I joined Rae Studios as a beginner dancer in 2024. Since then, the studio has been the highlight of…read moremy life in San Francisco. Every single teacher at Rae puts their all in. They take the time to look at you, what you're doing, and help you learn, adjust, and get to know your body more. I'm an unlimited member, but the $25 per class (or whatever it is), is the best way to spend $25 in San Francisco. Not exaggerating. Jess is such an experienced coach. She moves like water. She watches your body, and understands how it works. She makes hands on adjustments. Being in class with her - I truly feel like I'm with a professional-grade artist. Power Barre is a must, for any dancer, any fan of Pilates, or anyone who just wants a lean, toned dancer bod. And Pop Jam is so much fun. I've also taken Jazz Funk with Tashi, which is the BEST way to start a Monday. It's beginner friendly, but you learn technique. She's fun, lively, hilarious. Every single person is beaming when they leave her class. Drenched with Anna is also a pleasure. She's a delight to watch. A true athlete in her flow. It's a real workout! Belly Dance with Andrea was a surprise to me. I had no idea what Belly Dance was until I took this class. As it turns out, Belly Dance is like a mix of Pilates and Booty shaking. I didn't think I could move so precisely, but Andrea is such a good teacher, and so good at explaining the moves - I believe she can teach anyone how to Belly Dance. She has a thorough understanding of the history, the culture, and the artistry. Hip Hop with Mahi - the most energetic ball of fun there is. She's effortless. Drenched with Diamond - another great workout, and a delightful way to spend a Saturday morning. I love to take my girlfriends and get brunch in Union Square afterwards. Also, the Rae Studios Showcase was SO much fun. You get training in how to perform as a group. The adrenaline is intoxicating. There are people who do four per season, is how fun it is. How many opportunities in life are there to perform? Rae Studios makes this accessible to everyone. The world is tough right now. We could all use a little more dance and light in our lives. Check out Rae!

Sara's 4 weeks of salsa was amazing. She is a very experienced , dedicated instructor and an…read moreinspiring dancer. I learnt so much in her classes.

Went to Fort Mason Festival Pavilion for the Art Fair, April 16 to 19. Got there about 10 minutes…read moreearly and parked right in front of building C. The show was amazing. Over 30+ outstanding galleries from the Bay area, nationally, and internationally presenting their art for sale. Before the fair we found a nice little coffee shop close by, I think it was called Goody, so we got an Americano and an iced matcha latte that was great along with a banana chocolate cake that was super moist. Tickets were $35 to the fair and were a great value. Overall an easy venue to get in and out of. Paid $6/hour for parking. Several relaxing few hours enjoying amazing artwork and even having a cocktail to walk around with. Recommend you go

Large venue and event space for special events. Can host a lot of people! This is a big space!…read more Always great to see people come together. People from everywhere and here together for a good time or shared interest The Chronicle Wine competition/tasting was held at the Gateway pavilion pier 2, which was two floors of booths and vendors. People going to each table to try wine samples and some amazing chocolates Parking can be hard on busy days, even though it's a huge parking lot. Just take the bus if you're willing and able

Such a spacious dance studio! I believe there's about 3 studios in this location, one being the…read moremain studio when you enter. There's several class types for all genres (kpop, hip hop, popping, jazz funk, house) - for different levels! So many teachers to choose from, recently I've been taking Jepoy's Beg Hip Hop on Friday nights and they've been so fun! I plan to take others! Each class is $25 unless there's a special guest, and you can book the class online or do a drop in when you're there (They accept Venmo on site!) I typically book day of, but best to book in advance when it comes to special guests. I wish there were class packs of some sort because I would love to come more consistently. Parking is pretty easy on Fri nights, but I can't speak for the other days, as it is located in the city. They also have spring performance workshops, which I plan to do in the future! I'm excited to keep coming back!

