(top) Sarah Berges, creative director from Lion's Pounce Dance Theater  and Laura Karlin, a choreographer, dancer and teacher, perform an umbrella dance during  the Oceanography Festival at Santa Monica Beach on Saturday, October 27, 2007. (above) Reid Rothbard, 36, plays a solo on the Taiko drum during Lion's Pounce Dance Theater  performance on the beach.

1) The Mejia Sisters, Nicolette ,15,  Clarissa, 12 and Arina, 18, entertain guests with a Spanish Jota dance during the 30th Anniversary Fiesta & The 19th Annual Heritage Award Dinner on Friday, September 28, 2007.  2) Arias Troubadours entertain guests with  Spanish music during the Heritage Award Dinner on Friday.

Children sing, dance and play musical instruments on the Santa Monica Pier during "Wake Up With The Waves!" children's concert series lead by children's entertainers Michael Cladis and Rachel Owen on Saturday, September 15, 2007.

1) Maggie Palomo Hot Salsa Mama performs during the final Jazz on the Lawn concert series on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007. 2) People dance while Maggie Palomo Hot Salsa Mama performs.

Josette Wiggans  and Channing Cookholmes of the 'Jazz Tap Ensemble Quintet' dance on Sunday, Aug 12, 2007 during Jazz on the Lawn.

1) Carlos Villalobos, 23, and his mother Maria Villalobos, 52, from "Grupo La Rosa" performs "La Negra"during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 in Santa  Monica. Maria began teaching Carlos Folklorio dancing when he was 7 years old. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. 2-4) The "Grupo La Rosa" performs 'Baile Folklorico.' 5-6) The Wonderelles perform 50's songs and dance routines during National Night Out. 7) Contestants compete in a dance competition during the event.