Day of Dance 2026 Registration and Schedule!

Registration is now open for our FREE Day of Dance happening Sunday April 26th! Sign up for our morning online-only session, our afternoon in-person session, or both at this link: https://forms.gle/QbpzySyErmESmaYo8 Do as much, or as little, of the day as you want, we just ask that you register so we can have an idea of how many people may be joining us and so that we can get you the Zoom link and studio access information! Tentative Day of Dance schedule is below – Final schedule will be posted here and emailed to all registrants. Happy dancing!

Tentative Day of Dance Schedule

(Final Schedule will be emailed to all registrants and updated here)

Morning Session – Online Only

9:45am: Zoom room opens10:00am -11:00am: Get Embodied Soul Dance with TaMeicka “Ifasina” Clear - This is an access centered cultural dance and embodiment practice that supports your well being through joyful movement! Seated and standing variations of Afro Beat and other Black/Pan African dances and movement are used to support dancers with life and body concepts intended to nourish the soul.

11:05 – 12:05: Taking Space with Juicy D. Light - One of the first things we, as fat people, need to do is be comfortable taking up the space we take. we should not try to shrink down for anyone or any reason. Whether it’s physically, intellectually, vocally etc, we should never be less of who we are. This class is designed to help us begin being more comfortable in our skin, living fully and filling the space we fill. There will be a few exercises to help us breathe into this space. Participation will be required to stay in the room.

12:10-12:30 Stretch Break with Matilda St. John - A short stretching session to help you loosen up and feel centered in your body

12:30-1:45 Break and move to The Beat

Afternoon Session at The Beat in Berkeley and on Zoom

1:45pm: Studio and Zoom room open

2:00-2:50: Shimmy with Tammy: Belly Dance to Egypt’s shaabi music with Tammy Johnson - Wake up! Wake up! Sunday we will be moving to Egypt’s shaabi music, specifically to Nancy Ajam’s Sah Sah, meaning Wake up! Shaabi means ‘of the people.’ Shaabi is a genre that is considered popular music. We’ll have fun learning about the music, the people, the culture and some great moves!3:00 -3:50: Soul Line Dance with Michele Germany - Come join Michele’s Soul Line Dance Class at Day Of Dance. All Levels: Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced. No need to be shy, take your Lindy, Jazz Box and Drunken Sailor to another level!!!! Learn current, vintage and most popular, Party, Wedding and Club Line Dances. You don’t want to miss this class!

4:00-4:50pm: Absolute Beginning Tap Dance with Jessica Judd - Never tapped? No Problem! Join emFATic DANCE Co-Artistic Director Jessica for an introduction to the basics of tap dance. You’ll learn a few steps, make some noise, and have a lot of fun! Tap shoes are not required, but if you have them please bring them. More experienced tappers are encouraged to join in to review the basics and help us have a great time!

4:50-5:00 pm: Wrap-up with Matilda St. John

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