About this Event
Rae Studios is thrilled to be back as the 2026 programming partner of the San Francisco Recreation & Parks, OEWD, and BRV; providing FREE CLASSES to the Union Square Neighborhood to increase equity and access to dance & wellness for all ages, abilities, and levels. Dance Wednesdays will feature outdoor dance classes provided by Rae Studios on Union Square Plaza (Across the street to Macy’s). Classes offered will range from Hip Hop: Grooves, Shuffle, K-Pop and Salsa. All classes offered will be free and easy to follow. We encourage all participants to sign up in advance to help the instructor prepare for a successful class. We are thrilled to be a part of this amazing new addition to the Union Square neighborhood. See you on the square!
Hosted By:
- Rae Studios | @raestudiossf
- San Francisco Recreation & Parks | @sfrecpark
- Office of Economic & Workforce Development | @shopdinesf
- Beiderman Development Ventures
Union Square Class Program (February-April):
Every Wednesday 5pm - 6pm on the Union Square Plaza
- Every 1st Wed: Hip Hop: Grooves (Beginner)
- Every 2nd Wed: Shuffle (Beginner)
- Every 3rd Wed: K-Pop (All Levels)
- Every 4th Wed: Salsa (All Levels) (No partner needed)
All classes are outdoors at 300 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Located between Hyde Street and Market Street.
BART:Get off at Powell Street Station. Take the exit A1 towards Powell Street, Cable Car / Union Square. From the cable car turnaround, walk up Powell Street towards Union Square
MUNI: Buses, #2, #3, #8, #8AX, #8BX, #30, #38, #38R, and #45 all stop within a block or two from Rae Studios.
Metro Subway: T line (stop at Geary) or J, K, M, and N (stop at Powell)
Caltrain: Exit 4th Street then take either buses #30 and #45 (stop at Stockton St & Sutter St), #31 (stop at Cyril Magnin & Market St), or Metro Subway T Line (Stop at Geary)
Class Description:
K-Pop, short for Korean popular music, is a form of music originating in South Korea as part of South Korean culture. As a dance genre, it is influenced heavily from many genres around the world, such as Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Experimental, Rock, Jazz, and Electronic Dance on top of its traditional Korean music roots. Modern K-Pop "idol" culture began in the 1990s and has grown into a global phenomenon with groups like BTS, BLACKPINK, Stray Kids, TWICE, and more. K-Pop instructors will teach choreography from various music videos or create their own choreographed influences from various styles of dance. Students should expect to learn fun combos and increase their performance quality.
Meet the instructor below:
Sarah (they/them) is a dance instructor based in San Francisco, originally from Southern California. Drawn to K-Pop for its precision, structure, and high-level performance quality, Sarah specializes in dynamic formations, sharp synchronization, and musical clarity. Their background in Hip Hop, Locking, and Shuffle informs a well-rounded teaching approach that emphasizes both technique and context, including the cultural and stylistic origins behind many K-Pop trends. In class, students can expect to learn choreography inspired by leading industry choreographers such as Bada Lee, Rie Hata, Back Kooyoung, and BBTrippin. Follow Sarah on Instagram for updates on upcoming classes and featured songs.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
300 Powell St, 300 Powell Street, San Francisco, United States
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