SP 21 NEW TIME Creative/Pre Ballet | Ages 3 to 4 | Mondays | 12:30-1:30| Juarez |

$440.00

Creative/Pre Ballet | Ages 3 to 4 | Mondays |12:30- 1:30 |(Juarez)

Starts:  February 15-June  14th

Spring Break April 12- 16th 

Memorial Day makeup class will be offered 

No Registration Fees or Performance/ Costume Fees

Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA 

 Attire: Girls pink tights, pink leotard, pink ballet slippers NO SKIRTS they cover the legs and inhibit movement. Boys, white t-shirt, or white short-sleeved leotard, black shorts or leggings, white ballet slippers, and white ankle socks. Long hair in a bun.

Recommended Styles:

Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights) 

Shoes (  Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot   (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)

Leotard  Bloch Girls Essential  Tank Leotard Pink.

Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white  Short Sleeve Leotard

Description

Creative Movement Saturdays is a joyful exploration of space and movement with an emphasis on music, tempo, and locomotion. A strong mind/body connection will be nurtured as students explore how their bodies work and move and how they can isolate body parts and use pathways and shape to move through the class. New concepts are introduced weekly, opposite, up/down, joints, bones, closed/open and so many more.  Creative imagery, language, and props will be all used.

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SP 21 Creative Movement | Ages 3 to 4 | Saturdays | 9 to 10am | 18 weeks |(Juarez)

$440.00

Creative Movement | Ages 3 to 4 | Saturdays | 9 to 10am | 18 weeks | $440 | (Juarez)

Starts: February 20th- June 19th

Spring Break:  April 12- 16 

No Registration, Production or Costume Fees

Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA

Bloch dancer's Children mask recommended for comfort

 Attire: Girls pink tights, pink leotard, pink ballet slippers NO SKIRTS they cover the legs and inhibit movement. 

Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights) 

Shoes (  Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot   (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)

Leotard  Bloch Girls Essential  Tank Leotard Pink.

Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white  Short Sleeve Leotard

Description

Creative Movement Saturdays is a joyful exploration of space and movement with a emphasis on music, tempo and locomotion. A strong mind/body connection will be nurtured as students explore how their bodies work and move and how they can isolate body parts and use pathways and shape to move through the class. New concepts are introduced weekly, opposite, up/down, joints, bones, closed/open and so many more.  Creative imagery, language and props will be all used.

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SP 21 Pre- Ballet 1- 2 | Ages 5- 6 | Tuesday | 4:00-5:00 pm | Juarez

$440.00

SP 21  Pre- Ballet 1- 2  | Ages 5- 6 | Tuesday  | 4:00-5:00 pm |  Juarez

 Starts: February 16- June  15

Spring Break: April 12- 16

Attire: PLEASE NO SKIRTS-  Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code 

TP 118227

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SP 21 Pre- Ballet 1 | Ages 5 | Saturday |10:00-11:00 pm | Juarez

$440.00

SP 21  Pre- Ballet 1  | Ages  5 |  Saturday  |10:00-11:00 pm |  Juarez

 Starts: February 20-June 18

Spring Break: April 12- 16

Attire: PLEASE NO SKIRTS-  Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code 

TP 118227

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SP 21 Pre- Ballet 2 | Ages 6 | Saturday |11:00-12:00 pm | Juarez

$440.00

SP 21  Pre- Ballet 2  | Ages  6 |  Saturday  |11:00-12:00 pm |  Juarez

 Starts: February 20-June 18

Spring Break: April 12- 16

Attire: PLEASE NO SKIRTS-  Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code 

TP 118227

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Pre- Ballet 2 and Ballet 1 | Thursdays 4:00-5:15| Juarez |

$200.00

Pre- Ballet 2 and Ballet 1   ( Ages 6- 7 years)

 Thursday 4:00-5:15  January 7- February 11th  ( 6 Classes)

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SP 21 Ballet 1 | Ages 7 | Thursday | 4: 00 to 5:30 | Juarez|

