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Presidio Dance Theatre
Category: Arts & Entertainment Performing Arts Performing Arts
386 Arguello BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 561-3958
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 10 am - 7 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
3 reviews for Presidio Dance Theatre
3 reviews in English
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Review from Stacia F.
San Francisco, CA
6/7/2006
For those of you who know who Shakira is... know that the girl can dance. For those of you who have never heard of Shakira, you are in need of some dance lessons (check out her video to see why her Hips Don't Lie...)http://www.videocodezo...
I have taken many years of dance lessons but last night when I took Iya Silva's, (the instructor) Samba class, I realized that my hips had a mind of their own. It is a great workout for those of us who can't stand another date with our trainer and are not compatible with a treadmill. Also, there is a great percussion leader, accompanied by another guy playing drums while the entire class learns how to shake, shake it! For more details on the classes, check out the url,
http://www.adventurous...
You will leave the class sweaty and wanting more! -
Review from Eric P.
San Francisco, CA
2/6/2006
Presidio Dance Theatre & Academy is part is the only other performing arts organization other than Wolf Trap in Virginia, permanently housed in a National Park. It offers a dazzling array of dance and other cultural programs, ranging from classes and workshops to performances both in the Presidio and throughout San Francisco. Although most of the classes focus on children and youth, there still are plenty of opportunities for adults to participate. The facilities in the Presidio are new and fantastic. The Theatre puts on an annual dance festival, and the Academy provides instruction in many different dance styles, including lots that are very cultural specific. Check it out!
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Review from Angelika R.
San Francisco, CA
9/10/2010
I first visited the 'school' about 2 years ago. At the time, they dazzled me with the stories of their trips abroad and amazing performances around the globe. I was just looking for a good place to introduce my child to dance and, specifically, to classical ballet. I was assured that the 'star' of the 'Academy', who also happens to be the daughter of the person who's running the place, is an amazing dancer and teacher. I did not get any particularl feel for the place at the time and decided to pass on it.
The following summer, a year ago, I visited it again, this time, to try out a summer camp, which would be less of a committment than a semester of lessons. They happily signed us up, but I was a put off by the really disorganized feel of the place. I asked to stay for a couple of hours to observe. What I saw was kids mostly sitting around and coloring. I was then told that they do a lot of different acitvities over the course of the day. However, when I asked to attend just the dance part of the camp day, they insisted I still had to pay the whole day's fee. Long story short, I passed on it the second time.
Since my experience is so limited, I would recommend actually watching what's going on in the classes before deciding whether to sign up your child.
Specialties
Performing Arts, Arts Education, Dance Classes, Summer Camps, Folk, Ballet, Dance, and Performances
History
Established in 1998
PPAF was co-founded in 1997 by Judy Bretschneider, Robert Leefeldt and Nancy Johnson who served as officers on the first board of directors. PPAF received its 501(c) (3) status in January 1998 as a non-profit, public benefit corporation. As one of the Presidio's early arrivals, PPAF has had a proud presence at the park and is considered a premiere cultural institution, earning widespread admiration and numerous awards for the impressive quality of its artistic endeavours.
Meet the Business Owner: Judy B.
Judy is a native San Franciscan. She received the 2006 Jefferson Award from the American Institute for Public Service, presented by Sam Beard of Washington DC for her volunteer work with PPAF. The Jefferson Award is considered the Nobel Prize for Community Service, initiated by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Judy has been a member of the California Heritage Council; and has held board/board committee positions with the Peninsula French-American School, Castilleja School Association; Children As Peacemaker's and Bay Area Parents Coalition. Supporting performing arts groups and schools for enrichment opportunities, Judy has raised more than $1 million dollars for the San Francisco Ballet School Student Scholarship Fund and Dance-In-Schools Program, the Woodside School Arts Enrichment Fund, Peninsula French-American School, Castilleja School, and Town School for Boys.
