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( Wait list please Pre- Register )SM 22 Teen /Adult Intermediate Contemporary | Thursdays | 7:15- 8:15 | July 14-Aug 11 |
$150.00
SM 22 Teen /Adult Intermediate Contemporary Modern | Thursdays | 7:15- 8:15 | July 14-Aug 11|
Instructor: TBD, WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Comfortable Clothing- ie Leggings, T-Shirt, tights, Leotard, bare feet and socks.
Description:
Adult Modern Beginner/ Intermediate Thursdays is open to those with some background in dance or those that are beginners and have a desire to learn. This will be a solid modern class including floor work, centre warm ups and combinations that include swings, spirals, level changes and all of the traditional techniques included in modern technique. Pulling from body somatics along with Bartenieff fundamentals the movement presented flows through the body while challenging the core and strength. Upbeat music and fun combinations give this class a full bodied workout with a great group of dancers there to move and get back into their bodies. Come try a class!
( Wait List Please Pre- Register here) SM 22 Contemporary Modern Youth | Tuesdays| 5:30-6:30-pm-| Ages 8- 10 | July 12-Aug. 10
$150.00
Contemporary Modern will present class techniques and contemporary styles in this 6-week course that embraces a full spectrum of movement including working through a rounded spine as well as tilted balances, movement on the floor, and patterns across the floor. Working with the music, understanding tempo and rhythmic patterns will be taught. Combinations will be built in each class and reviewed the following week to gain confidence and mastery.
( Waiting List Please Pre- register here ) SM 22 | Pre- Teen Jazz | Wednesdays |5:15- 6:15.| Ages 10 - 12 yrs. |
Free!
Waiting List Please Pre-register here:
SM 22 | Pre- Teen Jazz | Wednesdays |5:15- 6:15.| Ages 10 - 12 yrs. |
Instructor: TBD , WSPA Dance Faculty
Description: Pre-Teen Jazz 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 4 dancers will be required to take a ballet class.
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.
(Wait List please Pre- Register Here) SM 22 Contemporary Modern Teen Intermediate | Tuesdays 4:30--pm-5:30pm | Ages 11-13 yrs.| July 12- Aug 10|
Free!
(Waiting List Please Pre-Register Here) SM 22 Children's Jazz | Ages 7-9 yrs | Wednesdays | 4:15-5:15| July 13- Aug.10|
Free!
WSPA is currently taking a waiting list for this summer Jazz class. Please pre-register here.
SM 22 Children's Jazz | Ages 7-9 yrs | Wednesdays | 4:15-5:15| July 13- Aug.10|
Instructor: TBD, WSPA Dance Faculty
Description: Children's jazz is a great introductory class that will orient your child in traditional jazz vocabulary. The class consists of Warm-ups, Strengtheners, and Work across the floor. Choreography to popular music is the highlight of the class and a great way to have fun and strengthen the mind-body connection. Be your own America got Talent prospect!
Attire: Black Leggings, footless, black jazz shoes, Black leotards, t-shirts can be worn over the leggings. Hair must be worn back.
J 23 |Ballet 5B Accelerated | Ages 11 to 15 | Tues. 5:45-7:15/Thur. 5:00-6:30/Sat. 11:15-1:45 |
$520.00
J Term 23 Ballet 5B Accelerated | Ages 11 to 15 | Tues. 5:45-7:15/Thur. 5:00-6:30/Sat. 11:15-1:45 | Three times weekly
****Accelerated Classes will be taught at a faster and even more challenging pace. This title is used for classes wanting to catch up to their age level who may have started late. This level offers the 3rd day of training and will also provide more performance opportunity
Starts: Jan 3rd - January 28th
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Placement Questions: email us at westseattlepa@gmail.com
Instructors; Christine Juarez, WSPA Director, and Sana Tepley WSPA Dance Faculty and Dorie Raynolds WSPA Dance Faculty
Christine Juarez, Director WSPA ( 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 to bringing 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 as she can.
Dorie Raynolds
Dorienne Raynolds graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Dance. Dorienne is classically trained and began her studies in the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus. She completed with merit all exams and performed in the Solo Seal performance. She then when on to explore the world of modern dance and had the opportunity to perform great works by Zvi Gotheiner, Vaslav Nijinsky, Doris Humphrey, Lar Lubovitch, and Jose Limón. She has also worked with local choreographers Corrie Befort, Rob Kitsos, Alice De Muizon, Hannah Wiley, and Paige Barnes. She has presented her own choreographic works in 12 Minutes Max and Velocity Under Construction. She also went back to school for her Apparel design degree and currently works as a clothing designer for Cutter & Buck. She is very excited to get back into the classroom.
Attire:
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) run very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard: Black , White and Nude Camisole
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Ballet 6 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 6 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 has followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body, and how it functions. Stretching will be heavily included to increase the 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: We as a faculty 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.
J 23 Teen/ Adult Jump Start Ballet | Ages 13- Adult |Monday 5:30-6:45| Tepley
$170.00
J Term 23 Teen/Adult Jump Start Ballet |Ages 13- Adult |Monday 5:30-6:45-| Terry
Start Date: January 2nd - January 23rd
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Sana Tepley, WSPA Dance Faculty
Pre Teen/ Teen Jump 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:
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Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code TP 118227 |
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.
J 23 Adult Beg/Intermediate Tap | Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 Location Alki Masonic Lodge |
$160.00
SP 23 Adult Beg/Intermediate Tap | Wednesdays |7:00-8:00| |
Location: Alki Masonic Hall, 40th and Edmunds ( 4736 40th Ave SW.)
Starts January 4th - January 25th
Instructor: Dori Raynolds, WSPA Dance Faculty
Adult tap welcomes tappers of all levels to revisit their training as children to learn new skills. Warm-ups, across the floor and rhythmic combinations that will challenge and stimulate the body and mind. T
Attire: Comfortable clothing, tap shoes and ready to have some fun!
