2020 Spring Dance- Youth
SP 20 Creative Movement | Ages 2.5 to 3 | Friday | 12:45 to 1:45pm | 18 weeks (Juarez)
$440.00
Creative Movement | Ages 2.5 to 3| Friday | 12:45 to 1:45 pm | 18 weeks | $440 (Juarez)
No Registration, Costume or Performance Fees!
Class Starts January 31st- June 5th
Performance Date: May 16- 17th 2020
Instructor: Christine Juarez, WSPA Director
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
Leotard Bloch Girls Essential Tank Leotard Pink.
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Creative Movement Friday 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.
SP 20 Creative Movement | Ages 3 years only | Saturday |9:00-10:00 | 18 weeks| Juarez
$440.00
Thanks for your interest - this is a NEW Offering open to students who are currently 3 with Birthdays after April.
Please NO SKIRTS
Creative Movement | Ages 3 18 weeks | $440 (Juarez)
No Registration, Costume or Performance Fees! Feb 1 - June 6
Tentative Performance Dates;May 16- 17th
Please check out our additional creative movement offerings:
Friday 12:34- 1:45 open 2- 3 yrs.
Tuesdays 11:30- 12:30 Open 3- 5 yrs
Tuesdays 5;00-6:00 Open 3-5 yrs
Fridays 3:30-4:30 Open 3- 5 yrs
Instructor: Christine Juarez , WSPA Dance Director
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
Leotard Bloch Girls Essential Tank Leotard Pink.
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Description
Creative Movement Saturday 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.
SP 20 Creative Movement | Age 4 years only | Saturday |10:00-11:00 | 18 weeks| Juarez
$440.00
Thanks for your interest - this is a NEW Offering open to students who are currently 4 and have Birthdays after April.
Please NO SKIRTS
Please check out our additional creative movement offerings:
Friday 12:34- 1:45 open 2- 3 yrs.
Tuesdays 11:30- 12:30 Open 3- 5 yrs
Tuesdays 5;00-6:00 Open 3-5 yrs
Fridays 3:30-4:30 Open 3- 5 yrs
Creative Movement | Ages 4 18 weeks | $440 (Juarez)
No Registration, Costume or Performance Fees! Feb 1 - June 6
Tentative Performance Dates;May 16- 17th
Instructor: Christine Juarez , WSPA Dance Director
Attire: Girls pink tights, pink leotard, pink ballet slippers NO SKIRTS they cover the legs and inhibit movement.
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
Leotard Bloch Girls Essential Tank Leotard Pink.
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Description
Creative Movement Saturday 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.
SP 20 Pre- Ballet 1 | Ages 5-6 | Saturday | 11:00 to 12:00 pm | 18 weeks | Juarez
$440.00
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
Leotard Bloch Girls Essential Tank Leotard Pink.
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
SP 20 Creative Pre- Ballet 1 | Ages 3-5 | Tuesdays | 11:30 to 12:30 pm | 18 weeks | Juarez
$440.00
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
Leotard Bloch Girls Essential Tank Leotard Pink.
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
SP 20 Pre- Ballet 1 | Ages 5-6 | Tuesdays | 3:30-4:30 | 17 weeks | Juarez
$425.00
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
Leotard Bloch Girls Essential Tank Leotard Pink.
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
SP 20 Creative Pre- Ballet 1 | Ages 4-5 yrs. | Tuesday | 5:00-6:00 | 18 weeks | Juarez
$440.00
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
Leotard Bloch Girls Essential Tank Leotard Pink.
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
SP 20 Creative Pre- Ballet 1 | Ages 4-6 | Fridays | 3:30 to 4:30pm | 18 weeks | Juarez
$440.00
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
Leotard Bloch Girls Essential Tank Leotard Pink.
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
SP 20 Pre Ballet 2 | Ages 6 | Tuesdays | 6:00 to 7:00 pm | 18 weeks Juarez |
$440.00
Pre Ballet 2 | Ages 6 | Tuesdays | 6:00 to 7:00pm | 18 weeks (Juarez)
Introductory Level new students welcome.
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees!
Classes January 28th- June 2
Performance Dates:May 16- 17 ( Chief Sealth Auditorium)
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA
Attire: PLEASE NO SKIRTS- Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code
TP 118227
Shoes Please purchase shoes with NO DRAWSTRINGS :Girls "Belle" Leather Full Sole Ballet Slippers Style No: S0227G
Leotard Bloch Girls Essential Tank Leotard Pink.
