Global Dance Passport Fall 2026Immerse yourself in an exciting evening sampler of world dance! Created by a diverse group of prominent Bay Area teachers, dancers, and choreographers, the Global Dance Passport performances are the culmination of the fall performance workshops for adult students.
Whether you are a novice or seasoned performer, this workshop series will provide a welcoming space to develop and hone your stage presence. Students will learn a piece of original choreography as a group and perform in an informal and supportive setting at ODC Theater at the end of the session. We hope you will join us for this beloved ODC tradition.
Please click the link below to register and to check each teacher’s drop-in and absence policies where applicable.
ODC School presents Global Dance Passport, the culmination of the 2026 Fall Performance Workshops, featuring:
Contemporary Persian Dance with Natalie Nayun
Sundays, 2:30-3:45pm
September 13 - November 15, 2026
This workshop is open to dancers of all backgrounds, no Persian dance experience required. What we're building here is more than choreography. Each movement is rooted in the lyrics and story of the song, and woven through with your own personal stories as a dancer. You will leave with not just steps, but a deeper way of moving and connecting to yourself and to each other.
The piece is set to Soltane Ghalbha سلطان قلبها,one of the most beloved songs not just in Iran but in many countries around Central Asia and the Middle East. The song is about the pull of love, the beloved, and the heart's inability to leave what it loves most.
Want a sense of what we'll be creating together? Here's a clip of dancers who learned part of this piece in a 2-day intensive — a beautiful mixed-level group
Tap with Ann Dragich
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45pm
September 8 - November 10, 2026
Learn and perform Buster Brown’s "Laura". Students must be comfortable with both swing and double time feels, and be able to do a sustained paddle and roll with the heel on the downbeat. Accommodations will be made for different student levels within reason- no absolute beginners. If you miss class, you will be sent videos to practice.
Burlesque with James Darling
Thursdays, 7:15-8:45PM
September 17 - November 12, 2026
If you've ever wanted to sparkle and shine on stage, this nine-week course is the class for you! Harry Sass will teach you the fundamentals of burlesque in a safe and fun environment. We'll be exploring everything from the history of burlesque, character development, burlesque names, classic burlesque moves, glove peels, tassels (you can still twirl them with a top on), assels, and so much more! There will be choreography involved that will be tailored to the class. Some dance or movement experience is required. But feel free to pop in for the first class or two to see how you feel about what's going on. Remember you don't have to take your clothes off to do burlesque. This class is all about working within each student's level of comfort with nudity. Plus, you can make your burlesque debut on the ODC stage!!!
Samba with Raffaella Falchi Macias
Thursdays, 7:45-9:00pm
September 10 - November 12, 2026
Join Raffaella for a fun and invigorating Samba no Pé performance workshop with live music!
Samba PERCUSSION with Alfie Macias
Thursdays, 6:00-7:00pm
September 10 - November 12, 2026
Join Alfie for a fun and invigorating Samba no Pé percussion performance workshop with live music!
Latin Dance Grooves with Elizabeth Soberanes
Sundays, 11:30-1:00
September 13 - November 15, 2026
Join Elizabeth for a fun and invigorating Latin dance medley!
All ticket sales are final. Performances, dancers, and guest artists subject to change.