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SUMMARY:Decentralized Choreographic Workshop Emanuel Gat (facilitated by Michael Loehr)
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThe intensive will be facilitated by Michael Loehr\, who for the past 17 years has been a close collaborator of Emanuel Gat\, working as performer\, co-creator\, choreographic assistant\, stager\, and workshop facilitator. These workshops have been selling out in Europe and now\, in collaboration with SDSU\, we offer them to you.  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nSan Diego\, CA 5-Day Deep Dive August 17-21  \nAugust 17-21\,  2026 · 10:30h–4:30h  \nFacilitated by Michael Loehr\nLocation: ENS 200 SDSU Dance Studio Theater \nA 5-day deep dive into the tools and principles of Decentralized Choreography\, designed for professional dancers and young choreographers wishing to explore the methodology in depth. \nDaily schedule: 5 hours/day (25 hours total) \nLevel: Professional dancers\, dance students & young choreographers\nLanguage: English \nOnce booked\, you’ll receive a confirmation email along with all practical information. \nCost: $400 If you cannot pay the full tuition\, please write to jalter@sdsu.edu to discuss possible payment options or partial scholarships.  \nCancellation and refund are possible up to 7 days before the first day of the workshop. After this\, no refunds can be issued. \n   \nThe Deep Dive Experience\nThe 5-Day Deep Dive is structured as a condensed creative process\, following the path Emanuel Gat usually takes when developing new work. Participants will experience his choreographic process in real time\, moving organically from generating initial material\, to discovering how choreographic structures emerge\, and exploring the ways these elements come together into a full choreographic work. \nWe’ll use tasks and directives to recreate repertoire from the company—not by learning fixed choreography\, but by reworking it under the same set of rules. Participants will experiment with how the same material can be applied in radically different ways\, developing flexibility\, expanding their options\, and gaining greater confidence in their movement. Along the way\, they’ll analyze choreographic situations\, sharpen decision-making\, and broaden their capacity to interact and collaborate with others. \nThis approach allows dancers to gain a deeper understanding of how the practice of Decentralized Choreography functions\, the potentials it holds\, and how these can be applied to enrich their own creative process\, refine their choices\, move with greater clarity\, and become better dancers. \nThe workshop will be facilitated by Michael Loehr\, who for the past 17 years has been a close collaborator of Emanuel Gat\, working as performer\, co-creator\, choreographic assistant\, stager\, and workshop facilitator. \n 
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/decentralized-choreographic-workshop-emanuel-gat-facilitated-by-michael-loehr/
LOCATION:SDSU Studio Theater (ENS 200)
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Alter in collaboration with SDSU Dance Program":MAILTO:joealter@jadg.org
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SUMMARY:Red Bull BC One Cypher USA Pre-event
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Analog & Grit\, where the culture comes alive. Featuring legendary breakers from around the world alongside rising talent.\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nPre-event Registration & Info:\nJoin us at Analog & Grit\, where the culture comes alive. Featuring legendary breakers from around the world alongside rising talent from San Diego and beyond\, this is where the next generation earns their shot at the national stage. Explore the full program below. \nDate: Friday\, August 21\, 2026 \nVenue: Analog & Grit \nAddress: 3094 Commercial St\, San Diego\, CA 92113 \nDoors: 2:30PM PT \nAge Limit: All Ages Welcome \nCompetitor registration includes entry. No spectator ticket required for those competing. \nEvent Schedule\n3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Footworkerz Workshop \nInstructors: Jey and Eddie Styles \n4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Footworkerz Battle \nParticipants must attend the workshop to compete. \nJudges: Jey\, Eddie Styles\, and B-Girl Ayu \nFormat: Cypher-style prelims\, with the Top 8 advancing to a Seven-to-Smoke battle format \nPrize: One winner receives an all-expenses-paid trip to the Red Bull BC One World Final in Toronto and a spot in the Footworkerz World Final Battle \nCompetitors register HERE!* Participants must be 16+. Competitor registration includes entry; no spectator ticket required. \n6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Red Bull BC One USA National Final Prelims \nOpen prelims for all B-Boys and B-Girls. Prelims follow a four‑corner\, audition‑style showcase format. In each round\, four breakers hit the floor\, each performing a single 45–60 second round. Performances are scored individually by a panel of three judges. At the end of prelims\, the Top 2 B-Boys and Top 2 B-Girls advance to the National Final taking place on the following day at Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier. \nCompetitors register HERE!* Participants must be 16+. Competitor registration includes entry; no spectator ticket required. \n9:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Red Bull BC One USA National Final Bracket Reveal \n10:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Lords of the Floor Exhibition Battle with special guests! \n*NO PURCH. NEC. Application period: 2/23/26-5/31/26. Open to legal US res. (incl. DC); 16+. Limit: 1 app./person. For add’l info and Official Rules: www.redbull.com/BCONEUSA. \nOTHER EVENTS\nRED BULL BC ONE NATIONAL FINAL\nTickets & Info:\nJoin us at Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier as the nation’s strongest competitors push the limits of breaking in front of a live crowd. This is where champions are crowned and legends begin. The USA National Final is on! \n\nDate: Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\nVenue: Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier\nAddress: 1000 N Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA 92101\nDoors: 2PM PT | Show Time: 4PM PT\nAge Limit: All Ages Welcome\n\nGet your tickets now HERE! \nImportant links:\nRed Bull Terms of Use\nRed Bull Privacy Policy\nRed Bull Registration & Ticket Policy
