Programs for Children

Focusing on encouraging a love of dance from a very young age, we offer classes starting with Pre-Ballet for ages five and older. Training continues in our Lower School for Levels 1 through 3, focusing on body awareness, posture, alignment. develop “turnout” positions, gain strength, flexibility, rhythm, and focus. As they continue their training, young dancers begin work on refining their form and technical precision. Students also begin to work on strengthening feet and ankles and accompanying skills to prepare them for future pointe work. DTC/SF Faculty assess each individual dancer for pointe readiness, which requires both an advanced physicality and understanding of technique, but also a dedication to training.

Upper School Training consists of more complex combinations and musicality, increasingly advanced technique and pointe work in a vigorous and consistent environment. They begin to explore choreography, learn repertory from famous ballets and learn to condition their bodies for optimal success in whatever they wish their dance future to be.  Classes are offered 6 days per week, including Saturday Variations Class, as well as a variety of workshops of other dance styles.

DTC/SF Injury Policy

Learning to manage injuries is a part of life and certainly, a part of dance.  DTC's goal is to teach students to communicate clearly with their parents and teachers, and ultimately a medical professional for guidance, in order to return to dancing fully and pain-free.  Any student experiencing pain or injury should make their teacher aware as soon as possible.  If a student is injured and unable to accomplish a significant percentage of the classwork of their level, the student must take class with the next level down.  The student may even need to take time off from classes.  These decisions will be made by the student’s teacher, in consultation with medical professionals and parents/guardian.  Rehabilitation must be supervised by a medical professional who is also in communication with faculty at DTC, so as to facilitate the fastest and safest recovery possible.  Email dtcsf.24@gmail.com with questions.

Click on any of the PDFs to the LEFT to view and download information about Preparatory, Lower, and Upper Divisions. Or click on the Pre-Professional Division link to go to our Pre-Pro page. Ready to Register? Click the REGISTER button above to enroll today! Go to our FAQs page for specific instructions.