$660.00

 No  Hidden Registration Fees/ Production or Costume Fees

 Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director, WSPA

 Attire Recommended Styles:

Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code  TP 118227

Bloch Mask recommended for comfort

 Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights) 

 Shoes (  Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot   (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)

 Turquoise tank Leotard.Online purchase or example www.discountdance.com  N5501C turquoise tank leotard

Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white  Short Sleeve Leotard

  Ballet 1 is an introductory level that builds on the concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing as well as a strong sense of anatomy. An 18-week curriculum is followed that bases each class on a strong concept of movement, spaceand how the body works. A twist on the traditional classical ballet class we will start each with a class with a vigorous series of locomotor movements across the floor, for example, skips, gallops, chasses, and prances. Ballet 1 digs deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary with a beginner barre , center floor, and jumping sections of the class. Peer to peer correction, French vocabulary, and the use of musical terms such as; Adagio, moderato, allegro, presto, etc are all woven into the class for a full experience.

Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. Student to teacher, Teacher to Student ,Students to each other, space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.

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SP 21 Ballet 2 | Ages 8 | Mon. 4:00-5:15 and Wed 4:00-5:15 | Juarez |

$1,100.00

 SP 21 Ballet 2 | Ages 8 |  Mon. 4:00-5:15 and  Wed 4:00-5:15 |  Juarez |

Starts: February 15- June 16

Spring Break: April 12- 16

 No registration, Performance or Costume fees!

Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA

Girls Attire:

Pink Tights (Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)

Shoes (Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)

Leotard Tank turquoise Leotard and alternate color Black. (Same Color as Ballet 1) online examples or purchase of leotards www.discountdance.com style number N5501C Theatricals Tank Leotard Turquoise

Boys Attire:

Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white  Short Sleeve Leotard

Ballet 2 can be used as an introductory level or one that builds on Creative, Pre-Ballet and

Ballet 1.

The concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing ,musicality, and a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength and the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body and how it functions. A rehearsal component is included in this class to prepare them to perform in the Seasonal Concert.

A twist on the traditional classical ballet class we will class with a vigorous series of locomotor movements across the floor, for example: skips, gallops, chasses, and prances. Ballet 2 does include a full barre, center work and petite allegro and grand allegro exercises. It digs deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary French vocabulary and the use of musical terms such as ; Adagio, moderato, allegro, presto etc are all woven into the class for a full experience. Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. Student to teacher, Teacher to Student ,Students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.

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SP 21 Ballet 3 | Ages 9 | Monday and Wednesday 5:15-7:00 | 36 classes| Juarez |

$1,600.00

SP 21 Ballet 3 | Ages 9 |  Monday and Wednesday 5:15-7:00| 36 classes| Juarez |

Starts: February 15- June 16

Spring Break ; April 12- 16

 No Registration, Production or Costume Fees

  Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA

Christine Juarez-

Christine Juarez, Executive Director of West Seattle Performing Arts, has been  directing dance programs for the past 26 years. She has served as the Summer Dance Coordinator directing a national program and teaching for the  Preparatory Dance Faculty at Cornish College of the Arts since 1994- 2018. She has served as an integral part of the External Programming team for the college. She served as the acting  Director of Dance for Vashon Center for the Arts since 1996- 2017 on 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 been a presenter of Early Movement Education for the Dance Educators Association of Washington and numerous other conferences. Christine started dance in Philadelphia as a young girl and was trained in the Vaganova  syllabus of Ballet. Her training has included an immersion in Opera and she has performed and choreographed numerous operas. To date Christine has staged: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, La Fille Mal Gardee, Firebird, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Serenade, Romeo and Juliet, Rodeo,La Sylphide and numerous others.  She believes that dance should be accessible to all and that it can be taught in a positive engaging atmosphere. She has dedicated her life to bringing dance to as many people that she can.

