Carrying Forward a Legacy. Building a New Future.
After fifteen years at the helm of a vibrant dance training program, Karah Abiog — along with her co-founder Philein Wang — is embarking on her next journey of exceptional pre-professional dance training with the training ground sf, opening September 2025.
Our esteemed faculty — many of whom have taught extensively in the LINES Ballet education programs — bring with them immeasurable experience in shaping students into professional dancers, choreographers, and educators. Under their guidance and Karah’s vision, the training at ttgsf can offer you the tools to grow into the artist you envision yourself becoming.
Let ttgsf be your home for artistry, transformation, and development. Join us in shaping the future of dance.
the training ground sf empowers dancers to move boldly, think critically, and build lasting artistic lives. Through a balance of rigorous work and creative play, we guide dancers to expand their technical range, deepen their artistic voices, and build resilience for a dynamic professional world.
Artistry thrives in diverse communities. We are committed to creating an environment where artists of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are seen, valued, and encouraged to grow.
our mission
Rooted in classical ballet and informed by contemporary practices, our program offers a comprehensive curriculum that reflects the evolving landscape of dance today. Students train in:
Ballet
Contemporary
Modern
Repertoire
Improvisation
Composition
Choreography
GYROTONIC®
Critical Perspectives in Dance
our approach
Our faculty brings decades of professional experience and passionate teaching, offering individualized guidance alongside technical rigor. Throughout the year, we invite guest artists from diverse backgrounds to engage with students, connecting them to a living, breathing dance community that spans disciplines, geographies, and generations.
our staff
ttgsf classes take place in the beautiful City Dance Studios at 60 Brady Street in San Francisco, California. Bright and airy with extra-tall ceilings, the large main studio is an inspiring blank canvas that can be transformed into a performance space. Students also have access to observation balconies, a lounge, a kitchenette, and more. With nearby BART and Muni transit options, City Dance SF’s central location makes commuting easy from both San Francisco and the East Bay.
