LA Dance Calendar

Empowered Voices - A Dance, Drum & Storytelling Summer Intensive with Tropicaleiza Dance + Drum Co
2025-08-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-02 10:30 - 18:30, 2025-08-01 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Empowered Voices
3 day
Dance, Drum, + Storytelling Intensive
AUGUST 1-3, 2025
This is an application-based intensive. Due to the immersive and personalized nature of this experience, spaces are limited. Early application is encouraged to secure your spot.
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EXPERIENCE the signature energy, uplifting spirit, and high-intensity magic of Tropicaleiza. In this 3-day soul-stirring intensive you can expect to ignite and awaken your personal rhythm and transform it into powerful unique energetic expression, through these essential action packed elements:
schedule below!
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BARRE BLAZE Strength-building, fire-starting warm-up designed to activate your power and precision.
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JSMETHOD SEQUENCES & FLOORWORK: Grounded, voluminous, and expressive phrases building fluidity, technique, and storytelling vocabulary.
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SOARING ACROSS THE FLOOR: Dynamic, musical, and expressive movement drills focused on intention and impact. Live drumming accompaniment)
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DRUMMING & PERCUSSIVE SESSIONS: Powerful, rhythm-based training to deepen the connection between dance, sound, and story. Fall in love with making noise.
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REAL LIFE STORYTELLING PRACTICE: : Collaborative, expressive storytelling that transforms personal experience into performance.
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Guided by Julie Simon + Tropicaleiza, this immersive experience will unleash your voice, amplify your rhythm, and transform your movement into a force of empowerment. This isn’t just a workshop—it’s an experience.
​Leave inspired, connected, and transformed.
DANCE DRUM EMPOWER
August 1-3, 2025
Applications Open : April 4
Application Deadline : May 15
Early Bird Deadline : June 1 $175
Regular Pricing (After June 1) : $200
At the Door (If Space Allows): $250

Urban Nights Charity Event #16
2025-08-02 20:00 - 2025-08-03 02:00 | By Your Side Dance Studio – Marina Del Rey, 2929 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA, 90292, United States
🎂 Sat 08/02: Host @slayyyyy.la ‘s Bday celebration! Hope y’all can join us in your dazzling gold/yellow theme attire from August’s Appendix cancer Ribbon 🎗️ color theme! See you there as we dance the night away and donate all proceeds to @appendixcancerpmp 🎉
Event details:
Urban Nights Charity Event for cancer societies
🕜8pm-9pm: Urban Bachata class by @mariahandandrea ✨
🕜9pm-10pm: Urban Kiz class by @kiz.essence
🕜 10pm-2am: 50/50 Urban Bachata & Urban Kiz social
📍 Location: 2929 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (5 mins from Victorian)
-Performance by THE @embracedancecompany!
💲Price:
2 class + social $30
1 class + social $25
Social only $20
San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo dancers get $5 discount on cover fee!
Street parking/Uber/carpool. Great dance floor & friendly environment! Join me in supporting the cause 🎗️💃

LA Dance Film Festival
2025-08-02 19:30 - 22:30 | The Eastwood Performing Arts Center, 1089 North Oxford Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90029, United States
Experience the magic of dance on the big screen!
Join us at the Eastwood Performing Arts Center on August 2nd at 7:30 PM for an evening filled with short dance films and human connection!
Get ready to be immersed in the world of dance through the lens of incredible filmmakers, choreographers, and dance artists from around the globe. We’re thrilled to showcase films from Spain, China, Canada, Los Angeles, and beyond!
Los Angeles Dance Film Festival is a nonprofit organization with a mission of “Gathering creators and lovers of screendance in one place to celebrate dance film and inspire each other.”
Let’s celebrate, see you there!

LA Moves Summer Intensive ( at USC)
2025-07-29 00:00 - 2025-08-02 23:59 | usc, Los Angeles
A week -long summer intensive at USC presented by CorbinDances. Directed by former long-time Paul Taylor dancers Rachel Berman and Patrick Corbin. Classes, creation, and community at the Glorya Kaufman School of dance. Housing available.

The Factory
2025-07-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-10 08:00 - 17:00 | ARC Pasadena, 1158 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, 91106, United States
This is a work being put together by Tylei Sade following an immersive and intense storyline influenced by technology and artificial intelligence becoming sentient. It is also her own interpretation of some of today’s society issues/worldly events. She also features two more guest choreographers who contribute to the storyline of “The Factory.”