Attire:

Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights) 

Shoes (  Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot   (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)

 Leotard: Lulli Girls Brushed Cotton Leotard Lavendar ( discountdance.com style # LuB203C)

Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white  Short Sleeve Leotard

  Class Description:

Ballet 3 can be used as an introductory level for those students 10-11 years who show the maturity to dive in and work hard. Students would be asked to take a placement class if they are new to dance and have not taken ballet in the past 2 years. Ballet 3 can also can be taken as a sequential class following Ballet 2. The concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing, musicality, and a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength and the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body and how it functions.

A twist on the traditional classical ballet class we will begin each class with a vigorous series of locomotor movements across the floor, for example: skips, gallops, chasses, and prances. Ballet 3 continues with a full barre, center work petite allegro and grand allegro exercises. It continues to dig deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary French vocabulary and the use of musical terms such as; Adagio, moderato, allegro, and presto. This is strictly a technique class. Students wishing to need to register for Rehearsal 3 which meets after class on Wednesdays. Those enrolled will have 2-3 dances in our Seasonal Concert. Contemporary /Modern 3 is highly recommended along with Rehearsal for this level.

Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. student to teacher, teacher to student ,students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.

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SP 21 Ballet/Pre- Pointe Level 4 | Ages 10-12| Tuesdays 5:00-6:30 and Fridays 4:00-6:30| Juarez and Morser|

$1,600.00

SP 21  Ballet/Pre- Pointe Level 4 | Ages 10-12|  Tuesdays 5:00-6:30 and Fridays 4:00-6:30| Juarez  and Morser|

Starts: February 16- June 15

Spring Break: April 12- 16

 No Registration, Production or Costume Fees

  Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA

  Christine Juarez-

 Christine Juarez, Executive Director of West Seattle Performing Arts, has been directing dance programs for the past 26 years. She has served as the Summer Dance Coordinator directing a national program and teaching for the  Preparatory Dance Faculty at Cornish College of the Arts since 1994- 2018. She has served as an integral part of the External Programming team for the college. She served as the acting  Director of Dance for Vashon Center for the Arts since 1996- 2017 on 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 an 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 been a presenter of Early Movement Education for the Dance Educators Association of Washington and numerous other conferences. Christine started to dance in Philadelphia as a young girl and was trained in the Vaganova syllabus of Ballet. Her training has included immersion in Opera and she has performed and choreographed numerous operas. To date, Christine has staged: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, La Fille Mal Gardee, Firebird, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Serenade, Romeo and Juliet, Rodeo, La Sylphide, and numerous others.  She believes that dance should be accessible to all and that it can be taught in a positive engaging atmosphere. She has dedicated her life to bringing dance to as many people that she can.

Attire:

Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights) 

Shoes (  Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot   (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)

 Leotard:  GIRLS AUBERGINE CAMI LEOTARD STYLE # N55OOC

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Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white  Short Sleeve Leotard

  Class Description:

Ballet 3 can be used as an introductory level for those students 10-11 years who show the maturity to dive in and work hard. Students would be asked to take a placement class if they are new to dance and have not taken ballet in the past 2 years. Ballet 3 can also can be taken as a sequential class following Ballet 2. The concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing, musicality, and a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength and the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body and how it functions.

A twist on the traditional classical ballet class we will begin each class with a vigorous series of locomotor movements across the floor, for example: skips, gallops, chasses, and prances. Ballet 3 continues with a full barre, center work petite allegro and grand allegro exercises. It continues to dig deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary French vocabulary and the use of musical terms such as; Adagio, moderato, allegro, and presto. This is strictly a technique class. Students wishing to need to register for Rehearsal 3 which meets after class on Wednesdays. Those enrolled will have 2-3 dances in our Seasonal Concert. Contemporary /Modern 3 is highly recommended along with Rehearsal for this level.

Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. student to teacher, teacher to student ,students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.

