Dance Center
Dance for Every Body. Every Day. Every Week.Welcome to our Virtual Dance Center! We’re offering classes online using ZOOM during the closure period. To learn more, see the daily schedule or register, visit our Online Classes page.
For information about our online Teens Program, click here.
For information about online classes for Kids, click here.
Our brick-and-mortar location at Seventh and Market is CLOSED until further notice based on recommendations from the Mayor, Governor and national leadership. However, The Dance Center is very much open for business with a steady schedule of live online classes.
As the COVID-19 pandemic and the forecasts of health professionals continue to become more serious, we are prioritizing the health and safety of our LINES community and will keep you updated if plans change.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Dance Center is San Francisco’s premier destination for community adult dance education. For more than 35 years, our award-winning faculty have nurtured artistry and creative expression in students of all levels.
Open every day, all year-round, we offer over 75 open classes per week for adults, along with workshops and master class instruction by elite choreographers, companies and artists. From absolute beginners to professional dancers, there is a place for everyone here at LINES Ballet.
CONTACT
Physical Address
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
26 Seventh Street, 5th Fl
San Francisco, CA 94103
customerservice@linesballet.org
Mailing Address
PO Box 31987
San Francisco, CA 94131-0987
Hip Hop with Kyle Limin
EVERY THURSDAY | 6-7pm PST
Dive into groove, culture, choreography and mechanics of hip hop dance.New Class! Ballet Technique with Laura Bernasconi
Every Friday, 11am-12:30pm PST
Laura Bernasconi brings her uniquely spiritual approach to ballet to help make your technique the best that it can be.GUEST ARTIST CLASS: Ballet Technique with Kathy Mata with Live Accompaniment by Julia Kaufman
December 24 | Thursday, 6:30-8pm PST
This will be Kathy Mata's Annual Holiday Ballet Class. Proceeds to benefit Alonzo King LINES Dance Center.GUEST ARTIST CLASS: Ballet Technique with Kathy Mata with Live Accompaniment by Lucy Duan
December 31 | Thursday, 6:30-8pm PST
This will be Kathy Mata's Annual New Year's Eve Ballet Class. Proceeds to benefit Alonzo King LINES Dance Center.- Arrive on time. Latecomers will not be accommodated.
- New students should arrive at least 15 minutes before class to tour the studios and complete their waiver form.
- Class placement is at the discretion of our instructors to ensure the safety of all students. Your skill level may be assessed and recommendations made.
- Dress Code. We do not have an official dress code, but we suggest that you wear clothes that are comfortable to move in and do not restrict you. Avoid clothes that are too loose, as they will make it difficult for the teacher to give you accurate feedback.
- Professional Rates are for dancers employed by one of the accepted Bay Area dance companies or a legitimate national or international dance company; or be a member of AFTRA, AGMA, Actor’s Equity, or SAG.
There is a place for every body at Alonzo King LINES Ballet. We welcome adult dancers of all levels of experience to find the class that is best for them.
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| Intro/Absolute Beginner |
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New to dance? Our introductory adult classes are great for students with little or no dance training. |
| Basic |
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Focus on the fundamentals of dance. Learn skills, terminology, and technique at a slow, approachable pace. |
| Beginning |
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Build upon your current foundation with more intricate choreography. For adult students with an understanding of basic dance terminology. Learn at a moderate pace. |
| Advanced Beginning |
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Ready for a challenge? Expand your technical knowledge and versatility while building strength at a steady pace. |
| Intermediate |
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Looking for a faster paced environment? For adult dancers with a strong technical background and foundation. Instructors will invest more time in developing your choreographic and technical skills. |
| Intermediate/Advanced |
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Build upon your intermediate foundation to prepare for advanced adult classes. Instructors will continue to explain details and form, but at a quicker pace. Improve your skill with more difficult technique and choreography. |
| Advanced |
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Pre-professional in-the-making? Classes for the technically skilled adult dancer. Instructors will assume that you have a strong technical foundation and the ability to retain choreographic details. Intended for the dancer at a pre-professional level. |
| Professional |
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Professional dancer? Hone your artistry and technique with master teachers and colleagues. Train alongside our very own LINES Ballet Company dancers during regular home seasons. |