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Presidio Dance Theatre (PDT) is the resident company of the Presidio Performing Arts Foundation, launched in 2005 to advance women’s empowerment through new works. Led by Executive & Artistic Director Sherene Melania, PDT fuses traditional dance forms from around the world with classical ballet to create a signature Ethno-Classical Ballet voice. From international tours to community stages, PDT brings culturally rich storytelling to audiences in San Francisco and beyond.

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Based in the Bay Area, PDT collaborates with venues like the Presidio Theatre as part of a vibrant regional arts scene. The company has received prestigious recognition for cultural diplomacy and education, and remains committed to accessible, transformative dance experiences.

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BIOGRAPHY & MISSION

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  • Founded under the Presidio Performing Arts Foundation (est. 1998), PDT launched in 2005 with a mission to empower women through contemporary and classical dance.
  • Executive & Artistic Director Sherene Melania is a renowned choreographer and arts educator, former San Francisco Arts Commissioner, founding President of UNESCO CID West, and holds an MA in Education from Harvard. Her international study includes ballet direction in Russia.
  • Signature style blends ethnically diverse movements with classical ballet, producing works like Beyond the Land of Sweets, The Little Lantern Ballet, and Dancing Across Cultures.

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REPERTOIRE & ACCOLADES

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  • Disciplined, culturally rich storytelling through movement that supports women’s voices and global narratives.
  • Awarded the U.S. State Department’s Award for Excellence in Cultural Diplomacy & Dance.
  • Recognized locally with SF ProCLAims PDT Day and other honors.
  • International footprint includes thirteen U.S. tours and UNESCO CID-related activities; sister-city exchanges with Paris, Assisi, Cork, and Athens.

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Quick Facts About Presidio Dance Theatre

  • PDT is the resident company of the Presidio Performing Arts Foundation (founded in 1998); PDT launched in 2005 and focuses on women’s empowerment through its New Works Series.
  • Executive & Artistic Director: Sherene Melania, a choreographer and arts educator who has served as a San Francisco Arts Commissioner and as founding President of UNESCO CID West; she holds an MA in Education from Harvard and has studied ballet direction in Russia.
  • Signature style: Ethno-Classical Ballet, merging traditional dance forms from many cultures with classical ballet; signature productions include Beyond the Land of Sweets, The Little Lantern Ballet, and Dancing Across Cultures.
  • Awards & accolades: PDT has been honored with the U.S. State Department’s Award for Excellence in Cultural Diplomacy & Dance, plus local recognitions such as SF ProCLAims PDT Day and other certificates of honor.
  • International reach: PDT has represented the United States on thirteen international tours and has engaged in UNESCO CID-related activities; the organization has also presented in sister-city exchanges (e.g., Paris, Assisi, Cork, Athens).
  • 2025 tour/engagements: A Weekend of Artistry and Excellence — Napa Valley, October 4–5, 2025 (Sullivan Rutherford Estate on Oct 4; Auro at Four Seasons Napa on Oct 5).

BIOGRAPHY & MISSION

  • Founded under the Presidio Performing Arts Foundation (est. 1998), PDT launched in 2005 with a mission to empower women through contemporary and classical dance.
  • Executive & Artistic Director Sherene Melania is a renowned choreographer and arts educator, former San Francisco Arts Commissioner, founding President of UNESCO CID West, and holds an MA in Education from Harvard. Her international study includes ballet direction in Russia.
  • Signature style blends ethnically diverse movements with classical ballet, producing works like Beyond the Land of Sweets, The Little Lantern Ballet, and Dancing Across Cultures.

REPERTOIRE & ACCOLADES

  • Disciplined, culturally rich storytelling through movement that supports women’s voices and global narratives.
  • Awarded the U.S. State Department’s Award for Excellence in Cultural Diplomacy & Dance.
  • Recognized locally with SF ProCLAims PDT Day and other honors.
  • International footprint includes thirteen U.S. tours and UNESCO CID-related activities; sister-city exchanges with Paris, Assisi, Cork, and Athens.

TOUR INFO & UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 2025: A Weekend of Artistry and Excellence — Napa Valley, October 4–5, 2025. Schedule: Sullivan Rutherford Estate (Oct 4) and Auro at Four Seasons Napa (Oct 5).
  • 2025: The Presidio Theatre continues its dance season with major programs, including Giordano Dance Chicago on October 25, 2025.

FOLLOW & CONNECT

  • Official PDT site does not publicly list social channels, but Sherene Melania maintains personal profiles on Facebook and Instagram. The Presidio Theatre actively promotes PDT performances via Instagram.
  • For ongoing updates, check official venue pages and Sherene Melania’s profiles for announcements and event details.

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