Bollywood Classes In San Francisco Near Me

4worldlovers: I am Lisa Brown, the owner of Sunset Academy of Dance. I have been teaching dance to all ages for over 38 years. I taught at many different dance studios throughout the Bay Area before opening my own studio in October 1997.

Sunset Academy offers exceptional dance training and education in a small studio environment. We offer classes in tap, jazz, hip hop and children’s combination classes. There are always exceptional and knowledgeable teachers who will inspire their students while teaching them great technique.

At Sunset Academy of Dance, we focus on developing confidence, coordination, musicality, rhythm, team work and a love for dance for our students.

Sunset Academy of Dance does an annual show in early June each year. It is a great opportunity for all the students to perform and experience being a part of a professional show. Click here to see our Photo Gallery from some of our past shows!

We also have opportunities for students who want to do more, such as competition groups who compete and perform at different venues. Our competition groups have won many top awards at numerous competitions. Click here to read our Testimonials!

4worldlovers: Registration Opens Monday Oct 17th, 2022 & Closes Friday January 27th, 2023 // Corte Madera Parks & Rec Studio Registration Opens Tuesday Nov 1st, 2022.

2023 Spring Showcase Tentative Holds: April 29th/30th or May 6th/7th

2022 Fall Recital Date: Sunday, December 11th | Matinee Show 11:30am & Evening Show 4:30pm

Use 1 code/family only while registering for last class of the concurrent session

Classes will be held in studio unless otherwise recommended. If you and your family are suffering from the financial impact of this pandemic, we invite you to apply to our Student Scholarship Application.

Youth Classes: Masks encouraged of all dancers for any indoor class and/or event. *Please note: Vaccinations required for all dancers ages 5+ beginning June 1, 2022.

Adult Classes: Vaccinations required all of dancers for any indoor class and/or event.

Helpful Guide to Coronavirus: A guide to explain the corona virus to your children (additional parent resources listed on the last page).

Through story telling, classical technique, and modern day music dancers get a introduction to Indian dance and traditions. We hope to instill a long lasting passion for dance in each and every one of our bachas.

This introduction to movement class is designed to get all our tiny dancers ready for our Bhangra technique classes. Through the use of music, games, and more, we hope to instill a passion for dance in every last student!

This introduction to movement class is designed to get all our tiny dancers up and grooving. Through the use of music, games, and more, we hope to instill a passion for dance in every last student!

This introduction to Kathak movement class is designed as a stepping stone between our Bacha Beats program and Kathak I. Dancers are introduced to a more structured class schedule, taught proper Kathak etiquette and are immersed in the basic foundation of classical dance.

With the use of exciting props, stories, and songs, we provide basic techniques in Tap, Jazz & Ballet. We hope to instill a long lasting passion for dance in each and every one of our MinElites.

This introduction to Ballet movement class is designed as a stepping stone between our MinElites program and Ballet I. Dancers are introduced to a more structured class schedule, taught proper Ballet etiquette and are immersed in the basic foundation of classical dance.

Dancers will be introduced to the basic technique of Ballet, with an emphasis on mind-body connection. Students will work through technique, and various breathe work exercises.

This introduction to movement class is designed to get all our tiny dancers up ready for our Bhangra technique classes. Through the use of music, games, and more, we hope to instill a passion for dance in every last student!

Dancers will be introduced to the basic technique, fundamental steps, and styles used in Bhangra. Heavy emphasis on posture, alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, and self-confidence.

Dancers will be introduced to the basic technique, fundamental steps, and styles used in Bollywood dance. Heavy emphasis on posture, alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, and self-confidence.

Introduction to Tap and Jazz! This class, while building on MinElites, is still a beginners class for anyone dancing for the first time. Students will split time between both genres and learn two routines throughout the session.

4worldlovers: “Our dancers learn the joy of movement, teamwork, achievement and discipline in a supportive, loving environment.” – Micky Powell, Director

Ruth Jevarian, a professional ballet and Armenian folk dancer, opened Star Dance Studio in 1950. The studio was located briefly in the Haight Ashbury district before it was moved to the Inner Sunset.

Ruth’s students loved her — she was talented, creative and taught all forms of dance, including ballet, tap, jazz, acrobatics plus Armenian and other types of folk dancing. Her students performed around the city at special events, hospitals and senior centers, sharing the joy of dance with their audiences. She retired in 1974 and turned the studio over to her daughter, Micky Powell, the current school director.

Micky has managed the studio for the past 40+ years, and the school has flourished under her direction. Her daughter, Julie, taught at the studio for many decades and remains involved, helping the school thrive.

For 70+ years, Star Dance Studio has brought joy to thousands of children and adults. The lovely studio at 300 Moraga Street is dedicated to the memory of Ruth Jevarian.

Micky is the studio director and has dedicated her life to providing quality dance education to 1,000s of students. She has taught all levels of tap, jazz and ballet and developed the specialized dance programs for children currently in use at Star Dance. She is also an active member of Dance Masters of America.

Tami graduated from the San Francisco School of the Arts, holds a B.A. in Theater Arts & Dance and specializes in ballet, contemporary, jazz, musical theater and hip-hop. Tami has performed with many hip hop and contemporary dance companies, including the Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company.

Monique has danced and performed at Star Dance since the age of 5, and she began teaching in 2001. A certified member teacher of Dance Masters of America, she teaches children’s and adult classes, including ballet, jazz and tap and mentors teens who show interest in teaching.

Tim is a tap teacher and has been dancing since the age of 3. He’s studied with Benny Smith, Anne Garvin, Glenn Shipley, Roland duPree and others. Tim has performed professionally, taught at dance seminars & choreographed musicals.

Clare began dancing with Star Dance at the age of 4. She graduated from SDSU with a minor in dance and is a member of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. She has taught ages 4-22 and is passionate about all forms of dance, esp. tap, jazz, and hip hop!

Raine began dancing at the studio in 2015 and studies ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. She has held demonstrator and assistant teacher positions at the studio and excels at working with younger children. Raine is also a member of the Star Dance Company.

Maya joined Star Dance at age 4, and has been dancing for 11 years. She has been an assistant teacher for ages 4-12. Maya has participated in many kinds of dance, and focuses on ballet, tap, and jazz. She’s also a member of the Star Dance Company.

"Star Dance is AMAZING! I graduated from here in 2015, after 14 or so years of dancing! I am so happy with the dancer I've become, and we truly are one big family."

"Star Dance is a warm, welcoming, neighborhood dance school that I am happy my daughter is a part of."