All Fees paid to SFDS are non-refundable

Class Descriptions

  • San Francisco Dance Space offers both weekday and weekend classes.  

  • All classes at SFDS are drop off and not open to viewing. Observation classes are scheduled as part of the curriculum in December. Those dates are available on our calendar.  To help create a focused learning environment, we strive to keep distractions to a minimum so every student can get the most out of each class.

  • All of our students are invited to perform in our annual dance performance in June.  

  • Class offerings are based on enrollment. Classes with low enrollment may be canceled if a minimum registration is not met.

  • New students should contact SFDS to schedule an assessment for placement.

  • Students may remain in a level until they have developed the skills needed to progress safely and confidently to the next level.

Pre-Ballet Program 

Pink Pre-K Ballet

(Must be 3-5 years of age by 9/8/26 to enroll)

The goal of the Pre-ballet classes is to introduce your child to the world of dance in a positive and nurturing atmosphere. Your tiny dancers will learn classical ballet steps, participate in fun strengthening/stretching exercises, travel like a butterfly and create a dance landscape with their imaginations.  Musicality, shapes and lines, directional awareness and class etiquette will also be a focus of the Pre-K program.  Musical accompaniment for this class varies from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker to Disney’s the Little Mermaid.  To enroll, students MUST be 3 years of age by the first day of the session. Pink Level students are expected to complete two years prior to moving to the Blue Level.


Blue Level (Ages 5-7 Kindergarten- 2nd grade)

(Must currently be enrolled in Kindergarten or completed two years of pink level)

The Blue level is the final level in our pre-Ballet program and is a transitional level.  We continue working on vocabulary they have acquired in our Pre-K levels and more class time is dedicated to strength and technical detail. 

Ballet Program Lower Division

Mint Level onward, students begin to focus on alignment and transfer of weight. Classes are designed to work with the body's needs, building on alignment, balance, strength and flexibility, as well as beauty and precision. Classes follow a traditional format: barre work, stretching, center work, and across the floor combinations.

Mint Level

Berry Level

Aqua Level *

 Purple Level **

        **Students in this level who will be 11 years by June of 2027 and wish to be assessed for Pointe I the following spring (2028) MUST begin attending 2 Ballet classes/week minimum at the Purple level.  Please note that this is NOT a guarantee of eligibility for Pointe. SFDS requires students interested in pointe to complete a minimum of 2 years of technique classes 2x week and 1 year minimum of pre-pointe (at Royal level) in addition to technique classes and demonstrate preparedness at a scheduled assessment.

Royal Level **

 Students who completed a full year of the previous Purple level (2x/week) and wish to continue on the Pointe track are required to enroll in BOTH Royal class options for the full 1.5 hours (1 hour technique PLUS 30 min. pre- pointe) each for future eligibility.  

Burgundy w/ Pre-Pointe and/or beginner pointe **

Ballet Program Upper Division

Navy Level**

Black Level**

Company Level **

Contemporary Classes

Contemporary dance blends ballet technique with elements of modern, jazz, and lyrical movement, encouraging dancers to explore greater freedom of expression, musicality, and dynamic movement. Classes develop strength, versatility, floor work, improvisation, and the use of the entire body beyond traditional classical forms. Because students should have an established ballet foundation and movement vocabulary, Contemporary is offered as a supplement to ballet training and is open to students in Aqua Level and above. Placement is at the discretion of faculty. Please contact us prior to registering.Contemporary 1/2

Saturdays 11:30-12:30

New and returning Contemporary 1 /2 Level students - Aqua, Purple, Royal levels

Contemporary 2

Mondays 5:30-6:30* | Saturdays 12:30-1:30

The Monday C2 class will prioritize students enrolled in C2 or promoted from C1/C2 last year. Following C2 placement, new students may enroll in the Saturday C2 offering.

Contemporary 3

Wednesdays 5:00-6:00

Contemporary 4

Wednesdays 6:00-7:15  

Contemporary 5

Wednesdays 7:15-8:30 

                              

 Repertory (pointe class)

In Repertory class students will learn both solo variations from the classical Ballets as well as group choreography.  This class will continue to develop the young artist as a performer with focus on character, intention, and artistic choices. This offering provides the advanced dancer with additional time to work on choreography outside of technique class.  This year, we will be adding Modern /Contemporary material as well. Repertory class is open as a third class option to students enrolled in 2+ technique classes/week due to the level of material presented and level of focus and artistry required.  Subject to instructor approval.

Repertory is only currently open to our Black and Company Level students as part of their required curriculum.

NEW CLASS!

Progressive Ballet Technique

Need to work on your strength and flexibility?

This class implements Progressive Ballet Technique, a body-conditioning and strengthening program designed specifically for dancers. PBT was built to develop the strength, muscle memory, and body awareness that transforms how dancers move, feel, and perform. The program’s conditioning is designed to improve technique, build strength and flexibility, and support training at every stage.

This class is open to students in Royal, Burgundy, Navy, Black and Company Level students.

* Enrollment in 2 classes per week is encouraged starting at this level

** Enrollment in 2 technique classes per week is required at this level; a 3rd class is encouraged.