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SP 21 Ballet 5/Pointe | Ages 11 to 18 | Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm and Friday 4:15-6:45| Morser& Juarez

$1,600.00

 SP 21 Ballet 5/Pointe | Ages 11 to 18 |  Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm  and Friday 4:15-6:45| Morser& Juarez

Starts: February 16- June 18 

Spring Break April 12-16

TBD: " Live" Spots will become available when we are directed to  have in person classes. We anticipate this by February.  Class " Live " spots size may be limited. Masks will continue to be required. 

Payment Plans available on request email: westseattlepa@gmail.com

No Registration, Production or Costume Fees

Placement Questions: email us at westseattlepa@gmail.com

Instructors;

Christine Juarez, Director WSPA ( Fridays)

Madeline Morser, WSPA Dance Faculty ( Tuesdays) 

Ballet 5 is most often taken along with:

  Contemporary  Modern 5 

Jazz, 4/5 

Hip Hop 4.

 Attire:

Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights) 

Shoes (  Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot   (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)

 Leotard Discountdance.com Strap or tank leotard style # Lub203 or L8720 color Aubergine ( Plum)

Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white  Short Sleeve Leotard

  Ballet 5 is a minimum of a two to three year intermediate/advanced technical level. On the rare occasion a student can audition to start dance in level 4/5 if they have had previous experience or show exceptional talent to jump levels to begin. Ballet 4/5 is a love that prepares young girls for pointe and young males for exceptional. The concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing, musicality, and a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength in the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body and how it functions. Stretching will be heavily included to increase range of motion. Ballet 4/5continues with a full barre, center work petite allegro and grand allegro exercises. It continues to dig deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary French vocabulary and the use of musical terms Students are invited to start Pre-Pointe in year 2 once they show proficiency in holding alignment, strength and turn out.

Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. student to teacher, teacher to student ,students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.

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SP 21 Ballet /Pointe 5B/6A | Ages 13- Adult |Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 / Thursday 6:45-8:45/ Saturday 11:15-12:45|

$1,850.00

 SP 21 Ballet /Pointe 5B/6A | Ages 13- Adult |Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 / Thursday 6:45-8:45/ Saturday 11:15-12:45|

Starts: February 16- June 19

Spring Break: April 12- 16

No Registration, Production or Costume Fees

Instructors; Christine Juarez,  Era Terry-

 Christine Juarez, Director WSPA Tuesday/Thursday s) :

Era Terry , Dance Faculty ( Saturdays)

 Attire: Order online ' Discountdance.com use our school code TP 112275

Bloch dancer's Children mask recommended for comfort

( Bloch Convertible Tights) 

 Leotard Discountdance.com Dancers should own one camisole black and one camisole white. Nude recommended for under. 

Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white  Short Sleeve Leotard

 Christine Juarez, Executive Director of West Seattle Performing Arts, has been directing dance programs for the past 26 years. She has served as the Summer Dance Coordinator directing a national program and teaching for the  Preparatory Dance Faculty at Cornish College of the Arts since 1994- 2018. She has served as an integral part of the External Programming team for the college. She served as the acting  Director of Dance for Vashon Center for the Arts since 1996- 2017 on 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 an 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 been a presenter of Early Movement Education for the Dance Educators Association of Washington and numerous other conferences. Christine started to dance in Philadelphia as a young girl and was trained in the Vaganova syllabus of Ballet. 

   Ballet 5B/6A is a minimum of a two to three year intermediate/advanced technical level. On the rare occasion, a student can audition to start dance in level 4/5 if they have had previous experience or show exceptional talent to jump levels to begin. Ballet 4/5 is a love that prepares young girls for pointe and young males for exceptional. The concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing, musicality, and a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength in the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body and how it functions. Stretching will be heavily included to increase range of motion. Ballet 4/5continues with a full barre, center work petite allegro and grand allegro exercises. It continues to dig deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary French vocabulary and the use of musical terms Students are invited to start Pre-Pointe in year 2 once they show proficiency in holding alignment, strength and turn out.

Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. student to teacher, teacher to student ,students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.

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SP 21 Ballet /Pointe 6B/7 | Ages 13- Adult |Mondays 6:45-8:15/ Wednesdays 6:45-815/ Saturday 1:00-3:30

$1,850.00

 SP 21 Ballet /Pointe 6B/7 | Ages 13- Adult |Mondays 6:45-8:15/ Wednesdays 6:45-815/ Saturday 1:00-3:30 

 Starts: February 15- June 19 

Spring Break: April 12- 16

No Registration, Production or Costume Fees

Instructors; Christine Juarez,  Kate LeGrand 

 Christine Juarez, Director WSPA 

Kate La Grand, Dance Faculty

  Attire: Order online ' Discountdance.com use our school code TP 112275

Bloch dancer's Children mask recommended for comfort

( Bloch Convertible Tights) 

 Leotard Discountdance.com Dancers should own one camisole black and one camisole white. Nude recommended for under. 

Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white  Short Sleeve Leotard

 Christine Juarez, Executive Director of West Seattle Performing Arts, has been directing dance programs for the past 26 years. She has served as the Summer Dance Coordinator directing a national program and teaching for the  Preparatory Dance Faculty at Cornish College of the Arts since 1994- 2018. She has served as an integral part of the External Programming team for the college. She served as the acting  Director of Dance for Vashon Center for the Arts since 1996- 2017 on 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 an 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 been a presenter of Early Movement Education for the Dance Educators Association of Washington and numerous other conferences. Christine started to dance in Philadelphia as a young girl and was trained in the Vaganova syllabus of Ballet. 

   Ballet 6/7 is a minimum of a two to four to five years of advanced technical level typically .. On a rare occasion, a student can audition to start dance in level 6/7 if they have had previous experience or show exceptional talent to jump levels to begin. Ballet 7 is has a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength in the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body and how it functions. Stretching will be heavily included to increase range of motion. Ballet 6/7 continues with a full barre, center work petite allegro and grand allegro exercises. 

Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. student to teacher, teacher to student ,students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.

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SP 21 Teen Ballet | Ages 11 to 14 | NEW TIME |Thursdays 5:30-6:45|

$660.00

 SP  21 Teen  Ballet | Ages 11 to 14 | Thursdays 5:30-6:45| 

Starts: February 18- June 17

Spring Break: April 12- 16th

" Zoom " Option available for this class. Please notate Zoom is your choice when registering. 

 Teen  Starter Ballet is a great introductory course for those who have always wanted to dance or have decided that they would like to study classical ballet and want an entry-level class.  and now have the time and desire to do so. 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:

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.

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SP 21 Modern 5 | Ages 13 to 18 | Tuesdays | 7:30 to 8:45pm | Morser |

$545.00

Modern 5 | Ages 11 to 18 | Tuesdays | 7:30to 8:45pm | 18 weeks | $545 (Morser)

Starts February 16- June 15

Spring Break : April 12-16

Starts September 15- January 26

Instructor: Madeline Morser, WSPA Dance Faculty

No Registration, Production or costume fees

Class Descriptions:

Modern 5 is a contemporary discipline that embraces work through the spine and the use of space, level and time while emphasizing dynamics and musicality. This is a technical class but will also include improvisational choices. New students are encouraged to take a placement class. A companion class of Teen Ballet is also encouraged to strengthen technique.

Class Attire:

Black leggings, solid-colored leotard, hair in ponytail, t-shirts are permitted.

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SP 20 | Modern 1 and 2 | Tuesdays |5:00-6:00 | 6- 8 yrs. | Morser |

$440.00

SP 20 |  Modern 1 and 2 |  Tuesdays  |5:00-6:00| 6- 8  yrs. | Morser

Starts: February 16- June 15

Spring Break: April 12- 16

 No Registration, Production or costume fees.

