The Chrysalis

Performances & Events

Monarch Student Dance Theatre show, SHIFT 2.0

Friday, May 30 @ 5PM & Saturday, May 31 @ 2PM

RSVP. Free to Monarch students/families and $10 for community members

Camp Chrysalis: Colorful Art, Dance, and Music

Monday, July 14-Friday, July 18, run 8:00am-5:00pm

Free. Only open to San Diego Unified UTK-1st grade students via Level Up. Funded by San Diego Foundation.

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Partner Events at the chrysalis

Mesa College Jazz Band Jam

Every Tuesday @ 7PM-9PM

For anyone who loves jazz as a listener or a musician. Open jam.

Free! RSVP or inquire about private lessons

Breakdancing Lessons with Finest City Breaking

Every Wednesday & Thursday @ 6:00-7:30pm

Highly experienced instructors provide a safe space where kids build confidence, create relationships, and train alongside peers.

Wednesdays: Breaking Dynamics for Ages 7-17
Thursdays: Breaking Fundamentals for Ages 7-17 and Break Babies, Ages 4-6

Sign up for semester, prorated, $17-$25 per class.

NeuroDance with Malashock Dance

Most Saturdays @ 10:15-11:15am
Now–November 15, 2025

These classes are for individuals with neurological conditions to dance with their loved ones, supported by dancers and physical therapists. NeuroDance provides a safe, joyful space to move together—supporting those with Parkinson’s, spinal cord injuries, ALS, MS, stroke, and cerebral palsy.

Register $10/group (participant+2)

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Black Girl Bloom performances featuring Keomi Tarver & Company

Friday, June 6 @ 7PM
Saturday, June 7 @ 7PM
Sunday, June 8 @ 3PM

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Musical Theater Community "Playshop" for grown-ups

Saturday, June 7, 1:00-3:00pm

Inner child theater camp is for 18+ theater lovers (former theater kids, artists & creatives, and "theater-curious" folks with no experience needed.

Register $35

Adult Musical Theater Camp

Saturday, July 12-July 13, 9:00am-6:00pm (

Inner child theater camp brings you 2 magical, heart-filling days of singing, dancing, creative expression, personal growth and community — no experience needed. Camp is permission to reconnect with your inner child, stretch your comfort zone, and remember how good it feels to be fully you– supported and celebrated by your new camp friends

Register $578.06 with 20% off code

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past events

San Diego Fringe Festival, 5 performances, May 2025 more info

Interested in learning more about our Creative Youth Development, Community Programs, touring our facilities, or renting our 6,000 square foot space?

Contact Erika Malone,
Director of Creative Youth Development & Community Engagement
chrysalis@monarchschools.org
(619) 975-2022 x111

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