Dance

Presentation High School’s nationally recognized Dance Team has earned over 25 national titles, including Grand National Champion at the 2021 Contest of Champions. Team members—advanced dancers selected through May auditions—train in jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, and hip hop. While the commitment is significant, the rewards include travel, lasting friendships, and unforgettable memories. The season ends with a national competition in Orlando, Florida. Experience the thrill of competition and the joy of dance with Pres!

The Presentation Dance Company offers students the opportunity to participate in dance classes without affecting their daily school schedules. Classes are available starting in September and culminate in a recital in May. In the Dance Company class, dancers practice and learn advanced jazz, hip hop, modern, and ballet techniques while gaining experience in production, choreography, and performance. Classes meet weekly, and sign-ups are on a first-come, first-served basis. No prior dance experience is necessary, and these classes are open to students in grades 6 through 12.

Dancers of all abilities are welcome to participate in our dance classes, which fulfill Visual and Performing Arts curriculum and graduation requirements. These classes provide comprehensive instruction in dance technique, along with the history, theory, and vocabulary of various styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and ballroom. Each semester culminates in a dance performance, allowing students to showcase their skills. Currently, Presentation offers four levels of dance classes: Dance I, Dance II, Dance III, and Dance IV, with each class structured as a semester-long course.

Presentation’s South Asian Dance Team named “Jazba” is an after-school, co-curricular activity that provides opportunities for students to learn a variety of South Asian dance styles and perform them across the Bay Area at numerous high school showcases. The team builds skills for creative thinking, time management, leadership, and team collaboration while forming a welcoming community for students to share their ethnic backgrounds and traditions.

Jazba Audition Clinic: September 2025
Jazba Audition: September 2025

The Folklórico Affinity Team aims to refine skills in advanced technique through traditional and cultural dance, choreography, and performance while fostering a fun, artistic, cultural and creative experience. The Folklórico Affinity Team provides students with professional performance opportunities along, personal artistic development, leadership skills and community involvement. Folklórico dance expresses the life and spirit of people through its movement and music. It is both historical and current, preserving tradition yet shifting with the current times. Our mission is to preserve the traditions of our ancestors through the art of traditional Mexican folklore, while providing a positive environment where its members can express themselves through dance. Students can sign up during Club Day in August!