list of AMAZING TALENT!\n\nKrystina ColesAndrea FanninMarcus Cruz\nSD MovementJDP EntertainmentJaami WaaliJess Cross\nMonica Larrea\nCatalyst Dance EnsembleLeah Bethany Gage
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/summer-performance-showcase/
LOCATION:The Dancehouse\, 2176 Chatsworth Blvd Unit B\, San Diego\, CA\, 92107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Dancehouse":MAILTO:info@thedancehouse.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T193000
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SUMMARY:Nocturnes: Five Ballets
DESCRIPTION:Brilliant\, bold\, and not to be missed—Pointeworks returns to The Conrad this summer with Nocturnes: Five Ballets\, an evening of extraordinary dance and live music. Curated by Artistic Director Sophie Williams\, Season Three brings together world-class artists from across the country in a dynamic program choreographed entirely by women. \nThe performance features two world premieres: Jacquelyn Long’s new ballet\, Moving Forces\, with an original score by award-winning composer Katie Jenkins\, performed live by virtuosic pianist Joshua Mhoon and violinist Julia Choi\, and a new creation by acclaimed choreographer Keerati Jinakunwiphat\, a 2023 Princess Grace Award winner and the first Asian American woman commissioned to create for New York City Ballet. \nThe heart of Nocturnes lies in three ballets that illuminate love in its many forms. Audiences will experience the Northern Hemisphere premiere of Andrea Schermoly’s Romeo and Juliet\, a poetic reimagining of Shakespeare’s timeless romance; Dani Rowe’s Unsaid\, staged by the legendary Sofiane Sylve and hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as “another dark heartbreaker” that earned a standing ovation; and the return of Reka Gyulai’s Transcendence\, which enthralled audiences last season with its sweeping imagery and powerful exploration of love’s endurance. \nWith groundbreaking premieres\, richly imagined love stories\, and commanding contemporary works\, Nocturnes expands the boundaries of ballet—making dance more relevant\, immersive\, and electrifying than ever.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/nocturnes-five-ballets/2026-06-13/2/
LOCATION:The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center\, 7600 Fay Avenue\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pointeworks":MAILTO:company@pointeworks.org
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SUMMARY:ChoreoLAB: Merging Influences
DESCRIPTION:ChoreoLABs are workshops that explore the art of dance making. We introduce and explore various choreographic tools that help dance makers generate their own authentic movement\, find new ways to synthesize phrases\, and hone compositional skills. Open to dance artists of all genres and levels\, these workshops encourage participants to develop their own choreographic voice. \nIn ChoreoLAB: MERGING INFLUENCES\, we’ll play with our choreographic toolbox while looking through the lens of heritage and culture. We’ll explore movement generation\, using various tools and prompts. We’ll look at ways to manipulate our own movements. We’ll create short phrases and share them\, and then discuss our outcomes and learnings. Together\, we’ll explore how cultural identity can influence our dance making\, regardless of our practiced dance form. \nThings to Bring \n\nPen/pencil and notebook (or something to take notes on).\nSuggest a phone or something to video record yourself\, but not required.\nWater and snacks – we will have short breaks.\nWear comfortable clothing and be prepared for movement.\nNo outside shoes in the studio – bare feet\, socks\, or studio only shoes.\nJoyce Lien Kushner is of Taiwanese descent and will be using examples from her heritage. If interested in exploring your own cultural heritage\, please bring:\n\nshort poem or literature passage from your heritage\nlinks to videos of traditional dances from your heritage (2 videos should suffice)
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/choreolab-merging-influences/
LOCATION:BalletCenter Studios\, 246 W Washington St\, San Diego\, CA\, 92103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="TILTshift Dance":MAILTO:tiltshiftdnce@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260615T120000
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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/2026-06-15/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T191657Z
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SUMMARY:Relational Body – Contact Improvisation workshop-
DESCRIPTION:Argentinian teacher Jonathan Brussolo is traveling through San Diego and we have a special opportunity to learn from him! \nFrom Jonathan\n“In these classes we will consider our attention as a resource that allows us a finer and more sensitive awareness of our bodies\, and from which we can explore the different systems and structures of our anatomy\, awakening greater presence and awareness in our physicalities… \nwhat we feel becomes present. \nWe will explore how refining our attention can establish a dialogue between physical sensations and relational perception. In the constant dialogue between internal and external perception\, perhaps the distinction between them can begin to dissolve. \nFrom this basis we will enter into movement\, the encounter with space\, and bodies as spaces of dance. Inhabiting ourselves\, we will allow ourselves to be danced by the encounter. We will see dance and contact as a river of information that enters and leaves our bodies\, connecting us with the planet and its inherent forces.” \nhttps://forms.gle/Qfh3RoXYeeNgdmQ29
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/relational-body-contact-improvisation-workshop/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T170000
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SUMMARY:Relational Body
