Oct
7
A free weekly dance jam for babies and their caregivers at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, with movement, music, and play in a joyful…
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37 upcoming. In person only, on purpose.
Classes, social dances, performances, and DJ nights, from salsa by the beach to contra in the valley.
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Oct
7
A weekly beginning hip hop house dance class. Participants will learn foundational movements, rhythms, and combinations in a structured, studio setting.
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7
A regular tango class in Downtown Santa Cruz, offering a way to learn Latin dance in a social, cultural setting.
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7
Motion Pacific's Melissa Contemp. Jazz class series at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, CA, running weekly through November.
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7
Bailar Salsa Casino: Moves from Havana and Santiago
📍 German Cultural Center
🕒 7:00 PM · See listing
Bailar Salsa Casino: Moves from Havana and Santiago” After our Son Cubano series, we’re bringing back our regular Cuban Salsa Casino partner dancing! Wednesdays 7pm…
Oct
7
A welcoming weekly tap class for adults who want to build rhythm, technique, musicality, and confidence in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Designed for basic beginners…
Dance
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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Oct
8
A weekly Congo dance class in Santa Cruz. Participants learn traditional African dance movements in a group setting at The 418 Project.
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8
Motion Pacific: Adult Intermediate Modern
📍 London Nelson Community Center
🕒 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM · See listing
This is Motion Pacific's Adult Intermediate Modern class for adult dancers.
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8
If you love big band music, traditional or contemporary, then East Coast Swing is for you (7:00 Mondays starting Sept 17th). This is the basic…
Oct
8
Most widely known for the eponymous hit, “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” the hip hop icon takes the stage performing classic anthems that defined a generation…
Oct
10
Enjoy music, dancing and a social afternoon by the bay. All levels and a variety of swing styles are welcome.
Oct
11
Salsa By The Sea is a free, weekly outdoor salsa dancing event held near the wharf on Beach Street, at the Ideal Bar patio. The…
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12
Motion Pacific: Adult Beginning Jazz Fusion
📍 London Nelson Community Center
🕒 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM · See listing
This is Motion Pacific's Beginning Jazz Fusion class for adult dancers.
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12
A weekly Afro-Brazilian dance class focusing on rhythm and movement.
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12
Motion Pacific: Adult Intermediate Contemporary Jazz
📍 London Nelson Community Center
🕒 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · See listing
This is Motion Pacific's intermediate level contemporary jazz dance class.
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12
Contact Improv dance session at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, offered weekly on Mondays.
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13
Kids Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance
📍 The 418 Project
🕒 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · See listing
Weekly kids' classes in traditional hula and Tahitian dance, led by Te Hau Nui School at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz.
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13
Kaika Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance
📍 The 418 Project
🕒 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · See listing
A hula and Tahitian dance class with Te Hau Nui School, offering cultural movement instruction.
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13
Wahine Advanced Class: Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance
📍 The 418 Project
🕒 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · See listing
Advanced hula and Tahitian dance class for experienced dancers. Part of Te Hau Nui School's curriculum.
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14
Motion Pacific: Dance for PD
📍 Motion Pacific at The Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center
🕒 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM · FREE
Dance for Parkinson’s at Motion Pacific is a class for people with Parkinson’s Disease and their caretakers. The class is based on the innovative and…
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16
Come join us for a night of traditional South American Music and dance.
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17
Dance Masterclasses with NBA Dancers Caroleen Chang (Golden State Warriors) & EJ Aban (Sacramento Kings)
📍 West Field House
🕒 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM · See listing
Come train with the UCSC Spirit Squad and our incredible masterclass teachers at our Fall Clinic on October 17th! We are hosting classes in contemporary…
Oct
18
The purpose of this Tibetan spiritual dance is to avert global calamities and bring peace and harmony to the world. Mipham Rinpoche prophesied that if…
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18
7 - 9pm · Cold Tuesday is a cover band of UC Santa Cruz kids who met in college and have mostly been playing house…
Oct
21
Oct
24
A milonga, or social tango dance, with DJ Sharon at the 418 Project in Santa Cruz.
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27
A fun and interactive dance program for children ages 2-5. Come dance with us!
Oct
30
Eternities is an intuitive collaboration between bass clarinetist Katie Porter and sound artist Bob Bellerue. Their work is inspired by deep presence, resonant feedback, melodic…
Oct
31
There will be complimentary Chili and Cornbread served from 8pm until they run out. The costume contest will have 1st,2nd and 3rd place prizes. Judging…
Oct
31
Henflings House of Horrors Halloween Throwdown w/ DJ Dr. Funkstein
📍 Henflings
🕒 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM · FREE
🧙 Come get witchy with us! 🕷️ 🐈⬛ Dress to impress! 👻 Funk the night away with DJ Dr. Funkstein DJ Mormco 🎃 Costume contest…
Nov
13
🎻 Head to the beautiful mountains of Ben Lomond to experience Contra Dancing! 💃🕺 A contra dance event is a social dance that one can…
Nov
14
All Bad, the latest album from Nick Shoulders, ultimately encapsulates everything that makes Shoulders’ inimitable form of country music so vital: a heady balance of…
Nov
15
Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2025 Djangatos hot club sound of gypsy jazz Saturday, November 15th · 7pm doors 6:30, $25 adv/$30…
Nov
29
The UCSC Celtic Music Ensemble performs live during a beginner-friendly, gender-neutral, darn good barn dance. Attendees are invited to dance, and partners are not needed…
Dec
15
World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker
📍 Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts
🕒 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · $66.72
The Holiday Magic Begins Here.
Jan
14
8 - 10pm · Live improvisational modular synth performance by M31 Transport.
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17
Tune into 90.7- KSQD Santa Cruz, or 89.7- KSQT Prunedale on the 3rd Sunday of every month from 6:00-7:00 pm for The Sunday Dinner! Listen…
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