National Dance Week 2011: Day 9 Highlights

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The country’s largest dance week comes back to San Francisco (as well as the East Bay, North Bay and South Bay) for 2011.

The festival runs for 10 days April 22-May 1 and this year is bigger than ever with over 400 free dance events, a huge opening celebration, and dance events as diverse as Scottish dancing, salsa, tango, hip-hop, clogging, fire dance, Samba, aerial dance, hula – you name it and it’s probably happening at Bay Area National Dance Week and it’s free.

Highlights of Dance Week Day 9: Saturday, April 30

4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Athletic PlayGround: Breakdance Class
Understand the moves, the history, and the culture of break dance. We break down the movements from easiest to most challenging in a way where you will understand the steps to building your skills. Get in where you fit in and even learn about yourself. We will draw out the inner Bboy or Bgirl in you. Advance your strength, agility, endurance, creativity, confidence, and style. Bring a beanie if you have one
– Athletic PlayGround, 4770 San Pablo Avenue, Unit E in Emeryville

9:45 pm – 11 pm
Boomercize: The Grrovy ’60s Workout
Remember The Twist? The Swim? The Mashed Potato? Now you can dance them all again – or for the very first time – at Boomercize. This fun, energetic class features easy-to-follow, low-impact steps and great tunes by The Four Seasons, The Beach Boys, The Temptations – and many more! No prior dance experience is needed, and all ages are welcome. So grab your go-go boots – or your sneakers – and come join the fun.
– Presidio Dance Academy, 1158 Gorgas Avenue in San Francisco

8 pm – 9:30 pm
The Way We Move: Urban Dance Choreography Showcase
Urban dance choreography showcase featuring dance styles such as hip hop, turf, house, steppin’, lindy hop, funk and a dope fusion mix.
– Eastside Cultural Center, 2277 International Blvd in Oakland

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.