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The Dance Loft SF
“Neither of us have experience dancing, and Richard made us feel so much more comfortable with our first dance.”
Best Dance Classes in San Francisco, CA
15 studios listed · 13 in San Francisco · 13 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Ricasalsa Dance Salsa by Ricardo
“Best instructor in SF hands down, his classes are fun and he has a unique style.”
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Motion Arts Center
“However, the instructors are great at adapting to whoever shows up; sometimes you even end up with what feels like a private lesson for the price of a group class”
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Sisters in Motion
“I've been taking virtual classes regularly and now - 6 months on - I am stronger and fitter, both physically and emotionally.”
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Erin Parsley Dance & Steps to Love Wedding Dances
“We wanted to dance to multiple songs two of them were Indian songs and even though Erin had never heard of them she helped us create the most beautiful dance.”
Vrv3 Studios
“Have been going regularly for months and the community is amazing and the teachers are all so encouraging and supportive!”
The 15 studios listed for San Francisco, CA teach dance. Which styles and age groups each one runs comes from what it publishes on its own site; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: San Francisco, CA
13 of the 15 studios we list are based in San Francisco; the other 2 serve San Francisco from South San Francisco (7 mi) and San Mateo (16 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,281 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "energy" and "patient". 12 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 93 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 11 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
How are the dance studios on this page rated?
13 of the 15 studios on this page are rated 4.5 or higher. Dance reviews are worth reading rather than counting, because they tend to say a lot about communication, fees and how a studio treats a child who is struggling.
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Rae Studios
“They are masters of their crafts, and $25 for a drop in class is a STEAL for what they provide.”
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Bollywood Dance Central
“Super well run & organized studio, great opportunities for dancers - performing at Warrior's games & superb year end recital showcase.”
San Francisco Pole + Dance
“I also love Aby's style of dancing so much that I've started taking private classes with her regularly, in addition to her Heels Choreo classes.”
Dance Mission Theater
“I love dancing at Mission Cultural Center in San Francisco!”
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ODC Theater
“The best modern dance on the west coast”
San Francisco Ballet
“The beginner class is welcoming to newcomers, but as it says on the website, if you are a complete beginner, it's recommended to first attend the four-day boot camp.”
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Spark of Creation Studio
“My daughter has been dancing here for the past 4 years and she loves it!”
City Dance Studios
“As someone with no dancing history, they do a wonderful job making me feel comfortable studying and it is a great deal of fun.”
Symbolic Dance & Fitness
“I've historically been terrified by and bad at any kind of dancing, but her teaching got me to the point that I felt competent.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in San Francisco
- “Our daughter loves coming to dance and the performances have been so much fun for her to be a part of!” — from a review of Bollywood Dance Central
- “Val is absolutely fantastic and gave us the confidence we needed for our first dance.” — from a review of The Dance Loft SF
- “Ava and Rodolfo are professional, talented, caring dance instructors and community leaders.” — from a review of Symbolic Dance & Fitness
- “Erin was the most patient and flexible dance instructor we've ever met!” — from a review of Erin Parsley Dance & Steps to Love Wedding Dances
- “I highly recommend his classes for anyone just starting to learn this dance style as well as for more advanced students wanting to refine their dance technique.” — from a review of Ricasalsa Dance Salsa by Ricardo
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