DESCRIPTION:Saturday & Sunday workshop but drop-ins are welcomed! \nArgentinian teacher Jonathan Brussolo is traveling through San Diego and we have a special opportunity to learn from him! \nFrom Jonathan\n“In these classes we will consider our attention as a resource that allows us a finer and more sensitive awareness of our bodies\, and from which we can explore the different systems and structures of our anatomy\, awakening greater presence and awareness in our physicalities… \nwhat we feel becomes present. \nWe will explore how refining our attention can establish a dialogue between physical sensations and relational perception. In the constant dialogue between internal and external perception\, perhaps the distinction between them can begin to dissolve. \nFrom this basis we will enter into movement\, the encounter with space\, and bodies as spaces of dance. Inhabiting ourselves\, we will allow ourselves to be danced by the encounter. We will see dance and contact as a river of information that enters and leaves our bodies\, connecting us with the planet and its inherent forces.” \nhttps://forms.gle/Qfh3RoXYeeNgdmQ29
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/relational-body/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260621T165416
CREATED:20260529T184019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T184602Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:San Diego Dance Theater’s Summer Workshop offers aspiring professional dancers in our community an opportunity to train with respected teaching artists\, and to perform in a Showcase that culminates the workshop experience. \n​Summer Workshop Week One: Limón Technique with Pablo Francisco Ruvalcaba Tovar\, Jazz Fusion with Donna Flournoy\, and Company Repertoire with Terry Wilson  \nSummer Workshop Week Two: Contemporary Modern with Jessica Rabanzo-Flores\, Skeleton\, Fleshed Out. with Jessica Humphrey\, and Company Repertoire with Terry Wilson  \nChoose between Drop-in option or attend full two-week workshop* \n*Select this option if you want to attend all classes for the full 2 weeks of the Summer Workshop and participate in rehearsals with each teaching artist in preparation for the Showcase on July 18th
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/summer-workshop/
LOCATION:Light Box Theater\, 2590 Truxtun Rd #205\, San Diego\, CA\, 92106\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Dance Theater":MAILTO:milana@sandiegodancetheater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260712T150000
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SUMMARY:POP IN / POP OUT: Beginner/Open Level Contemporary Partnering with Ilyana and Iverson
DESCRIPTION:Beginner/Open Level Contemporary Partnering is a partnering workshop rooted in touch and improv. We will take a non-gender focused approach to partnering rooted in mutual weight sharing between both parties. This class is available to dancers who have worked together before as well as those looking to get into partnering. (feel free to come without a partner!) \nClass will begin with a brief warmup\, followed by dedicated time to pair up and discuss consent with your partners before we move into the partnering portion of class. We’ll move and groove together in a guided touch-based improv session before moving into a series of set exercises based in weight sharing\, designed to gain trust and comfortability with your partner. Feel free to bring a notebook\, as we’ll take some time mid-workshop to share our thoughts. We’ll end class with a final combo and another opportunity to reflect and share our thoughts and feelings!\n \nIlyana Carlee (she/her) \n\nOriginally from Dayton\, Ohio\, Ilyana Carlee is a performer\, choreographer\, and teacher in San Diego. Since a young age\, she has trained at various studios\, her most influential training being under DeShona Pepper Robertson at Stivers School for the Arts. Ilyana continued her dance training and choreographic exploration at Howard University\, earning a BFA in Dance. Since moving to San Diego in 2023\, she has trained at DISCO RIOT\, Malashock Dance\, and San Diego Dance Theater\, and has performed with DISCO RIOT\, San Diego Dance Theater and NACHMO. Most recently\, she was an intern in the (R)Evolution Artist Program with DISCO RIOT\, and is currently a founding collaborator with Negative Space Dance Collective. Her art is deeply influenced by her experiences as a Black woman. She is inspired by both her ancestral lineage and surroundings\, creating work inspired by love\, grief\, community\, and the Black experience. \nIverson “Nosrevi” Harding (he/him) \nIverson “Nosrevi” Harding has been moving and creating through physicalization for thirteen years. He is trained in an abundance of styles not limited to ballet\, modern\, contemporary\, tap and hip hop. Graduating from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle\, WA circa spring of 2024 he has evolved in his personal style which is a mixture of hip hop\, contemporary and tap dance. His movement has a melancholy yet sharp qualities that excite the satisfaction factor made in one’s eyes and brain. His teaching style is based more on having an understanding of the music so therefore he can translate the quality of movement better and if that doesn’t help\, he’ll try and find a hundred other ways to get you to succeed.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/pop-in-pop-out-beginner-open-level-contemporary-partnering-with-ilyana-and-iverson/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T200000
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SUMMARY:Adult Intermediate Ballet Intensive: July 13-17
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDates: 7/13 – 7/17\, Mon – Fri\, 6:30 – 8:00pm \nDaily Drop-In rate available.  Everything is better with friends\, bring yours for 10% off the full week price!