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Attire: PLEASE NO SKIRTS. They trip the dancers and get in the way for upside down exercises. Pink, tank leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers serve as a palette for us to build costuming on. Hair in a bun. No Jewelry.
SP 20 Pre Ballet 2 / Ballet 1 | Ages 7-8yrs. | Saturdays | 12:00-1:15 | 18 weeks | Juarez
$545.00
SP 20 Pre Ballet 2 / Ballet 1 | Ages 7 to 8 | Saturdays | 12:00-1:15 | 18 weeks $560 | (Juarez)
Classes January 29th- June 3
Performance Dates May 16- 17th
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees! Positive Learning Environment
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA
Attire: Dance Attire online visit " Discount Dance " TP 118227
Pink ballet slippers split sole, pink ballet tights, Turquoise tank Leotard.
Online purchase or example www.discountdance.com N5501C turquoise tank leotard
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)
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Description:
Pre- Ballet Level 2 Ballet 1 is an introductory level that builds on the concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing and a strong sense of anatomy. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on a strong concept of movement, space or the body and how it 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 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, 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.
SP 20 Ballet 1 | Ages 7 | Thursday | 4:30 to 5:45pm | 18 weeks | 22.5 hours instruction (Juarez)
$545.00
Ballet 1 | Ages 7 | Thursday | 4:30 to 5:45pm | 18 weeks | 22.5 hours instruction
$545 No Hidden Registration Fees/ Production or Costume Fees
Classes January 30- June4
Performance Dates May 16- 17th
Instructor: Christine Juarez , Director, WSPA
Attire Recommended Styles: Shop online " Discount Dance Supply"
Use our school code TP TP118227
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 and a strong sense of anatomy. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on a strong concept of movement, space or the body and how it 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 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, 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.
SP 20 Ballet 2 | Ages 8 | Mon. 4:30-5:45 Wed 4:30-5:45 | 18 weeks | 36 classes | Juarez
$1,100.00
SP 20 Ballet 2 | Ages 8 | Mon. 4:30-5:45 Wed 4:30-5:45 | 18 weeks | 36 classes | Juarez
Classes January 27- June 3rd
No registration, Performance or Costume fees!
Spring Performance May 16-17th Chief Sealth Auditorium
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA
Attire: SHope online at Discountdance.com Use our school code TP TP118227
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.
SP 20 Ballet 2 | Ages 8 | Wed 4:30-5:45 Sat 12:00-1:15 | 18 weeks | 36 classes | $1,100 (Juarez)
$1,100.00
SP 20 Ballet 2 | Ages 8 | Wed 4:30-5:45 Sat 12:00-1:15 | 18 weeks| 36 classes | | 49.5 hours of instruction | $1,100 (Juarez)
No registration, Performance or Costume fees!
Spring Performance May 16- 17th Chief Sealth Auditorium
Classes January 29th- June 3rd
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA
Girls Attire: Dance Attire online " Discountdance.com use our school code TP118227
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.
SP 20 Ballet 3 | Ages 9 | (Mon/Thurs) | 5:45 to 7:15pm |
$1,300.00
|SP 20 Ballet 3 | Ages 9 | (Mon/Thurs) | Mon 5:45 to 7:15pm | 36 classes.
54 hours of instruction (Juarez) 36 classes. 54 hours of instruction $1,300(Juarez)
Classes January 27th- June 1st
Performance Dates: May 16- 17th Cheif Sealth
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Rehearsal 3 is typically taken along with this class. Rehearsal 3 is solely devoted to working with a choreographer on classical ballet choreography for the Spring Production -Meets Thursday 7:15-7:45
Attire: Purchase attire online " Discount Dance Supply use our code TP118227 Link to Discount Dance
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
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA
Christine Juarez- (Mon) Director WSPA
Madeline Morser, (Thurs ) Dance Faculty
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 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.
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.
SP 20 Performance Rehearsal Ballet 3 | Thursday | 7:15 to 7:45 | 15 classes (Juarez)
$315.00
SP 20 Ballet 4/ Pre-Pointe | Ages 10 to 12 | Wed. 5:45- 7:15/Fri 4:30-6:00 |
$1,300.00
Ballet 4/Pointe | Ages 10 to 12 | Twice Weekly | 5:45 to 7: 15 pm and Friday 4:30-6:00| 18 weeks. 36 classes. 54 hours of Instruction | $1,300
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
January 29th- June 5th
Performance Dates: May 16- 17th
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA and Madeline Morser WSPA Dance Faculty
Ballet 4 is most often taken along with:
Rehearsal 4 Romeo and Juliet Fridays following Technique class for those students who crave working on more choreography the Spring Ballet and will be in a minimum of 3 dances.
