Summer Dance Series at Fisherman's Wharf | Classes begin June, 2025 š
- RAE Crew
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Rae Studios is proud to be the 2025 programming partner of the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit DistrictĀ to provide FREE Summer Dance Series classes to the historic landmark. This is our FOURTH park activation and it wouldn't have been possible without the support of our community! We are continuously grateful for our students and can't wait for you all to join us in this new Neighborhood Program just in time for the Summer. Outdoor classes will feature rotating dance classes on select Saturdays from 11am - 1pm. Classes offered will range from Hip Hop, Bollywood Fusion, K-Pop, Salsa, and more! All classes offered will be free and easy to follow. We encourage all participants to sign up in advance to help the instructor prepare for a successful class. Classes begin Saturday, June 7th. See you at the Wharf!
Ticket Reservations: Register via Eventbrite or the MindBody app.Dance Saturdays Details:
Hosted By:
Rae Studios | @raestudiossf
Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District | @fishermanswharf
Featured Instructors:
ANNA BOLENDER | @annaalexbee
DIAMOND JARRELL | @dia.mondgenesis
JESSICA RAE | @jraesf
MALIVA RAJ | @malvika718
OCHE VALLEJOS | @_oche13
OLIVIA PIPER | @analyze.release.create
SARA TEMPLETON | @coqui.sf
TASHI COWAN | @tashitheeterminator_
Fisherman's Wharf Class Program (June-October):
Offered monthly on select Saturdays per month. Class times at 11am and 12pm.
Saturday, June 7th, 2025Ā
11:00am | Hip Hop w/ Tashi
12:00pm | Bollywood Fusion w/ Malvika
Saturday, June 21st, 2025Ā
11:00am | Hip Hop w/ Tashi
12:00pm | Bollywood Fusion w/ Malvika
Sunday, July 6th, 2025
11:00am | DRENCHED! w/ Diamond
12:00pm | Hip Hop w/ Olivia
Saturday, July 19th, 2025Ā
11:00am | DRENCHED! w/ Diamond
12:00pm | Hip Hop w/ Olivia
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
11:00am | K-Pop w/ Oche
12:00pm | Pop Jam w/ Jessica
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
11:00am | K-Pop w/ Oche
12:00pm | Pop Jam w/ Jessica
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
11:00am | K-Pop w/ Oche
12:00pm | Pop Jam w/ Jessica
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
11:00am | Salsa | SaraĀ
12:00pm | Reggaeton w/ Sara
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
11:00am | Salsa | Sara
12:00pm | Reggaeton w/ Sara
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
11:00am | DRENCHED! (All Levels) w/ Anna & Diamond
12:00pm | Hip Hop w/ Tashi
Ticket Options:
All classes FREE. Spots limited. RSVP in advance
Ticket Reservations: Register via Eventbrite or the MindBody app.Meet the Team of Amazing Instructors:
Ticket Reservations: Register via Eventbrite or the MindBody app.
Tashi Cowan
Hip Hop (Beginner)
Saturday, June 7th at 11am
Saturday, June 21st at 11am
Saturday, October 4th at 12pm
Tashi Cowan (she/her) is a dancer and choreographer who has diverse experience in multiple forms of performance arts.
A Marin County native, freestyling to Janet Jackson at 4 years old, she received her first formal lesson in hip-hop at 10 years old and has been hooked on dance ever since. She continued her dance education while studying for an Associate Degree in Dance Performance at College of Marin and performed in dance productions such as āSignatures of Motionā and āDance Upon a Songā as well as local theatre productions and town parades.Ā
Tashi was recognized by the College of Marin Foundation with the Saragay Stetson Dance Scholarship, a competitive award recognizing outstanding talent within the department. She also has had musical theatre training performing with the Stapleton Theatre Companyās Rendition of āFameā where she received the Rookie Award.