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/adult-intermediate-ballet-intensive-july-13-17/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Workshop\, 1465 Encinitas Blvd. A102\, Encinitas\, CA\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Performing Arts Workshop":MAILTO:pawencinitas@live.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T200000
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SUMMARY:Adult Intermediate Ballet Intensive: July 13-17
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDates: 7/13 – 7/17\, Mon – Fri\, 6:30 – 8:00pm \nDaily Drop-In rate available.  Everything is better with friends\, bring yours for 10% off the full week price!
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/adult-intermediate-ballet-intensive-july-13-17/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Workshop\, 1465 Encinitas Blvd. A102\, Encinitas\, CA\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Performing Arts Workshop":MAILTO:pawencinitas@live.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T165416
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SUMMARY:Adult Intermediate Ballet Intensive: July 13-17
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDates: 7/13 – 7/17\, Mon – Fri\, 6:30 – 8:00pm \nDaily Drop-In rate available.  Everything is better with friends\, bring yours for 10% off the full week price!
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/adult-intermediate-ballet-intensive-july-13-17/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Workshop\, 1465 Encinitas Blvd. A102\, Encinitas\, CA\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T200000
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SUMMARY:Adult Intermediate Ballet Intensive: July 13-17
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDates: 7/13 – 7/17\, Mon – Fri\, 6:30 – 8:00pm \nDaily Drop-In rate available.  Everything is better with friends\, bring yours for 10% off the full week price!
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/adult-intermediate-ballet-intensive-july-13-17/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Workshop\, 1465 Encinitas Blvd. A102\, Encinitas\, CA\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T200000
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SUMMARY:Adult Intermediate Ballet Intensive: July 13-17
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDates: 7/13 – 7/17\, Mon – Fri\, 6:30 – 8:00pm \nDaily Drop-In rate available.  Everything is better with friends\, bring yours for 10% off the full week price!
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/adult-intermediate-ballet-intensive-july-13-17/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Workshop\, 1465 Encinitas Blvd. A102\, Encinitas\, CA\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Performing Arts Workshop":MAILTO:pawencinitas@live.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260621T165416
CREATED:20260516T150757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T151422Z
UID:10000025-1784388600-1784394000@sddancematters.org
SUMMARY:SDDT Summer Workshop Showcase 2026
DESCRIPTION:Experience the energy\, passion\, and artistry of San Diego’s rising dance talent! Join us for the culminating performance of San Diego Dance Theater’s Summer Workshop\, where students take the stage after two immersive weeks of training with some of the region’s most acclaimed choreographers. \nThis powerful performance features original works created by: Pablo Francisco Ruvalcaba Tovar\, Donna Flournoy\, Jessica Rabanzo-Flores\, and Jessica Humphrey. This performance will also feature SDDT professional company repertoire taught by Artistic Executive Director Terry Wilson. \nDancers will showcase a vibrant range of movement styles—from contemporary\, modern jazz to improvisation and beyond—demonstrating the growth\, technique\, and creativity cultivated during this intensive program. \nTickets for this show are donation-based ($10-$25 suggested)\, and we really appreciate any amount that attendees can donate to help support the production. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. \nGET TICKETS
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/sddt-summer-workshop-showcase-2026/
LOCATION:Light Box Theater\, 2590 Truxtun Rd #205\, San Diego\, CA\, 92106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Dance Theater":MAILTO:milana@sandiegodancetheater.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T165416
CREATED:20260605T004156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T010034Z
UID:10000047-1784572200-1784577600@sddancematters.org
SUMMARY:Adult Beginning Ballet Workshop: July 20 – 24
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Ballet is designed for people who have never taken a ballet class before.  Those that have some experience but want to work on the fundamentals are also welcome! \nIn Beginning Ballet you will learn vocabulary\, alignment\, correct technique\, positions\, and how to connect the steps. Our Beginning Ballet workshop will prepare you for our drop-in weekly classes. \nDates: 7/20 – 7/24\, Mon – Fri\, 6:30 – 8:00pm \nYou will need: comfortable clothes to move in\, socks or ballet shoes\, hair back\, and an excitement to learn! \nEverything is better with friends; bring yours for 10% off!
