Spring 2021 WSPA Classes will begin February 15 and continue through June 18th.
Spring 2021 will offer limited ' Live" spots and " Zoom Options."
WSPA will offer a 5 installment payment plan if families chose to register in January for Spring Term. WSPA has a rolling enrollment and accepts students all year at pro-rated pricing.
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1. WSPA offers online enrollment in full. Students joining later in the term will be pro-rated.
2. Payment plans available by emailing us at westseattlepa@gmail.com:
Please use VENMO account /Christine-Juarez- 0
or
Installments with a credit card on file at the desk.
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We encourage a 1st "trail" class to make sure that your class is the right fit for you. We pro-rate tuition for those that enroll after the start of our term.
Our classes are non-fundable once students attend the first class. Come on in for a visit!
$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
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 Fees or Performance/ Costume Fees
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA
Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code TP 118227 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. 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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Creative Movement | Ages 3 to 4 | Saturdays | 9 to 10am | 18 weeks | $440 | (Juarez)
Starts: February 20th- June 19th
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
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.
$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
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 |
Attire: PLEASE NO SKIRTS- Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code
TP 118227
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes Please purchase shoes with NO DRAWSTRINGS :Girls "Belle" Leather Full Sole Ballet Slippers Style No: S0227G
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
$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
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 |
Attire: PLEASE NO SKIRTS- Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code
TP 118227
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes Please purchase shoes with NO DRAWSTRINGS :Girls "Belle" Leather Full Sole Ballet Slippers Style No: S0227G
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
$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
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 |
Attire: PLEASE NO SKIRTS- Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code
TP 118227
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes Please purchase shoes with NO DRAWSTRINGS :Girls "Belle" Leather Full Sole Ballet Slippers Style No: S0227G
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
$660.00
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 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.
$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
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, Performance or Costume fees!
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA
Girls Attire:
Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code TP 118227 Bloch dancer's Children 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)
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.
$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
Payment Plans available on request email: westseattlepa@gmail.com |
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.
$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
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
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:
Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code TP 118227 Bloch dancer's Children 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)
Leotard: GIRLS AUBERGINE CAMI LEOTARD STYLE # N55OOC
LOAD THE LINK BELOW : TO PURCHASE LEOTARD
https://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_N5500C_html?pid=10099&shop=Style&rfilter=Age%23Girls%3ACategory%23Leotards%3ASubCategory%23Leotards%21Girls+Camisoles%3ALeotardStyle%23Camisole&SID=1482133482
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.
$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.
$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
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
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)
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.
$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
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
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)
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.
$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:
Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code TP 118227 Bloch dancer's Children mask recommended for comfort |
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.
$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
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 Payment Plans available on request email: westseattlepa@gmail.com |
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:
Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code TP 118227 Bloch dancer's Children mask recommended for comfort |
Black leggings, solid-colored leotard, hair in ponytail, t-shirts are permitted.
$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
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.
Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code TP 118227 Bloch dancer's Children mask recommended for comfort |
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:
$440.00
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 |
Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code TP 118227 Bloch dancer's Children mask recommended for comfort |
$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
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 |
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.
Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code TP 118227 Bloch dancer's Children mask recommended for comfort |
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.
$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
" Live" Spots will be 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
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.
Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code TP 118227 Bloch dancer's Children mask recommended for comfort |
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.
$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
(Limited Class Size 6-8 total, Zoom participation please notate zoom when you register. Live students masks required) Payment Plans available on request email: westseattlepa@gmail.com |
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.
$440.00
(Limited Class Size 6 total, Zoom participation please notate zoom when you register. Live students masks required) Payment Plans available on request email: westseattlepa@gmail.com |
$440.00
(Limited Class Size 6 total,Zoom participation please notate zoom when you register. Live students masks required)
Payment Plans available on request email: westseattlepa@gmail.
February 17 - June 16
$440.00
(Limited Class Size 6 total, Zoom participation please notate zoom when you register. Live students masks required)
February 17- June 16
Payment Plans available on request email: westseattlepa@gmail
WSPA Virtual Winter Performance Date TBD " Original Works"
$360.00
SP 21 Teen Cheer | Ages 10 to 14 | Wed. 3:15 to 4:00pm | Steele
(Limited Class Size6-8 total Live Students, Zoom students welcome participation please notate zoom when you register. Live students masks required) Payment Plans available on request email: westseattlepa@gmail.com |
Instructor: Kellsie Steele, WSPA Dance Faculty
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:
$440.00
SP 21 Adult Tap |Wednesdays 6:15 to 7:15 pm | Steele |
(Limited Class Size 6 total, Zoom participation please notate zoom when you register. Live students masks required) Payment Plans available on request email: westseattlepa@gmail.com |
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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$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.
Join Zoom Meeting
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$440.00
$440.00
SP 21 Teen Lyrical | Ages 13 to 20 | Monday | 6:00-7:00 | 18 weeks | Steele
February 15-June 14th
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructor: Kellsie Steele,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.
$440.00
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00
Starts: February 17- June 16th
Spring Break: April 12- 16th
Topic: Teen Tap Raynolds
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 886 1935 9608
Passcode: WSPA
Dorie Raynolds:
BA
University of Washington
$200.00
Pre- Ballet 2 and Ballet 1 ( Ages 6- 7 years)
Thursday 4:00-5:15 January 7- February 11th ( 6 Classes)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 374 020 6262
Passcode: Please use password previously provided
$18.00
Congratulations!YOu are purchasing a downloadable link- This will be sent to you via the email you fill in at your order.
