Adult Dance/Music/Conditioning 2022
WSPA loves to provide adults with an opportunity to start in dance, music or continue studying in a discipline that they love. Check out our drop-in option where you load your cart with a number of classes and keep adding when you run out of classes.
Are you looking for a specific class? just ask and let us know- Our adult program is growing and we want it to fit your schedule.
SP 22 | Chair Conditioning for Seniors and Injury Prevention | Wednesdays and Fridays | OOM ONLY10:15- 11:15 | Juarez
Free!
I love this class for 70, 80, 90 year olds! IF they can zoom they can join in!
SP 22 | Chair Conditioning for Seniors and Injury Prevention | Wednesdays and Fridays |10:15- 11:15 |
Free outreach class for Senior Community VENMO: @WSPA-1 ( 2143)
Instructor: Christine Juarez: WSPA Director
Description: Ready to start something for your body in a safe and friendly environment. Exercise for Beginners and those who want an entry level conditioning experience. Range of Motion, core strengthening, stretching the use of chairs, stretchy bands, barres all taught with modifications for those coming in with injuries or pain. Our goal is to improve you life not mold your body. We want you to feel better when you leave this class and want to come back for more.
Christine Juarez is the director of WSPA and has had a dream to have a space that is private and safe for those who have never or who have gotten away from integrating range of motion and gentle stretching into their lives. Lights low, music, and starting on chairs with clear direction. The goal for exercise for Non Exercisers/Positive Sizes is to claim your range of motion in a slow methodical way that makes you feel good. All welcome.
Attire: Suggested- Sweats, leggings, shorts. Tank top, t-shirt. Attire you can move well in. Shoes that grip, sneakers or rubber soles.
Bring: Water bottle, pillow-Suggested to add in light weights, stretchy band
SP 22 Adult Beginner/ Intermediate Modern Dance| Fridays | 9:30-10:30 | Morser
$460.00
SP 22 Adult Beginner/ Intermediate Modern Dance| Fridays | 9:30-10:30 | Morser
StartsFebruary 4th- June 10th
The class that makes your dreams of dancing come true!
Madeline Morser: WSPA Dance Faculty
Beginner/Intermediate Modern is a great introductory course for those who have always wanted to dance and now have the time and desire to do so or for those getting back into Modern Class. The class will introduce floor work, build core strength, the big plus in this class will give attention to alignment and posture.
Stretching and sequencing will be part of every class. Center work combinations that will introduce turning, and locomotion across the floor. This is a well-rounded work out and fun.
Attire: Comfortable clothing, yoga pants, sweats, leggings, leotard, t- shirt are options,
SP 22 Adult Intermediate Ballet | | Thursdays 7:00-8:15| Tepley |
$575.00
SP 22 Adult Intermediate Ballet | | Thursdays 7:00-8:15| Tepley
Start Date: February 3rd 2022
Spring Break: April 11- 17th
Performance Dates: May 31, June 1,2
Sana Tepley: WSPA Dance Faculty
Ms. Tepley joins us with a degree a BFA in dance from the University of Utah. She has been teaching at WSPA since 2021 and has great skills with our younger students as well as our Advanced students. She is a native of Corvallis Oregon and serves Dance Faculty at Vashon Center of the Arts.
Adult Intermediate Ballet The class will begin at the barre with basic ballet exercises that will teach the basic positions of the feet and arms. The big plus in this class will give attention to alignment and posture. Core strength is guaranteed to increase.
Stretching and sequencing will be part of every class. Center work ( working without the barre) and small ( petite ) and large ( grand ) jumps will all be taught
Attire:
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Females: Pink tights solid colored leotard, pink ballet slippers.
Male dancers: black leggings, teens ( dance belt) white leotard, or white t-shirt. White socks and white ballet slippers. Long hair in a bun.
SP 22 Adult Introductory Ballet Barre | Ages 12- Adult | Monday |6:45-7:45|
$460.00
SP 22 Adult Introductory Ballet Barre | Ages 12- Adult | Monday | 6:45-7:45 |
Spring Break: April 11- 17th
Start Dates: January 31
Performance Dates: May 31 June1,2
Instructor: Era Terry , WSPA Dance Faculty
Introductory Ballet Barre is a great introductory course for those who have always wanted to study Classical Ballet and want an entry-level class. and now have the time and desire to do so. The class will begin with basic ballet exercises that will teach the basic positions of the feet and arms. The big plus in this class will give attention to alignment and posture. Core strength is guaranteed to increase.
Stretching and sequencing will be part of every class. Center work ( working without the barre) and small ( petite ) and large ( grand ) jumps will all be taught
Attire: Females: Pink tights solid colored leotard, pink ballet slippers. Male dancers: black leggings, teens ( dance belt) white leotard or white t-shirt. White socks and white ballet slippers. Long hair in a bun.