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/adult-beginning-ballet-workshop/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Workshop\, 1465 Encinitas Blvd. A102\, Encinitas\, CA\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Performing Arts Workshop":MAILTO:pawencinitas@live.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T165416
CREATED:20260605T004156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T010034Z
UID:10000048-1784658600-1784664000@sddancematters.org
SUMMARY:Adult Beginning Ballet Workshop: July 20 – 24
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Ballet is designed for people who have never taken a ballet class before.  Those that have some experience but want to work on the fundamentals are also welcome! \nIn Beginning Ballet you will learn vocabulary\, alignment\, correct technique\, positions\, and how to connect the steps. Our Beginning Ballet workshop will prepare you for our drop-in weekly classes. \nDates: 7/20 – 7/24\, Mon – Fri\, 6:30 – 8:00pm \nYou will need: comfortable clothes to move in\, socks or ballet shoes\, hair back\, and an excitement to learn! \nEverything is better with friends; bring yours for 10% off!
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/adult-beginning-ballet-workshop/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Workshop\, 1465 Encinitas Blvd. A102\, Encinitas\, CA\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Performing Arts Workshop":MAILTO:pawencinitas@live.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T165416
CREATED:20260605T004156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T010034Z
UID:10000049-1784745000-1784750400@sddancematters.org
SUMMARY:Adult Beginning Ballet Workshop: July 20 – 24
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Ballet is designed for people who have never taken a ballet class before.  Those that have some experience but want to work on the fundamentals are also welcome! \nIn Beginning Ballet you will learn vocabulary\, alignment\, correct technique\, positions\, and how to connect the steps. Our Beginning Ballet workshop will prepare you for our drop-in weekly classes. \nDates: 7/20 – 7/24\, Mon – Fri\, 6:30 – 8:00pm \nYou will need: comfortable clothes to move in\, socks or ballet shoes\, hair back\, and an excitement to learn! \nEverything is better with friends; bring yours for 10% off!
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/adult-beginning-ballet-workshop/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Workshop\, 1465 Encinitas Blvd. A102\, Encinitas\, CA\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Performing Arts Workshop":MAILTO:pawencinitas@live.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T165416
CREATED:20260605T004156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T010034Z
UID:10000050-1784831400-1784836800@sddancematters.org
SUMMARY:Adult Beginning Ballet Workshop: July 20 – 24
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Ballet is designed for people who have never taken a ballet class before.  Those that have some experience but want to work on the fundamentals are also welcome! \nIn Beginning Ballet you will learn vocabulary\, alignment\, correct technique\, positions\, and how to connect the steps. Our Beginning Ballet workshop will prepare you for our drop-in weekly classes. \nDates: 7/20 – 7/24\, Mon – Fri\, 6:30 – 8:00pm \nYou will need: comfortable clothes to move in\, socks or ballet shoes\, hair back\, and an excitement to learn! \nEverything is better with friends; bring yours for 10% off!
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/adult-beginning-ballet-workshop/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Workshop\, 1465 Encinitas Blvd. A102\, Encinitas\, CA\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Performing Arts Workshop":MAILTO:pawencinitas@live.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T165416
CREATED:20260615T221454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T222022Z
UID:10000061-1784872800-1784923200@sddancematters.org
SUMMARY:The Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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 encourages conversation and discovery. \nA community that dances together\, grows together. With this symbiotic relationship in mind\, ticket proceeds will fund emerging choreographers through the Orion Choreographic Fellowship. Awardees will have the opportunity for their work to be shown at future Gathering performances and to share their works in progress with the community’s support. \nWith The Gathering\, Ballet Counterpointe brings the members of the San Diego dance community together and provides a space where we can all appreciate and learn from each other’s work. A ticket offers you an up-close and personal experience with emerging and established artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with San Diego’s multifaceted dance culture.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/the-gathering-2/
LOCATION:West Coast Dance Complex\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ballet Counterpointe":MAILTO:coordinator@sdartmatters.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T165416
CREATED:20260605T004156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T010034Z
UID:10000051-1784917800-1784923200@sddancematters.org
SUMMARY:Adult Beginning Ballet Workshop: July 20 – 24
DESCRIPTION:Beginning Ballet is designed for people who have never taken a ballet class before.  Those that have some experience but want to work on the fundamentals are also welcome! \nIn Beginning Ballet you will learn vocabulary\, alignment\, correct technique\, positions\, and how to connect the steps. Our Beginning Ballet workshop will prepare you for our drop-in weekly classes. \nDates: 7/20 – 7/24\, Mon – Fri\, 6:30 – 8:00pm \nYou will need: comfortable clothes to move in\, socks or ballet shoes\, hair back\, and an excitement to learn! \nEverything is better with friends; bring yours for 10% off!
