We host a variety of weekly dance classes for all skill levels. Come express your creativity, exercise and release stress in a welcoming community of friends. Join us for Women’s Collaborative Dance on Wednesdays, or a free-style dance in the Church on Sundays that is open to everyone. Come dance with us!
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September 2018
The Dance Palace Presents Buck Nickels & Loose Change
Boot scoot on down and kick up your heels. Bring your family and boogie to the swinging sounds of Buck Nickels and Loose Change. Delicious BBQ by Black Star Pig Co. food truck and drink available for purchase starting at 5 PM. Tickets $10 adults / under 18 are free. Call (415) 663-1075 or go to dancepalace.org to purchase tickets or for more information. Sponsored by the Dance Palace, Cabaline Country Emporium & Saddlery, Five Brooks Ranch, Side Street Kitchen and KWMR Community Radio.
Location: Main Hall
Find out more »October 2018
Fall Tea Dance
Come to the Dance Palace and Swing, Cha-cha, Foxtrot, Rumba and Waltz with hosts Joe & Mo Blumenthal. Light refreshments will be available. $ 5 suggested donation. Go to dancepalace.org or call 415.663.1075 for more information.
Find out more »January 2019
Contact Jam
WEST MARIN CONTACT JAM Sundays from 11:00 - 1:30 pm; January 20, February 24, March 31(will end at 12:30), April 28, May 26, June 30. This Contact Dance Improvisation Jam invites participants to explore principles of Contact Improvisation in a beautiful space with welcoming dancers. Jam is hosted by Maica Folch and Christine Renaudin. Questions? maicafolch@gmail.com or WMCIJAM@gmail.com. $12-$20 sliding scale Location: Main
Find out more »March 2019
Contact Jam
WEST MARIN CONTACT JAM Sundays from 11:00 - 1:30 pm; January 20, February 24, March 31(10 - 12:30), April 28, May 26, June 30. This Contact Dance Improvisation Jam invites participants to explore principles of Contact Improvisation in a beautiful space with welcoming dancers. Jam is hosted by Maica Folch and Christine Renaudin. Questions? maicafolch@gmail.com or WMCIJAM@gmail.com. $12-$20 sliding scale Location: Main
Find out more »April 2019
Virginia Matthews presents: A Dance Performance and Poetry Event
Virginia Matthews-Dancer/Choreographer presents a Dance Performance and Poetry Event
Virginia Matthews, dancer and choreographer, presents dance works enriched by language in the forms of memoir, poetic prose and poetry. She has collaborated with Sonoma County poets, Raphael Block and Kyle Matthews creating 2 group pieces responding to their poems, Spring and Walkabout respectively. The poets will be reading their works and are joined by Marin County poet, Carol Griffin and musician, David Field. In addition to Ms. Matthews, guest artist Nancy Lyons will be performing a work as well. The dancers include Chinshu Huang, Amelie Huang-Chen Grahm, Chelley BonDurant, Liz McDonough and Kellye McKee. danceartspace.com
Location: Main
Find out more »May 2019
Mother’s Day Tea Dance With The Albany Jazz Band
Join us at the Dance Palace for a very special Mother's Day Tea Dance featuring an outstanding performance by The Albany Jazz Band. This free event, with suggested donation requested, coincides with the closing reception for the 12 x 12 art show and silent auction. Enjoy delicious refreshments, bid on art from over 40 local artists and dance to the delightful sounds of The Albany Jazz Band's 26 member ensemble. LOCATION: Main Hall, Lobby
Find out more »August 2019
Believe, Become and Belong!!
Come join us for a fun evening of local Polynesian and Hip Hop dance entertainment and more! Plus open spots for audience participation!! * Free Admission* Donations Appreciated. Supporting and inspiring our community (especially its younger members) to explore and develop our culturally diverse strengths and talents. For more information or to reserve a spot email Una Van der Ryn at poena@gmail.com or call (415) 237-5027. More details about the performers to come. Bring a special dish to a community pot-luck starting at 6 PM. Open to all ages.
Location: Main Hall
Find out more »January 2020
Women’s Collaborative Dance
A co-creative music movement experience exploring individual creativity and open-ended improvisational structures. Join us for self-discovery and fun. No dance experience necessary! $20 per month or $7 for drop-ins. Scholarships available. Wednesdays, on-going, 5:30pm - 7:00pm Contact: Theresa Prince (415) 663-1289
Find out more »February 2020
Contact Jam
WEST MARIN CONTACT JAMSundays from 11:00 – 1:30pm February 23, March 29, April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, August 30, September 27, October 25, November 29. Contact Dance Improvisation is a dance form that explores one's body in relationship to others by using the fundamentals of sharing weight, touch, and movement awareness to respond to our partners and surroundings. The Point Reyes Contact Jam invites participants to explore these principles in a beautiful space with welcoming dancers. If…
Find out more »December 2020
Hip Hop with Kyle for Kids – NEW CLASS – ONLINE via Zoom
Hip Hop with Kyle NEW CLASS STARTING OCTOBER 7! Welcome to Hip Hop! In this class, Kyle will be teaching the foundation, technique, and approach to Hip Hop dance. Students will learn how to use Hip Hop as both a freestyle and choreographed dance form, while having fun and gaining confidence at the same time. Come learn some moves and grooves, and get down on the dance floor! For ages 8 and up. Wednesdays, 3:30pm - classes will run 45…
Find out more »September 2021
Zumba with Gina Tanner – IN PERSON & Outside at the Dance Palace!
Gina Tanner’s ZUMBA In Person & Outside at the Dance Palace starts July 1! ZUMBA is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training, alternating fast and slow rhythms, and resistance training. I absolutely love teaching Zumba classes. The reason is simple: Every class feels like a party! I am currently licensed to teach Zumba. Come join me, I guarantee you will have a blast! Got questions? Don't hesitate to email…
Find out more »July 2022
WCD (Women’s Collaborative Dance) – IN PERSON
WCD(Women’s Collaborative Dance) is a dance group for women who love to dance and explore movement individually and collaboratively.All ages welcome. Meets Wednesdays 5:00pm-6:30pm at the Dance Palace Church. (5:30pm-7:00pm on the following dates: June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, and September 14.) Cost is $25/mo or $8-10drop in(no one turned away for lack of funds). Vaccination required; contact tracing sheet sign-in at each meeting. Come dance with us to an eclectic mix of music; member curated.
Find out more »August 2022
West Marin Improvisational Contact Jam – IN PERSON
The West Marin Contact Improvisation Jam (WMCIJ)— Every first Sunday of the month from 11am-1:30pm. April through December, 2022. $15-$20. After a period of little play and touch, the WMCJ offers a much needed opportunity to move and reconnect with others while exploring the principles of contact improvisation—shared weight, touch, movement awareness—with ease and curiosity. All kinds of movers are welcome. For more information contact maicafolch@gmail.com or check our FB page – WMCJ West Marin Contact Jam Contact tracing sheets will be required upon entry to…
Find out more »WDC (Women’s Dance Collaborative)* – IN PERSON
WDC(Women’s Dance Collaborative) is a dance group for women who love to dance and explore movement individually and collaboratively. All ages welcome. Meets Wednesdays 5:00pm-6:30pm at the Dance Palace Church. (5:30pm-7:00pm on the following dates: June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, and September 14.) Cost is $25/mo or $8-10drop in (no one turned away for lack of funds). Vaccination required; contact tracing sheet sign-in at each meeting. Come dance with us to an eclectic mix of music;…
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