ODC dance students in motion

Senior & Low Impact

ODC’s senior & low impact classes are an excellent choice for seniors, absolute beginners, and those recovering from injury or looking to move at a gentler pace. Keep moving and forge new community connections with these classes:

Mondays
Essentrics 9:00 - 10:00am
Tap - Advanced Beginning 1:00 - 2:00pm
Tai Chi 1:30 - 2:45pm

Tuesdays
MELT 9:00 - 10:00am
Low Impact Movement 12:00 - 1:00pm

Wednesdays
Parkinson’s Dance Community 12:00 - 1:00pm
Hula Lite 2:00 - 3:00pm in person and online

Thursdays 
Tap - Advanced Beginning 12:30 - 1:30pm

Fridays
Essentrics 9:00 - 10:00am
MELT 11:00am - 12:00pm
Absolute Beginner Ballet 1:00 - 2:00pm in person and online

Saturdays
Pilates Mat - Beginning/Intermediate 9:00 - 10:00am in person and online
Rhythm & Motion: Fusion Essentials 8:45 - 10:00am

Sundays
Rhythm & Motion: Fusion Essentials 10:15 - 11:30am
Baroque Dancing in Place 12:00 - 1:00pm online

 

ODC and Rhythm & Motion are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion through dance and hold the strong belief that everyone should be able to dance. Apply for Arts Access subsidy available to Seniors (age 65+) on a fixed income. Learn More

ODC School FAQs & Friendly Advice

  • In Person Classes*
  • 1 in-person single class: $22 (*Arts Access members: $13)
  •  5 in-person class card: $100 ($20/class)
  • 10 in-person class card:$190 ($19/class)
  • 20 in-person class card: $360 ($18/class)
  • Class registration is open 4 weeks before each class begins.
  • Drop-ins welcome!

 

  • Virtual Classes
  • online single class: $14.50
  • 3 online class card: $36.00 ($12.00/class)
  • 6 online class card: $66 ($11.00/class)
  • $18.20 Household (2 or more dancers on one device)

 

If you have any questions, or need help registering for class, please contact our front desk team at 415/863-6606 or email frontdesk@odc.dance

The nearest BART station is 16th & Mission, and the nearest parking garage is 16th and Hoff Garage, which are both .4mi away from ODC Dance Commons. Limited metered and 2-hour street parking is also available.

ODC Theater and Dance Commons are ADA Accessible.

ODC Theater restrooms are All-Gender and All-Gender restrooms are located upstairs, outside of Studio B in ODC Dance Commons.

Showers are available - bring your own soap and towel. Lockers are for day use. Please bring your own lock. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring bags inside the room you will be dancing in. (Please note: ODC is not responsible for lost and stolen items, so please keep an eye on your personal belongings.)

Drinking fountains and water bottle refill stations are available at ODC Dance Commons. Please bring your own water bottle.

Since ODC Dance Commons opened in 2005, our faculty has been essential to our thriving dance community. The diversity and expertise of our teachers enrich our curriculum, and contribute to our expansive program. We celebrate both our longstanding, and newer ODC and Rhythm & Motion faculty members. While each class and instructor are unique, all faculty share a passion to impart their knowledge in a place that values accessibility, joy, and community.

 

Learn how to become a teacher at the ODC School.

 

For a complete list of FAQs, please visit our frequently asked questions page.