Every Saturday evening, Ceja Vineyards in Napa hosts a hot salsa party with salsa lessons for beginners and intermediate salsa dancers. Both classes are free. And if you show up early you can catch their Happy Hour. Ceja's tasting salon is open for happy hour specials -- wines by the glass and bottle discounts. Then stick around and practice your … [Read more...]
San Francisco Ballet Nutcracker 2011 discount tickets are here and they're half off! Since this deal sells out soon every year, we suggest grabbing tickets early for performances at the War Memorial Opera House on December 2011. "On Christmas Eve 1944, Nutcracker made its American debut in San Francisco. So it's only fitting that when San … [Read more...]
In Oakland, you can do more for free than sit around watching Waterfront Flicks. Hyper types can get in on free "Dancing Under the Stars" on 13 Friday nights this summer (June 3 - August 12, 2011), at Jack London Square. This is your chance to enjoy free lessons and practice sessions, whether you're advanced or remedial, hot to foxtrot, savvy to … [Read more...]
Here's your chance to kick up your heals at the Bay Area National Dance Week (April 22 - Sunday May 1, 2011). More than 600 free events are planned at various San Francisco Bay locations, including classes, open rehearsals, performances, and workshops. "From established company programs to one-time events, BANDW provides an opportunity for … [Read more...]
If you've been to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on a Sunday, you may have noticed the group of Lindy Hoppers, or swing dancers, kicking it up to jazz, blues and swing music in the fresh open air. If you wondered who they were, or how to join in the fun, here's the deal. Lindy in the Park, or LitP, founded by Lindy Hoppers Chad Kubo and Ken … [Read more...]
The 2010 San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest at the Palace Of Fine Arts isn't cheap at $40 a pop, but incurable hip hop fans can score a $10 discount on a two-program pass by calling City Box Office. If other discounts come along later I will post them here. "Established in 1999, by Founder and Artistic Director Micaya, The SF Hip Hop DanceFest has … [Read more...]
Here's a sweet Ticket Offer especially for BAOTC readers from Diablo Ballet in Walnut Creek. You can get $21 tickets (regular price $35, or $28 for the matinee) to “Inside the Dancer’s Studio” at Shadelands Arts Center (and there's even free parking adjacent to the building) on February 26 & 2. [Missed this? Check back for updates on the … [Read more...]
Get ready to kick up you heels in Redwood City at Lindy on the Square. On the last Sunday of each month (and the occasional Tuesday), Courthouse Square will host this FREE Outdoor Swing Dance Event, featuring free mini-lessons and open social dancing for all ages and all levels, no experience necessary and no partner required. Bring your friends, … [Read more...]
