2019 Fall Dance -Adult
F 19 Adult Open Hip Hop Drop in Rate | $25 | Purchase one class or several for a punch card |
$25.00
Adult Open Hip Hop ( 4 class workshop) Oct. 3, 10,17, 24 1 hour class $100 for all 4 classes or $25 for a drop in class.
Adult Open Hip Hop Drop in Rate | $25 | Purchase one class or several for a punch card | Load your cart with as many classes as you want and we will prepare a punch card for you-
Adult Open Hip HopThursdays 8:00-9:00p.m.
Instructor: Bev Herlihy
Attire: Comfortable Clothing, sneakers
Dancers can purchase one drop in class and it will be noted at the desk. You may
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SP 20 Adult Beg/Int Modern | Thursdays | 6:30 to 7:45 pm | 18 weeks | Morser
$440.00
F 19 Adult Beg/Int Modern | Thursdays | 6:30 to 7:45 pm | 18 weeks | Morser
Starts January 30- June 4th
Instructor; Madeline Morser
Attire: Comfortable Clothing- ie Leggings, T-Shirt, tights, Leotard, bare feet and socks.
Description:
Adult Modern Beginner/ Intermediate Thursdays is open to those with some background in dance or those that are beginners and have a desire to learn. This will be a solid modern class including floor work, centre warm ups and combinations that include swings, spirals, level changes and all of the traditional techniques included in modern technique. Pulling from body somatics along with Bartenieff fundamentals the movement presented flows through the body while challenging the core and strength. Upbeat music and fun combinations give this class a full bodied workout with a great group of dancers there to move and get back into their bodies. Come try a class!
F 19 Adult Intermediate Modern | Thursdays | 9:30 to 11am | 18 weeks | (Co-Taught by WSPA Faculty)
$450.00
Adult Intermediate Modern | Thursdays | 9:30 to 11am | 18 weeks | $450 (1 class free!) or $29 per class (Co-Taught by WSPA Faculty)
Starts September 12- January 16
Adult morning classes are discounted. Drop in Students may purchase a drop in card with a minimum of 4 classes at the front desk or online. Your attendance will be noted at the front desk when you attend class. You may carry your drop in class card for a year.
Instructor; WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Comfortable Clothing- ie Leggings, T-Shirt, tights, Leotard, bare feet and socks.
Description:
Adult Modern Beginner/ Intermediate Thursdays is open to those with some background in dance or those that are beginners and have a desire to learn. This will be a solid modern class including floor work, centre warm ups and combinations that include swings, spirals, level changes and all of the traditional techniques included in modern technique. Pulling from body somatics along with Bartenieff fundamentals the movement presented flows through the body while challenging the core and strength. Upbeat music and fun combinations give this class a full bodied workout with a great group of dancers there to move and get back into their bodies. Come try a class!
F 19 Introduction to Adult Flamenco | Beg/Int. | Wednesdays | 6:45 to 8:00pm|
$510.00
Flamenco Adult | Experienced Beginner | Wednesdays | 6:45 to 8:00pm | Join Anytime | $30 drop in
September 11- January 22nd
Instructor: Daniela Serrano, WSPA Dance Faculty
Description:
Introduction to Flamenco Dance This class is an introduction to flamenco dance. It will include some instruction on the history and roots of flamenco music and dance, the culture and the elements of flamenco, including baile (dance), toque (playing - usually refers to guitar), and cante (singing). Students will start off by learning basic techniques, including body positions, hand and arm movements, simple footwork and palmas (hand-clapping) patterns. We’ll cover the basics using repetitive, slow movements to support dancers as they learn to combine steps in succession. This class is appropriate for adults who are interested in dance, movement, Spanish culture, and folkloric music and dance. This is the class for you if you are brand new to flamenco or if you just want to slowly work on basic skills & principles. Flamenco is great for people who never considered themselves dancers and for dancers alike. You are not too old to start! At the completion of the class, the student can expect the following outcomes:
• Build confidence while increasing muscle strength and brain health • Improve rhythm and expand knowledge of a different culture
• Challenge brain by building new motor patterns and neural connections
• Learn to perform simple combinations of movements with the arms, hands, feet and palmas to flamenco rhythms Materials needed:
• Flamenco or character shoes are recommended. Any shoe with a hard sole and a bit of a heel is acceptable. However, if that is not comfortable for you, any comfortable footwear will do.
