Ballet Performances San Francisco

"Shoot-n-Shoot" SF Edition

**California Dance Photography Workshop** **Hosted by Ashleigh Wilson and Alexandra FitzGibbon** **“Shoot-n-Shoot” San Francisco Edition** Ready to get your creative juices flowing? A unique opportunity to shoot dancers in a place unlike any dance or photo studio, we welcome our collaborators at The Hall, the newest swankiest Billiards Hall in San Francisco! This classy space has a mixture of natural light via large skylights, moody lighting near the bar, and fresh pool tables galore. Come shoot our dancers shooting pool while challenging your skill sets to work with different types of lighting. **Dance Models:** 1. Alonzo King's LINES Ballet, and former Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer ***Amanda Smith*** @theamandasmithh 2. SF Opera/Met Opera dancer ***Alex FitzGibbon*** (host and model) @alexballetina **When:** Saturday November 21st 10am-12:30pm **Where:** The Hall, 2565 Mission St, San Francisco (across the street from Alamo Drafthouse) **Ticket:** $135 **Spots:** limited to 12 persons \*early bird special $125 until 11/7 **What to expect:** * 2 professional ballet dancers * Time to shoot in groups and possible one on ones * Lots of space/variety to get creative with your shots * Mixture of natural light and moody bar lighting * A relaxed room of fellow photographers, an opportunity to network, share tips, learn from one another. \*AND you're welcome to hang around after the workshop- The Hall offers a brunch menu (full bar and kitchen in house) or grab a table for yourself to shoot some pool! * We will provide at least one light, stay tuned for more info leading up to the workshop! **What to bring:** * Your own gear: camera, lens that works with low light/capturing motion like a 35mm or 50mm, lights \*if you wish, extra/charged batteries and memory cards * Your creativity and openness to experiment/play **Our ask:** If photos are posted to the social media platforms please tag both @theHall and @thedancephotographyworkshop. We will do the same for you! :) **Our policy:** No commercial release forms please- our workshop is for portfolio, web, artistic and educational purposes only.

Tango dance classes with Felipe and Ayano at La Bruja

Join us for tango classes with Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda in Berkeley! Felipe and Ayano teach fun, challenging classes that emphasize the underlying structure of tango. No experience is necessary for the beginner class. These classes are taught using the terms "leaders" and "followers," and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people. Everyone is encouraged to lead and follow. Wednesdays: October 28th, November 4th & 11th 6:45 pm: check-in 7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango 8:00-8:30 pm practica 8:30-9:30 pm intermediate tango 9:30-10:30 pm practica The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions! Beginners and intermediates practice together from 8:00-8:30. The intermediate class is geared towards people who have been dancing for at least three months (12 tango classes). Beginners are welcome to watch the intermediate class. As of now, Oct. 28th and Nov. 11th are scheduled for the ballroom (second floor), and Nov. 4th is scheduled for the drawing room (first floor). The room reservation may change. $25 general admission (single class, beg. or int.) $15 student with ID (single class, beg. or int.) $40 both classes in one evening (one person) We accept cash and venmo at the door. There are no classes on Wednesday, November 18th. We are a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. For bike parking, use the bell to enter through the service entrance, and go straight to get to the back courtyard. No parking in the Berkeley City Club lot. For more information on Felipe and Ayano: [https://tangonnection.xisite.com/felipetango](https://tangonnection.xisite.com/felipetango) Event organized by Lindsey Newbold. [www.labrujatangoberkeley.com](http://www.labrujatangoberkeley.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETF3WWRyNzBTSjE0QkJ4U3B6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgI0OygKffJAhZ-AYvwefEIDTu2APyGPhuYtNUkodt5ZQn8NLtFvM-_fLXX__aem_-yn9dRbYRs3kGte00gTzqA)

Free Film Screening : A Deeper Love - The Story of Miss Peppermint

Join us in a Screening of “A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint” with a virtual Q&A with the Director and Miss Peppermint herself! A Deeper Love is an award-winning documentary by director Oriel Pe'er following trailblazing performer and activist Peppermint across nearly a decade, from the underground stages of New York nightlife to her history-making turns on RuPaul’s Drag Race and Broadway, exploring the personal cost of visibility for a Black trans woman in America. The documentary follows trans activist and trailblazing performer Miss Peppermint through nearly a decade of nightlife, activism, performance, visibility, and artistic survival. Please RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/geneqeventsrsvp. Food will be provided along with the showing! Event Website Link: https://events.berkeley.edu/events/event/337419-a-deeper-love-the-story-of-miss-peppermint

