Whelan Academy of Irish Dance, 1612 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122, US

Presidio Performing Arts Center (PPAC) preserves, enhances and presents dance, music,and theatre traditions in their historical context, increasing the public’s knowledge and appreciation of peoples and art forms from across the globe. By celebrating a multiplicity of artistic traditions, PPAC nurtures community vitality, and in sharing the collective wisdom of worldwide cultures,promotes compassion for humanity. Founded in 1998 (as Presidio Performing Arts Foundation), PPAC is one of the earliest residents of San Francisco’s Presidio, an urban National Park serving millions of visitors year round. PPAC is an educational partner of the National Park Service. PPAC has not only established a permanent home in one of the most beautiful parks in the country, but has recognized the substantial opportunity to deepen its community impact by inviting numerous artists and cultural organizations to partner and bring about broader collaborative programming.