Justice through dance

Winner of the U.S. State Department's "Award For Excellence in Cultural Diplomacy and Dance”

Events

25th Anniversary Celebration: Honoring the Women of Iran
25th Anniversary Celebration: Honoring the Women of Iran
May 18, 2023 | 5:00pm
Children's Day at the SF War Memorial Opera House: A Norouz Celebration!
Children's Day at the SF War Memorial Opera House: A Norouz Celebration!
March 20, 2023
The Little Lantern© Ballet
The Little Lantern© Ballet
Holiday Tea Party
Holiday Tea Party
Children's Day at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House
Children's Day at the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House
Italian Consulate Award
Italian Consulate Award
Sherene Melania awarded by Consul General Strozzi
PDT Italia: Assisi
PDT Italia: Assisi
Sister City Performance at Sagrato della Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli
PDT Italia: Repubblica dei Ragazzi
PDT Italia: Repubblica dei Ragazzi
Repubblica dei Ragazzi Benefit Concert in Civitavecchia
Presidio Dance Theatre Spring Season Gala, Honoring Roselyne C. Swig
Presidio Dance Theatre Spring Season Gala, Honoring Roselyne C. Swig
 Beyond The Land Of Sweets
Beyond The Land Of Sweets
If you want to attend one of our performances, you can buy tickets online

News

Former DANCEOUT! students highlighted in Haute Living
Former DANCEOUT! students highlighted in Haute Living
Sherene Melania featured in Nob Hill Gazette
Sherene Melania featured in Nob Hill Gazette
Broadway World features 25th Anniversary Gala
Broadway World features 25th Anniversary Gala
Classical Voice: Nowruz Is Spelled Many Ways but Celebrated Around the World
Classical Voice: Nowruz Is Spelled Many Ways but Celebrated Around the World
SF Chronicle: Bay Area events celebrating Persian New Year
SF Chronicle: Bay Area events celebrating Persian New Year
SF Examiner: Presidio dance company to host free Persian New Year show
SF Examiner: Presidio dance company to host free Persian New Year show
SF Chronicle: Presidio Dance Theatre ‘A Norouz Celebration’
SF Chronicle: Presidio Dance Theatre ‘A Norouz Celebration’
Broadway World: Presidio Dance Theatre Celebrates Persian New Year in March
Broadway World: Presidio Dance Theatre Celebrates Persian New Year in March
Sherene Melania awarded by The Hope Giver Campaign in Cairo, Egypt
Sherene Melania awarded by The Hope Giver Campaign in Cairo, Egypt
Sherene Melania speaks at the International Conference on Health & Sports in Les Mureaux, France
Sherene Melania speaks at the International Conference on Health & Sports in Les Mureaux, France
Haute Living Magazine features our Spring Gala!
Haute Living Magazine features our Spring Gala!
Nob Hill Gazette covers our Spring Gala!
Nob Hill Gazette covers our Spring Gala!
About Us
Training new generations of passionate global citizens
Presidio Dance Theatre (PDT) is a program of the Presidio Performing Arts Foundation (PPAF). PPAF’s mission is to create cultural change, global dialogue and human connection through the artistry of dance. PPAF preserves, enhances and presents dance, music and theatre traditions in their historical context, increasing public knowledge and appreciation of peoples and art forms throughout the world.
Programs
Presidio Dance Theatre views all its programs through the lens of social justice. We see dance as the most accessible vehicle to promote compassion, understanding and equity.

Testimonials

Gavin Newsom
Governor of California

Presidio Dance Theatre inspires the citizens of California with the universal power of dance, creating works that uplift ...

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London Breed
Mayor of San Francisco

“I am grateful for the Presidio Performing Arts Foundation’s commitment to providing access and equity to the arts, ...

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Catherine Stefani
San Francisco County Supervisor

“As we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Children’s Day at the SF War Memorial Opera House, we thank ...

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Tom DeCaigny
Director of Cultural Affairs, City of SF

Presidio Dance Theatre is a treasured San Francisco institution! Under Melania’s leadership, PDT has distinguished itself as a ...

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Chuck Collins
President & CEO, YMCA of San Francisco

PDT is a shining example of youth development through the arts! Their work excels beyond dance, creating life ...

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Awards and Accolades

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