Dance Mission Theater

What you need to know

Dance Mission Theater has been on 24th Street in the Mission since 1996, operating as a combination dance school, rehearsal facility, and performance venue. The building houses studios on multiple floors and a small theater that programs an eclectic mix of dance and movement work year round.

What to Expect

The performance programming spans a wide range. You might see traditional Mexican folk dance one weekend and experimental contemporary the next. Local companies use the theater for their seasons, and festivals bring in touring work from across Latin America, West Africa, and the Bay Area indie dance scene.

The theater is small, maybe 100 seats, and the proximity to the performers is part of the experience. Productions here are often community driven with ticket prices kept low. The audience tends to be local and connected to the Mission neighborhood.

Dance Mission also runs a full schedule of classes in everything from salsa and Afro-Cuban to ballet and hip hop, taught on a sliding scale so cost is not a barrier.

Visiting

Address: 3316 24th Street, Mission District
Capacity: About 100 seats
Cost: $10 to $25 for most performances. Classes priced separately on a sliding scale.
Tips: Check the calendar online. Performances are not nightly. Arrive a few minutes early since seating is general admission.

Getting There

The 24th Street Mission BART station is one block away. Muni bus lines 48 and 67 stop nearby. Street parking on 24th Street is limited but side streets usually have spots in the evening.

Skip this if you want a polished large scale production. This is community theater in the best sense, grassroots and affordable.

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