Free San Diego Dance Performances. Free Tango Lessons. Free Salsa Lessons.

With San Diego's rich cultural heritage, it should be no surprise that there are many types of dance events and festivals -- quite of few of which are free.

Free San Diego Dance Performances

California Center for Arts, Escondido "... Generously sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank, this free series of performances are presented in the Center Theater. All performances are at 4 p.m. Tickets are not required, but seats are provided on a first-come, first-served basis."

Joan B. Kroc Theatre has numerous free family events listed on their calendar.

Mexican Waltzes: Cuarteto Latinoamericano & San Diego Dance Collaboration! "... a program of Mexican waltzes, with members of California Ballet Company, Jean Isaacs San Diego Dance Theater, Malashock Dance and San Diego Ballet, under the direction of award-winning choreographer and dance educator Jean Isaacs....Part of the 2006 Mainly Mozart Festival...." Saturday, June 3 at 5:30pm First Annual MozartFest, County Administration Plaza; Free Admission

San Diego Dance Alliance's National Dance Week Celebration 3rd Saturday in April in Horton Plaza. Free Dance Performances every 15 minutes.

Free Dance Festivals in San Diego

Annual Celebrate Dance Festival in Balboa Park. "Free to the public, the festival boasts a 600 seat indoor stage at the Casa del Prado Theatre and the outdoor Prado Stage near the big fountain. Over 50 regional dance groups perform works over three full days offering an incredibly diverse range of dance in types, styles ethnic heritages and abilities. The festival presents a range of dancers including the region's most acclaimed and stunning professionals while offering work in world forms, modern dance, contemporary dance, jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, Butoh dance and much, much more! This is your chance to see the many dance companies in the Southern California region while basking in the beauty of Balboa Park! Bring your whole family and a large picnic!" Annually in August.

Get Free Admission to San Diego Dance Performances by Helping or Ushering

Butterworth Dance Company (click on "contribute", then "volunteer") Perks include free tickets to BDC events and the "opportunity to work with accomplished dancers and artistic staff". Download Volunteer Interest Form, fill out, and email to bdc@butterworth.org.

City Ballet of San Diego

Malashock Dance & Company "...We are always looking for people to help out at performances, with special events, or in the office. Your talents are key to our success."

Poway Center for the Performing Arts

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center (including the Joan B. Kroc Theatre) There are a wide variety of ways in which to volunteer... from theatre ushers to junior camp volunteers "in training".

Free Tango Lessons and Practice Sessions (Practica)

El Mundo Free practica

The Argentine Tango Group weekly practice session The Rec Gym on Muir college campus at UCSD. Tuesdays 8:30-11:00 PM. (8:00-10:00 PM during the summer).All are welcome. No experience required. No partner required. Just for fun, and so that we can improve our tango. There is no charge to attend the practice.

Free Salsa Classes in San Diego

Belly Up Tavern "Salsa Sundays" FREE Salsa Class from Salsa Pasion from 8:15-9:30pm followed by LIVE MUSIC until midnight!

La Jolla Marriot "Salsa de Verda" FREE Salsa Class by Salsa Pasion from 8:30-9:30pm followed by dancing until 1:30am! Salsa de Verda is happening every Saturday!

Paid Salsa Classes

Patricia Rincon Dance Collective offers inexpensive ($10) salsa classes in Encinitas that are far more than just classes... . "... Welcome to the largest ongoing weekly salsa class in San Diego -- and quite possibly L.A. and S.F. too! (It's what they keep telling us.) It's been happening for six years now and it just keeps getting better. A big reason for that is because former "Jerome Robbins' Broadway" and Alvin Ailey dancers, Tony & Maria Caligagan, are teaching it. Come see why the most charming couple in the San Diego dance scene is also the most popular. Feel free to bring a friend, or a partner, to this user-friendly well-known class. Check it out... BASICS CLASS helps you to get that salsa rhythm in your body. User-friendly, safe for beginners and max fun for better dancers too. A great way to warm up for the classes to follow. If you're new to salsa, you want to get there right for the beginning of class. It's very casual/relaxed, and the teaching starts with learning to hear the count in the music (very important!)...."

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