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Teen Intro to Contemporary

San Francisco, CA · $27/week · ★ 4.6 (103 reviews)

A summer camp in San Francisco providing young dancers with foundational contemporary dance techniques.

▌ Editor's read The ODC Dance website loads successfully and provides information on their summer programs, including the Teen Intro to Contemporary camp. ODC is a non-profit organization founded in 1971 by Brenda Way, indicating over 50 years of operation. While the specific 'Teen Intro to Contemporary' camp doesn't have individual reviews, ODC/Dance as an organization has a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on 179 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting the quality of instruction and the welcoming environment. The camp is a day program, running Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles for ODC Dance are @odcdance on Instagram and ODCDance on Facebook. There is no explicit mention of background checks for staff on the camp's summer program pages.
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Since 197353+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here

Teen Intro to Contemporary is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. dance programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1973 (53 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Money & Policies

Session lengths
5-day (full week) · 10-day
What campers take home
Each week culminates in an informal performance for families, showcasing newfound skills and creativity.

Details

  • Category: Dance
  • Ages: not listed
  • Hours: Saturdays 12
  • Address: ODC Dance Commons, 351 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
  • Phone: (707) 653-5541
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tuition is $216 for an 8-week session.

↗ What parents like

  • Foundational contemporary training
  • Beginner-friendly

↘ Watch for

  • 8-week commitment
  • Registration fee

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Teen Intro to Contemporary

What ages does Teen Intro to Contemporary accept?
Teen Intro to Contemporary is open to children ages not listed. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Teen Intro to Contemporary cost?
Teen Intro to Contemporary publishes $27/week for the standard session. Tuition is $216 for an 8-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Teen Intro to Contemporary's hours?
Teen Intro to Contemporary runs Saturdays 12. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Teen Intro to Contemporary?
Teen Intro to Contemporary is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 53 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Teen Intro to Contemporary provide lunch?
Teen Intro to Contemporary does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Teen Intro to Contemporary compare to other dance camps in San Francisco?
Teen Intro to Contemporary is one of 32 dance camps in San Francisco that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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