• Comfortable clothing that facilitates movement. Women may wear a full skirt.
Located in the heart of the West Seattle Junction at 4210 SW Edmunds Street WSPA is an ideal destination for students from West and South Seattle and easy to get to from anywhere in town.
Attire: Flamenco Shoes or hard soles shoes for men and women. Comfortable clothes. Women are encouraged to purchase a Flamenco Skirt available through our the number below for $30. For more information contact Rubina at 206 932 4067 or at carmona2@comcast.net.
F19 WSPA Birthday Party | Adult or Youth | 3 hour block | $400 |
$400.00
WSPA Birthday Party | Adult or Youth | 3 hour block | $400 |
West Seattle Performing Arts offers birthday party packages for kids and adults!
Birthday Party Packages include:
- 3 hour block
- 1 hour class of any discipline (Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, see below)
- Set up and clean included
- Recommended 1/2 hour set up and 1/2 break down plan.
- Themed parties and Pinatas are welcome!
Ideas: Youth Party Themes
Beautiful Ballerina Birthday Party!
Dance Jam Party ( Learn a piece of choreography to your favorite song)
Hip Hop Hoedown!
Stage Combat Party
Dungeons and Dragons
Act out your favorite Story with music and movement
Sing a long party with our Music Instructor leading your friends in your favorite tunes.
Acting Improvisation Games
Learn how the actors fight on screen with " Stage Combat Party" Learn the tricls of Hand to Hand Stage fighting.
Adult Themes: Party Themes
Salsa Class
Country Line Dancing
Ballet For Adults
Ballroom Dancing
Adult Hip Hop
Broadway Bound ( Learn a dance or scene from a Broadway Show)
and more.......
Call today to reserve your birthday party for kids in West Seattle or Adults
(206) 935-3777
We are located in the heart of West Seattle's Alaska Junction at:
4210 SW Edmunds St
Seattle, WA 98116
F 19| Men's Ballet Technique | 13- Adult | Sundays | 11:30 12:30 | 18 weeks|
$440.00
F 19| Men's Ballet Technique | 13- Adult | Sundays | 11:30 12:30 | 18 weeks|
No Registration Fees
Course: 18 weeks Drop In Rate $28
Instructor: Thomas Fontana; WSPA Dance Faculty
Bio: Mr. Fontana studied dance at Cornish College of the Arts as a child and is currently dancing in the professional division of the Pacific Northwest Ballet. Coming from a family of renowned academic teachers he brings a positive, motivating manner to teaching with the knowledge of clean technical skills. WSPA is thrilled to have him in the classroom.
Class Description: Men's technique is geared towards intermediate and advanced male dancers with emphasis on turning, petite and grand allegro exercises. Male Dancers that have studied for 3 or more years and are teens and above would gain from taking this class. Stamina, strength and coordination.
Attire: White -t shirt, black tights, white ballet slippers.
F 19| Men's Ballet Partnering | 13- Adult | Sundays | 12:30-1:30| 18 weeks|
$440.00
F 19| Men's Ballet Partnering | 13- Adult | Sundays | 12:30-1:30 | 18 weeks|
No Registration Fees
Course: 18 weeks Drop In Rate $28
Instructor: Thomas Fontana; WSPA Dance Faculty
Bio: Mr. Fontana studied dance at Cornish College of the Arts as a child and is currently dancing in the professional division of the Pacific Northwest Ballet. Coming from a family of renowned academic teachers he brings a positive, motivating manner to teaching with the knowledge of clean technical skills. WSPA is thrilled to have him in the classroom.