Attire: Black Leggings, Solid colored black leotard- T-shirts may be worn. Hair must be back in a ponytail. 

 Instructor:  Madeline Morser. Dance Faculty, WSPA

Description:

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SP 21 | Modern 3 and 4 | Tuesdays |4:00-5:00 | Ages 9-12 | Morser |

$440.00

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SP 21 Jazz Lab 1-2 | Ages 6- 7 yrs | Thursdays | 3:00-4:00 |

$440.00

 SP 21  Jazz Lab 1-2 | Ages 6- 8 yrs |  Thursdays | 3:00-4:00 |

 Starts: February 18- June 17th

Spring Break: April 12- 16

Instructor: Deepa Liegel, Director WSPA

Deepa Liegel  BIO

Deepa Liegel was born in Calcutta, India and raised in Seattle, WA. She grew up dancing with Cornish Preparatory Dance, Leela Kathak Dancers and Seattle Theatre Group. She graduated in 2017 from Southern Methodist University with a BFA in Dance Performance and a minor in arts management. Upon graduation, Ms. Liegel  moved to New York City to dance with the Limón Dance Company for a season. During the year, she also freelanced with Barkha Dance Company, the Bollywood Boulevard tour and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Ms.Liegel , was asked to joined the Mark Morris Dance Group - touring domestically and internationally to the UK and Ireland. Performance highlights include the Kennedy Center, Sadler’s Wells and the Metropolitan Opera. Upon the New York shutdown due to Covid-19,Ms. Liegel  started teaching with The Ballet Spot and received her Pilates Mat certification with Power Pilates. She’s thrilled to join the faculty at WSPA for the fall/winter season as an artist-in-residence. 

 Description: 

 Jazz 1-2 will be fun and energy-filled class that will teach the fundamentals of jazz and Musical Theater Dance including, body isolations, across the floor, floor work choreography, and improvisation.  This class is an entry-level class and is also appropriate for dancers who have minimal or beginner dance training. 

Attire: Black leggings,  or solid colored leotard any color. Black jazz shoes, Hair must be worn back in a ponytail. Black dance shorts also acceptable. 

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SP 21 Jazz Lab 3 and 4 | Ages 9 to 12 | Thursdays | 6:30-7:30 pm |

$440.00

 SP 21 Jazz Lab 3 and 4 | Ages 9 to 12 |  Thursdays | 6:30-7:30  pm | 

 Starts: February 18-June 17

Spring Break: April 12- 16

No Registration, Production or Costume Fees 

Instructor:    Deep Liegel, WSPA Dance Faculty, Artist in Residence

Deepa Liegel  BIO

Deepa Liegel was born in Calcutta, India and raised in Seattle, WA. She grew up dancing with Cornish Preparatory Dance, Leela Kathak Dancers and Seattle Theatre Group. She graduated in 2017 from Southern Methodist University with a BFA in Dance Performance and a minor in arts management. Upon graduation, Ms. Liegel  moved to New York City to dance with the Limón Dance Company for a season. During the year, she also freelanced with Barkha Dance Company, the Bollywood Boulevard tour and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Ms.Liegel , was asked to joined the Mark Morris Dance Group - touring domestically and internationally to the UK and Ireland. Performance highlights include the Kennedy Center, Sadler’s Wells and the Metropolitan Opera. Upon the New York shutdown due to Covid-19,Ms. Liegel  started teaching with The Ballet Spot and received her Pilates Mat certification with Power Pilates. She’s thrilled to join the faculty at WSPA for the fall/winter season as an artist-in-residence. 

Description: 

 Jazz  3 and 4  will be a fun and energy-filled class that will teach the fundamentals of jazz including, body isolations, across the floor, floor work choreography, and improvisation.  This class is an entry-level class and is also appropriate for dancers who have minimal dance training. 

Attire: Black leggings,  or solid colored leotard any color. Black jazz shoes, Hair must be worn back in a ponytail. Black dance shorts also acceptable. 