Ballet Project OC "Liberty Rising"
2025-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Ballet Project OC in Season #5 Presents “Liberty Rising”
A tribute to American Dance with all thing “Americana”.
Event Venue: Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks
Selections to include a post WWII Themed Piece “Count me In”, a crowd pleasing “Western” Themed Ballet “High Noon Saloon”.
Also new selections from Ballet Project OC to celebrate America and American Culture.
Tickets to be sold at www.ticketmaster.com
For more information on the Event, please visit www.balletprojectoc.org

Choreographers Guild Class Series
2025-07-26 12:00 - 14:30 | The SIX Compound, 4061 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Studio City, CA, 91604, United States
⭐️MARK YOUR CALENDARS!⭐️ This month’s CG Masterclass will be with the DYNAMIC DUO @tyrelllatrina at @thesixcompound on July 26th from 12-2:30!
Creative Directors, Producers, and Choreographers….CG Founding Members Tyrell Washington and Latrina Bolger-Wasington are always creating magic. Known for their wide variety of dance styles and techniques, this duo’s work has been brought to life on some of the biggest stages and platforms all around the world. Some of their incredible credits include serving as Supervising/Creative Producers on Jimmy Fallon’s Clash of the Cover Bands, Associate Performance Producers on The Voice, American Idol, and American Song Contest, Choreographers on America’s Got Talent and HBO Max Legendary, and work on numerous tours, live stage shows, and award shows including The Academy Awards, The Grammy’s, BET Awards, Billboard Awards, and more. Tyrell and Latrina have also choreographed for artists including Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Andy Grammer, LL Cool J, Jennifer Hudson, and many more!
📍 THE SIX COMPOUND, Studio City
📅 July 26 | 12:00 – 2:30 PM
💲 30
✅ RSVP link in bio
💫 Access Check-in: If you feel comfortable and are in need of accommodations, please let us know how we can support you by emailing info@choreographersguild.org

Blen Blen LA
2025-07-12 20:00 - 2025-07-13 03:00 | CA
Every 2nd Saturday Social!
Dance should be for everyone!

Release and Improvisation Class
2025-07-01 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Stomping Ground LA, 5453 Alhambra Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90032, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, United States
An open level Release and Improvisation class to experiment with gravity, play, anatomy, and discovery.

Int/Adv Ballet Class with Adie San Diego
2025-07-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Stomping Ground LA, 5453 Alhambra Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90032, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, United States
A ballet class 4 you.
An intermediate/advanced class for the practitioners, the enthusiasts, the nostalgic.
Classic barre + center work with room to play, push limits, and embrace your perfectly imperfect arabesque!
Attire:
Clothing meant for your movement comfort.
No jeans, no bare feet — socks and ballet shoes are welcome.
Payment:
Zelle/Venmo accepted for payment.
Follow up email will be sent if payment not received by day of class.
Cancellations made later than 12hrs before class will not be refunded.

Forró in LA w QVLN(LIVE MUSIC)
2025-06-28 20:00 - 2025-06-29 00:00 | Tropico De Nopal Gallery Art-Space, 1665 Beverly Blvd, Los angeles, CA, 90026, United States
🌙✨ A Magical Night of Forró in LA – Saturday, June 28 ✨🌙 Picture this: dancing under the stars, the rhythms of Forró echoing through the night, and a moon lighting up our legendary Tropico de Nopal back outdoor patio. 🌴💃 We’re bringing back the one and only QVLN — a global artist whose electric blue violin, soul-stirring voice, and magnetic stage presence will lift your spirit and light up the dance floor. His music blends roots from Mexico, Brazil, and Native America with deep rhythms from around the world. If you’ve seen him before, you know. If you haven’t — this is the moment. 🔥🎻 Our resident DJs Reyes and Yukicito will keep the vibes flowing with Vintage to modern Forró grooves all night long. Come early for our Beginner’s Forró class from 8:00 to 8:30 PM — bring your friends, your crush, your cousin — no partner needed! 🎟️ $25 Presale (visit @forroinla at instagram) / $30 at the door 📍 Tropico De Nopal – 1665 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 🕗 Dance class: 8:00–8:30 PM | Party continues ’til late 🌮 Delicious coxinha, live music, beautiful people Let’s dance under the stars. Let’s make this a night to remember. 🌌❤️

