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SUMMARY:Mesa College Summer Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two weeks of AMAZING dancing! This high caliber and affordable training opportunity is not to be missed. It features top San Diego instructors and a rigorous yet accessible curriculum designed to fit your training needs at whatever level. Don’t wait\, spots are almost full! \nMesa Faculty: Blythe Barton\, Donna Flournoy\, Jessica Rabanzo-Flores\, Audrey Bondoc\, Jazmyn Brown \nGuest Faculty: Khamla Somphanh\, Karla Parra\, Jill Breckenridge\, Lily Vasquez \nDance Styles: Hip Hop\, Ballet\, Contemporary\, Dance Conditioning\, Pilates\, Jazz\, Tap\, Theatre Dance\, Ballet Folklorico \nMultiple Levels of Classes – Train at your Level! Beginning – Advanced
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/mesa-college-summer-intensive/
LOCATION:San Diego Mesa College\, 7250 Mesa College Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Mesa College Dance":MAILTO:sdmesacollegedance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260720T180000
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SUMMARY:Muevelo Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Dance\, Connect\, & Build Community \n​We are psyched to invite you back to Muevelo Mondays temporarily (and appropriately) restructured as a weekly dance gathering at the Bay! Though the location has changed\, the goal remains the same: have fun\, meet new people\, and build a vibrant\, supportive community through the joy of Latin dance. \nEvery week\, we will host an open level donation-based class in a different style (vote when you register & pay what you can). \nNo experience? No funds? No pressure and no judgment—just good music\, great moves\, and a welcoming atmosphere. Bring your friends\, bring your energy\, Come learn\, dance\, and connect. You dont have to be a professional dancer\, you just have to feel the rhythm and allow yourself to have some fun!
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/muevelo-mondays/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:1775 E Mission Bay Dr.\, 1775 E Mission Bay dr.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="MC Collaborative Arts":MAILTO:mc.collaborative.arts@gmail.com@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260910T082330
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SUMMARY:Adult Intermediate Ballet Intensive: July 20-25
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: 7/20 – 7/25\, 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-13-17/2026-07-20/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260910T082330
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T224228Z
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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:Featured,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ballet Counterpointe":MAILTO:coordinator@sdartmatters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T203000
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SUMMARY:Harvesting Hope
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to witness transcenDANCE’s annual CREATE production “Harvesting Hope” on July 24 – 25\, 2026.\n\n\n\nHow is hope a tool for resilience\, transformation\, and collective care? How do small ideas and persistent action lead to positive change in our communities? What does it look like to cultivate hope in our own lives? \nOur 2026 CREATE production asks these questions through original contemporary and hip-hop dance pieces\, interwoven with performance poetry and visual art. When transcenDANCE students spoke with local San Diego changemakers early this year\, they learned about creative resistance\, the many ways they as individuals can engage in changemaking\, and what it takes to start and sustain change. Through Harvesting Hope\, they share their inspiration\, creativity\, and ideas for collective action. \nDescripción en Español \nShow Times: \nFriday\, July 24\, 2026 and Saturday\, July 25\, 2026 \nLobby and box office open at 6 PM \nShowtime: 6:30 PM \n  \nTicket Pricing \n$30 – General Admission \n$45 – Premium Seats (Elevated center section\, best view of the stage!) \n$15 – Students (use code hope50 for 50% off) \n$20 – Group rate (for groups of 10 or more\, use code hope30 for 30% off. Group rate does not apply to Premium Seats) \nIf you have any ticket related questions\, please contact Angela (Program Administrator) at angela@tdarts.org between 8 AM – 1 PM for real-time assistance.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/harvesting-hope/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Hoover High Performing Arts Center\, 4474 El Cajon Boulevard\, San Diego\,\, 92115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="transcenDANCE":MAILTO:info@tdarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T170000
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SUMMARY:Sweet Escape: Dance and Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sweet Escape is a celebration of artistic expression through the intersection of choreography and cinematography. The festival aims to showcase authentic self-expression and compelling storytelling\, highlight a diversity of talents\, and create an unforgettable experience for our audience. \n\nThe event will feature a curated screening of selected films as well as live performances from our Sweet Dreams Dance Co\, and invited guest performers.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/sweet-escape-dance-and-film-festival/