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SP 21 Adult Jazz Intermediate | Wednesdays | 7:15 to 8:15pm | 18 weeks | Steele |

$440.00

SP 21 Adult Jazz Intermediate | Wednesdays  | 7:15 to 8:15pm | 18 weeks | Steele |

 Starts: February 17-June 16

Spring Break: April 12- 16

 Instructor: Kellsie Steele  ( WSPA Faculty)

Description: 

Intermediate  Adult  Jazz is recommended for adults that have had some dance experience in the past and have a basic understanding of alignment and how to pick up basic combinations.  Students who have not danced in a while are encouraged to step back into the studio and get back to their love of dance. This is a fast-paced, fun, and dynamic workout to fun music. It encompasses warm-up, isolations, abs, planks, and a full range of motion and full body warm-ups. Center floor including turns,  jumps leaps, and each class will build on a center combination. Be ready to have some fun in this class. Adults only!

Attire: Black jazz pants or leggings, black leotard, jazz shoes, T-shirts O.K. hair back.

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SP 21 Hip Hop 4 | Ages 11 to 14 | Wednesdays | 4:00-5:00 | (Steele) |

$440.00

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NEW SECTION B |SP 21 Hip Hop 2 | Ages 7 to 8 | Wednesday| 6:00 to 7:00m | (Steele) |

$290.00

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SP 21 Hip Hop 3 | Ages 9-12 | Wednesday| 4:00 to 5:00 pm | 18 weeks | (Steele) |

$440.00

 Hip  Hop 3 Currently has filled all of it's " LIve Spots" Zoom students are welcome to register at this time. 

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SP 21| Teen/ Adult Open Hip Hop |Mondays 4:45-5:30 12- 16 years | March 22- June 14|

$220.00

• Teen/ Adult  Open Hip Hop Mondays 4:45-5:30   12- 16 years 

  Spring Break: April 12- 18th

Classes Start March 22- June 14th  Rolling enrollment NEW Students welcome throughout the term.

Attire: Loose fitting clothing that easy to move in and tap shoes. Hair ack and no jewelry.

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SP 21 Teen Cheer | Ages 10 to 14 | Wed. 3:15 to 4:00pm | Steele

$360.00

 SP 21 Teen Cheer | Ages 10 to 14 |  Wed. 3:15 to 4:00pm |   Steele

Instructor: Kellsie Steele, WSPA Dance Faculty

Pre Teen Cheer Class at West Seattle Performing Arts

Join renowned WSPA instructor, Miss Steele, in developing the skills needed to be a successful cheerleader in a fun, team-oriented environment.

Miss Steele has performed nationally at NCAA basketball tournaments and internationally while a member of the San Francisco 49ers Goldrush professional cheerleading and dance team.

West Seattle Performing Arts Cheer Class will cover basic to advanced cheer technique, including:

• Cheers and Chants
• Jumps
• High Energy Training
• Pom-based routines

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SP 21| Teen Introductory Tap | Mondays 4:45-5:30 | 9- 12 years | March 22- June 14|

$220.00

• Teen Introductory Tap Mondays 4:45-5:30   9- 12 years 

  Spring Break: April 12- 18th

Classes Start March 22- June 14th  Rolling enrollment NEW Students welcome throughout the term.

Attire: Loose fitting clothing that easy to move in and tap shoes. Hair ack and no jewelry.

Description:

Pre- Teen Tap is an entry-level class and can also challenge those with some previous tap experience 9 12 years and is open to students who have tapped in the past and have some basic training. Students should have a strong desire to learn. T

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SP 21 Jazz 6| Thursdays 5:15- 6:30p.m. | Liegel | Ages13- 18 yrs. |

$545.00

Jazz 5   5:15-6:30  Thursdays

February  18- June 17th

Spring Break April 12- 17th

  " Live" and Zoom SPots are available for this class.

