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1st Russian Ballet School

Pacific Heights Russian-method ballet school founded 2010 under Artistic Director Julia Zharova, offering classical ballet for children through pre-professional students.

Focus Competitive
Styles Classical Ballet, Vaganova Technique, Pointe
  • Ballet
  • Children's Dance
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About the school

1st Russian Ballet School is a Pacific Heights ballet school at 2450 Sutter Street, founded in 2010 under Artistic Director Julia Zharova. The school teaches classical ballet rooted in Russian (Vaganova-tradition) technique, with structured progression from young children through pre-professional teens. Located within walking distance of the broader Pacific Heights residential community.

At a glance

Address
2450 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Suburb
Pacific Heights
City
San Francisco
State
California
Disciplines
Classical Ballet, Vaganova Technique, Pointe, Variations
Approach
Competitive

What stands out

  1. i.Founded 2010 by Julia Zharova
  2. ii.Russian/Vaganova classical method
  3. iii.Pacific Heights location

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JCCSF Dance School

Ages 1–16

Year-round children's dance school within the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco on the Pacific Heights / Presidio Heights border, offering Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre, and Combo classes for ages 18 months to 16.

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