Tikvah School of Music & Dance

Ages 2 – 17

JCCSF Tikvah School of Music & Dance is a unique bicultural kids program taught in Russian by bilingual teachers that explores Jewish culture through music, dance, art and Shabbat celebrations.

Youth & Family

Tikvah music and dance classes teach children a variety of creative arts, helping them to develop as individuals through exploration and self-expression.

Participants learn dance styles like ballroom, contemporary, folk, hip-hop and Israel, sing songs in English, Russian, Hebrew and Yiddish and create art holiday-inspired art projects. Each week concludes in a Shabbat celebration and each school semester culminates in a performance attended by friends and family.

Each year, the students work culminates in a stage performance filled with music and dancing. Below are some highlights from our 2024, 2023 and 2019 performances.

Classes

Tikvah Piano Lessons

August 18, 2025 – May 31, 2026

Piano classes for children or adults will give you the opportunity to learn how to play piano. Classes are offered on a weekly basis and are either 30, 45 or 60 minutes. Register for trials (maximum of 2) or monthly classes below, and coordinate class time by contacting Yanina Nemirovskaya at [email protected] or 415.292.1239.

Financial assistance is available for Music & Dance and Russian Language Classes.

Music & Dance

September 6, 2025 – June 20, 2026

Music: Children learn melody, pitch and rhythm while building a repertoire of joyful songs. They develop listening techniques and explore different musical styles.

Dance: Children receive instruction in movement, elementary ballet, rhythmic structure and dance appreciation. Classes include warm-up and floor movement with an emphasis on technique, creativity, style and self-expression. Children practice ballroom, contemporary, folk and hip-hop.

Russian Language Classes

September 6, 2025 – May 31, 2026

Russian language classes help children develop speaking, reading and writing skills. Children learn about Russian culture and literature through well-known fairy tales, stories, poems and books. Age-appropriate lessons increase in difficulty as students’ skills progress. Advanced students work projects throughout the semesters that culminate in an end-of-year spring performance. Choose from 30 or 60 minute classes.

Prior to registering, please contact Yanina Nemirovskaya at [email protected] or 415.292.1239 for an assessment of language proficiency.

Meet the Team

Yanina Nemirovskaya

Tikvah School of Music and Dance Manager

Youth & Family

FAQs

When is Tikvah in session?

Tikvah typically begins in September and ends in June.

Do I need to sign up for the entire year?

No. While we do encourage families to sign up for the entire Tikvah year, children can participate in classes on a month-to-month basis. We request a seven day notice of withdrawl before the beginning of the month.