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/adult-beginning-ballet-workshop/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Workshop\, 1465 Encinitas Blvd. A102\, Encinitas\, CA\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Performing Arts Workshop":MAILTO:pawencinitas@live.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260621T165416
CREATED:20260613T053201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T053439Z
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SUMMARY:DEBUTS
DESCRIPTION:WHERE CONTEMPORARY BALLET IS HEADED NEXT. \nThe 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. \nDEBUTS features all-new works by internationally acclaimed choreographers Jennifer Archibald and Christian Denice alongside a world premiere by TRBP Founder and Artistic Director Carly Topazio. Together\, these artists bring distinct perspectives\, bold ideas\, and innovative movement languages to the stage\, creating a program that reflects where contemporary ballet is now and where it is headed next. \nThis year’s program also marks a milestone for the company\, presenting its 60th\, 61st\, and 62nd commissioned works since its founding in 2018. The kind of contemporary ballet that defines what’s next for the art form isn’t happening somewhere else. It’s happening here. DEBUTS brings the pulse of contemporary ballet’s biggest stages to San Diego: nationally acclaimed choreographers\, world premiere works\, and a program built around the ideas moving the art form forward right now. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of innovation\, artistry\, and the future of dance. \n  \nTickets: https://www.therosinboxproject.com/debuts \nFriday\, July 31 | 7:30pm \nSaturday\, August 1 | 7:30pm \nSunday\, August 2 | 6:00pm
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/debuts/
LOCATION:The Joan\, 2880 Roosevelt Rd\, San Diego\, 92106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rosin Box Project":MAILTO:info@therosinboxproject.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T210000
DTSTAMP:20260621T165416
CREATED:20260613T053614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T053614Z
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SUMMARY:DEBUTS
DESCRIPTION:WHERE CONTEMPORARY BALLET IS HEADED NEXT. \nThe 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. \nDEBUTS features all-new works by internationally acclaimed choreographers Jennifer Archibald and Christian Denice alongside a world premiere by TRBP Founder and Artistic Director Carly Topazio. Together\, these artists bring distinct perspectives\, bold ideas\, and innovative movement languages to the stage\, creating a program that reflects where contemporary ballet is now and where it is headed next. \nThis year’s program also marks a milestone for the company\, presenting its 60th\, 61st\, and 62nd commissioned works since its founding in 2018. The kind of contemporary ballet that defines what’s next for the art form isn’t happening somewhere else. It’s happening here. DEBUTS brings the pulse of contemporary ballet’s biggest stages to San Diego: nationally acclaimed choreographers\, world premiere works\, and a program built around the ideas moving the art form forward right now. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of innovation\, artistry\, and the future of dance. \n  \nTickets: https://www.therosinboxproject.com/debuts \nFriday\, July 31 | 7:30pm \nSaturday\, August 1 | 7:30pm \nSunday\, August 2 | 6:00pm
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/debuts-2/
LOCATION:The Joan\, 2880 Roosevelt Rd\, San Diego\, 92106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rosin Box Project":MAILTO:info@therosinboxproject.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T193000
DTSTAMP:20260621T165416
CREATED:20260613T053741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T053741Z
UID:10000060-1785693600-1785699000@sddancematters.org
SUMMARY:DEBUTS
DESCRIPTION:WHERE CONTEMPORARY BALLET IS HEADED NEXT. \nThe 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. \nDEBUTS features all-new works by internationally acclaimed choreographers Jennifer Archibald and Christian Denice alongside a world premiere by TRBP Founder and Artistic Director Carly Topazio. Together\, these artists bring distinct perspectives\, bold ideas\, and innovative movement languages to the stage\, creating a program that reflects where contemporary ballet is now and where it is headed next. \nThis year’s program also marks a milestone for the company\, presenting its 60th\, 61st\, and 62nd commissioned works since its founding in 2018. The kind of contemporary ballet that defines what’s next for the art form isn’t happening somewhere else. It’s happening here. DEBUTS brings the pulse of contemporary ballet’s biggest stages to San Diego: nationally acclaimed choreographers\, world premiere works\, and a program built around the ideas moving the art form forward right now. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of innovation\, artistry\, and the future of dance. \n  \nTickets: https://www.therosinboxproject.com/debuts \nFriday\, July 31 | 7:30pm \nSaturday\, August 1 | 7:30pm \nSunday\, August 2 | 6:00pm