Class Description: Men's technique is geared towards intermediate and advanced male dancers with emphasis on turning, petite and grand allegro exercises. Male Dancers that have studied for 3 or more years and are teens and above would gain from taking this class. Stamina, strength and coordination.
Attire: White -t shirt, black tights, white ballet slippers.
F 21 Advanced Teen Lyrical | Ages 13 to 20 | Monday | 7:30-8:30 | $450 | 18 weeks | Cumbess
$450.00
F 21 Advanced Teen Lyrical | Ages 13 to 20 | Monday | 7:30-8:30 | $450 | 18 weeks | Cumbess
Starts September 13 - January 31
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Tentative Performance Dates: December 10,11,12th
Winter Break: December 20th- January 2nd
Instructor: Erin Cumbess, WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Black Leggings or shorts, Solid colored leotard any style. Black Jazz shoes. Hair must be worn in a ponytail or up.
Description:
Contemporary Jazz 5 will offer a traditional warm up based in traditional jazz, exercises and techniques. Dancers will be expected to master these technical skills required for any technique such as turns, jumps and isolations . The class will also offer styles offered in combinations such as Lyrical Jazz and Contemporary combinations. which will pull from the understanding of basic jazz skills. Dancers should be taking a ballet class for the basic technique to support alignment, lines of the body and balance. This will be a challenging but fun class with a lot of work across the floor and choreography.
Options for Ballet classes include all Ballet 3,4,5,6,7 or Teen/Adult Ballet Mondays or Pre- Teen/ Teen Ballet for Other Techniques Wednesdays 5:45-7:00 p.m.
F 19 Teen/ Adult Ballet Barre | Thursday |7:15-8:30 |
$545.00
F 19 Teen/ Adult Ballet Barre | Thursday |7:15-8:30 |
September 12- January 16
Instructor: Madeline Morser
Class Description: This is an introductory classical ballet class that will focus on Barre work that creates strong core muscles, coordination, musicality and the integration of the mind and body. This is a great way to get back into ballet if you have had decades off or literally step into classical training if you have always wanted to train. Give it a try!
Attire: Comfortable, stretchy clothing, leggings, solid leotard,tight t-shirts hair back, pink ballet slippers.
SP 20 Beg/Int Ballet | Mondays |9:30am-11:00 am | Teen Adult | Juarez |
$450.00
F 1 9 Beg/Int Ballet | Mondays |9:30am-11:00 am | Teen Adult | Juarez |
Course: 18 weeks Drop In Special $29 Ages 13- Adult
Starts January 27- June1st
Instructor: Christine Juarez
Christine Juarez Executive Director of West Seattle Performing Arts, has been directing dance programs for the past 23 years. She served as the Summer Dance Coordinator directing a national program and teaching for the Preparatory Dance Faculty at Cornish College of the Arts from 1994- 2018. She was part of the External Programming team for the college. She was the acting Director of Dance for Vashon Center for the Arts from 1996-2017on Vashon Island, WA and the Artistic Director of the Vashon Center for the Arts, a pre-professional dance company. Christine has dedicated two decades bringing the classical and contemporary arts to communities in the Seattle area . She has directed and taught dance to diverse populations for the past 34 years.. Christine has also served on the dance faculty of Washington University in St. Louis. She holds a M.S. from Indiana University in Modern dance and Physical Sciences and a B.S. in Ballet and Music from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Christine is a Master Artist in Residence for the state of Washington and enjoys collaborative projects annually with classroom teachers integrating academics and movement She has staged numerous full length ballets. Christine is thrilled to introduce her program and stellar faculty to the artists of the community.
Class Description
Adult Beginner/ Intermediate Ballet is a perfect class for those wishing to learn the fundamentals of classical Ballet or to build on a foundation of classical training already in place. There will be a focus on building strong core and proper alignment to allow the body to work economically and easily within it's structure. Barre work, stretching, center floor exercises and combinations across the floor will be introduced and taught for all types of learners. Jumping exercises will also be taught and options for lower impact jumps will be offered as an alternative. A love of moving, music, and camaraderie will all be embraced in this adult class. Invite a friend to join you.
