Since 1989, San Francisco Performances has taken a unique and intimate approach to arts education in the schools. In small, hands-on programs, our internationally acclaimed resident artists work directly with students and teachers in public schools around the Bay Area to enhance understanding and appreciation of the arts. The scope of these residencies reflects our commitment to making the arts an essential part of everyone’s life by: allowing young people of all backgrounds to experience the joys and excitement of great music and dance; helping to keep arts education accessible to all students; and supporting the professional development of emerging artists and educators. Furthermore, these resident artists’ consistent presence in the Bay Area over the four-year course of their residency gives both students and educators the opportunity to form a close bond with the artists.

Performance Poetry

Older students can look forward to Performance Poetry, where bass-baritone Dashon Burton provides many points of entry into the study and composition of poetry and song.

Guitar Trek

Guitarist Jason Vieaux introduces students to the diversity of cultures whose musical heritage has embraced this most versatile of instruments in the Guitar Trek program.