Modern 4/5,
Jazz, 4/5
Hip Hop 4.
Attire: All Dancers need a camisole White Leotard and Black Leotard. A Nude Leotard is also suggested.
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Ballet 4 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.
SP 20 Performance Rehearsal 4 | Friday | 6:00 -7:00 | (Morser)
$315.00
SP 20 Ballet 5A | Ages 11-15 | 5A Tuesday 7:00-8:30 & Friday 5:00-6:30 |
$1,300.00
SP 20 Ballet 5A | Ages 11-15 | 5A Tuesday 7:00-8:30/ Friday 5:00-6:30 |classes 54 hours of instruction | $1,300 ( Juarez)
Performance Dates May 16- 17th
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructors; Christine Juarez, Kate LeGrand,
Christine Juarez, Director WSPA Tuesdays :
Kate La Grand, Dance Faculty Fridays
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.
Ballet 5 is most often taken along with:
Rehearsal 5 Nutcracker Fridays following Technique class for those students who crave working on more choreography for Nutcracker and will be in a minimum of 3 dances.
Attire:
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
1 Black camisole leotard and 1 white camisole leotard. Nude leotard is optional to wear under for support.
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.
SP 20 Performance Rehearsal 5A | Fridays | 6:30 to 7:30 pm
$315.00
NEW TIME! SP 20 Ballet 5B 6A/Pointe Ages 13- Adult | Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 /Saturdays 1:15-2:45|
$1,300.00
SP 20 Ballet 5B 6A/Pointe Ages 13- Adult | Tuesdays 7:00-8:30/Saturday 1:15- 2:45
36 classes 54 hours of instruction | $1,300 ( Juarez, LeGrand)
Performance Dates May 16-17th
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Placement Questions: email us at westseattlepa@gmail.com
Christine Juarez, Director WSPA ( Tuesdays) :
Kate La Grand, Dance Faculty ( Alternate Saturdays)
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.
Madeline Morser, WSPA Dance Faculty ( Tuesdays)
Ballet 5 is most often taken along with:
Rehearsal 5 Nutcracker Fridays following Technique class for those students who crave working on more choreography for Nutcracker and will be in a minimum of 3 dances.
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.
SP 20 Ballet /Pointe 6 B | Ages 13- Adult | Monday 7:15-8:45 Thursday 7:15-8:4/5 Saturday 1:15-2:45
$1,670.00
F19 Ballet /Pointe 6B | Ages 13- Adult | Monday 7:15-8:45 Thursday 7:15-8:45
NEW TIME ! Saturday 1:15- 2:45
| 36 classes 54 hours of instruction | $1,670 ( Juarez, LeGrand)
Performance Dates May 16- 17
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructors; Christine Juarez, Kate LeGrand
Christine Juarez, Director WSPA (Mondays/Saturdays) :
Kate La Grand, Dance Faculty ( Thursdays, Alternate Saturdays)
Attire: Order online ' Discountdance.com use our school code TP 112275
( 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 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.
Ballet 5 is most often taken along with:
Ballet Rehearsal Fridays following Technique class for those students who crave working on more choreography for Nutcracker and will be in a minimum of 3 dances.
Attire: Order online ' Discountdance.com use our school code TP 112275
( 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 SONne camisole black and one camisole white
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.
SP 20 Performance Rehearsal 6A/6B | Saturday | 2:45-4:00 | (Juarez)
$320.00
SP 20 Pre-Teen Starter Ballet | Ages 10 to 14 | Wednesdays | 7:15- 8:45 | 18 Weeks (Smith)
$560.00
Pre-Teen Starter Ballet | Ages 10 to 14 | Wednesdays | 7:15-8:45 pm| 18 Weeks | $560 (Smith)
Classes January 29th
Instructor: Rachel Smith, WSPA Dance Faculty
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.
SP 20 NEW DAY !Teen/ Adult Ballet Barre | Tuesdays |7:30-8:45 | Morser |
$545.00
SP 20 NEW DAY !Teen/ Adult Ballet Barre | Tuesdays |7:30-8:45 | Morser |
Classes January 28th
Instructor: Madeline Morser
Class Description: This is an introductory classical ballet class that will focus on Barre work that creates strong core muscles, coordination, musicality and the integration of the mind and body. This is a great way to get back into ballet if you have had decades off or literally step into classical training if you have always wanted to train. Give it a try!