Teacher - 5/5. Good vibes and taught with the essence of what a dancer should have…read moreStudents - 2/5. Too much talking and not respectful during instruction. Lacks class etiquette. I used to come a few years ago, and I recently started coming back. I was pleasantly surprised because the current batch of teachers is much better than it was before. I took Eddie Mina's class on 6/24/26, and I absolutely loved it. The vibes were great, the choreography was taught thoroughly, and Eddie is an excellent instructor. I'm only taking off one star because I wish students were more aware of dance class etiquette. I understand that dance classes are supposed to be fun, but constantly joking, talking, and being unfocused with your group of friends while the instructor is teaching is disrespectful (not only to the teacher, but also to everyone else who paid to be there and is trying to learn the choreography) It was distracting enough that it made me hesitate to come back to this instructor's class if his crowd of students continues to be like this. (I didn't experience this in Austin's class, so I think the crowd varies by the teacher) In LA, most dance studios and instructors emphasize class etiquette and remind students to stay quiet and focused while the teacher is demonstrating or explaining choreography. I think that really helps create a respectful learning environment for everyone. I hope City Dance Studio can consider reminding students about class etiquette at the beginning of class or by posting a simple reminder on Instagram. I genuinely enjoyed the instructor and would love to keep coming back but the student environment is the only thing keeping me from coming back.

Wonderful studio, knowledgeable about prevention as well as accommodating dance injuries.read more

I've taken class with the core faculty at Dance Training Center / SF for more than four years, from…read moreback when they made up the staff at The Ballet Studio, at 10th and Mission. After starting there, I've taken class at many other studios, both in SF and abroad; and I've always felt lucky to have begun at a studio with such a strong commitment to building technical foundations in their adult students. Students at the Dance Training Center / SF enjoy varied and musical combinations, combined with thoughtful technical explanations and individualised instruction.

A beautiful, cozy studio. I had never done pole dancing before and this is a wonderful place to…read morestart! It's been about a year now and I feel so confident returning here every week to take more classes The instructors are so kind and understanding

I decided to get out of my comfort zone and enroll myself in the Prelude to Pole class. I felt like…read morefor one day, 1.5 hours long, I could handle it. I'm so glad I made that decision, because Addie is awesome!!! She's super nice and really good at teaching! The class I was in had 5 other participants. We first showed proof of vaccination and our ID before filling out the waiver. The lights were dim and the studio itself doesn't have many mirrors. I felt that this promoted confidence because I didn't have to feel self-conscious in the mirror, or worry about how I looked in front of others. Because I'm more cautious, I kept my mask on. I appreciate that there was no pressure to have to take my mask off. Anyway, so we start off with a warmup that focused on flexibility and core strength. Spoiler alert: I lack both, but I did my best! We also learned how to crawl and do some sexy leg work. Then we got to pick a pole and we learned some moves: a spin, how to walk around the pole, and how to uh dance around it? At the end of the class, we learned a routine and had the option of recording ourselves. We even got to try on heels! Uh a little heads up on the heels: your best bet is to size up. I normally wear a 5. The 6 fit me fine, but I might've felt more comfortable wearing a 6.5 or something. I'm really considering taking the 5-6 week series.

I would give Presidio Dance Theatre ("PDT") more than 5 stars if it were possible! My daughter has…read morebeen dancing here for 7+ years and we are incredibly thankful that we enrolled her in this amazing program. It has been transformational on so many levels! 1. PDT is the only program in San Francisco that gives back to the world. Over the past 23 years the Presidio Performing Arts Foundation (PPAF) has facilitated, through dance, the development of empathy for the myriad of international communities residing in the Bay Area and beyond. They provide scholarships to under-served students and offer free public performances and classes for Bay Area residents and visitors. The company also brings their dancers to all corners of the world and performs for numerous humanitarian organizations. 2. Sherene Melania, the Artistic and Executive Director of PPAF, has been appointed as the Ambassador of UNESCO CID West (which is essentially the United Nations of dance). There are 170 countries that hold this title and only 2 branches in the United States. This provides an incredible opportunity to elevate the dancers to the international stage and ensure that performing arts remains a vital part of the Bay Area. 3. Our daughter has been able to perform at prestigious venues all over the Bay Area and beyond. Every year PDT performs Children's Day at the SF War Memorial Opera House which is a free performance for all. They also perform at the Palace of Fine Arts, the Herbst Theater, and other venues throughout the world. To see the costuming alone is worth the price of admission! 4. All of the students are exposed to cultural dance, folk dance and ballet. This has opened our daughter's eyes to new perspectives and cultures. We attribute her connection with PDT to her desire to learn Arabic and travel the world as a youth ambassador. 5. From our daughter's perspective- it is truly a second family to her. After 7+ years she still looks forward to going to dance every day -- it is her favorite activity and has sparked a passion and enthusiasm for dance.