She has trained at Playground LA and CityDance SF and had workshop intensive training with industry professionals such Brandi Chun (Winner Dance100 Netflix, House of Ninja), Amanda LaCount (Rihanna, Katy Perry) and Aliya Jannel (Beyonce, QueensNLettos). Recently she was a featured choreographer in Rae Studios annual Spring Showcase 2024 teaching Beg./Int. Hip Hop.Ā
A graduate of San Francisco State University, she studied abroad in London, England and was a member of the Kingston Cougars Latin Dance Team which ranked 2nd and 3rd place for Best Latin Style Dance. Sheās a certified Zumba instructor and has taught classes at numerous locations in the Bay Area including Bay Club (SF and Marin).Ā
She continues to train at Rae Studios, and CityDance and Mission Theatre in Heels Technique, Hip Hop and Jazz Funk. She is constantly learning and growing as a dancer and believes that to dance and being able bodied is a blessing and joy!Ā
Hip Hop (Beginner):
Hip-Hop is an artistic and cultural movement that started in the 1970s in The Bronx of New York City by Black and LatinƩ youth who expressed joy through Hip-Hop during a time of oppression. Hip-Hop dance consists of Breaking (commercially known as Breakdancing) and Hip-Hop Party Moves (e.g., Bart Simpson, Biz Markie, Roger Rabbit, Running Man). In this class students will focus on a beginner-friendly Hip-Hop dance combo that will help with choreography and movement quality. This course is a prerequisite requirement for many of our beginner/intermediate or intermediate/advanced classes. Prepare to take this class for at least 6-8 weeks before advancing to the next class.
Ticket Reservations: Register via Eventbrite or the MindBody app.
Malvika Raj
Bollywood Fusion (Beginner)
Saturday, June 7th at 12pm
Saturday, June 21st at 12pm
Meet Malvika, a proud Austin native and a dancer whose passion for the art is unending. Her journey into dance began with Bharatanatyam at just four years old, sparking a lifelong love for exploring diverse dance cultures. A highlight of her dance career was competing with her college team, Cornell Bhangra, on the Quarterfinals of America's Got Talent in 2014. Now based in San Francisco, Malvika has fallen in love with a variety of dance forms, including Jazz Funk, Hip Hop, and K-pop, integrating these with her roots in Bollywood, Bhangra, and Classical dance. Her Bollywood Fusion classes aim to make South Asian dance accessible and enjoyable for all, blending traditional and modern moves to create a space where everyone can discover the joy and expressiveness of dance.
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Instagram:Ā @malvika718 ; https://www.instagram.com/malvika718/
Bollywood Fusion (Beginner):
Bollywood Fusion is a dance style that merges traditional Bollywood signature moves with modern contemporary dance steps. Bollywood dance originated in India around Bombay (now known as Mumbai) in the 20th century and can be found in todayās signature music video and commercialized dance choreographers.Ā In this class you will learn cultural Indian semi-classical rooted movements, fundations and vocabulary along with inspired styles from Hip Hop, Contemporary movements.Ā
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Diamond Jarrell
DRENCHED! (All Levels)
Sunday, July 6th at 11am
Saturday, July 19th at 11am
Saturday, October 4th at 11am
Diamond (she/her) was born and raised in San Diego, CA. At the age of 18 she moved to San Francisco to pursue a degree in Fine Arts. Throughout her time in the city she has grown as an artist and has looked to explore many avenues of creativity and expand her artistry. Diamondās journey as a dancer began in late September, 2021 when she became a Studio Host at Rae Studios. Since her time she has grown as a dancer and is still looking to push her education. As she looks to find her voice as a dancer she continuously grows appreciation for multiple different forms, styles and cultures. Diamond currently teaches and trains as one of the instructors for DRENCHED! Eventually she would like to see herself grow as a choreographer and freestyle performer.Ā
DRENCHED! (All Levels):
DRENCHED! is a signature Rae Studios cardio dance-based class created by Jessica Rae featuring pre-choreographed dance combos.Ā Music genres include Hip Hop, Latin Dance, Dancehall, Afro Dance, Reggaeton, and Pop. In this class, prepare to bring a towel and bottled water.Ā Class will continuously move with three levels of movement.Ā Levels 1-2 are easy to follow with Level 3 designed to move vigorously while pushing choreography retention. We suggest taking this class for at least 3-5 weeks to get in the swing of learning combos.Ā Class is great for all levels.Ā Modified movements available and instructed by the teacher for every class.
Ticket Reservations: Register via Eventbrite or the MindBody app.
Olivia Piper
Hip Hop (Beginner)
Sunday, July 6th at 12pm
Saturday, July 19th at 12pm
Raised in Santa Rosa, California, Olivia Piper began her dance training in hip hop and ballet but has since broadened her movement skills in jazz, tap, contemporary, modern, African, krump, musical theatre and more. In 2016 she attended Dance Theatre of Harlem's summer program followed by joining Auxiliary Dance Team in 2018 when the team competed on World of Dance (WOD). Gaining experience in teaching through private lessons, classes, musical theatre performances, and week long camps, Olivia loves sharing the gift of dance with others.Ā
After attending the illustrious Spelman College in Atlanta GA, she graduated with an honors degree in dance performance and choreography in 2023. It was there she gained a deeper appreciation for dance therapy work and choreography that tells intricate stories. Her first self produced work Our Protected Light, debuted in 2023 sharing a story of personal discovery while appealing to communities of curious minds, and young black women holding space for themselves. Oliviaās work urges movers to be raw, bold, and risky in the artistic space while simultaneously sharing proper technique and movement history.
