The 418 Project
The place to move and be moved
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Welcome to Santa Cruz’s Place For All to Move & Be Moved
Since 1993, The 418 Project has provided affordable, accessible programming—a home where artists and entrepreneurs can grow their gifts centered around Community, Mindfulness, Art, and Embodiment.
In our new permanent home, we have awakened to the needs around contributing to social justice. We are committed to making a significant difference and we are humbly aiming to create equitable outcomes that benefit all people.
What does this mean? Santa Cruz is in the midst of social and economic change. When redevelopment happens, BIPOC people, women, artists, and teachers are disproportionately affected. The 418 Project’s new permanent facility located centrally and in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, right on the San Lorenzo River, will serve thousands, especially our marginalized communities, becoming a welcoming home to new and continuing arts businesses. These locally imagined offerings enrich everyone's lives, creating a healthier, more connected community.
Think globally, support locally! If you have the resources, it’s a great time to support a place that will make a difference, now and for generations to come.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission: The 418 Project builds diverse and equitable community in Santa Cruz and beyond by fostering physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being in an atmosphere centered upon collaboration and creative expression through dance and movement art.
Vision: We envision a world where everyone has access to a safe environment supporting the unification of body and spirit, becoming more connected to their true selves and their community.
We are committed to Racial Equity
• We openly support equity and we oppose any and all white supremacist ideologies, practices, and organizations, as we firmly believe that the arts are a right to any and all peoples.
• We are committed to closing the racial gap in the performing arts by providing universal and affordable access to our event and performance spaces for our community.
• We aim to continue to bring the voices of more people of color into our space, in creative capacities, and through accountability practices.
• We aim to investigate ways to develop and facilitate various other forms of art, performances, classes, and events both independently and in collaboration with our
communities of color.
• We understand that it's not enough to be "not racist" but instead must participate in actively dismantling racism and white supremacy.
• With equity in mind, we aim to provide resources outside of performance spaces for our teachers, creators, and performers as requested, as well as needed.
Our Story
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Our Offerings
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Support Us
Here are ways to support us!
Contact Improv Exploritorium
Explore and learn Contact Improvisation using a delightful array of props, tools, and toys.
Tuesday evenings
Starts March 3
6 – 7:30 PM
Transformative Breath
Regulate your nervous system and more with guided breathing technique!
Sunday, February 16
12:30 – 2:30 PM
$29-$39
New Year’s Eve Black Light Ball
Ring in the NEW DECADE with the Ecstatic Dance Community!
Tuesday, December 31
8 PM – 1 AM
$20 – $35 advance/$35 at door
Inner Rhythm Giveback
Experience ecstatic dance & movement meditation this holiday season. All proceeds go to our studio!
Thursday, December 26
8 – 10 PM
$12 – $15
Ever Widening Circles: A Taste of Soul Motion®
Dive into the Soul Motion practice with seasoned facilitator Michael Z
Saturday, December 7
2 – 5 PM
$25 – $35
Fusion Partner Dance
Practice connection, intimacy, and creativity through partner dancing!
Saturday, December 7
7 – 10 PM
$5 – $25
Harmony for the Homeless
A benefit showcase of local music to support homelessness.
Saturday, December 14
7 – 9 PM
AUDITIONS: The Feast of the Hungry Ghosts
Be part of this play about addiction on the level of the individual and collective soul.
Saturday & Sunday
November 9 & 10
2 – 5 PM
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Family Movement Jam
Take this free-form movement class made for the whole family!
Tuesdays, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
May 14 – June 11
Cocréa Mindful Partner Dance Immersion
Cocréa will be returning with another mindful partnering workshop!
Saturday, March 30th 1pm-6pm &
Sunday, March 31st 12:30-5:30pm
@ The 418 Project
Sliding Scale $95 / $125 / $155
What is Erotic?: I See You / Te Veo
The 418 Project // 418 Front Street // Santa Cruz
$25 – $125 // Get Tickets Now for the Best Seats
Doors 7:30 Curtain 8 PM
Tickets & more info: the418project.com/what-is-erotic/
18 & over please
Studio Closed Until March 31
Dear Community, It is with a heavy heart to report that we must temporarily close the doors of The 418 Project until March 31st, when we will re-evaluate. There are two big factors we are working with: 1. Under advisement of the California State Health…
Community COVID-19 update
Bless you, lovely community, for sticking with us as we navigate this pandemic, and for finding creative options to stay empowered and uplifted! We strongly believe in Movement Medicine at this time, so let’s continue to stay committed to taking the best precautions possible….
The 418 Project and COVID-19 🌎
Hello dear ones, How are you doing with all of this?We care deeply about your well-being. Given the intimate nature of our community space, we feel it is important to implement the best preventative actions. We have been following reports, consulting with trusted resources, and discovering…