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ODC Dance Commons

4.6 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Ballet school in San Francisco, California

Free trial Kids & teens Pre-professional

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
  • Class price classes around $65 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
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  • Phone +1 415-863-6606
  • Website & schedule odc.dance — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 8:30 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am–9:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am–9:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am–4:30 pm

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 ODC Dance Commons, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet

“Kids and families abound, in a very safe and secure facility.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 104 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“I highly recommend it for beginners to intermediate.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 6 mentions

“You can go anytime, and it's kind of always there and always the same experience.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 9 mentions

“The space lends itself to making the audience become part of the performance.”

clean, beautiful studio 5 mentions

“Emails are responded to quickly and we are grateful for the clean, orderly and friendly environment!”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“Absolutely love this institution for the classes variety, for the professionalism of the teachers.”

From the reviews

The dance classes here are phenomenal. take a class with Tika Morgan - she is a tough teacher but you will learn so much about dance, culture roots and life wisdom.

★★★★★ — Chenyu, Feb 2018

OMG, this is a place of joy! Seriously! The staff is kind, competent and always so helpful. There are people of all walks of life, need, and experience. There are salsa queens and kings honing their technique. There are hula students riding high on inspiration from their trip to Hawaii.

★★★★★ — Ross, Jun 2025

This is a review of Salsa Rueda @ ODC. I rarely write negative reviews because obviously my experience is subjective but teaching is a huge responsibility. Majority of us (if not all of us) learn salsa rueda @ ODC not to become professional dancers but to have fun, to meet people, to learn new skills, and to be part…

★★★★★ — Sei, Aug 2017

Been taking dance classes with rhythm and motion, since late eighties. Best dance studio in the world and i've been to forty countries!! Wonderful inspiring and gentle teachers... Warm supportive community... My second home

★★★★★ — Cleo, Feb 2025

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Your first ballet class at ODC Dance Commons

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 ODC Dance Commons

351 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA94110

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