Olivia has curated her own movement company A.R.C or analyze, release, create. She hopes to collaborate and hold space for participants to work through mental health blocks and create meaningful movement art to promote healing. She is excited to continue learning and share her movement with others as a first time teacher at Rae Studios!Ā
Hip Hop (Beginner):
Hip-Hop is an artistic and cultural movement that started in the 1970s in The Bronx of New York City by Black and LatinƩ youth who expressed joy through Hip-Hop during a time of oppression. Hip-Hop dance consists of Breaking (commercially known as Breakdancing) and Hip-Hop Party Moves (e.g., Bart Simpson, Biz Markie, Roger Rabbit, Running Man). In this class students will focus on a beginner-friendly Hip-Hop dance combo that will help with choreography and movement quality. This course is a prerequisite requirement for many of our beginner/intermediate or intermediate/advanced classes. Prepare to take this class for at least 6-8 weeks before advancing to the next class.
Ticket Reservations: Register via EventbriteĀ or the MindBody app.
Oche Vallejos
K-Pop (All Levels)
Saturday, August 2nd at 11am
Saturday, August 16th at 11am
Saturday, August 30th at 11am
Oche (he/they), also known as Jaden, began their dance journey later in life. Growing up, Oche always had an interest in dance, but came from a household that saw it as a āgirl thing.ā Most of their childhood was spent on soccer fields, and while they were good at it, they knew it wasnāt their true passion. Oche would watch dance videos alone, trying to learn moves on their own. At 15, they joined their high schoolās cheer team in secret, and that experience sparked a deeper love for dance. Since then, Oche has been a cheerleader for 6 years and has taught jumps and cheer-style dance at multiple gyms for about 3 years. Though theyāve loved cheer and the opportunities it provided, Oche wanted to broaden their craft, so they began training in Jazz-Funk over a year ago. This journey has led them to substitute K-pop and Jazz-Funk classes, where they found a love for teaching. When Oche isnāt dancing, theyāre a full-time student pursuing a Masterās in Design. Fun fact: Oche is hard of hearing, culturally Deaf, and fluent in both sign language and English, with a passion for making dance accessible to the Deaf community. Follow @_oche13 on Instagram for teaching updates and to catch some of their dance videos and covers!
K-Pop (All Levels):
āāāāK-Pop, short for Korean popular music, is a form of music originating in South Korea as part of South Korean culture. āāIt includes styles and genres from around the world, such as Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, Experimental, Rock, Jazz, Gospel, Reggae, Electronic dance, Folk, Country, Disco, and Classical on top of its traditional Korean music roots. Originally known as 'Gayo' in Korea, modern K-pop "idol" culture began in the 1990s. Our KPOP instructors will either highlight other KPOP choreographers reteaching combos from various music videos or create their own choreographed influences from various styles of dance. Students should expect to learn fun combos and increase their performance quality.Ā Ā
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Jessica Rae
Pop Jam (All Levels)
Saturday, August 2nd at 12pm
Saturday, August 16th at 12pm
Saturday, August 30th at 12pm
Jessica Rae is a Filipino business owner and educator around movement and entrepreneurship. She is the founder and CEO of Rae Model & Talent Agency LLC and Rae Studios, located in downtown San Francisco, California. Jessica graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in Speech and Communications and a lifetime advocate of dance and the arts.
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She is an energetic certified Group Fitness and Dance Instructor with a strong background in Cardio Dance, Kickboxing, MMA, and dance choreography.Ā She promotes healthy minds and bodies through music and movement while building a strong community motivating people to move outside their comfort zone.Ā Her certifications include: GF, AFAA, CPA and First Aid, Pound Pro, Cize Live, Barre Certified and has been seen coaching for Gap HQ, Athleta, Lorna Jane, Fitbit, William-Sonoma, Airbnb, Eventbrite, Salesforce, Facebook, Marriott, San Francisco Middle School, Dare to Bare amongst other established corporations.Ā Ā
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Jessica currently teaches weekly classes at Equinox and Rae Studios.Ā
Pop Jam (All Levels):
Pop Jam originates from Dance-Pop, a popular music subgenre that originated in the late 1970s to early 1980s. It is generally uptempo music intended for nightclubs with the intention of being danceable. Pop Jam is influenced by various dance styles including, Jazz Funk, Hip-Hop, and Latin dance. Students are expected to have basic fundamentals of these dance genres. This class moves at a true intermediate pace starting with a full body warm-up, and isolations into choreography. Bring knee pads for those who wish to do floor work. Floorwork and standing options are available.
