Studio 12

04/04/2026

It is April and UpSwing will be sharing a free performance at our home studio in Berkeley. We love celebrating Natl Dance Week by opening the doors and showing what we have been working on. This show is multi-generational and so much fun. The Company will premiere our newest work "Moonlit Memories" on mini hoop and open sling, performed by KC Hyland and Helium Valentine.

Reserved seating is full but we are accepting walk-ins. Show is 1 hour.
Wednesday, April 29th
6-7pm
Box office opens at 5:30pm

Save the date!

03/17/2026

We are so happy to share that UpSwing Aerial Dance & Company is hosting a youth camp this summer. Thank you for helping spread the word about this fun event, with a performance at the end of the week.

UpSwing Summer Camp is back!

03/14/2026

We are delighted to share that UpSwing Aerial Dance & Company is hosting a free performance as part of National Dance Week. Hope you can join us at 6pm on Wednesday, April 29th. Here is the link to register.

https://dancersgroup.org/calendar/whats-up-upswing-aerial-dance-students-studio-performance/

03/12/2026

We are delighted to share an event on Saturday, April 11. Here is more information and you can contact Blindfolded Contact: Surrendering To Our Inner Sight with any questions.

Blindfolded Contact Dance is a slow and gentle experience for both beginners and experienced dancers alike. The constraint of the blindfold invites dancer to explore other senses to find connection, expression, pleasure, and safety.

Please show up between 6:30pm - 7pm.

https://bit.ly/4s1QUUc

02/22/2026

It was wonderful to gather with the group last week. We have so many amazing teachers and students that work in the studio.

02/18/2026

Seeing your students grow into teachers....back in the dojo!

02/15/2026

We are pleased to share a Beginner Series on the four Fridays in March, with a 6pm setup and 7:30pm pack up. It's open to adults age eighteen and up, and younger teens on a case by case basis.

Students will learn basic movements, dojo customs, and vocabulary. It's designed to work for all levels of experience, so if you want to begin training, this is a wonderful time.

We look forward to working with you! See you at the dojo.

02/01/2026

What are you UP to this summer!
UpSwing Aerial Dance & Company is offering a 1 week camp, July 27-31 that ends in a Friday showing.

Registration opened last week at www.upswingaerialdance.org

12/14/2025

We are delighted to share that Andrej Sensei is starting a dojo in Manila. You can learn more here and (if you are able) send a donation to support the setup.

Video: youtube.com/watch?v=w2XSCbDyEW8

Facebook: facebook.com/IaidoPhilippines

https://gofundme.com/f/a-iaido-dojo-for-the-philippines

Dedicated to creating the first Eishin Ryu dojo for this 475-year-old art in the Philippines. To share its values, loyalty, integrity, and a community of kindness. In gratitude to my Sensei and the living art of the Sword. A Diamantstein, Kyoshi 7th Dan

12/07/2025

We are happy to share that Aiki Arts Center classes for adults will be free all month in January. Students learn grounding, calm, and leadership in a playful and supportive group. We look forward to working together.

aikiarts.com

10/14/2025

Inferno Theatre hosted two performances this past weekend and they were spectacular. Here is a photo and testimonial to enjoy.

"...part of the magic of theater is being transported to a completely different world and experiencing that world in a unique way for a few hours. Your production of Arabian Nights definitely moved us this way. The music, the colors, the dancing, the exuberance of the actors, the story line all combined for a revitalizing and uplifting experience for us both. Feeling that renewal even for a few hours was quite a gift so thank you to you and your amazing cast for that."

Bob H.