Attire: Comfortable, stretchy clothing, leggings, solid leotard,tight t-shirts hair back, pink ballet slippers.
SP 20 Hip Hop 2 | Ages 7 to 8 | Wednesdays | 5:30 to 6:30pm | 18 weeks | (Steele)
$440.00
SP 20 Hip Hop 3 | Ages 9-11 | Wednesdays | 4:30-5:30| 18 weeks | (Steele)
$440.00
SP 20 Hip Hop 4 | Ages 12 to 14 | Mondays | 4:30 to 5:30pm | 18 weeks (Steele)
$440.00
SP 20 Hip Hop 5 | Ages 13 to 18 | Mondays | 5:30 to 6:30pm | 18 weeks| (Steele)
$440.00
SP 20 Pre-Teen Cheer | Ages 9 to 14 | Wed. 3:45 to 4:30pm | 18 weeks | (Steele)
$360.00
Pre-Teen Cheer | Ages 9 to 14 | Wednesdays 3:45 to 4:30pm | 15 weeks $(Steele)
January 29th- June 3
Performance May 16- 17
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
SP 20 Spring Drop In/ Punch Card | $32 | 1.5 hour class | Add classes to your cart |
$32.00
Drop in for any 1.5 hour class or purchase multiple classes by adding to your card and create a punch card that we keep at the desk for you to use anytime you take a class over the summer.
This is a popular way to carve out summer classes for yourself and enjoy all the summer fun and weather you can,
Once you purchase online
- Stop at the front desk before each class.
- Grab a White ticket.
- You fill out your name and give it to your instructor.
- They track classes for you!
F 19 Modern 1 | Ages 6 | Thursdays | 4:45 to 5:45pm | 18 weeks|Morser)
$440.00
Modern 1 | Ages 6 | Thursdays| 4:45 to 5:45pm | 18 weeks. (Morser)
No Registration, Production or costume fees.
Classes January 30- June 4
Performance Dates May 16-17
Instructor: Madeline Morser, WSPA Dance Faculty
Class Description:
SP 20 NEW TIME! Modern Modern 3/4 | Ages 9 to 10 | Tuesdays | 4:30 to 5:30pm | 18 weeks (Morser)
$440.00
SP 20 NEW TIME! Modern 4B | Ages 9 to 10 | Tuesday | 6:30 to 7:30pm | 18 weeks (Morser)
$440.00
SP 20 NEW TIME! Modern 5 | Ages 11 to 18 | Thursdays | 7:15- 8:30| 18 weeks (Morser)
$545.00
Modern 5 | Ages 11 to 18 | Thursdays | 7:30to 8:45pm | 18 weeks | $545 (Morser)
January 30- June 5
Performance Dates: May 16- 17
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 pony tail, t- shirts are permitted.
SP 20 NEW CLASS! | Dance Composition| Ages 10- 18yrs | Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30 | Morser |
$200.00
SP 20 NEW CLASS! | Dance Composition| Ages 10- 18yrs | Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30 | Morser | 18 classes
Discounted Price ! $200
Classes January 28- June 3
Performance Dates May 16- 17
Instructor: Madeline Morser, WSPA Dance Faculty
Class Description: Dance Composition is NOW being offered at WSPA. Many students have asked for this class after taking it in our summer intensives. Basically you are choreographing a dance for yourself or group. Each class leads you through how to craft a dance in a thoughtful and provoking way. The use of Time, space, direction, dynamics, intention, and many other skills help chreographers create,edit and craft a piece of choreograph. Students work can be adjudicated by faculty to see if it is performance ready for our May Performance. Certain benchmarks will be clearly outlined for those that wish to have their pieces considered for performance.
SP 20 NEW TIME! Children’s Tap | Ages 5 to 7 | Tuesdays | 4:00-4:45 | 18 weeks (Moor)|
$360.00
NEW TIME! Children’s Tap | Ages 5 to 7 | Tuesdays |4:00-4:45 | 18 weeks $360(Moor)
No Registration Fees, Production or Costume Fees
January 28- June 2
Performance May 16- 17 Cheif Sealth Auditorium
Instructor: Alissa Moor, WSPA Faculty
Introductory Tap 5-7 years and is open to new students who are ready to learn the basics and more. Students should have a strong desire to learn. Class will encompass strong locomotion across the floor, traditional footwork and repetition of musical rhythms and strong sense of musicality. Body percussion and basic combinations will also be taught. More complex combination will be introduced as student’s progress.
