Home › California › San Francisco › CANVAS Dance Arts
CANVAS Dance Arts
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Ballet school in San Francisco, California
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–5 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 415-364-8687
- Website & schedule canvasdancearts.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:45 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8:45 am–5 pm |
The programs they offer
“They share their passion for dance with students, teach at “just right” level and create supportive environment for kids to learn new skills.”
“Everyone in our group of preschoolers has been loving the beginner ballet/hip hop classes for 2 years now, starting at age 3.”
What families & students say
“Our kindergarten daughter has been asking for ballet lessons and we asked some of the parents at school about dance classes, the consensus was CANVAS Dance!”
From the reviews
I know the owners and checked this studio out during the grand opening week. Both teachers are the best in the city and have years of both classical and free form styles of dance training and instructor experience.
My daughter has loved her ballet classes here. It's been a much better experience than the former Ms. Tilly's and the Tutu School in North Beach. The students are learning actual dance moves and the semi-annual performances are a joy to watch. Both Ms. Simone and Ms. Angela are lovely people.
Miss Angela and Miss Simone are incredible teachers. They share their passion for dance with students, teach at “just right” level and create supportive environment for kids to learn new skills.
Miss Angela and Miss Simone of CANVAS Dance Arts are fantastic dance instructors, and are a delight for us parents to work with. Everyone in our group of preschoolers has been loving the beginner ballet/hip hop classes for 2 years now, starting at age 3. Can’t recommend CANVAS Dance Arts enough!
Adult ballet at CANVAS Dance Arts
CANVAS Dance Arts runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at CANVAS Dance Arts
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
More ballet studios near San Francisco
Geary Dance Center
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
🩰 Free trial class — check their site
The Ballet School of San Francisco (Formerly Dance Training Center)
4.8 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
🩰 Free trial class — check their site
Ms. Marian's Dance Garden
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
🩰 Free trial class — check their site