Dance Wednesdays | J-Pop w/ Risa Ono

Rae Studios is proud to be the 2025 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. Cardio Wednesday will feature outdoor cardio dance classes provided by Rae Studios on Union Square Plaza (Across the street to Macy’s). Classes offered will range from DRENCHED! (A Rae Studios Signature class), BollyX, Shuffle, 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 | @sfoewd
• Beiderman Development Ventures

Union Square Class Program (August-October):

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

Every 1st Wed: K-Pop (All Levels)

Every 2nd Wed: J-Pop (All Levels)

Every 3rd Wed: Hip Hop: Grooves (Beginner)

Every 4th Wed: Shuffle (Beginner)

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)

J-Pop (Class Description):

Japanese dance pop, also known as J-pop, is a popular music genre that originated in Japan in the 1990s. It is characterized by its upbeat and catchy melodies, electronic instrumentation, and heavily produced sound. J-pop is known for its use of vocal harmonies and high-pitched vocals, and is often associated with anime and video game soundtracks. J-Pop will include a mix of original and cover choreography to different J-Pop songs. Students should expect to learn fun combos and increase their performance quality.

Meet the Instructor below:

Risa (she/her) from Tokyo is proudly represented by Rae Dance Agency. She began her dance journey at the age of 16, diving into various styles including Hip Hop, Locking, and Street Jazz. Since then, she has graced numerous events with her performances and crafted captivating choreographies for showcases and her hip hop team, both in Japan and New York.

While in New York, Risa expanded her repertoire by training in Heels with Army of Sass and joined a fabulous bachata team led by the renowned dance duo, Daniel y Desirée, who are celebrated as the world's top Bachata dance couple.

One of her recent dream projects was directing and choreographing a musical promotion PV for Dokkyo University in Japan – a truly exciting endeavor! Risa’s unique dance style and choreography emphasize musicality, inviting all dancers to express themselves and fully enjoy the music.

Currently, Risa shares her passion by teaching Street Jazz and J-Pop at Rae Studio, inspiring the next generation of dancers. Join her on this exhilarating journey of dance and self-expression!

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