THE SΛNCTUΛRY

A dance and cultural center for Everyone

As a dance and cultural center, the SΛNCTUΛRY serves artists of color in partnership with communities of color, white allies, and organizations. Through dance and movement, the SΛNCTUΛRY creates a place where Black, Indigenous, and People of Color can develop innovative ideas and restorative dance practices.

Our Values

• BIPOC SΛNCTUΛRY
We value the intellect and cultural wisdom that resides in multifaceted lived experience of BIPOC people.

• EXPRESSION & LIBERATION
We honor the physical space as a place to incubate the idea of personal, collective liberation and cultural artistic expression.

• JOY & SOLIDARITY
We seek the transformative and emergent complex conversations between communities of color, and the multidimensional thick solidarity that impact us all.

History

In 2020, the SΛNCTUΛRY was developed by a group of working artists and community leaders to bring analysis to complex racial issues facing the dance field and the greater arts community. That same year, PUSH developed a partnership with the Community Arts Stabilization Trust to create a physical space where artists can develop innovative ideas and restorative dance practices through a new home and BIPOC Sanctuary.

Convertible Studio

• One convertible studio equipped with a divider to create one small and one medium studio
• All studios are equipped with state-of-the-art sound system and sprung floor
• Small studio is good for individuals with noise canceling headphones
• Studios are fully-automated for live streaming
• Smart locker system with resettable key codes
• Gender neutral restroom and changing rooms
• Lounge area and kitchenette
• Guest Wifi

Accessibility

We are committed to the diversity and the immense potential of including everyone and creating an environment of equity and learning. We aim to continually reduce barriers to accessing movement and wellness.

• The sanctuary includes an elevator, restroom, changing room, and ramps
• Braille is included on two studio signage doors
• All changing rooms and the restroom are private
• Additional restrooms are located on the first floor

Getting Here

PUSH’s Sanctuary space is located at 447 Minna Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

We are located between Mission and Howard Streets and 5th and 6th Streets

We are accessible by BART Powell Street Station or MUNI J/K/L/M/N/T/Bus 14

447 Minna Street, 3rd Fl
San Francisco, CA 94103
Between 5th and 6th Streets

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BART or MUNI J/K/L/M/N/T to Powell
Bus 14 to Mission & 5th
Parking (paid) Garage on 5th/Mission

Street parking available at your own risk
PaybyPhone App (also replenishes meter)
ProPark Garage (5th & Mission)
Fifth and Mission Garage