Sunday Streets:
As a part of Mayor Newsome’s Shape Up SF Committee, Rhythm & Motion and ODC helped launch Sunday Streets on August 31 and September 14, 2008. This event, modeled on 25-year old program in Bogota, Columbia, brings 4.5 miles of open space to SF streets and creates a novel, fun play space for all. Organized activities included Dance Workout classes taught by Rhythm & Motion, yoga, roller skating lessons, biking and bike repair, stretching, guided walking tours, Tai Chi, Boot Camp classes and much more. For more information visit www.sundaystreetssf.com
YouthFest:
A Mutual effort of ODC School, ODC Theater, and the Chandam Youth Company, is a presentation showcasing young performers. Past participants have included: Youth Speaks, Nash Brothers, Dimensions Extensions Performance Ensemble, Gen Taiko, Loco Bloco, the Chandam Youth Company, and the ODC Dance Jam.
Family Day:
This special open house for the Youth and Teen Program welcomes children and adults of all ages to visit the ODC Dance Commons, sample free classes, and talk to faculty and returning parents. Placement classes for ballet and contemporary classes will take place during Family Day. Family Day 2009: Sunday August 30th.
Other Events Include:
- National Dance Week
- SFUSD Arts Educators Forum
- Marshall Elementary School Poetry Reading 2008 & 2009
- DCYF’s Family Fest 2008
- Bernal Heights Fiesta on the Hill 2009
- Velveteen Rabbit Family Story TimePlaza 16 Love Your Mission Day 2009
- Buena Vista Elementary School’s Read-A-Thon Kick-Off 2009
- SF Carnaval Grand Parade and Festival 2009
- DCYF’s Summer Resource Fair 2009
- Sport’s Basement’s Block Party
