Dance Wednesdays | Hip Hop (Beginner) with Tashi Cowan

Rae Studios is thrilled to be back as the 2026 programming partner of the San Francisco Recreation & Parks, OEWD, and BRV; providing FREE CLASSES to the Union Square Neighborhood to increase equity and access to dance & wellness for all ages, abilities, and levels. Dance Wednesdays will feature outdoor dance classes provided by Rae Studios on Union Square Plaza (Across the street to Macy’s). Classes offered will range from Hip Hop: Grooves, Shuffle, K-Pop and Salsa. 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. We are thrilled to be a part of this amazing new addition to the Union Square neighborhood. See you on the square!

Hosted By:

• Rae Studios | @raestudiossf
• San Francisco Recreation & Parks | @sfrecpark
• Office of Economic & Workforce Development | @shopdinesf
• Beiderman Development Ventures

Union Square Class Program (May-July):

Every Wednesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm on the Union Square Plaza

• Every 1st Wed: Hip Hop: Grooves (Beginner)
• Every 2nd Wed: Shuffle (Beginner)
• Every 3rd Wed: BollyX (All Levels)
• Every 4th Wed: Salsa (All Levels) (No partner needed)

All classes are outdoors at 300 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Located between Hyde Street and Market Street.

BART:Get off at Powell Street Station. Take the exit A1 towards Powell Street, Cable Car / Union Square. From the cable car turnaround, walk up Powell Street towards Union Square

MUNI: Buses, #2, #3, #8, #8AX, #8BX, #30, #38, #38R, and #45 all stop within a block or two from Rae Studios.

Metro Subway: T line (stop at Geary) or J, K, M, and N (stop at Powell)

Caltrain: Exit 4th Street then take either buses #30 and #45 (stop at Stockton St & Sutter St), #31 (stop at Cyril Magnin & Market St), or Metro Subway T Line (Stop at Geary)

Class Description:

This hip-hop based course focuses on rhythm, body awareness, and musicality to help dancers move with confidence and texture. Students will explore foundational hip-hop grooves, basic footwork, and essential bounce and rock patterns. This class will emphasize musicality, timing, and developing natural flow in the body to strengthen coordination and elevate your overall dance quality.

Meet the instructor below:

Tashi Cowan is a dynamic dancer, teacher, and performer known for her versatility, precision, and magnetic stage presence. A Marin County native, Tashi discovered hip-hop at ten years old and instantly fell in love with movement. She earned her Associate Degree in Dance Performance from College of Marin, performing in Signatures of Motion and Dance Upon a Song, and was awarded the Saragay Stetson Dance Scholarship for her outstanding talent.

Her artistic reach expanded through musical theatre in Stapleton Theatre Company’s production of Fame, where she earned the Rookie Award. After graduating from San Francisco State University, she studied abroad in London and joined the Kingston Cougars Latin Dance Team, earning 2nd and 3rd place nationally for Best Latin Style Dance.

Tashi continues her lifelong pursuit of growth through extensive studio training across the Bay Area at Rae Studios, City Dance, Full Out and In the Groove Studios. Her training extends to Los Angeles as well, where she trains at Playground Studios in Heels, Hip Hop, and Jazz Funk with renowned choreographers Nicole Kirkland, Aliya Janell, Dexter Carr, and Samantha Caudle.

Certified as a Zumba instructor since 2015, Tashi has taught at Energy Dance & Fitness, Bay Club, and Mt. Tam Racquet Club. Her teaching style blends technique, athleticism, and empowerment, rooted in her belief that movement is both a gift and a form of liberation.

Outside the studio, Tashi works as an Assistant Manager at YogaSix Marin, helping her community build strong, consistent wellness habits. She is currently on the path to becoming a certified personal trainer, Pilates instructor and holistic wellness coach.

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