Classes

We are currently in our summer session. The summer session will run from Monday, June 2, 2025 through Sunday, August 23, 2025

New classes coming this spring 2025:

Actor's Academy for Teens:

Take your acting skills to the next level! This dynamic class focuses on developing essential acting techniques, including scene study, character development, and improvisation. Teens will learn how to bring characters to life, master emotional expression, and collaborate effectively in group performances. Designed for teens of all experience levels, this class offers a creative space to grow as a performer and build the confidence needed for the stage and beyond.

Storytellers on Stage:

Unleash your creativity and step into the world of acting! This fun and interactive class introduces young performers to the basics of acting through improv games, character exploration, and short scenes. Students will build confidence, enhance teamwork skills, and discover the joy of storytelling on stage. Perfect for beginners or those looking to expand their creative horizons, this class encourages playfulness, public speaking, and imagination in a supportive environment.

Private Music Lessons – Hannah Wang:

Discover the joy of playing the piano or violin with personalized, oneon-one instruction tailored to your skill level and musical goals. With a focus on building a strong foundation in both technique and music theory, each lesson is customized to help you progress at your own pace. Ms. Hannah is a dedicated and experienced piano teacher with a passion for nurturing musical talent in students of all ages. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and minor in Violin with over 20 years of experience teaching.

Mexican Folk Dance – Transitional Class:

This class is designed for students transitioning from youth folk dance class and are ready to transition to higher level. Juan Fuentes has been a member of the Ballet Folklórico Alma de Mexico of SSFHS and community since 2016. He is currently an assistant in the Folklórico Dance program at SSFHS.

Strength, Stability, Stretch

Round out your exercise program with a class that will include light weight training, body weight exercises, functional movement, overall body stretching, and moves that increase flexibility. This class does not include aerobic/ cardio exercise. Bring weights and an exercise mat.

(Tai Chi) Chen Style Taiji Silk Reeling for Seniors: Drop-In

Tai chi can translate to “grand extreme” and is a practice of balancing opposites—opening and closing, front and back, tense and relax. The class will focus on the Silk Reeling Exercises, a series of essential movements which are taken from within the long forms of Chen style tai chi. The hourlong series begins with the neck and moves all the way down to the toes. Through the movements, we will focus on the essential elements of alignment, shifting weight, opening and closing, tensing and relaxing and spiraling. The class is low impact and can be done while seated if needed. Niki Ulehla has practiced Chen Taiji for over 10 years and is a certified instructor of American Chen Taijiquan Society. Drop-in cash payable to the instructor

(Tai Chi) Chen Style Taiji for Beginners and Intermediates

Taiji can translate to “grand extreme” and as such, is a practice of balancing opposites—opening and closing, fast and slow, hard and soft, front and back, tense and relax. The class will introduce the traditional Chen-style first form (Lao Jai Yi Lu), the Silk Reeling exercises, and Wuji Qigong. The Lao Jia Yi Lu is the ancient unmodified foundation of Chen Taiji. It is an exercise for the mind and the body, helping improve balance, coordination and develop an understanding of the underlying Taiji principles. The Silk Reeling Exercises are a series of spiraling movements taken from within longer Chen Taiji forms, allowing a person to learn the shapes, practice the movements and develop natural breathing. Wuji Qigong is a standing meditation practice to help cultivate internal energy flow (qi) and promote relaxation. Niki Ulehla has practiced Chen Taiji for over 10 years and is a certified instructor of American Chen Taijiquan Society.

Registration details: 

• Monday, February 24, 2025: resident registration begins at 6:00 a.m. online on Monday, February 24. In-person resident registration will begin on Monday, February 24 at 8:00 a.m. at the Recreation Office located at 901 Civic Campus Way. 
• Monday, March 10, 2025: non-resident registration begins at 6:00 a.m. online on Monday, March 10. In-person non-resident registration will begin on Monday, March 10 at 8:00 a.m. at the Recreation Office located at 901 Civic Campus Way.
• Monday, March 24, 2025: spring session classes begin.

Please check back on the latest updates. To prepare for your registration date, please create and/or update your accounts online. If you require any additional assistance, please contact the Recreation Office at (650) 829-3800 or email web-rec@ssf.net.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CIVIC BALLET: STUDENT DRESS CODE(PDF, 141KB)

All items may be purchased from Discount Dance Supply via  SSFCB’s Online Store  or our instructor  links:

• Ms. Maria’s Store
• Ms. Cara’s Store
• Ms.  Rachel’s Store Link

GIRLS HAIR: 

• Ballet bun 
• No ponytails 
• Chin length and shorter hair must be tied back with an elastic 

RESTRICTIONS: 

• Target “Freestyle” ballet slippers are NOT allowed. 
• Tights must be ballet quality – not dress tights. 
• No tutus 
• Skirts must be plain – no embellishments (rhinestones, sequins, etc.) 
• No sweatshirts, jackets, and t-shirts 
• No leg warmers 
• Any substitution must be approved by the instructor first 

We'd like to express our deepest gratitude for the support of this year's The Nutcracker by South San Francisco Civic Ballet. You may now access a digital copy of our program here:

Nutcracker-Saturday-December-21-2024-at-1PM.pdf(PDF, 466KB)

Nutcracker-Saturday-December-21-2024-at-7PM.pdf(PDF, 1MB)

Nutcracker-Sunday-December-22-2024-at-1PM.pdf(PDF, 1MB)

• Pre-registration is required for all classes.
• Register early! Many classes fill before their start dates, so enroll early!
• Class may be cancelled if there is low enrollment
• All registrations are taken on a first come first serve basis.
• Register on-line and receive your receipt at the end of the registration process.
• Waiting lists will be established if the program is full. If a space becomes available, invitations will be sent by email to the first person on the waitlist. An invitation expires after a 24-hr period after the notice has been sent. Therefore, we recommend you have the most up-to-date email on your CivicRec account.
• You will not be charged for the class unless you are enrolled.
• A 20% senior discount off the resident rate for participants ages 62 years and up applies to most special classes.
• Registration for each class will end one-week prior to the classes start date.
• If you have yet to register for classes, please read the Step by Step Guide(PDF, 223KB)  to Creating Your CivicRec Account for instructions on how to get started.

REFUND AND CREDIT POLICY:

To withdraw from a class, contact the Recreation Office at (650) 829-3800 or email the Classes Supervisor at Veronica.Ortiz@ssf.net.

• All refunds will be issued either as a check or account credit; note, refunds will not be processed back to credit cards.  Please ensure your mailing address and account details are up to date to avoid delays. 
• I understand that refunds must be requested one (1) week prior to the class start date and no refunds will be given after the first-class meeting besides class(es) cancelled by the Recreation Department. A service charge of $10.00 PER CLASS will be made for all refunds requested by the participant.
• The $2.25 processing fee that is charged at the time of registration per class is non-refundable.
• Please allow five weeks (5) for any refund to be processed.
• If a class is cancelled by the Department due to low enrollment or instructor availability, a full refund will be issued.

Recreation Scholarship Program Income-eligible residents may apply for a Recreation Scholarship to receive a discount on fees to participate in recreation classes and programs. Applications are available at the Parks and Recreation office at 901 Civic Campus Way, 3rd Floor. Applications must be accompanied by documentation of enrollment in other subsidized programs such as school free or reduced meal programs, or utility discount programs. The Recreation Scholarship Program is made possible thanks to community donations. Donations are accepted at online registration or at the Parks and Recreation office at 901 Civic Campus Way, 3rd Floor.

To apply for the Recreation Scholarship, call the Recreation Administrative Office at (650) 829-3800 or email web-rec@ssf.net.