Dress code is loose fitting clothing that easy to move in and tap shoes. Hair back and no jewelry.
SP 20 Pre-Teen Tap 1 | Ages 8-10 yrs | Tuesdays | 4:45-5:30 pm | 18 weeks (Moor)
$360.00
Pre- Teen Tap 1 | Ages 8-10 yrs. | Tuesdays | 4:15 to 5:00pm | 18 weeks | $360 (Moor)
January 28th- June 2
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructor: Alissa Moor, WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Loose fitting clothing that easy to move in and tap shoes. Hair back and no jewelry.
Description:
Pre- Teen Tap is an entry level class and can also challenge those with some previous tap experience. 13-18 yrs. 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. Class will encompass strong locomotion across the floor, traditional footwork and repetition of musical rhythms and strong sense of musicality. Body percussion and basic combinations will also be taught. More complex combination will be introduced as student’s progress.
SP 20 NEW! Pre-Teen Tap 2 | Ages 11-13 yrs | Tuesdays | 5:30-6:15 pm | 18 weeks (Moor)
$360.00
Pre- Teen Tap 2 | Ages 11-13 yrs. | Tuesdays | 4:15 to 5:00pm | 18 weeks | $360 (Moor)
January 28th- June 2
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructor: Alissa Moor, WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Loose fitting clothing that easy to move in and tap shoes. Hair back and no jewelry.
Description:
Pre- Teen Tap level 2 is an experienced beginner level class and can also challenge those with some previous tap experience. Open to 11-18 years. . 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. Class will encompass strong locomotion across the floor, traditional footwork and repetition of musical rhythms and strong sense of musicality. Body percussion and basic combinations will also be taught. More complex combination will be introduced as student’s progress.
Sp 20 Teen Tap Level 4 | Ages 14- 18 | Tuesdays | 6:20-7:00 | 18 weeks | $360 (Moor)
$360.00
Teen Tap 4 | Ages 14-18 | Tuesdays | 6:15-7:15| 18 weeks | $360 (Moor)
No additional Registration, Production or Costume Fees
January 28- June 2
Performance Dates May 16- 17 ( Chief Sealth Auditorium)
Instructor: Alissa Moor, WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Black leggings, T-shirt leotard is optional underneath and tap shoes. Hair back and no jewelry.
Description;
Teen Tap 4 is not an introductory course and builds on strong previous training . Students are encouraged to take a trial class to ensure that the level is correct for their technical ability. This class encompass strong locomotion across the floor, traditional footwork and repetition of musical rhythms and strong sense of musicality. Body percussion and basic combinations will also be taught. Complex combination will be introduced as students progress.
SP 20 Adult Introductory Tap | Adults |Saturday | 10:00-11;00 am| 10 weeks Campbell)
$250.00
SP 20 Adult Introductory Tap | Adults |Saturday | 10:00-11;00 am| 10 weeks Campbell)
Feb. 1- April 4th ( 10 classes)
Performance Dates May 16- 17
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructor: Kooper Campbell, WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Loose fitting clothing that easy to move in and tap shoes. Hair back and no jewelry.
Description:
Adult Introductory Tap is an entry level class and can also challenge those with some previous tap experience and is open to students who have tapped in the past and have some basic training or those that are beginners. Students should have a strong desire to learn. Class will encompass strong locomotion across the floor, traditional footwork and repetition of musical rhythms and strong sense of musicality. Body percussion and basic combinations will also be taught. More complex combination will be introduced as student’s progress.
SP 20 Jazz Lab 3/ 4 | Ages 9 to 12 | Thursday | 4:30-5:15 |
$360.00
Jazz Lab 3/ 4 | Ages 9 to 12 | Thursday |4:30-5:15|
Performance May 16- 17 Chief Sealth
January 30- June 6
Instructor: Sydney Buckley, WSPA Dance Faculty
Description:
Jazz 3/ 4 will be a fun and energy filled class that will teach the fundamentals of jazz including, body isolations, across the floor, floor work and choreography and improvisation. This class is an entry level class and is also appropriate for dancers who have minimal dance training. To graduate to Jazz Level 5 dancers will be required to take ballet class.
Attire: Black leggings, or solid colored leotard any color. Black jazz shoes, Hair must be worn back in a pony- tail. Black dance shorts also acceptable.