Dancing Through Life: Considerations for the Adult Dance Artist
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 | N10 Dance Studios, 17291 17th St, Tustin, CA, 92780, United States
💬Dance is for everybody and for every body. But how do we navigate changes in our bodies as we age?
❓How do we begin to support our bodies to be able to dance longer-term? There are many considerations for the adult dancer, including changes in:
✅activity levels
✅hormone health
✅soft tissue changes
… that can modify how the body responds to dancing throughout the lifespan.
🤝Join us in our upcoming workshop with Dr Ludmila Malakhov, PT, DPT where we discuss these health considerations and explore building resiliency for the adult dancer.

“To the Essential” Step-by-Step Rhythm by Rhythm Afro-Cuban Dance Technique Training Program for Beginners
2025-06-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-06-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90016, United States
Join us for “To the Essential,” a comprehensive pop-up series designed to introduce newcomers to the vibrant world of Afro-Cuban dance through a clear and structured approach. This immersive workshop implements a step-by-step methodology developed by Kati that emphasizes rhythm and technique, ensuring a solid foundation in Afro-Cuban dance. Whether you’re completely new to dance or looking to explore this captivating style, this course will guide you every step of the way.

Pop-Up Saturday Cuban Salsa Grooves with Kati Hernandez: Traditional Cuban Son
2025-06-21 13:00 - 15:10 | Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90016, United States
Special Pop-Up workshops focusing on traditional Cuban Son, the father of “salsa.”
Level 1 class at 1pm – 2pm, for beginner students.
Level 2 class at 2:10pm – 3:10pm, for intermediate students.

KaJe Movement Collective's Dance Apprentice Call
2025-06-19 00:00 - 23:59 | CA
KaJe Movement Collective is looking for an apprentice dancer to support the development of their 2025 Jacob Pillow’s Premiere. Apprentices will work with the company during the following dates:
June 23, 3 – 7 pm @ Pieter Performance Space
June 24, 12 – 4pm @ Pieter Performance Space
June 25, 12 – 4pm @ Pieter Performance Space
June 26, 10 – 1 pm & 3 – 7 pm @ Pieter Performance Space
The Apprentice will be responsible for understudying dancer roles and serve as an assistant to the choreographer (including, but not limited to, supporting the capturing of BTS footage, administrative support, etc.). Apprentices should be strong within Afro-Diasporic (e.g. Afrobeats, Dancehall, Afro-Contemporary, Afro-Caribbean Forms) and/or Street Styles.
This apprenticeship is geared towards college students, recent graduates, and pre-professionals. Apprenticeship will offer pre-professional training with KaJe Movement, a letter of recommendation for future needs, and additional academic program support can be provided on an as-needed basis. Future performance opportunities may also be possible.
To submit, please send an email entitled “KaJe Apprentice Summer 2025” to kajemovement@gmail.com with the following information:
* Resume
* Dance Reel and/or Recent Dance Video, ideally showcasing dancing in one or more of the listed styles: Afrobeats, Dancehall, Afro-Contemporary, Afro-Caribbean, Street Styles
Deadline for Submissions: June 19 (Juneteenth) at Midnight
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About KaJe Movement Collective: Led by Kara Jenelle Wade, KaJe Movement Collective is a performance ensemble of radiant artistic Sistas embodying our cultural legacy, creativity, and powerful presence. Our choreographies honor the impact of Black histories, the vibrancy of Black joy, and the urgency of liberation. Rooted in rhythms of the African diaspora, social dance, and contemporary expression, KaJe MC integrates spoken word, musical composition, and cinematic visuals to evoke, educate, and represent our culture as the global majority. Carrying our crowns, preserving our practices, and sharing our stories through movement, KaJe MC ignites stages worldwide— dancing abundantly, unapologetically, and freely in the spirit.

Boundless
2025-06-15 14:30 - 16:30 | PDA Black Box Theater, 4322 Katella Ave 2nd Floor, Los Alamitos, CA, 90720, United States
Kenneth Walker brings its brand of contemporary ballet to Los Alamitos!
Performing for the first time in the city of Los Alamitos, KWDP presents “Boundless,” and “Boundless” showcases the choreographic versatility of KWDP on the PDA Black Box Theater stage.

