North State Parent magazine

Dance or Gymnastics Summer Passes
2026-08-06 09:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-07 09:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-08 09:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-10 09:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-11 09:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-12 09:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-13 09:30 - 20:00, 2026-08-14 09:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 9 more dates | Kinetics Academy of Dance and Gymnastics, 627 Broadway St. Ste. 100, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Get your move on all summer long with our exclusive unlimited pass. Choose from a variety of dance options with our All-You-Can -Dance Pass or get lots of gymnastics practice with our All-You-Can Flip Pass. Enjoy the freedom to drop into any or all available classes throughout the season. Changes in class availability can happen. Any updates will be conveniently emailed to you. Class appropriate attire must be worn. Please check our website for attire for each class.

Summer Dance Classes: Redding City Ballet
2026-08-06 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-10 10:00 - 20:00 | Redding City Ballet, 935 Locust St, Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Join us for a variety of summer classes including ballet, tap, and jazz for all ages and levels. Choose what fits your schedule— drop in for individual classes or enroll for the full session. From evening classes to week-long opportunities!
Please visit our website for more details! We’re offering a variety of dance classes all summer long!
June Only:
Beg/Int Adult Ballet | Tuesdays 10-11:30am
Pointe Strengthening | Age 12+ | Wednesdays 5:00-5:45pm
Int/Adv Ballet |Age 10+ | Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm
Beg/Int Ballet Choreography |Age 8+ | Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm
Stretch and Strengthen | Age 10+ | Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm
July Only – WEDNESDAYS
Int/Adv Contemporary Ballet | Age 12+ | 4:30-6:00pm
My First Dance Class | Ages 3-4| 4:30-5:00pm
Improvisation for Dancers | Ages 12+ | 6:00-7:00pm | (This class NOT available for Drop-In)
MONDAYS ALL SUMMER LONG! (June 8th-Aug 10th)
Intermediate Ballet | Age 8+ | 4:00-5:00pm
Intro to Ballet | Ages 4-6 | 4:30-5:00pm
Advanced Ballet | Age 12+ | 5:00-6:00pm
Children’s Basic Ballet | Ages 6-10 | 5:00-6:00pm
Teen/Adult Basic Ballet | 6:30-8pm

Aerial Classes
2026-08-09 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-16 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-23 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-30 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-09-06 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-09-13 10:30 - 16:00 | Kinetics Academy of Dance and Gymnastics, 627 Broadway St. Ste. 100, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
New Aerial Hoop (Lyra) and Silk Hammock Classes.
Sunday’s Schedule
Hoop Progression: 10:30am
Hammock Progression: 11:45am
Aerial Arts Level 1 for Beginners: 3:00

The Nutcracker Auditions
2026-08-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-29 10:00 - 15:00 | The Redding Arts Project, 1726 Market St., Redding, CA, 96001, United States
Join the magic of The Nutcracker! The Redding Arts Project and Redding Ballet Theatre are holding auditions for their beloved holiday production, accompanied by the Shasta Symphony Orchestra. Auditions are open to children ages 5 and older, teens and adults, with roles available for a range of dance and performance experience levels.
Audition Schedule:
10am – Teen & Adult Character RolesSome dance and acting experience is preferred, but ballet training is not required.
11am – Children & Teen Roles, Ages 5+Participants should currently be training in ballet or plan to begin ballet training in the fall.
1pm – Male & Female Principal Dancers and CorpsDancers must be classically trained, proficient in ballet and currently training. Female dancers should have at least one year of pointe training.
Callbacks and Make-Up Auditions: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Registration and information: TheReddingArtsProject.comQuestions: info@thereddingartsproject.com
Presented by The Redding Arts Project School of Theatre and Dance, Redding Ballet Theatre and the Shasta Symphony Orchestra.

Roller Skating at McCloud Dance Hall (Summer 2026)
2026-08-30 15:00 - 21:00 | McCloud Dance Hall, 104 Pine St., McCloud, 96057, United States
Get your groove on and join us for Roller Skating at the McCloud Dance Hall for one (or all) of our fantastically fun skate sessions! Enjoy great music and festive lights where the good times are always on a roll!

Dates:Sunday, May 24Monday, June 1Wednesday, June 24Saturday, June 27Sunday, July 5Saturday, July 11Wednesday, July 22Saturday, August 1Wednesday, August 5Sunday, August 30

Skate Times:*

3pm – 4pm (Free group lesson)

4pm – 6pm (Family / beginner session)
6pm – 7pm (Closed for cleaning)

7pm – 9pm (Adult / Advanced session)

Bring your own skates or we have a limited number of rental skates and are always looking for donations. Buy presale or pay at the door. $10–$20 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds.

All ages welcome!!

Additional details:Sessions limited to 30 skaters for safetyLimited loaner 4-wheel and inline skates available
*Times and dates subject to change.

Sponsored by First 5 Siskiyou

Multicultural Festival – Free Family Event
2026-09-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Oak Creek Ranch, 2620 Montgomery Rd, Red Bluff, 96080, United States
Celebrate cultures from around the world through music, dance, food, and hands-on experiences at this fun, family-friendly event!
What to Expect:• Cultural performances and demonstrations• Food samples from around the world• Music, dancing, and interactive experiences• Community connection in a beautiful outdoor setting
Get Involved:• Cultural vendors welcome – share your heritage with simple food samples• Volunteers and sponsors needed• Opportunities for cultural demonstrations and storytelling
Join in for a day of learning, sharing, and celebrating the diverse cultures that make our community special!

Bonfire's Big Night Out: Part III – Dance! Dance! Dance!
2026-09-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Chico State, 400 W First St, Chico, CA, 95929, United States
Celebrate community with an evening of music, dancing, and fun at Bonfire’s Big Night Out: Part III – Dance! Dance! Dance! This special Chico Performances community event welcomes everyone for a lively night of connection and entertainment.
Join us for Bonfire’s THIRD Multi-Generational Story Slam at Laxson Auditorium, hosted by Bonnie Pipkin & Denver Nash. The theme of the evening is Dance! Dance! Dance! Audience will be invited to put their names into the hat to tell their 5-minute stories of slow dances, dance-offs, dance disasters, or anything to do with cutting a rug. There will be judges, cash prizes, a house band led by Heather Leveroni to get your feet tapping, and plenty of surprises along the way. Whether you try for your shot on stage or just come along for the ride, all are welcome when Bonfire Storytelling goes BIG! Dress the FUNK up in your retro prom attire to really catch the vibes. Whether you’ve got two left feet or all the right moves, there’s a place for you at Bonfire.
Party on the Patio @ 6:00 pm: Kick off your evening with live music, local food trucks, and a fun pre-show gathering.
