Founded in 1971 by choreographer Brenda Way and based in San Francisco for over 30 years, ODC Dance Commons is made up of many parts:

• ODC/Dance – an internationally known professional dance company
• ODC Theater – a venue supporting artists and their work from creation to presentation
• ODC School/Rhythm and Motion – a training center for professional & recreational dancers of all ages
• ODC Dance Jam – a children’s/youth performing company
• ODC’s Educational Outreach Program – an effort to bring creativity to new audiences

ODC includes a 10,000 sq-ft space, the ODC Theater at 17th and Shotwell, and the new ODC Dance Commons, a 23,000 sq-ft building located at 351 Shotwell St. (between 17th and 18th streets) – just down the block.

ODC features an excellent professional faculty of dancers and musicians. Professional track training is offered along with recreational dance classes. Dancers at the ODC Dance Commons enjoy direct connections to resident professional companies including ODC/Dance, Janice Garrett and Dancers, Robert Moses Kin, and to a diverse range of performing artists of all kinds. ODC has a total of seven fully-equipped studios, a “Healthy Dancers” Clinic, a community lounge, a Pilates center, gallery spaces, locker rooms, showers, and more.

Pictured below are Bayan Jamay (right), and her dance partner, who are both students and teachers of modern jazz at ODC.

ODC Dance Commons:
Main Offices/Dance CompanyTheater/School
351 Shotwell Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Tel (415) 863-6606  Fax (415) 863-9833

ODC Theater Office:
Box Office Hours: Wed-Sat 4:30-8:30pm
Tel (415) 863-9834  Fax (415) 863-9833
Online
Is in residence at ODC Dance Commons during its 3153 17th Street building renovation.
Mailing address: c/o ODC Dance Commons, 351 Shotwell Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

ODC School Office:
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
ODC School Classes: 7 days a week, refer to Class Schedule
Tel (415) 863-9830  Fax (415) 863-9833

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