Workshop + Class Descriptions

Vera Passos is here – for one day only!

In preparation for the Eternal Echoes II Vogue Ball this October, we are excited to announce a series of FREE workshops so that you can compete and get your 10s!!! Master classes with Averaii Chanel, Birthday 007, and Sir JoQ.

In partnership with the African Arts Festival, Dance Mission’s Liberation Academy presents a free Soca Workshop with Mulu Senshaw at Yerba Buena Gardens!

Presented as by the Liberation Academy. Free and open to all!

This workshop invites artists of all levels into a rigorous, unfettered creative laboratory where physical training meets artistic inquiry. Fueled by an eclectic, soulful playlists, each class is equal parts workout, moving meditation, improvisation and performance practice.

Join Mayela Carrasco for this performance workshop!

A 6 week workshop! Starts Sept 8.

Dance Fusion Strength is back for three Saturdays Aug 2026!

The next class will be Oct 24 2026 (no class Sept) – special date in October!!

Wednesdays is on-going!

The next class will be Oct 3, 2026! (Note date! Class is now the first Saturday of the month through the end of 2026!

Let’s go Back2Basics with our Dancehall 101 class. This class is for everyone, beginner to advance students,  and is perfect for anyone curious about Dancehall.

Now on-going, starting Aug 5!

Modern with Christine Cali is back May 9-July 18

Slay with Sir JoQ

This class is an open session for breakers across the Bay Area to come together to have a space to hone their skills while building community and exchanging with other breakers. This isn’t a formal class, per-se, but actually a 2 hour open session facilitated by the “instructor.” Live DJ’s are often brought in to create a vibe similar to parties or competitions.

Fogo Na Roupa is at Dance Mission!

Learn the art of drumming in the tradition of Brazil’s celebrated Carrnaval blocos!

Open to all levels – suitable for beginners with some experience.

Join Inez for a Saturday afternoon dose of Hip Hop! Great for Beg./Int. dancers! And! A pop-up Twerk class is offered the first Saturday of the month.

Now there are FOUR opportunities to study Salsa with Ramon!

Join Trey for a Wednesday night dose of Hip Hop! Great for Int. dancers!

Join Brandie for a dose of new and old school Hip Hop! Great for Beg./Int. dancers!

Join Mela for a beginning dive into the fundamentals of Salimpour Belly Dance! Great for Beg. dancers!

Led by the director of Embodiment Project.

Perfect for all levels! Beginners welcome.

Get your groove on with this super fun class.

Micaya is back at Dance Mission!

Live drumming accompanies class!

Now at 6:30pm on Tuesdays!

Kyle is known for his musicality!

Beginning Hip Hop with David is perfect for those just getting introduced to Hip Hop as well as those with some experience!

Class is now at Dance Mission!

This is Salsa without a partner. Susana brings in a lot of AfroCuban Folkloric dance vocabulary into her Salsa choreography.