Dance Mission Youth Program

Dance Brigade’s Youth Program provides high-quality dance classes to the youth of San Francisco in a noncompetitive, socially aware environment. We believe that the arts enrich the lives of students and their families and builds community through cultural awareness. Our program focuses on dance technique, creative expression, and performance, by offering students a variety of styles taught by professional dance teachers. Students are encouraged to become technically proficient, to build self-esteem, cooperation, and leadership skills, AND HAVE FUN!

Grrrl Brigade / Jr. Grrrl Brigade is our grrrl empowerment youth dance company for girls ages 9 to 18. Classes are for serious students and require in-class auditions during the first two weeks of the semester. Students interested in Modern / Contemporary are required to attend Mondays and Wednesdays and highly encouraged to take ballet on Thursday to improve and maintain technique. Students interested in Taiko and Hip Hop attend class on Tuesdays. Students interested in multiple disciplines must be able to maintain consistent attendance and honor their commitment throughout the semester. Teachers in the Grrrl Brigade Program include Krissy Keefer, Areyla Moss-Maguire, Ramon Ramos Alayo, Bruce “Mui” Ghent, Fredrika Keefer, Debbie Taylor.