Bay Area Dance Week

April 24 - May 3, 2026

all dance, all free, all week

A 10-day inclusive celebration of movement and dance, when our dynamic and diverse Bay Area dance community opens their doors to the public to experience classes, workshops, performances and more, all free of charge!

Join us for the Kickoff Celebration at Union Square

Dance Week kicks off with a family friendly community celebration in Union Square!

Rhythm & Motion will lead One Dance, a routine designed for all participants to perform together. More information to be announced! All are welcome. Register to receive updates about more kickoff activities and event reminders.

Dancers’ Group is pleased to announce the return of Bay Area Dance Week (BADW), the beloved 10-day celebration of dance and community. This year’s festivities take place April 24 - May 3, 2026, at locations across San Francisco, the East Bay, North Bay, and South Bay. Last year, the festival saw 16,500 attendees across 200 events, highlighting the region’s vibrant dance scene. This year BADW promises an equally dynamic lineup of workshops, performances, open rehearsals, and classes—all free and open to the public. Whether its hip hop, salsa, aerial, folk, modern, Bollywood, ballet, pole, or West African dance, BADW celebrates diversity and inclusivity, welcoming participants of all backgrounds, abilities, and experience levels.

The festival kicks off on Friday, April 25, at 12pm in Union Square with One Dance, a participatory group dance and signature highlight of the festival led by Rhythm & Motion instructor Dudley Flores. This marks the return of the kick-off to Union Square after several years in other locations. Supported by the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development and SF Rec and Park, the move back reinforces the impact artists can have in activating urban spaces. Participants can learn the moves of One Dance beforehand by visiting https://www.bopsidy.com/h/badw.