Leap! | 2026 SF Dance Film Festival

Leap!

Director: Eric Summer, Éric Warin

(2016) 89 minutes

A runaway hit with families at last year’s festival, Leap! is back by popular demand!

Bring the whole family for a free screening of the animated feature film Leap!, a heartwarming adventure about courage, friendship, and following your dreams. Set in 19th-century Paris, the story follows Félicie, a spirited orphan determined to become a ballerina, and her best friend Victor, an aspiring inventor. Together they escape their orphanage and chase their passions in the City of Lights, where Félicie must summon all her determination to pursue the role of a lifetime at the Paris Opera Ballet.

Featuring the voices of Elle Fanning, Maddie Ziegler, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Nat Wolff, Leap! is rated PG. Parents are encouraged to consult Common Sense Media for guidance on suitability for their child.

Suggested donation of $15 per adult, $10 per child. Registration is required.

Perfect for aspiring young artists, this event will include an introduction by San Francisco Ballet Principal Dancer Dores Andre.

1:00p | House Opens

1:30p | Program begins

Runtime: 89 minutes

Program Sponsors: San Francisco Ballet, Brava Theater Center

Venue Accessibility: Brava Theater is located at 2781 24th Street. Curb cuts for the sidewalk to the Brava Theater Center are located on the corner of York and 24th Street. The entrance of the theater is on the ground floor and there is an elevator to seating in the upper level of the theater.

About the 2026 San Francisco Dance Film Festival: 

The San Francisco Dance Film Festival marks its seventeenth year this fall with over 80 films celebrating dance in all its forms, from world-class ballet to endangered folkloric traditions. Eighteen in-person screenings run October 23 through November 8 at venues across San Francisco, complete with artist Q&As, panels, and community gatherings, followed by an Online Festival from November 9 through 30 featuring short film programs and online-only features. Join SFDFF 2026 for intimate documentaries, dazzling screendance, and thrilling live performance captures that celebrate the ever-evolving intersection of dance and film.

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