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$25.00
Congratulations!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
Clara |
Sage Liddell Mrs. Stalbaum- Lisa Bajocich |
Chefs |
Leona Hill, Curtis Juarez, Vanessa Juarez, Emma Hess- Yoder |
Party Scene Children |
Kathe Su, Avi Rordian, Harper Darnell, Cailin Stampe, Khloe Song, Gabriel; Eberle |
Little Ballerina Dolls |
Vanessa Juarez, Ellie Smith, Emily Mallicone, Sienna Prince |
Small Arabian |
Lillian Ordell, Peyton Plenkovich |
Ballerina Doll |
Daphne Sweetland |
Soldier Doll |
Kate Edelstein |
Mice |
Emme Bajocich, Natalia Zambiasi, Lola Allison, Sienna Shoemaker |
Mouse Queen |
Mae Bouvier |
Soldiers |
Elizabeth Greene, Lola Gasbarra, Crane Banker, Natalie Warren |
Nutcracker |
Lois Barton |
Little Snowflakes |
Mila Hall,Elle Hunt,Lucy Malloy, Isla Nohle, Isabelle Sewell |
Big Snow |
Sam Sherick, Kalea Tschirhart, Lula Wendel, Alyssa Noble |
Snow Lead |
Max Howard |
Escorts into Candy Land |
Anneke Vanderspeke, Gabriel Eberle, Maddie Crocco, McKinnley Long, Dior Webb, Zoe Wilcox |
Dewdrop |
Finlay MacRae |
Dewdrop/ Sugar Plum Court |
Mae Bouvier, Lois Barton, Natalie Warren |
Sugar Plum |
Sylvi Schellong, Kalea Tschirhart |
Cavalier |
Max Howard |
Spanish |
Elizabeth Greene, Mae Bouvier, Natalie Warren |
Chinese |
Sam Sherick, Lula Wendel |
Mother Ginger |
Natalie Warren |
Russian Trio |
Max Howard, Rose Lindblom, Finlay MacRae |
Mirliton |
Kate Edelstein, Max Howard, Daphne Sweetland, Jade Schmittner, Finlay MacRae, Rose Lindblom |
Arabian Corps |
Rose Lindblom, Daphne Sweetland, Finlay MacRae, Kate Edelstein, Max Howard |
Arabian Lead |
Jade Schmittner |
Waltz Lead |
Jade Schmittner |
Waltz Corps |
Sam Sherick, Kalea Tschirhart, Alyssa Noble, Lula Wendel |
$25.00
Congratulations!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)
Clara |
Emme Bajocich Mrs. Stalbaum Lisa Bajocich |
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Chefs |
Curtis Juarez, Emma Hess- Yoder,Leona Hill, Vanessa Juarez |
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Party Scene children |
Cailin Stampe, Kathe Su, Khloe Song, Avi Roirdan,Sage Liddell |
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Little Ballerina Dolls |
Amelia McAndrews, Scarlet Benelisha, Lilliana Hollaman,Julia Kuntz |
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Small Arabian |
Lillian Ordell, Peyton Plenkovich |
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Ballerina Doll |
Alyssa Noble |
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Soldier Doll |
Sam Sherick |
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Mice |
Celeste Iniquez, Elsa Vogl, Sage Liddell, Mia Seagraves |
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Mouse Queen |
Mae Bouvier |
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Soldiers |
Natalie Warren, Elizabeth Greene, Lola Gasbarra, Crane Banker |
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Nutcracker |
Lois Barton |
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Little Snowflakes |
Mila Hall, Lucy Malloy, Isla Nohle, Isabelle Sewell, Elle Hunt |
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Snowflakes |
Sage Liddell, Mia Seagraves, Elsa Vogl, Celeste Iniquez |
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Snow Corps |
Rose Lindblom,Kate Edelstien, Jade Schmittner, Daphne Sweetland, Finlay McRae |
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Snow Cavalier |
Max Howard |
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Escorts into the Land of Sweets |
Dior Webb, Gabriel Eberle, Anneke Vanderspek, Zoe Wilcox, McKinnley Long |
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Dewdrop Fairy |
Finlay MacRae |
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Dewdrop/ Sugar plum court |
Mae Bouvier, Lois Barton, Natalie Warren |
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Sugar Plum Fairy |
Rose Lindblom, Kalea Tschirhart |
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Cavalier |
Max Howard |
Spanish |
Lola Gasbarra, Lois Barton, Crane Banker |
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Chinese |
Kate Edelstein, Daphne Sweetland |
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Mother Ginger |
Natalie Warren |
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Gingerettes |
Isla Nohle, Isabelle Sewell, Mila Hall, Lucy Malloy,ElleHunt |
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Russian Trio |
Max Howard, Rose Lindblom, Finlay MacRae |
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Mirliton |
Kate Edelstein, Jade Schmittner, Daphne Sweetland, Max Howard, Finlay MacRae, Rose Lindblom |
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Arabian |
Sam Sherick, Alyssa Noble, Kalea Tschirhart |
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Arabian Lead |
Lula Wendel |
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Waltz lead |
Kalea Tschirhart |
Waltz Corps |
Finlay MacRae, Kate Edelstein, Max Howard, Daphne Sweetland, Jade Schmittner, Rose Lindblom |
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Sugar Plum at the end |
Kate Edelstein |
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$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
(Limited Class Size 6 total, Zoom participation please notate zoom when you register. Live students masks required) Payment Plans available on request email: westseattlepa@gmail.com |
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.