Attire: leggings, yoga pants, leotard, t-shirs, Ballet slippers, hair back, no jewelry and a good attitude!
SP 20 Adult Intermediate Modern | Thursdays | 9:30 to 11am | 18 weeks | (Co-Taught by WSPA Faculty)
$450.00
Adult Intermediate Modern | Thursdays | 9:30 to 11am | 18 weeks | $450 (1 class free!) or $29 per class (Co-Taught by WSPA Faculty)
Starts January 30- June 4
Adult morning classes are discounted. Drop in Students may purchase a drop in card with a minimum of 4 classes at the front desk or online. Your attendance will be noted at the front desk when you attend class. You may carry your drop in class card for a year.
Instructor; WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Comfortable Clothing- ie Leggings, T-Shirt, tights, Leotard, bare feet and socks.
Description:
Adult Modern Beginner/ Intermediate Thursdays is open to those with some background in dance or those that are beginners and have a desire to learn. This will be a solid modern class including floor work, centre warm ups and combinations that include swings, spirals, level changes and all of the traditional techniques included in modern technique. Pulling from body somatics along with Bartenieff fundamentals the movement presented flows through the body while challenging the core and strength. Upbeat music and fun combinations give this class a full bodied workout with a great group of dancers there to move and get back into their bodies. Come try a class!
SP 20 Introduction to Adult Flamenco | Beg/Int. | Wednesdays | 7:15 to 8:30pm|
$510.00
Flamenco Adult | Experienced Beginner | Wednesdays | 7:15 to 8:30pm | Join Anytime | $30 drop in
January 29th - June 3rd
Instructor: Daniela Serrano, WSPA Dance Faculty
Description:
Introduction to Flamenco Dance This class is an introduction to flamenco dance. It will include some instruction on the history and roots of flamenco music and dance, the culture and the elements of flamenco, including baile (dance), toque (playing - usually refers to guitar), and cante (singing). Students will start off by learning basic techniques, including body positions, hand and arm movements, simple footwork and palmas (hand-clapping) patterns. We’ll cover the basics using repetitive, slow movements to support dancers as they learn to combine steps in succession. This class is appropriate for adults who are interested in dance, movement, Spanish culture, and folkloric music and dance. This is the class for you if you are brand new to flamenco or if you just want to slowly work on basic skills & principles. Flamenco is great for people who never considered themselves dancers and for dancers alike. You are not too old to start! At the completion of the class, the student can expect the following outcomes:
• Build confidence while increasing muscle strength and brain health • Improve rhythm and expand knowledge of a different culture
• Challenge brain by building new motor patterns and neural connections
• Learn to perform simple combinations of movements with the arms, hands, feet and palmas to flamenco rhythms Materials needed:
• Flamenco or character shoes are recommended. Any shoe with a hard sole and a bit of a heel is acceptable. However, if that is not comfortable for you, any comfortable footwear will do.
• Comfortable clothing that facilitates movement. Women may wear a full skirt.
Located in the heart of the West Seattle Junction at 4210 SW Edmunds Street WSPA is an ideal destination for students from West and South Seattle and easy to get to from anywhere in town.
Attire: Flamenco Shoes or hard soles shoes for men and women. Comfortable clothes. Women are encouraged to purchase a Flamenco Skirt available through our the number below for $30. For more information contact Rubina at 206 932 4067 or at carmona2@comcast.net.
SP 20 WSPA Birthday Party | Adult or Youth | 3 hour block | $400 |
$400.00
WSPA Birthday Party | Adult or Youth | 3 hour block | $400 |
West Seattle Performing Arts offers birthday party packages for kids and adults!
Birthday Party Packages include:
- 3 hour block
- 1 hour class of any discipline (Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, see below)
- Set up and clean included
- Recommended 1/2 hour set up and 1/2 break down plan.