Ticket Reservations: Register via EventbriteĀ or the MindBody app.
Sara Templeton
Salsa (Beginner) & Reggaeton (Beginner)
Saturday, September 6th at 11am & 12pm
Saturday, September 20th at 11am & 12pm
Sara is a choreographer, teacher, and dancer born and raised in San Francisco. She started her professional hip-hop career at sixteen, dancing with Culture Shock S.F. and L.A. and guest performing with independent artists throughout the Bay Area. While earning her dance degree at Loyola Marymount University, Sara expanded her training to include ballet, modern / contemporary, and dunham technique, and also began a focused re-engagement with salsa and other Latin dances connected to her Puerto Rican heritage. It was during this time that Sara truly honed in on her passion for choreography and teaching, and the ways in which the intelligence of different dance techniques could cross pollinate for the benefit of the artist. During her hip-hop performance career Sara worked alongside notable artists Allan Frias and Jesse Lee Santos, and did commercial work with musical groups Blue Boy and Spanish Fly. Locally Sara has performed and presented work at Dance Mission Theater and ODC, and is blest to have trained with exceptional Bay teachers such as Janice Garrett, Robert Moses, Robert Dekkers, Brett Conway, and others. Currently Sara is choreographing the Center Repertory Companyās Spring 2023 musical production of Lin-Manuel Mirandaās In the Heights.
Reggaeton (All Levels):
Reggaeton is a hybrid dance form built from salsa, dancehall, and hip-hop influences.Ā It reflects the musical and cultural journey of Jamaican migrants across the Caribbean (especially Puerto Rico, which is credited with creating 'mainstream' Reggaeton) towards Latin American and the United States. Reggaeton blends Jamaican music influences of reggae and dancehall with those of Latin America, such as Bomba and Plena, as well as that of hip hop. Reggaeton focuses on strong and sensual hip movements (commonly known as dancing 'perreo') and often incorporates Hip-Hop grooves and Latin dance technique. In this class, students will learn choreography to gain an understanding of the genre and its associated terminology. See instructor IG to view choreography style.
Ticket Reservations: Register via EventbriteĀ or the MindBody app.
Anna Bolender
DRENCHED! (All Levels)
Saturday, October 4th at 11am
Anna (she/her) was born and raised in Frankfurt, Germany and has lived in San Francisco since 2016. Dance and movement have always been an important part of Anna's life. She started training and competing in Rhythmic Gymnastics when she was seven years old and has won various competitions, including the German Championship, during her 13-year journey in this sport.
In 2012, Anna started training in other dance styles, including hip hop, pop, contemporary, ballet, and jazz. She was also part of the cheerleading team at her university in Germany and performed at different local events as well as the Euromasters, a European cheerleading competition.
After moving to San Francisco in 2016, Anna continued to train in different dance styles in San Francisco and LA and joined RAE Agency as a dancer and model. She was a backup dancer for Bebe Rexa as part of Salesforce in the San Francisco pride parade and performed at various corporate events and holiday parties for companies such as Google, Oracle, Samsung, Apple, and the Golden State Warriors. Given her Rhythmic Gymnastics background, Annaās specialty as a talent continues to be ribbon dancing and dancing with other props, such as the ball, hoop, clubs, and rope.
Anna also joined RAE Studios as a student in 2016 where she discovered her passion for cardio dance ā a class format that brings together both dance and fitness. She has been teaching DRENCHED, a fun and sweaty all-levels cardio dance class, at RAE Studios since 2020. Dance continues to be Annaās biggest passion and she is excited to share that with others in her class and in classes she takes as a student.
DRENCHED! (All Levels):
DRENCHED! is a signature Rae Studios cardio dance-based class created by Jessica Rae featuring pre-choreographed dance combos.Ā Music genres include Hip Hop, Latin Dance, Dancehall, Afro Dance, Reggaeton, and Pop. In this class, prepare to bring a towel and bottled water.Ā Class will continuously move with three levels of movement.Ā Levels 1-2 are easy to follow with Level 3 designed to move vigorously while pushing choreography retention. We suggest taking this class for at least 3-5 weeks to get in the swing of learning combos.Ā Class is great for all levels.Ā Modified movements available and instructed by the teacher for every class.
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