East Bay Square Dance, live music by Big Chimney Barn-Dance, caller Jordan Ruyle

Join us for square dancing in Berkeley with caller Jordan Ruyle! With live old-time music by Big Chimney Barn-Dance! The two fiddlers are coming in from Alaska--don't miss it! No experience necessary; no partner necessary. Kids welcome. The caller teaches each dance right before we dance it. Arrive by 7:45 to catch the 15-minute lesson on the square-dance swing with Martha Soule-Fahey: learn what to do when you hear "swing your partner!" Doors open: 7:30 pm Square-dance swing lesson: 7:45-8:00 pm Square dancing: 8:00-10:00 pm This is a queer-friendly event. Role-switching is encouraged. The caller uses the terms "ladies" and "gents" to refer to the dance roles; anyone may play these roles. Wear dance shoes if you have them! No stiletto heels allowed. BYOB: You may bring beer and wine. No hard alcohol allowed. Bring your water bottles! $20 general admission $15 member of Hillside Club or of BACDS $25 supporter $6 student or low-income or pay what you can We accept cash and venmo at the door. This is a traditional or old-time square dance (not a modern or club dance). All dancers are welcome. band: Danny Consenstein, fiddle (Alaska) Carter Bancroft, fiddle (Alaska) Katy Hill Harris, guitar (California) Billy Moore, banjo (California) Lane Cunningham, bass (California) This dance is organized by the Bay Area Country Dance Society (BACDS). Everyone is welcome to become a member of BACDS and to attend other BACDS dances. [https://www.bacds.org/series/square/east-bay/](https://www.bacds.org/series/square/east-bay/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc1RDWUZ0cUlLa3UxanZYQ3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4g07m9KZUvPMM8EOj58ntit-LAlt8tNTl1btArE3j76I2rFii43i29qGl-FQ_aem_99MKCP2jPLQ9UQ_z-e7XHA) This dance is usually held on the third Friday of the month. For more square dances, check out [https://www.ripandsnort.com/](https://www.ripandsnort.com/) Check out Big Chimney Barn-Dance at [https://www.bigchimneybarndance.com/](https://www.bigchimneybarndance.com/)

Come Sing Show Tunes!

This event consists of an informal concert in which the performers are all of us! We'll take turns singing Broadway show tunes. All musical levels are welcome, whether you're an aspiring musical theater star or just someone who belts out show tunes in the shower. If you feel shy about singing a solo, it's okay to come and listen. We'll also do some group singing. Please think ahead and pick one or two solos you'd enjoy singing (this is not a firm commitment, you can change your mind if you get the jitters). Depending on how many people choose to sing, you'll either get to sing one or both of your songs. We don't usually have an accompanist, so after you pick your song(s), you can search for a suitable accompaniment on YouTube. Once you've found an accompaniment you like, please add a link for your accompaniment to this spreadsheet so we can have it ready to play at the gathering: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ftn_81hdqtmYb8_QlKhpyzlu4FwKDDRZGZ3YT2x8qc8/edit?gid=0#gid=0 In the second hour of the gathering we'll schmooze and do more informal singing, and eat snacks -- (optional) feel free to bring a snack to share. For covid safety, please don't attend if you or a household member have ANY cold or flu symptoms, or if you were recently exposed to covid or flu. We will have open windows and air purifiers running.

Swing Lessons + Social Dancing every Thurs. ~ Oakland ~ Veterans Memorial Hall

Tango dance classes with Glenn Corteza at La Bruja

Join us for tango classes with Glenn Corteza in Berkeley! Glenn teaches simple, elegant figures that are great for social dancing. No experience is necessary for the beginner class. These classes are taught using the terms "leaders" and "followers," and are inclusive to queer, trans, and non-binary people. Everyone is encouraged to lead and follow. Wednesdays, Nov. 25 through Dec. 16th (four dates) 6:45 pm: check-in 7:00-8:00 pm beginning tango 8:00-8:30 pm practica 8:30-9:30 pm intermediate tango 9:30-10:00 pm practica The practicas are included with the classes. Stay, dance, and ask questions! Beginners and intermediates practice together from 8:00-8:30. The intermediate class is geared towards people who have been dancing for at least three months (12 tango classes). Beginners are welcome to watch the intermediate class. $60 series of three classes (beg. or int.) $25 general admission (single class, beg. or int.) $15 student with ID (single class, beg. or int.) $40 both classes in one evening (one person) We accept cash and venmo at the door. Series tickets available on eventbrite ($87.21, four classes) Beginning: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2004134301646](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2004134301646) Intermediate: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2004135960608?](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2004135960608? "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2004135960608?") We are a 10-minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART. For bike parking, use the bell to enter through the service entrance, and go straight to get to the back courtyard. No parking in the Berkeley City Club lot. Event organized by Lindsey Newbold. [www.labrujatangoberkeley.com](http://www.labrujatangoberkeley.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETF3WWRyNzBTSjE0QkJ4U3B6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgI0OygKffJAhZ-AYvwefEIDTu2APyGPhuYtNUkodt5ZQn8NLtFvM-_fLXX__aem_-yn9dRbYRs3kGte00gTzqA)