- Themed parties and Pinatas are welcome!
Ideas: Youth Party Themes
Beautiful Ballerina Birthday Party!
Dance Jam Party ( Learn a piece of choreography to your favorite song)
Hip Hop Hoedown!
Stage Combat Party
Dungeons and Dragons
Act out your favorite Story with music and movement
Sing a long party with our Music Instructor leading your friends in your favorite tunes.
Acting Improvisation Games
Learn how the actors fight on screen with " Stage Combat Party" Learn the tricls of Hand to Hand Stage fighting.
Adult Themes: Party Themes
Salsa Class
Country Line Dancing
Ballet For Adults
Ballroom Dancing
Adult Hip Hop
Broadway Bound ( Learn a dance or scene from a Broadway Show)
and more.......
Call today to reserve your birthday party for kids in West Seattle or Adults
(206) 935-3777
We are located in the heart of West Seattle's Alaska Junction at:
4210 SW Edmunds St
Seattle, WA 98116
SP 20 Adult Introductory Tap | Mondays | 6:30 to 7:30pm | 18 weeks (Steele)
$440.00
Adult Introductory Tap | Mondays | 6:30 to 7:30pm | 18 weeks | $420 (Steele)
Starts January 27th- June 1st
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructor: Kellsie Steele, WSPA Dance Faculty
Description: Adult Beginner Tap is open to those who have never have had tap in the past and are ready for an evening full of warm ups, isolations, combinations and jumps. This class is a non- performing class. Endurance, flexibility, Musicality and attitude will all be included in this dynamic paced Wednesday night!
Bio: Kellsie Steele has studied dance for 24 years, performing nationally in jazz, modern, ballet, pointe, tap, lyrical, and hip hop from the age of 3. She was honorary captain of the varsity cheerleading team at Eastside Catholic High School and was captain of both her Dance and Cheerleading team at Saint Mary's College of California. She trained under the direction of Lori Buffalow and Rachel Jackson of the San Francisco 49ers as well as nationally accredited choreographers Greg Russell, Andrew Vacca, and Jeannine Sabo to name just a few. Kellsie has performed nationally at NCAA basketball tournaments, and as a member of the San Francisco 49ers Goldrush professional cheerleading and dance team has had the opportunity to perform in places such as China and Japan. Kellsie holds a Bachelors degree in Communications and has taught at multiple dance academies in both San Francisco and Seattle. Kellsie joined the Cornish Dance staff in 2014. We welcome her to West Seattle Performing Arts first term.
Attire: Comfortable Clothing and Tap Shoes.
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SP 20 Adult Open Hip Hop | Thursdays | 8:00pm-9:00 pm | Oct. 3,10,17,24 | 4 class workshop
$25.00
F 19 Adult Open Hip Hop | Thursdays | 8:00pm-9:00 pm | Oct. 3,10,17,24 | 4 class workshop
Open Level adult Hip Hop- 4 week workshop $100 for all 4 classes or $26.50 for a drop in class. This is a pilot workshop and can continue through the fall.
Instructor: Beverly Herlihly
Attire: Comfortable Clothes, Sneakers
Class Description:
Bev, is committed to a great workout that challenges your mind and body. Bev hails from LA where she has been studying Hip Hop for decades and love this Street Style of Dance. She will change the class combination weekly to acomodate students dropping into the class.
SP 20 Teen/ Adult Ballet Barre | Thursday |7:15-8:30 |
$545.00
SP 20 Teen/ Adult Ballet Barre | Thursday |7:15-8:30 |
January 30th- June 4th
Instructor: Madeline Morser
Class Description: This is an introductory classical ballet class that will focus on Barre work that creates strong core muscles, coordination, musicality and the integration of the mind and body. This is a great way to get back into ballet if you have had decades off or literally step into classical training if you have always wanted to train. Give it a try!
Attire: Comfortable, stretchy clothing, leggings, solid leotard,tight t-shirts hair back, pink ballet slippers.