Rae Studios | San Francisco Dance & Fitness Studio

Rae Studios is a San Francisco dance studio in the Native Sons building overlooking downtown, serving the community since 2011. The facility features three plant-inspired spaces: Studio 1 "Live Your Life S1", Studio 2 "Rhythm and Flow", and Studio 3 "Creative Lab". By day these spaces host studio rentals and private lessons; by evening and weekends, group classes. The location at 414 Mason Street is centralized around hotels, shopping and restaurants, and is easily accessible by BART and MUNI.

The studio offers 40+ in-studio classes seven days a week, plus outdoor neighbourhood programs run in partnership with San Francisco Recreation & Parks. The diverse roster includes 25+ instructors teaching ballet, barre, BollyX, cardio kickboxing, contemporary, dancehall, hip-hop, jazz funk, K-pop, twerk, yoga, Zumba, reggaeton, heels, shuffle, belly dance, salsa, commercial choreography, and DRENCHED!, a Rae Studios signature exclusive. Classes are available both in-studio and online, for all levels from beginner foundations to intermediate and advanced technique.

Beyond group classes, Rae Studios offers private and group lessons with dance instructors and certified personal trainers, corporate wellness classes for team bonding, and studio rental of its three spaces for meetings, photoshoots, or rehearsals. The free neighbourhood programs include Mission Rock Dance on Thursdays by the water of Mission Bay with Oracle Park as your background, Union Square Dance every Wednesday in downtown, and UN Plaza Fitness Court with daily free classes at the Civic Center. The outdoor programme features afro dance, Bollywood, hip-hop, K-pop, salsa, shuffling, barre, BollyX, and DRENCHED!.

Rae Studios runs seasonal performance workshops culminating in a spring showcase. Upcoming events include hip-hop choreography with Noble Manlisic, wedding dance with Ava Apple, pro dance with Grace Dong, Desi Grooves with Ananya Verma, and commercial choreography with JJ. Members receive 10% off merchandise, lessons and rentals, plus discount on workshops and events, along with two complimentary guest passes per month.

Reviewers consistently praise the supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere. One member noted the studio "has made me grow my confidence as a dancer" in a welcoming environment where students explore styles they never thought they would practice. Another reviewer at age 35 described all teachers as "incredibly welcoming, fun, and supportive" with equally kind students. A returning dancer said the studio has been "the perfect place to grow skill, confidence, and community."

First-time visitors should check the current schedule or contact the studio before attending. Ask whether the class requires advance registration, whether a partner is needed, and what shoes or clothing are recommended.

The studio has 25+ instructors. Recent workshops feature Noble Manlisic (hip-hop choreography), Ava Apple (wedding dance), Grace Dong (pro dance), and Ananya Verma (Desi Grooves). The regular teaching roster includes specialists in hip-hop, K-pop, contemporary, heels, belly dance, Bollywood fusion, barre, and many other styles, with individual instructor pages available on the studio website.

Classes include dedicated beginner levels, with one member starting at age 35 and finding all teachers welcoming and supportive.