As someone who lived the PDT experience for over 10 years, I can say with confidence that PDT…read moreentirely shaped my life and taught me profound lessons that went far beyond the ballet studio. I started PDT at age 8 because all my friends from school were dancing with Sherene, and couldn't wait to go to ballet every day. I arrived at PDT only having done a year or two with Miss Tilly at age 5. Immediately I was pulled in by the folk dancing with its upbeat music and stunning costumes. Once I started doing advanced level folk dance, I had the foundations to really start enjoying the ballet aspect of PDT. Coached by Sherene, I was accepted into the Kirov Academy for the summer which only solidified my love for ballet. I ended up going to what was essentially ballet school for high school, but visited PDT every chance I got. I would never have discovered and delved into my passion for dancing if not for Sherene. She cares deeply about each student while instilling ballet's fundamental aspects of respect and discipline in her kids. What other studio do you know that leads their students to become United Nations certified in ballet and international folk dance? I learned so much about cultures I never would have even heard of and travelled all around the world with PDT. Other kids at other studios simply don't get the experience and life lessons that PDT students get.

My 9-year-old daughter has been taking ballet classes with Ms. Byrne since before she and Mrs…read more Petty opened this school. Ms. Byrne is an artist and a gifted educator -- she is a wonderful choreographer and always makes sure that the instruction is age-appropriate *and* fun. Not to mention she is kind, caring, and has a very peaceful way about her. The kids LOVE her! This school is great for families who want to give their children an artistic and healthy outlet for their creativity, to learn self-discipline, and to help them develop confidence and self-esteem. The founders have cultivated a supportive, positive atmosphere and you never really feel that it is a "business" per se (as can be the case at other studios in town), but rather, a welcoming place that truly cares about children and instilling the love of dance. If you're looking for an intensive studio that is focused on grooming hyper-competitive dancers for professional careers, this may not be the right place....but that said, there are MANY talented students at the school who wow me at every recital. To the 1-star reviewer below, the venomous rage in the post is puzzling to me. Most art/dance/music schools have unusual hours. It should be obvious that a dance studio is not like your typical storefront (i.e., coffeeshop, grocery store) so it's common sense to call ahead before making the trip over. Angry people suck.

Ive tried out several dance centers in the city for my now 6 year old daughter and this one has…read morebeen the best so far. They are all kind and encouraging here. And the most amazing part is that my daughter goes to class excited and comes out of class just beaming with joy. The price is excellent compared to the other options we've tried as well.

I highly recommend Kiley's business The Dailey Method for:…read more 1) Her approach is sensitive, mindful and thoughtful to her clients, and her approach flows throughout to her instructors. 2) I take the Dailey Basics and Dailey Barre classes. They are effective in it has kept my core tight from the spread one gets as a "women of a certain age". It's also kept my bum, legs and arms tight. Overall my body is tighter, my alignment and stance is better. I've been going to The Dailey Method on and off the past 4 - 5 years (off during the pandemic and also when I got busy with a new job).

Cleanest studio in the city, and best community. The teachers are wonderful and have awesome…read moreplaylists. Been going for years and can't imagine switching anywhere else.

It's hard to write reviews about makers of art without explaining what 'art' means to me…read more So I won't. Scott Wells creates dances that make you want to jump out of your seat and scream.

My husband and I had such a great experience with Genesis Dance Studio and are incredibly grateful…read morefor all their help leading up to our wedding. A very special thank you to Arto, who was wonderful to work with. He taught us so much, was patient with us, and most importantly gave us the confidence we needed to get out there and dance on our wedding day. Without his help, I'm pretty sure things could have gone very differently! We felt supported throughout the whole process, and Arto made everything feel much less intimidating and much more natural. Thank you, Arto and Genesis Dance Studio, for all the time, patience, and encouragement. We truly appreciated it and would absolutely recommend them to anyone preparing for a wedding or wanting to feel more confident on the dance floor!

I had an amazing experience at Genesis Dance Studio! I was looking for a beginner-friendly adult…read moredance class, and this was exactly what I needed. The instructors were patient, encouraging, and made everyone feel welcome from the moment class started. The atmosphere was fun, supportive, and completely judgment-free, which made it easy to relax and enjoy learning. The class was well-structured, easy to follow, and a great workout too. I left feeling more confident and excited to keep coming back. If you're an adult who's been wanting to try dancing but feels nervous about starting, I highly recommend Genesis Dance Studio. It's a fantastic place to learn, have fun, and build confidence!