Benicia Ballet School

HistoryLuna Dance Institute aims to bring creativity, equity and community to EVERY child's life through the art of dance. As we bring all children to dance, we develop future leaders, choreographers and visionaries.SpecialtiesLuna Dance Institute (LDI) is the most comprehensive dance education organization on the west coast. We serve children, families, dance artists, educators, schools and organizations through a variety of programs aimed at increasing access to dance for all. Our rigorous approach emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and composition. LDI's programs include Professional Learning, providing education and support to all who teach dance; Studio Laboratory, the Bay Area's only choreography-based program for children and teens; School and Community Alliances (SCA), supporting schools in our home community to build standards-based dance programs; Moving Parents and Children Together (MPACT), providing parent-child dance classes to families in Alameda County and the child welfare system, and Building Cultures of Dance, offering consulting to districts, organizations, schools and teachers throughout the country. Based out of Berkeley's Aquatic Park, we strive to bring ALL children to dance.

The Paul Dresher Ensemble, located in Oakland, CA, is a creative force in the contemporary music concert theater scene. For nearly three decades, the Ensemble has been a driving artistic presence in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, dedicated to producing innovative and engaging performances that uphold the highest artistic standards. Embodying an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to experimentation, the Paul Dresher Ensemble believes in the transformative power of artistic expression. From creating, producing, and touring new opera and music theater works to commissioning and performing chamber music, the Ensemble collaborates with various artists and organizations to support and promote the vibrant arts community. Furthermore, the Ensemble provides crucial support to artists through technical, financial, and advisory assistance, offering rehearsal space, equipment rentals, and free studio residencies to Northern California artists in the time-based arts. With a focus on fostering risk-taking and innovative projects, the Paul Dresher Ensemble strives to create a more inclusive, equitable, and creative cultural landscape. Generated from the website content