JCCSF Dance School
Our ballet, hip-hop, tap and movement classes let your kids discover self-expression, build confidence and delve into the world of performing arts.
Welcome back to the dance studio! When kids dance, they get so much more than just an outlet for excess energy – they become more socially aware in groups, learn how to express themselves creatively, and grow in strength, flexibility, coordination and balance.
At the JCCSF Dance School, our talented instructors guide children in various styles of dance, including ballet and hip-hop. The tiered dance programs teach a progression of skills from foundational steps to choreographed performances – creating inspiring young artists throughout our community.
Kids ages 1½ – 11 learn foundational movement, building their skills as they progress through the program. Classes taught by professional dancers are offered year-round, with registrations in January, May and October. Private classes are available for ages 3 – 16.
JCCSF DANCE SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Session | Registration Period | Program Dates |
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Fall 2024 | Closed | September 9 – December 22, 2024 |
Winter/Spring 2025 | October 29, 2024 – January 9, 2025 | January 13 – May 25, 2025 |
Summer 2025 | Spring 2025 | June – August 2025 |
FALL 2024 Classes
Dates: September 9 – December 22. No classes on October 3, 4 & 12, and the week of November 25 – 30. Classes on dates with holiday closures have been prorated accordingly.
TODDLER CLASSES
Toddler Boogie (Ages 1 ½ – 2 ½): Toddlers get the wiggles out with games, body awareness and an introduction to basic dance moves.
Choose From: Mon, Wed or Sun // 10:00 – 10:50 am
Drop-In $35
Are you a JCCSF member? Save even more with a Community Membership!
Spring 2025 Classes
Kids ages 1½ – 11 learn foundational movement, building their skills as they progress through the program. Classes taught by professional dancers are offered year-round, with registrations in January, May and October. Private classes are available for ages 3 – 16.
Registration is Open
Classes are from Jan 13 – May 25. There are no classes on Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 31 – Apr 4 and Apr 13. Prices have been adjusted accordingly. Are you a JCCSF member? Save 10% with a Community Membership!
TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL CLASSES
Toddler Boogie (Ages 1 ½ – 2 ½): Instructor leads babies and toddlers as they get the wiggles out with games, body awareness and sensory objects. Toddler Boogie is also on Sundays.
Semester Pass: Wed or Sun: 10:00 – 10:50 am // $580
Drop-In $35
Ballet First Steps (Ages 3 – 5): In their first look at ballet, children will play movement games to build balance and body awareness, learning simple dance phrases and teamwork. (If your child turns 3 during the course of the session, they will be eligible for Ballet First Steps.)
Diller Preschool Ballet First Steps: Wed or Thu 3:00 – 3:50 pm // $605
Ballet First Steps: Sat ($640) or Sun ($605) 11:00 – 11:50 am
Tap First Steps (Ages 3 – 5): In their first look at tap, children will play movement and music games to build rhythm while learning simple tap steps.
Tap First Steps: Tue 4:00 – 4:50 pm // $760
SCHOOL-AGE CLASSES
Ballet 1 (Age 5 – 7): Children learn foundational ballet movements such as pliés, tendus and beginning use of arms in an encouraging environment.
Mon ($675) & Tue ($760) 3:00 – 3:50 pm // Wed ($760) 4:00 – 4:50 pm // Sat ($802) & Sun ($760) Noon – 12:50 pm
Ballet 2 (Ages 6 – 9): Building on Level-1 knowledge, dancers will move to the barre practicing simple exercises that will lead to learning movement across the floor, incorporating jumps, counting and combinations.
Ballet Level 2: Tue & Thu 4:00 – 4:50 pm // $760
Ballet 3 (Ages 7 – 10): Building on Level-1 knowledge, dancers will move to the barre practicing simple exercises that will lead to learning movement across the floor, incorporating jumps, counting and combinations.
Ballet Level 3: Wed 5:00 – 5:50 pm // $760
Tap 1 (Ages 6 – 10): Children learn foundational tap movements such as shuffle hop toe, shuffle ball change, Irish step, stomp hop step and more in encouraging studio setting. We recommend registrants come with at least one session of Beginning Tap experience or Dance School approval.
Tap 1: Tue 5:00 – 5:50 pm // $760
Beginning Tap (Ages 6 – 10): Students new to tap will learn basic steps such as shuffle ball, ball change, and ball heel while gaining confidence in rhythm and musicality.
Beginning Tap: Thu 5:00 – 5:50 pm // $760
Beginning Hip-Hop (Ages 6 – 10): Students new to hip hop learn basic movements such as Bounce, Rock and Grove, while gaining confidence and coordination.
Beginning Hip-Hop: Mon ($675) or Wed ($760) 5:00 – 5:50 pm
Intermediate Hip-Hop (Ages 7 – 11): Building on foundational training, students continue to develop knowledge of dance and choreography through more complex steps and musicality.
Intermediate Hip-Hop: Thu 5:00 – 5:50 pm // $760
PRIVATE DANCE CLASSES
Looking for an exclusive dance class experience that provides personalized instruction and fits your schedule?
We currently offer private classes for ages 3 – 16 in the following styles: toddler boogie, ballet (all levels) and contemporary. Private tap or hip-hop classes are also potentially available, subject to teacher schedules.
We recommend private classes for 6 – 12 participants in a similar age range and can provide accommodation for smaller classes.
Pricing varies based on number of participants and level of dance.
FAQs
Does my child need to have prior training or experience to join a dance class?
What should my dancer wear for class?
All items can be found at SF Dance Gear (551 Hayes St.) or online at sfdancegear.com or amazon.com.
Toddlers:
Any moveable athletic wear with non-canvas ballet shoes.
Ballet I:
Leotard – Light Pink
Tights – Pink
Ballet Slippers – Any non-canvas ballet shoes (Recommended: Bloch “Dansoft” children’s pink ballet slipper)
Any ballet Mock Wrap Skirt (optional) – Pink
Ballet II/III:
Leotard – Black
Tights – Pink
Ballet Slippers – Any non-canvas ballet shoes (Recommended: Bloch “Dansoft” children’s pink ballet slipper)
Black Wrap Skirt (optional) – Black
Boys All Levels:
Leotard – White
Tights (Shorts) – Black
Ballet Slippers – Any non-canvas ballet shoes (Recommended: Bloch “Dansoft” children’s black ballet slipper)
Hip Hop All Levels:
Please bring comfortable baggy clothes (optional form-fitting clothing) and danceable shoes (sneakers or any street shoe is allowed).
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Is financial assistance available?
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