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Geary Dance Center

5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Ballet school in San Francisco, California

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Ages classes for ages 2–19 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 415-500-4235
  • Website & schedule gearydance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday 3–8 pm
Thursday 3–8 pm
Friday 3–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–12:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Geary Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

☀️ Summer Intensives

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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🌸 Kids Ballet

“I am excited to enroll my son into their FUNdamentals of dance class with Miss Byrne.”

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From the reviews

Geary Dance Center is such a great studio for families of the Richmond District in San Francisco! The teachers are so experienced, professional and inviting and the owners are clearly very knowledgeable and care about every single student who dances there.

★★★★★ — Toni, Sep 2015

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Your first ballet class at Geary Dance Center

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Geary Dance Center

5036 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA94118

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