SP 22 Adult Beg/Intermediate Tap | Wednesdays | 6:15-7:15 |
$460.00
SP 22 Adult Beg/Intermediate Tap | Wednesdays | 6:15-7:15 |
Starts September February 2- June 11th
Spring Break: April 11- 17th
Performance: May 31 June 1,2
Instructor: Kellsie Steele, WSPA Dance Faculty
Adult tap welcomes tappers of all levels to revisit their training as children to learn new skills. Warm-ups, across the floor and rhythmic combinations that will challenge and stimulate the body and mind. T
Attire: Comfortable clothing, tap shoes and ready to have some fun!
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.
SP 22 Adult Inter/Adv Tap | Wednesdays | 7:15-8:15|
$460.00
SP 22 Adult Inter/Adv Tap | Wednesdays | 7:15-8:15|
Starts; February 2- January 11th
Spring Break: April 11- 17th
Performance: May 31, June 1,2
Instructor: Kellsie Steele, WSPA Dance Faculty
Adult tap welcomes tappers of all levels to revisit their training as children to learn new skills. Warm ups, across the floor and rhythmic combinations that will challenge and stimulate the body and mind.
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 cheer-leading 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 Buffalo 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, tap shoes and ready to have some fun!
SP 22 Adult Open Hip Hop | Mondays | 7:15pm-8:15 pm |
$460.00
SP 22 Adult Open Hip Hop | Mondays | 7:15pm-8:15 pm |
Class starts January 31- June 6th
Spring Break: No class April 11- 17th
This is an 18 class series of classes- Adult can purchase a punch card for 10 if you are unsure you can attend all 18- Please email us at westseattlepa@gmail.com.
Adults jump into this dynamic class- No Performance necessary! No previous experience is required! Aerobic and fun! This instructor is POSITIVE!
Instructor: Heather Gonzalez, WSPA Dance Instructor
WSPA is thrilled to welcome Heather Gonzalez, Hip Hop instructor who has relocated to West Seattle from Los Angeles. Heather has been on faculty for 13 years at the renowned "Lab Creative Arts Studio" ( The Lab) where she has specialized in instructing children's Hip Hop. Ms. Gonzalez has worked on the production arts team at the LAB producing professional projects and also coaching young aspiring pre-professionals who desire to break into the commercial dance world. She has also been an dance instructor for the California school system where dance is integrated into the physical education curriculum. Her love and joy of working with students is infectious and we look forward to her growing our Hip Hop program
Attire: Comfortable Clothes, Sneakers
Mu 20 Music Lessons Child/Adult | 4 lesson Monthly| 45 minutes each | 6- Adult |
$200.00
F 20 Music Lessons Child/Adult | 4 lesson Monthly| 45 minutes each | 6- Adult |4 lessons 45 minutes each | 6- Adult |
$200 for 4 ( 45 ) minute lessons
Instructor:
Audrey Collins, WSPA Music Coordinator and Instructor
Audrey Collins, Music Coordinator and Instructor for WSPA holds an MFA in Vocal Performance, From Bard as well as a BFA in Sculpture from Massachusetts College of Art and Design ( MassArt). This advantageous duality allows her to not only teach technique and ability for piano and voice, but also to focus on the artistry and conceptual ideas of musical expression. She has run a private music studio for over a decade on the East Coast and has recently transplanted to the Pacific Northwest. She, has taught multitude of instruments and also plays guitar and cello. She has held classes and workshops at various schools and performing centers. She performs regularly in Seattle, and elsewhere. WSPA Welcomes her!
Piano is taught at WSPA in Studio D. Students should arrive at the minimum of 5 minutes early to ensure a prompt start time.
Students will need to purchase music for Piano. There is a one time $10 material fee for music.
Mu 20 Music Lesson | 30 minutes | One Lesson Purchase |
$40.00
Music Lesson | 30 minutes | One Lesson Purchase |
One music lesson purchase for a 30 minute lesson. This purchase will register you for one music lesson.
To arrange a music lesson contact Audrey Collins, Music Coordinator
music@westseattleperformingarts.org
SP 22 Adult Drop In DANCE Class | 1 hour dance class | 10 class package
$255.00
WSPA offers a drop-in class option for a 10 class dance card. You may use the dance card for any 1-hour class and renew the card if needed.
Please make sure you fill out our student Partial Payment form and make a note that you will be using the punch card for your class.
SP 22 Adult Drop In DANCE Class | 1.25 hour dance class | 10 class package
$310.00
WSPA offers a drop-in class option for a 10 class dance card. You may use the dance card for any 1.25 hour class and renew the card if needed.
Please make sure you fill out our student Partial Payment form and make a note that you will be using the punch card for your class.