Ode to La Pachuca
2025-06-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-13 20:00 - 22:00 | CASA 0101 Theater, 2102 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, United States
Presented by Colibríes Collective
A young Chicana is sent to her grandmother’s attic to retrieve a pair of shoes tucked away in an old suitcase. Upon opening the suitcase, she appears seemingly unimpressed by the random contents it guards. As she digs through the suitcase, she begins to understand the significance of her abuelita’s belongings and discovers her family’s revolutionary history.
About Colibríes Collective:
Colibríes Collective is a home for movement, memory, and meaningful storytelling. We are a multifaceted dance company rooted in spirit and the quiet power of the body in motion.
Inspired by the hummingbird—a symbol of resilience, healing, joy, and freedom—we create dances that live between breath and memory. Our work is swift but intentional—hovering just long enough to stir something within you.
We craft dances that reflect untold stories and amplify voices too often left unheard. Our work blends grounded technique with a touch of magical realism, honoring the many identities and lineages within our company. It is this rich diversity that shapes our collective voice.
Every movement holds a memory of where we’ve been and opens the door to what’s possible. Each dance is a prayer—an act of remembering and a gentle beginning.
We don’t speak for those who came before us. We dance with them—so their stories can be felt, and their voices remembered.

"To the Next Level": Elevate Your Afro-Cuban Dance, Int./Adv. Level Intensive - MASE with Live Percussion
2025-06-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90016, United States
Afro-Cuban Dance Technique Training Intensive: “To the Next Level: Elevate Your Afro-Cuban Dance – Intermediate/Advanced Level Intensive.”
Focus: Dance & Songs of MASE (fodú of the Arará tradition in Cuba)
Accompanied and enlivened with Live Percussion!
An immersive workshop designed for intermediate to advanced dancers eager to enhance their skills and deepen their understanding of Afro-Cuban dance. Whether you are looking to hone your movements, gain insights into Afro-Cuban cultural roots, or elevate your performance embodiment skills, this program is designed for you. Get ready to sweat, strengthen, and shine as we journey together into the exhilarating world of Afro-Cuban dance. Don’t miss this chance to take your passion to new heights!
DATES: Thursdays, 5/29 – 6/5 – 6/12
TIME: 7:30 – 9 PM PT
IN-PERSON COST: $55 Full Package // $25 Drop-ins 👉🏾 Venmo @Kati-Hernandez, or https://www.katicubandance.com/
ONLINE COST: $20 drop-ins 👉🏾 Register at https://www.katicubandance.com/

Choreographers meet the U.S. Copyright Office
2025-06-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom Link
🚨 UPCOMING COPYRIGHT EVENT FOR ALL CHOREOGRAPHERS 🚨
Get to know the U.S. Copyright Office, in a session specifically geared toward working choreographers. 🇺🇸 👯‍♂️
Here’s what you’ll learn:
– How copyright law protects choreography
– How to safeguard your work
– If and when you can use others’ choreography
– How to make our voices heard as the Copyright Office plans for the future. 🗣️
ALL ARE WELCOME! Don’t miss this chance to understand and shape copyright protections for our industry! ✨
📍 Zoom (RSVP here)
🗓️Tuesday, June 10, 12 pm PDT / 3 pm EDT
#ChoreographersGuild #BuildTheGuild #ChoreographersCounts #SupportChoreographers #ChoreographersCreateMovements #CreditChoreographers #USCopyrightOffice #USCopyright #ChoreographyCopyright

1-7-25
2025-06-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-07 20:00 - 21:00 | Pasadena Dance Theatre, 1985 E Locust St, Pasadena, CA, 91107, United States
1-7-25 is a one act dance performance sharing truths from countless, unwanted stories that began on January 7, 2025. Stories of unimaginable devastation and heartbreak. Sprinkled within these stories of loss, moments of hope and compassion helped to sustain those of us mired in the throes of grief. All of these stories deserve a voice, and sharing them helps to connect us as a community, helps to heal our wounded souls, brings awareness to our struggles,and invites others to share their stories. 1-7-25 shares aspects of these stories through the beauty of dance. My hope is that this performance will be one of catharsis and healing that is still so needed for our community.
