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Smuin Contemporary Ballet | Smuin Center for Dance
4.7 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Ballet school in San Francisco, California
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 415-912-1899
- Website & schedule smuinballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
What families & students say
“Jubilant and joyful, you will never risk dozing off, which has happened to me during classical ballet performances, despite the beauty.”
From the reviews
Gorgeous, innovative, and highly entertaining. I especially love when they dance Trey Macintyre choreography. Jubilant and joyful, you will never risk dozing off, which has happened to me during classical ballet performances, despite the beauty. Lively and lovely!
Have been going to the Christmas ballet for a few years and have enjoyed it Everytime. It is a very entertaining show that is enjoyable for many audiences. They always have everyone's favorite pieces with something new to add. Great show.
4-26-25: Exciting 4 part program including Michael Smuin’s ‘The Enternal Idol’ and ‘I Remember Now’. Loved it! Dance program number one on September 24, 2022 was fabulous! Especially enjoyed the first act using Dave Brubeck’s music. Highly recommended!
The Smuin Ballet 25th Anniversary production is superb. I can't say enough positive about the performace from the choice of ballets to the exquisite dancing. A perfect mixture of traditional and contemporary ballet. I encourage everyone to see it. It is a great experience from beginning to end.
Your first ballet class at Smuin Contemporary Ballet | Smuin Center for Dance
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.
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