Bay Area Dance Week – the beloved 10-day celebration of movement and dance, is making its long-awaited return in 2023 after a three-year hiatus with a NEW partnership with Bopsidy. Bay Area Dance Week, a staple of the Bay Area dance community for 22 years, offers the public the opportunity to experience the region’s vibrant and diverse dance scene completely free of charge. Apr 21-30, 2023

Bay Area Dance Week is an annual celebration of movement and dance that has been running for over 22 years and is returning in 2023 after a three-year hiatus. This inclusive festival invites the public to experience the vibrant dance scene of the Bay Area completely free of charge. The festival is designed to offer something for everyone, regardless of their experience, age, or ability. Participants can choose from a diverse range of workshops, performances, classes, open rehearsals, and more, covering a broad range of dance styles, such as Bolivian folkloric dance, Tahitian dance, Ballet, Congolese Dance, Hula, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop for adults and kids, among others.

Bay Area Dance Week originated in 1998 when dance artists, administrators, and organizations came together to explore how best to spotlight Bay Area dance during National Dance Week. The festival has taken a national initiative and infused it with the innovative and inclusive spirit of the Bay Area. As the largest per capita center for dance in the United States, Bay Area Dance Week has become one of the country’s most extensive and best-attended celebrations. Over 100 dance organizations and artists present events yearly involving more than 2,500 artists and 20,000 attendees. Dancers’ Group presents the festival.

Bay Area Dance Week 2023

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