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/red-bull-bc-one-cypher-usa-pre-event/
LOCATION:Analog & Grit\, 3094 Commercial Street\, San Diego\, CA\, 92113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition / Battle,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Red Bull North America Inc.":MAILTO:coordinator@sdartmatters.org
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SUMMARY:Build a Profitable Dance Business Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5-hour interactive workshop is designed to equip 10–20 studio owners with a clear\, profitable\, and scalable business model tailored specifically to the dance industry. Participants will walk away with actionable implementation steps to increase revenue\, visibility\, and long-term brand sustainability. \nInstructed By:\nPaola Castro\, Founder & CEO of TodosX\nPaola Castro is the Founder & CEO of TodosX. A former engineer\, she left that career to build software and business systems for dance studios and independent artists — 15 and counting\, across California and beyond. Her guiding belief: dance is joy\, and joy is medicine — artists deserve to be paid for the value they create. TodosX exists to help make a career in dance as sustainable and viable as any other. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThe 3 steps to a profitable dance business\nSee a real subscription model with real growth\nWalk out with a framework to put into action right away \nWhat to Bring \nYour monthly revenue\nYour revenue goal for the end of the year\nYour favorite way to take notes \nSaturday\, August 22\, 2026\n11:00 AM – 12:30 PM\nSan Diego Made Factory (2nd Floor\, Coworking Space)\n$25 admission\nFree Parking \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/build-a-profitable-dance-business-workshop/
LOCATION:San Diego Made Factory\, Made Factory\, 2031 Commercial St #114\, San Diego\, CA\, 92113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Dance Matters":MAILTO:coordinator@sdartmatters.org
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SUMMARY:Red Bull BC One Cypher USA
DESCRIPTION:Red Bull BC One USA Cypher brings the nation’s top B-Girls and B-Boys to Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier in San Diego! \n\nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nRed Bull BC One USA Cypher lands in San Diego for the nation’s premier 1v1 breaking competition. The top B-Boys and B-Girls from across the country go head-to-head for a chance to represent the USA on the world stage. \nEvent Schedule \n\nDoors open at 2:00 PM\nEvent Starts Promtly at 4:00 PM\n\nAge Limit & Seating \n\nThis event is open to all ages.\nAll seating and viewing areas are first come\, first served\, so early arrival is strongly encouraged.\n\nVenue Guidelines \n\nSmoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas at least 20 feet from the facility\nDumping liquids or littering into the bay is strictly prohibited\nOnly service animals are permitted\nParking is not allowed on the pier\n\nImportant links: \nRed Bull Terms of Use \nRed Bull Privacy Policy \nRed Bull Registration & Ticket Policy
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/red-bull-bc-one-cypher-usa/
LOCATION:Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier\, 1000 North Harbor Drive\, San Diego\, 92101
CATEGORIES:Competition / Battle
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ORGANIZER;CN="Red Bull North America Inc.":MAILTO:coordinator@sdartmatters.org
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SUMMARY:Fiesta
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Fiesta at the Chapel\, a vibrant celebration of culture\, community\, and connection! Experience live dance performances\, honor shared histories through an interactive Altar of Memories and explore a striking 3D industrial art exhibit celebrating resilience and unity\, inspired by the spirit of service and community. Savor global flavors and drinks that showcase the unique San Diego-Tijuana border identity. This Fiesta bridges Arts with the community.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/fiesta/
LOCATION:Chapel at Liberty Station\, 2881 Roosevelt Rd\, San Diego\, 92106
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lilian Ibarra Pantoja":MAILTO:lilianibarrapantoja@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260824T200000
DTSTAMP:20260725T062401
CREATED:20260710T230302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T230302Z
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SUMMARY:SD NeuroDance Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the SD NeuroDance documentary premiere and enjoy food\, wine\, and entertainment at the Mingei Museum. All proceeds benefit San Diego NeuroDance\, a program designed for people with neurologic movement impairments and their loved ones\, where connection\, creativity\, and joy take center stage. Together we can sustain this program! \nTickets are on a sliding scale from $25 – $250.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/sd-neurodance-benefit/
LOCATION:Mingei International Museum
CATEGORIES:Convening / Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Malashock Dance":MAILTO:molly@malashockdance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260829T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T163000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260725T062401
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261122T235959
DTSTAMP:20260725T062401
CREATED:20260529T192549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T202850Z
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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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