TANGO SALON-INTERMEDIATE!

**7:30PM - Arrive, stretch, warm up** **7:45PM - Int Level Argentine Tango Class** **8:45-9:45PM - Practica** Tango Salon is a space to explore the beauty of improvisation, elegance, and connection to the music. Together, we'll build strong footwork, refine technique, and deepen musicality, using these skills to dance with greater confidence, creativity, and expression.This class is designed for dancers with some tango experience and is not intended for absolute beginners. With **Luz Castineiras,** students are encouraged to explore tango and dance techniques, connection and musicality. She creates a friendly, inviting atmosphere for learning and always looks for active feedback from students. [https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5AX3WBCHV29JF/checkout/F4V7GV7DZZXDFA4JAERHO7E4](https://checkout.square.site/merchant/5AX3WBCHV29JF/checkout/F4V7GV7DZZXDFA4JAERHO7E4)

Thursday Night Irish Set Dancing at the Plough and Stars

Come and take part in our decades-long tradition of Irish partner dancing on Thursday nights at the most authentic, most famous, and coziest Irish pub on the West Coast. We have a different band performing live traditional Irish music for us each week. Typical attendance is 15-25 dancers. (Note that the RSVP count on Meetup doesn't reflect the actual number attending – these events are advertised in numerous places.) *Safety note:* If you are displaying any symptoms of illness or if you feel under the weather, we kindly ask that you please remain at home and come back another time - there will be dancing again on the following Thursday!) **Cost:** $10. If you are able to contribute more, it all goes to the musicians and is greatly appreciated.

Bachata Dance Classes w/ Henry

Location: ALLEGRO, 12012 San Pablo Ave (cross st - Key Street), Richmond, CA (Park at the Grocery lot) Beginners - 730pm $15-$25 at the door

CANCELLED La Milonguita, beginner-friendly milonga

For beginners and beyond - intermediate, advanced, all welcome. Class is 7:30 to 8:30pm La Milonguita is 8:30 to 11pm No partner necessary, drop-ins welcome. $10 for class + milonga.

Free flat-shoe tango practica at the Hillside Club

Join us for a free Argentine tango practica at the Hillside Club in Berkeley! With DJ Kevin Zheng! No stiletto heels are allowed at the Hillside Club, to protect the wooden floor. Please wear either flat dance shoes or dance shoes with low, thick heels, such as character shoes or west-coast swing shoes. Socks or sneakers are fine too. Hillside Club 2286 Cedar St. Berkeley, CA 94709 This is a queer-friendly event where everyone is welcome to lead and follow. There is no dance class at this event, but beginners are welcome. We encourage practicing at this practica! BYOB: Beer and wine only. No hard alcohol. All ages welcome. Please bring your water bottles. There will be a tip jar (and venmo code) to support our awesome DJ. Note to beginners: You are welcome at our event. If you would like to dance with others, we recommend looking around the room for people who are making eye contact with you, especially at the beginning of a song or set. If you meet someone's eyes and want to dance with them, give a little nod. This is called the cabeceo. Then one or both people will walk towards each other to start dancing. If you don't look around, you might not notice that someone is trying to dance with you. You can also say "Would you like to dance?" If someone asks you to dance, you are free to say "yes" or "no, thank you." Hosts Lindsey Newbold, Alec Oyung, Stephanie Kirtiadi, Geoff Anderson For tango classes on Wednesdays at the Berkeley City Club, see [www.labrujatangoberkeley.com](http://www.labrujatangoberkeley.com/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJbXpzdEVBbEtKWEw0cUgzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoXBVKSmZpC4fTLi7wga9PfLxETTZk0g0jK30yfZJGrMVRidwosowZQ-Uuzm_aem_DlV1UuRfdSfWeZucplHgDA)