Performing Arts & Dance
Performing Arts & Dance
SF Arts Education Dance Residency, Grades TK-5
Rooftop welcomes teaching artists from the San Francisco Arts Education Project (SF Arts Ed) for an 8-week dance residency. Students in grades TK-5 enjoy weekly dance lessons that explore the use of the body and its movement as a means of communication and connection to others.
International Festival
The International Festival is Rooftop’s favorite springtime tradition, celebrating the diversity of our school community. The all-day affair begins with a feast of foods from around the world, prepared and donated by our parent community. After the feast, the entire school enjoys a performing arts showcase with many student performances.
Improv with StageWrite, Grade 5
StageWrite empowers youth to become actively engaged in their education and passionate about learning through the theatre arts. StageWrite employs dramatic activities to involve young people in reading, writing, speaking, and listening as a holistic and meaningful communication process. StageWrite partners with fifth graders at Rooftop to create, develop and perform short-plays each Spring. Learn more about the StageWrite's programs.
Nagata Dance, TK-3
Nagata Dance has partnered with Rooftop for the past several years to foster creative opportunities for movement and appreciation of dance in our lower grades. Learn more about Nagata Dance.
The African American Shakespeare Company, Grades 6-8 (PTA Funded)
Arts education programming to middle school students during afterschool hours, in performing arts disciplines including theater and dance. Programs will give exposure to different art forms and provide social-emotional learning.