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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9755741087?pwd=OWRiU2kxajBRNEw3S1Boa25nTkgyZz09

Meeting ID: 975 574 1087

Passcode: Please use the password previously provided

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SP 21 Adult Beg/ Int Jazz | Wednesdays | 7:15- 8:15 |(Steele)

$440.00

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SP 21 Lyrical 6-7 | Ages 13 to 20 | Tuesdays | 5:00-6:00 | Steele

$295.00

SP 21   Teen Lyrical  | Ages 13 to 20 |  Monday  | 6:00-7:00 | 18 weeks | Steele

March 9- June 15th

No Registration, Production or Costume Fees

Instructor: Madeline Morser,WSPA Dance Faculty 

Attire: Black Leggings and Solid colored leotard any style. Black Jazz shoes. Hair must be worn in a ponytail or up.

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SP 21 "WSPA Original Works 2020"

$18.00

YOu are purchasing a downloadable link- This will be sent to you via the email you fill in at your order.

Please understand that it will take a day or two to get this to you- as we download them and send them out.

Once you save the download-you are welcome to share it with our blessing!

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SP 21 " Nutcracker 2020 Small Clara G"

$25.00

You are purchasing a downloadable link- This will be sent to you via the email you fill in at your order.

  There are two versions of Nutcracker:   

*Nutcracker Big Clara H

*Nutcracker Small Clara G

Please check the cast list below to see if your dancer is in this version>.

Please understand that it will take a day or two to get this to you- as we download them and send them out.

Once you save the download-you are welcome to share it with our blessing!

  The Cast: 

 The Nutcracker Show H - Little Clara

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Copy of SP 21 " Nutcracker 2020 Big Clara H"

$25.00

You are purchasing a downloadable link- This will be sent to you via the email you fill in at your order.

 There are two versions of Nutcracker: 

*Nutcracker Big Clara H

*Nutcracker Small Clara G

Please check the cast list below to see if your dancer is in this version>.

Please understand that it will take a day or two to get this to you- as we download them and send them out.

Once you save the download-you are welcome to share it with our blessing!

  The Cast: 

 The Nutcracker Show H- Big Clara  (Emme)

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Sp 21 WSPA Nutcracker Film H Big Clara

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You are purchasing a downloadable link- This will be sent to you via the email you fill in at your order.

 There are two versions of Nutcracker: 

*Nutcracker Big Clara H

*Nutcracker Small Clara G

Please check the cast list below to see if your dancer is in this version>.

Please understand that it will take a day or two to get this to you- as we download them and send them out.

Once you save the download-you are welcome to share it with our blessing!

Cast for Nutcracker Big Clara H

The Nutcracker Show H- Big Clara  Emme

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NEW TIME SP 21 | Lyrical Level 4-5 | Ages 11-14 | Tuesdays |5:00-6:00 | Morser |

$440.00

SP 21 |  Lyrical Level 4-5 | Ages 11-14 | Teusday| 5:00-6:00 | Steele | 

 Starts: February 15- June 14

Spring Break: April 12- 16

No Registration or Performance Fees

 Instructor: Madeline Morser, WSPA Dance Faculty

  Attire: Leggings, T- shirt or leotard, Comfortable Clothing, jazz shoes, ballet slippers or socks.

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SP 21| Advanced Contemporary |Mondays 5:30-6:30| 13- 18years | March 22- June 14|

$290.00

  Spring Break: April 12- 18th

Classes Start March 22- June 14th  Rolling enrollment NEW Students welcome throughout the term.

Attire: Loose fitting clothing that easy to move in and tap shoes. Hair ack and no jewelry.

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SP 21| Pre- Teen Contemporary |Mondays6:30-7:30 | 9-12 years | March 22- June 14|

$290.00

  Spring Break: April 12- 18th

Classes Start March 22- June 14th  Rolling enrollment NEW Students welcome throughout the term.

Attire: Loose fitting clothing that easy to move in and tap shoes. Hair ack and no jewelry.

Description:

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