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/debuts-3/
LOCATION:The Joan\, 2880 Roosevelt Rd\, San Diego\, 92106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rosin Box Project":MAILTO:info@therosinboxproject.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260621T165416
CREATED:20260608T024810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T025207Z
UID:10000057-1786356000-1786719600@sddancematters.org
SUMMARY:Adult Ballet Intensive 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our annual Adult Ballet Intensive in San Diego\, CA! \nPas 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. \nThis summer\, you will have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the world of ballet\, improve your technique\, and experience the beauty of this timeless art form. We offer five hours of instruction each day\, including a 30-minute lunch break. Participants may choose to attend the full intensive or participate on a partial schedule. \nIn addition\, we are proud to be the only adult intensive in Southern California that offers pas de deux as part of its curriculum. The program is designed for intermediate to advanced dancers; however\, beginner dancers are also welcome to participate\, with the understanding that the curriculum is primarily geared toward more experienced students. Male participants are encouraged to join as well\, please reach out to us for specific pricing and class information. \nOur team of seasoned instructors is committed to helping you reach your full potential. You will receive personalized attention\, constructive feedback\, and valuable insights to enhance your skills and deepen your understanding of ballet.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/adult-ballet-intensive-2026/
LOCATION:West Coast Dance Complex\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pas De Deux Workshops &amp%3B Coaching":MAILTO:info@pasdedeuxworkshops.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260621T165416
CREATED:20260620T035319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T035319Z
UID:10000065-1786788000-1786798800@sddancematters.org
SUMMARY:POP IN / POP OUT: ENSEMBLE THINKING™ with Margaret Sunghe Paek
DESCRIPTION: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? \nIn this three-hour lab\, we will dive into Ensemble Thinking™ to explore how our perspective and choices affect our connections and creativity. Using small group and large ensemble dance improvisations\, we’ll compose\, question\, and play with possibilities. \nEnsemble Thinking™ is a system of group\, improvisational\, compositional practices that refine individual capacity to perceive\, initiate\, and support collective action. Ensemble Thinking™ scores research collaboration\, attunement\, awareness\, power\, and choice and build artistic and social community. Through experimenting with foundational scores\, we explore relational space and creative power. The conceptual nature of Ensemble Thinking™ allows for a wide range of access across multiple backgrounds\, aesthetics\, and physical capabilities. No experience or prior knowledge required. \nLet’s dance\, investigate\, and create together! \nLearn more here: Ensemble Thinking™ \nMargaret Sunghe Paek (she/her) \nMargaret Sunghe Paek (she/her) is a mixed-race\, collaborative dance artist\, maker\, and mother practicing deep listening and rigorous play as methodologies of connection\, community-building\, and art-making. Margaret has been irreparably influenced by her relationships with contact improvisation\, Ensemble Thinking™\, Alexander Technique\, Barbara Dilley\, and the collectives- Lower Left\, the Resident Artists/Dancing Mamas\, Street Dance Activism\, Uh Oh Trio\, and her family trio. Her dance works have been presented in Mexico\, Europe\, and across the U.S. at venues including the Whitney Museum Biennial. Margaret began teaching almost thirty years ago in San Diego\, and in 2015\, she moved from NYC to the ancestral homelands of the Menominee and Ho-Chunk people (Appleton\, Wisconsin) to teach dance at Lawrence University. Recent investigations include co-creating a documentary archiving Resident Artists/Dancing Mamas’ fifteen years of performance improvisations with their children\, piloting Lower Left’s Ensemble Thinking™ Certification program\, and starring in Len Borruso’s award-winning short film\, EMBODIED.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/pop-in-pop-out-ensemble-thinking-with-margaret-sunghe-paek/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261122T235959
DTSTAMP:20260621T165416
CREATED:20260529T192549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T202850Z
UID:10000043-1795219200-1795391999@sddancematters.org
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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