Parents in San Francisco, CA can compare 43 local dance studios, with classes spanning ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, creative movement, Latin, modern, and tap. Standouts by rating include Symbolic Dance & Fitness (5★) and Star Dance Studio (5★).
Of the 43 studios in San Francisco, 31 run recreational programs — the low-pressure route for kids who want dance as a fun weekly activity — while 2 field competitive teams for dancers ready to train harder and perform at regional events. 10 offer both tracks, which makes it easy to start recreational and step up later.
For the youngest dancers, 31 of San Francisco's studios offer creative movement or preschool programs, so kids as young as 2 or 3 can start with music, rhythm, and basic coordination before moving into ballet, tap, or hip hop around ages 4 to 6.
Before enrolling in San Francisco, ask studios the unglamorous questions: what's the full cost with costumes and recital fees, how large are classes, what happens if your child wants to switch styles mid-year, and can you watch or trial a class first. Studios that answer these easily tend to be the well-run ones.
351 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
★ 5
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
672 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
★ 5 (20 reviews)
Recreational · Jazz, Ballroom, Creative Movement, Bollywood, Latin, African Cultural
300 Moraga St, San Francisco, CA 94122
★ 5 (1 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acro/Tumbling
447 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94103
★ 5 (14 reviews)
Recreational · Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
2902 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123
★ 5 (1 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet
640 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
★ 5 (149 reviews)
Recreational · Bollywood
5841 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
★ 5 (18 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Ballroom
2121 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
★ 5 (27 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet
1647 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
★ 5 (4 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Hip Hop, Asian Cultural
5036 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
★ 5 (4 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
1950 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117
★ 5 (2 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Acro/Tumbling, Asian Cultural
519 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94133
★ 5 (12 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet
1450 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
★ 5 (4 reviews)
Competitive · Ballet, Contemporary, Creative Movement
239 W Portal Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127
★ 5 (49 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet
2700 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
★ 5 (1 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Irish
5499 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
★ 5 (6 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary
1525 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
★ 5 (4 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Acro/Tumbling
264 Dore St, San Francisco, CA 94103
★ 4.9 (36 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern
35 San Juan Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
★ 4.9 (15 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Contemporary
701 Monterey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94127
★ 4.8 (22 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Contemporary
670 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
★ 4.8 (19 reviews)
Recreational
382 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
★ 4.8 (6 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Contemporary
1450 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
★ 4.8 (23 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet
1337 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
★ 4.8 (12 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary
3316 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
★ 4.7
Recreational · Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Creative Movement
697 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
★ 4.7 (9 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Creative Movement, Acro/Tumbling
44 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94103
★ 4.7 (3 reviews)
Recreational · Hip Hop, Ballroom, Bollywood, Latin
351 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
★ 4.6 (103 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Creative Movement
455 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
★ 4.5 (114 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Contemporary
404 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118
★ 4.5 (22 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballroom, Latin
Mary Sano studio, 245 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
★ 4.5 (2 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Hip Hop
1747 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
★ 4.4
Recreational · Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Creative Movement
26 7th St 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
★ 4.4 (60 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Contemporary
1446 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
★ 4.2 (5 reviews)
Recreational · Creative Movement
211 Austin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
★ 4.2 (34 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballroom, Latin
3149 Vicente St, San Francisco, CA 94116
★ 3.9 (12 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Contemporary
1625 Bush St suite 4, San Francisco, CA 94109
★ 3.5 (2 reviews)
Recreational · Ballet, Latin
Office Address, 16 Havelock St, San Francisco, CA 94112
Recreational · Bollywood
26 7th St 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
Recreational · Ballet, Jazz, Modern
1950 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117
Competitive · Ballet, Asian Cultural
Studios in San Francisco currently offer ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, creative movement, Latin, modern, and tap. Several also field competitive teams alongside recreational classes. Availability shifts by season and enrollment, so check each studio's listing for current programs.
KidsDanceMap lists 43 kids dance studios in San Francisco across 15 ZIP codes, including Rhythm & Motion (5★) and Symbolic Dance & Fitness (5★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, Symbolic Dance & Fitness leads at 5★, followed by Star Dance Studio at 5★. "Best" still depends on your child — a 5-star competitive studio may be the wrong fit for a 4-year-old beginner, so match the studio's focus to your child's age and goals.
Creative movement and preschool classes at 31 San Francisco studios welcome dancers as young as 2 or 3. Structured ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop typically start around ages 4 to 7.
Yes — 31 studios in San Francisco run recreational programs designed for kids with no dance experience. Look for classes labeled beginner, introductory, creative movement, or preschool dance, and ask about trial classes before committing.
If a studio is missing or information needs to be updated, contact KidsDanceMap with the studio name, city, website, class styles, and age groups served.