SP 20 Jazz Lab 5 | Ages 11 to 18 | Thursday | 5:15- 6:15 | 18 weeks | Buckley |
$440.00
Jazz Lab 5 | Ages 11 to 18 | Thursday | 5:15- 6:15 | 18 weeks |
This class is recommended to be taken along with Contemporary Dance 5
January 30- June 6
Performance Dates May 16- 17
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructor:Sydney Buckley ,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.
SP 20 | Advanced Lyrical | Ages 13- 24 | Wednesday | 7:30-8:30 | Steele | 18 weeks |
$440.00
F 19 | Advanced Lyrical | Ages 13- 24 | Wednesday | 7:30-8:30 | Steele |
No Registration or Performance Fees
Starts January 27- June 1 ( 18 weeks)
Instructor: Kellsie Steele, WSPA Dance Faculty
Miss 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 and is a welcome addition to West Seattle Performing Arts.
Attire: Leggings, T- shirt or leotard, Comfortable Clothing, jazz shoes, ballet slippers or socks.
SP 20 NEW! Contemporary Dance 5 | Ages 11 to 18 | Thursday | 6:15-7:00 | 18 weeks | Buckley |
$360.00
SP 20 NEW Contemporary Dance 5 | Ages 11 to 18 | Thursday | 6:15- 7:00 | 18 weeks | Buckley |
This class is recommended to be taken along with Contemporary Dance
Those registered for Jazz Lab 5/Hip Hop 5/ Comp / can take this class at a discounted price!
January 30- June 6
Performance Dates May 16- 17
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructor:Sydney Buckley ,WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Black Leggings or shorts, Solid colored leotard any style. Black Jazz shoes. Hair must be worn in a ponytail or up.
Description:
Contemporary Jazz 5 will offer a traditional warm up based in traditional jazz, exercises and techniques. Dancers will be expected to master these technical skills required for any technique such as turns, jumps and isolations . The class will also offer styles offered in combinations such as Lyrical Jazz and Contemporary combinations. which will pull from the understanding of basic jazz skills. Dancers should be taking a ballet class for the basic technique to support alignment, lines of the body and balance. This will be a challenging but fun class with a lot of work across the floor and choreography.
Options for Ballet classes include all Ballet 3,4,5,6,7 or Teen/Adult Ballet Mondays or Pre- Teen/ Teen Ballet for Other Techniques Wednesdays 5:45-7:00 p.m.
f SP 20 Ballet /Pointe 6 B | Ages 13- Adult | Monday 7:15-8:45 Thursday 7:15-8:4/5 Saturday 1:15-2:45
$1,670.00
F19 Ballet /Pointe 6B | Ages 13- Adult | Monday 7:15-8:45 Thursday 7:15-8:45
NEW TIME Saturday 1:15- 2:45
| 36 classes 54 hours of instruction | $1,670 ( Juarez, LeGrand)
Performance Dates May 16- 17
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructors; Christine Juarez, Kate LeGrand
Christine Juarez, Director WSPA (Mondays/Saturdays) :
Kate La Grand, Dance Faculty ( Thursdays, Alternate Saturdays)
Attire: Order online ' Discountdance.com use our school code TP 112275
( 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 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.
Ballet 5 is most often taken along with:
Ballet Rehearsal Fridays following Technique class for those students who crave working on more choreography for Nutcracker and will be in a minimum of 3 dances.
Attire: Order online ' Discountdance.com use our school code TP 112275
( 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 SONne camisole black and one camisole white
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.
SP 20 Ballet /Pointe 6 B | Ages 13- Adult | Monday 7:15-8:45 Thursday 7:15-8:4/5 Saturday 1:15-2:45
$1,670.00
F19 Ballet /Pointe 6B | Ages 13- Adult | Monday 7:15-8:45 Thursday 7:15-8:45
NEW TIME Saturday 1:15- 2:45
| 36 classes 54 hours of instruction | $1,670 ( Juarez, LeGrand)
Performance Dates May 16- 17
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructors; Christine Juarez, Kate LeGrand
Christine Juarez, Director WSPA (Mondays/Saturdays) :
Kate La Grand, Dance Faculty ( Thursdays, Alternate Saturdays)
Attire: Order online ' Discountdance.com use our school code TP 112275
( 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 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.
Ballet 5 is most often taken along with:
Ballet Rehearsal Fridays following Technique class for those students who crave working on more choreography for Nutcracker and will be in a minimum of 3 dances.
Attire: Order online ' Discountdance.com use our school code TP 112275
( 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 SONne camisole black and one camisole white
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.
