PUSH

Raissa Simpson’s PUSH Dance Company Builds Vibrant Contemporary Dances To Gain A Deeper Understanding Of The Challenges Attributed To Mixed Heritage.

Descriptions & Class Offerings

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Our SANCTUARY classes have a wide range of styles and wellness offerings for everyone.

Contact
447 Minna St, 3rd Floor

San Francisco 94103
janesta @ pushdance [dot] org

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

+ YOGA OFFERINGS

GENTLE FLOW


In this Sanctuary-style class, enjoy a low-key, gently-paced practice with attention to alignment, stretching, and muscle recovery. This class is a great starting point for beginners. Build connection to elements of Yin Yoga, Ujjayi breath, and flow through restorative yoga sequences and good vibes. Practice proper alignment and sink deeper into postures while layering your breath to mental focus, and allow yourself time to gain mindful mobility in the entire body.

 

RESTORATIVE YOGA 


Restorative Yoga is a gentle physical practice that uses props to support comfortable positions. In this class, we hold fewer poses for longer periods of time to promote health and relaxation. Set the tone for your week with this 60-minute Monday morning reset! This is a community, donation based class and NOTAFLOF.

 

VINYASA 


Center yourself in this dynamic experience where we link breath with movement in a way that guides you home to your body. Except a rejuvenating sweaty and vigorous class with clear instruction meant to awaken your body and spirit. Begin mindfully, build heat and challenge yourself, use that warmth to explore flexibility, and conclude with a cool down that will ease you into a grounded and relaxed state of being.


+ CONTEMPORARY + BALLET

AFRO MODERN


Afro Modern revolutionizes modern technique and training with innovative and effective dances from the African diaspora and teachings of Katherine Dunham and Alvin Ailey. The modern dance style increases strength and body awareness through musicality and self-expression. This fun 60-minute workout class is designed to help you elevate and condition your whole body.

 

DECOLONIZING BALLET


This rhythmic-based ballet class embraces the classical form in a body positive space to include cultural backgrounds and gender identities. This gender-inclusive space encourages everyone, especially black and brown bodies, to feel welcomed and valued. You’ll get a 90-minute workout, laugh and sweat in a safe,

 

MODERN NATYA


Modern Natya fuses the expressive fluidity of post-modern dance with the structured technicality of traditional Indian dance lineages. Each class teaches fresh choreography that explores contemporary themes while experimenting with Bharatanatyam-based technique drills, improvisation, and contemporary movement vocabulary. This class is a space for play, self-discovery, and cultivating your most authentic movement expression.




+ FITNESS CLASSES

MAT PILATES


This mixed levels class emphasizes alignment while cultivating full-body strength and flexibility. This 60-minute class brings focused attention to breath, bodily awareness, and injury prevention that helps to reset the body whether you are between workouts or need a reset after a busy workday.

 

GYROKINESIS


GYROKINESIS® is a unique method that harmonizes movement, breath, and mental focus to enhance your overall well-being. This restorative class incorporates seated, mat, and standing positions to engage the entire body. This is a results-driven 60-minute class to find mobility and rhythmic movements while building functional strength.

 

ZUMBA 


Enjoy our 60-minute Zumba class where Latin-inspired rhythms meet easy-to-follow dance moves. Created by celebrity trainer Alberto “Beto” Perez, Zumba blends salsa, merengue, reggaeton, and cumbia for a fun, high-energy workout that’s perfect for all fitness levels. This class is the perfect way to get moving and feel great. Come sweat, smile, and leave your worries on the dance floor.





+ HIP HOP + DIASPORA

AFROPOP GROOVES


This class is a great starting point for anyone interested in an Afrobeats class. Afropop Grooves provides a full-body workout while mindfully teaching popular African dance styles. You’ll sink deeper into elements of Amapiano, Congolese, Rhumba, street, and pop. You will also get practice flowing through steps and choreography to Afrobeats music in this 60-minute class.

 

SANCTUARY HOUSE


There is no prerequisite to attend this class. Sanctuary House blends Hip Hop, House, Street Dance styles, and other high-energy dance forms to create a full-body workout. The class begins with warm-ups focused on flexibility and mobility, then transitions into energetic dance routines featuring techniques designed to create joy and challenge you with a new level of fun in your dance training.





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447 Minna Street, 3rd Fl
San Francisco, Ca 94102
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Transit & Parking

Powell Station: 7 minutes
Bus: No. 14 to Mission & 5th
Mission Garage: 5 minutes

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