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SUMMARY:LITVAKdance Summer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join LITVAKdance for classes with our artistic director\, company dancers\, and guest faculty\, for an opportunity to train in a mixture of styles and approaches to contemporary dance that are foundational to LITVAKdance.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/litvakdance-summer-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="LITVAKdance":MAILTO:admin@litvakdance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260727T180000
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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/2026-07-27/
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:20260729T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260910T073931
CREATED:20260704T081857Z
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SUMMARY:Acting for Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Lifelong dancer and performing arts educator Kirsten Long is the creative director of Moving aLong\, a program bringing a variety of dance\, movement and drama to students of all ages and abilities. Her teachings pull from a career as a soloist with New York City ballet companies\, a professional background in modern\, jazz & folk dance\, a member of Los Angeles theater companies and roles in film & television. Represented by MTM Agency Kirsten is a working actor\, model and choreographer whose classes focus on intention and technique with an emphasis on authentic expression and the importance of play.  Classes take place at Ballet Arte in Solana Beach: Preteens Wednesdays\, July 8th & 15th 2:00 – 3PM Teens & young adults Wednesday\, July 29th 3:00 – 4PM
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/acting-for-dancers/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Ballet Arte\, 742 Genevieve St\, Suite R\, Solana Beach\, CA\, 92075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T210000
DTSTAMP:20260910T073931
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T180000
DTSTAMP:20260910T073931
CREATED:20260727T141208Z
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SUMMARY:SAMEDA Faire 2027
DESCRIPTION:Annual Faire featuring Master Artist workshops in Middle Eastern and fusion dance at 4975 Memorial Drive\, La Mesa on Aug 1 from 10-6pm. Vendors\, delicious Arabic food\, dance competition and performances held all day.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/sameda-faire-2027/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T174500
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SUMMARY:LITVAKdance Presents: Dancing Outdoors: Take 4 Celebrating Diverse Forms
DESCRIPTION:LITVAKdance brings back it’s popular summer show\, Dancing Outdoors\, in the beautiful gardens at ICA San Diego\, North Campus.  \nDancing Outdoors: Take 4 highlights some of the diverse dance companies and artists that reside in Encinitas. Enjoy a cocktail and watch 7 styles of dance\, listen to live music by Encinitas band\, Montalban Quintet\, peruse the gorgeous natural spaces and check out ICA’s current exhibition\, Unfold Projects. \nPerformances include works by: \n-LITVAKdance \n-West African Dance artist and Encinitan\, Daunté Nabi Fyall  \n-Odissi Dancer and Encinitan\, Shibani Patnaik \n-Resident Encinitas company\, Ballet Folklorico of San Diego \nand works by LITVAKdance Alumni who have ventured off into other dance styles:  \n-Ashley Akhavan and Burlesque company\, Bella Lux Entertainment (8:15p only) \n-Emily Miller and Ballet Collective San Diego  \n-Lemoe Mata’itusi in Polynesian/Contemporary \nPerformances: \nSaturday August 1\,2026 5:45 & 8:15 \nTickets: \nGeneral: $35 \nStudent: $25 \nChildren under 12: $10 \nlitvakdance.org/performs
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/litvakdance-presents-dancing-outdoors-take-4-celebrating-diverse-forms/
LOCATION:ICA San Diego North Campus\, 1550 El Camino Real\, Encinitas\, California\, 92024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Featured,Performance,Social / Jam
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ORGANIZER;CN="LITVAKdance":MAILTO:admin@litvakdance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T220000
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SUMMARY:Contra Dance to Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Contra dance to live music! \nSaturday\, August 1st 7-10pm \n2650 Truxtun road \n$15 – $25 adult\, student / military $5 \ntickets available at the door \nGender-neutral calling by caller Ellie Konitshek\, \nlive music by The Usual Suspects (Martha Wilde\, Michael Eskin\, Lindy Edwards) \neach dance starts with a beginners lesson.  No partner or experience necessary. \n 
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/contra-dance-to-live-music/
LOCATION:2650 Truxtun Road\, San Diego CA\, 2650 Truxtun Road suite ‘200\, San Diego\, 92106
CATEGORIES:Social / Jam
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ORGANIZER;CN="San Diego Contra Dance":MAILTO:Sdfhcontradance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T210000
DTSTAMP:20260910T073931
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T010000
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CREATED:20260728T192240Z
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SUMMARY:Melómano Summer Night Salsa & Bachata Social! 8/1
DESCRIPTION:🌴☀️ Summer Night Salsa & Bachata Social!💃🕺 \nGet ready for a tropical night of dancing\, great music\, and amazing vibes! 🌺✨ Join us at Tango de Rey for our Summer Night Salsa & Bachata Social\, featuring a fun partner class followed by an unforgettable night of social dancing and more! 🎶🔥 \nEVERY FIRST Saturday of the month\, join us for great music and vibes💕! Super nice and friendly environment\, so come get your Salsa and Bachata on with the Melómano Fam! 🥳 \n🗓 DATE:\nSaturday\, August 1st \n⏰TIME:\n8:30 PM – 9:30 PM Salsa & Bachata Partner Class by Amado & Diana!💃🏻🕺🏻 \n9:30 PM – 1:00 AM Social Dancing!🎵\nMusic by DJ Amado 🎧 \n🎟 $15 Cash Cover at the Door!\n🍽 Light buffet available while supplies last!\n🥳 All ages welcome!\n🚗 Plenty of FREE parking \n🌺 Dress Code: Summer Vibes Theme ☀️🌴🌸\nWear your favorite tropical colors\, floral prints\, beach-inspired outfits\, and bring those summer vibes! \nWe can’t wait to see you on the dance floor! 🌴🎶☀️\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1222593506618001/ \nFlyer by: @enunez_visualmaker \n📍 LOCATION:\nTANGO DEL REY\n3567 Del Rey St.\nSan Diego\, CA 92109 \n#MelomanoEnt #SummerNight #Salsa #Bachata #SocialDance #SanDiegoDance #DanceFamily #SummerVibes
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/melomano-summer-night-salsa-bachata-social-8-1-2/
LOCATION:Tango Del Rey\, 3567 Del Rey St.\, San Diego\, 92109
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:20260802T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T163000
DTSTAMP:20260910T073931
CREATED:20260626T023300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T123952Z
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SUMMARY:LAB: Contemporary Floorwork (Int/Adv)
DESCRIPTION:This intermediate/advanced level contemporary dance class dives deeper into floorwork technique. We introduce more challenging shoulder rolls\, more interesting ways of getting in and out of the floor\, and more intricate phrasework. Geared towards dancers with previous floorwork experience who are comfortable with basic shoulder rolls. \n*Recommendations \n\nPants or leg coverings are highly recommended\, as well as something to cover shoulders. Knee pads are optional.\nWater bottle and light snack. There will be a short 10 minute break.
URL:https://sddancematters.org/event/lab-contemporary-floorwork-int-adv/
LOCATION:Malashock Dance – Studio 200\, 2650 Truxtun Rd\, Ste 200\, San Diego\, 92106
CATEGORIES:Featured,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="TILTshift Dance":MAILTO:tiltshiftdnce@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T193000
DTSTAMP:20260910T073931
CREATED:20260613T053741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T053741Z
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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-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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