LOCATION:California Center for the Arts\, Escondido – Concert Hall\, 340 N Escondido Blvd\, Escondido\, 92025\, United States
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SUMMARY:Harvesting Hope
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to witness transcenDANCE’s annual CREATE production “Harvesting Hope” on July 24 – 25\, 2026.\n\n\n\nHow is hope a tool for resilience\, transformation\, and collective care? How do small ideas and persistent action lead to positive change in our communities? What does it look like to cultivate hope in our own lives? \nOur 2026 CREATE production asks these questions through original contemporary and hip-hop dance pieces\, interwoven with performance poetry and visual art. When transcenDANCE students spoke with local San Diego changemakers early this year\, they learned about creative resistance\, the many ways they as individuals can engage in changemaking\, and what it takes to start and sustain change. Through Harvesting Hope\, they share their inspiration\, creativity\, and ideas for collective action. \nDescripción en Español \nShow Times: \nFriday\, July 24\, 2026 and Saturday\, July 25\, 2026 \nLobby and box office open at 6 PM \nShowtime: 6:30 PM \n  \nTicket Pricing \n$30 – General Admission \n$45 – Premium Seats (Elevated center section\, best view of the stage!) \n$15 – Students (use code hope50 for 50% off) \n$20 – Group rate (for groups of 10 or more\, use code hope30 for 30% off. Group rate does not apply to Premium Seats) \nIf you have any ticket related questions\, please contact Angela (Program Administrator) at angela@tdarts.org between 8 AM – 1 PM for real-time assistance.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/harvesting-hope/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Hoover High Performing Arts Center\, 4474 El Cajon Boulevard\, San Diego\,\, 92115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="transcenDANCE":MAILTO:info@tdarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T170000
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SUMMARY:San Diego Dance Convening #3
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third San Diego Dance Convening as we gather at Performing Arts Workshop in Encinitas for an afternoon of connection\, conversation\, and collective visioning. \nThis convening is an opportunity to connect with fellow dance community members who are shaping dance across San Diego County. Together\, we’ll continue exploring what it means to build a thriving and sustainable dance ecosystem and how each of us can contribute to its future. \nThis gathering will feature a special Steering Committee panel\, “The Hybrid Dance Leader: Leadership\, Service\, and Community-Building in Today’s Dance Ecosystem.” The conversation will highlight the many ways leadership shows up within our field and the realities of wearing multiple hats as artists\, educators\, entrepreneurs\, administrators\, and advocates. \nPanelists Dr. Novien Yarber\, Emily Miller\, Dr. Grace Jun\, Jane Blount\, and Paola Castro will share insights from their own journeys\, reflecting on leadership through service\, balancing multiple roles\, cultivating sustainability\, and responding to community needs. Together\, we’ll explore how leadership can emerge from curiosity\, collaboration\, and a commitment to strengthening our shared dance community. This conversation is an invitation to see yourself as an active contributor to the future of dance in San Diego. Click here to learn more about the panelists and Steering Committee. \nCome meet new dance connections\, exchange ideas\, and help shape what comes next for San Diego Dance! \nRSVP HERE \nThis event is presented by San Diego Dance Matters in space partnership with Performing Arts Workshop. San Diego Dance Matters is an initiative of San Diego ART Matters that aims to uplift\, connect\, and strengthen the local dance community by serving as a central hub for resources\, professional development\, advocacy\, and connection.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/san-diego-dance-convening-3/
LOCATION:Performing Arts Workshop\, 1465 Encinitas Blvd. A102\, Encinitas\, CA\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Convening / Networking,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Dance Matters":MAILTO:coordinator@sdartmatters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T170000
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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/2026-07-26/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T213000
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CREATED:20260717T013232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T013232Z
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SUMMARY:Body Rock Jr. 2026
DESCRIPTION:A premier youth choreographic dance competition that showcases highly skilled junior dance crews from around the world. It is an offshoot of the renowned Body Rock dance competition and aims to celebrate the legacy of its founder\, Anna Sarao. \nSunday\, July 26 5:00pm – 9:30pm (Box Office open until 5:30pm\, after 5:30pm tickets are only available online). \nClick here to purchase \nStandard tickets $54 including fees (face value $45). Price increases $10 on day of show so buy early to save.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/body-rock-jr-2026/
LOCATION:California Center for the Arts\, Escondido – Concert Hall\, 340 N Escondido Blvd\, Escondido\, 92025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition / Battle,Featured
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