Kellsie Steele has studied dance for 24 years, performing nationally in jazz, modern, ballet, pointe, tap, lyrical, and hip hop from the age of 3. She was honorary captain of the varsity cheerleading team at Eastside Catholic High School and was captain of both her Dance and Cheerleading team at Saint Mary's College of California. She trained under the direction of Lori Buffalow and Rachel Jackson of the San Francisco 49ers as well as nationally accredited choreographers Greg Russell, Andrew Vacca, and Jeannine Sabo to name just a few. Kellsie has performed nationally at NCAA basketball tournaments, and as a member of the San Francisco 49ers Goldrush professional cheerleading and dance team has had the opportunity to perform in places such as China and Japan. Kellsie holds a Bachelors degree in Communications and has taught at multiple dance academies in both San Francisco and Seattle. Kellsie joined the Cornish Dance staff in 2014. We welcome her to West Seattle Performing Arts first term.
J 23 Adult Introductory Ballet Barre | Ages 12- Adult | Monday |6:45-7:45|
$160.00
J Term 23 Adult Introductory Ballet Barre | Ages 12- Adult | Monday | 6:45-7:45 |
Start Date: January 2nd - January 23rd
Instructor: Sana Tepley , WSPA Dance Faculty
Introductory Ballet Barre is a great introductory course for those who have always wanted to study Classical Ballet and want an entry-level class. and now have the time and desire to do so. The class will begin with basic ballet exercises that will teach the basic positions of the feet and arms. The big plus in this class will give attention to alignment and posture. Core strength is guaranteed to increase.
Stretching and sequencing will be part of every class. Center work ( working without the barre) and small ( petite ) and large ( grand ) jumps will all be taught
Attire: Females: Pink tights solid colored leotard, pink ballet slippers. Male dancers: black leggings, teens ( dance belt) white leotard or white t-shirt. White socks and white ballet slippers. Long hair in a bun.
J 23 Ballet 7A| Ages 13- 18yrs. | Tuesdays 7:15-8:45/ Thursdays 5:30-7:00/ Saturday 11:15-2:00
$520.00
J Term 23| Ballet 7A | Ages 13- 18yrs. | Tuesday 7:15-8:45/ Thursday 5:30-7:00/ Saturday 11:15-1:45
Starts January 3rd - January 28th
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Kate Le Grand, Christine Juarez, and Dori Raynolds WSPA Dance Faculty
Christine Juarez-
Christine Juarez, Executive Director of West Seattle Performing Arts, has been directing dance programs for the past 30 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 to bringing 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.
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.
Attire: White and Black camisole leotarf
J 23 Ballet Advanced | Ages 13- 18yrs. | Monday 6:45-8:30/Wednesday 6:45-8:30/ Saturday 11:15-2:00
$520.00
J Term 23| Ballet Advanced | Ages 13- 18yrs. | Monday 6:45-8:30/Wednesday 6:45-8:30/ Saturday 11:15-2:00
Starts January 2nd - January 25th
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Christine Juarez, Director WSPA, Kate Le Grand and Era Terry WSPA Dance Faculty
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 to bringing 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.
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.
J 23 | Ballet 4 | Ages 10-12 yrs. | Wednesday 5:00-6:30/ Friday 4:30-6:00 |
$340.00
J Term 23 Ballet 4 | Ages 10-12 yrs. | Wed 5:00-6:30/ Friday 4:30-6:45
Start Date: January 4th - January 25th
No Registration, Production, or Costume Fees
Placement Questions: email us at westseattlepa@gmail.com
Sana Tepley and Christine Juarez, Director WSPA
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 from 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 to bringing 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 as 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 Discountdance.com Strap or tank leotard style # Lub203 or L8720 color Black and White
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.
J 23 | Creative/Pre- Ballet Level 1 |12:30-1:30| Ages 3-5 | Tuesdays | Juarez |
$160.00
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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 Bloch Girls Essential Tank Leotard Pink.
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard, Black footless leggings.
J 23 | Creative/Pre- Ballet Level 1 |4:00-5:00| Ages 3-5 | Wednesday | Tepley |
$160.00
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
J 23 | Hip Hop 2A | Ages 7 to 8 | Monday | 3:30-4:15 |
$140.00
No Registration, Production, or Costume Fees
J 23 | Pre Ballet 1 | Ages 4.5-5.5 |Thursdays | 4:00-5:00 | Tepley
$160.00
Start Date: January 5th - January 26th
Attire: PLEASE NO SKIRTS- Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code TP 118227
J 23| Adult Intermediate Ballet | | Wednesdays | 6:30-7:45 | Tepley |
$170.00
J Term 23 Adult Intermediate Ballet | Wednesdays |6:30-7:45| Tepley
Start Date: January 4th - January 25th
Sana Tepley: WSPA Dance Faculty
Ms. Tepley joins us with a degree a BFA in dance from the University of Utah. She has been teaching at WSPA since 2021 and has great skills with our younger students as well as our Advanced students. She is a native of Corvallis Oregon and serves Dance Faculty at Vashon Center of the Arts.
Adult Intermediate Ballet The class will begin at the barre with basic ballet exercises that will teach the basic positions of the feet and arms. The big plus in this class will give attention to alignment and posture. Core strength is guaranteed to increase.
Stretching and sequencing will be part of every class. Center work ( working without the barre) and small ( petite ) and large ( grand ) jumps will all be taught
Attire:
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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.
J 23| Ballet 1 | Ages 7 yrs | Saturdays | 10:00 to 11:15 | Tepley
$170.00
J Term 23 Ballet 1 | Ages 7 yrs | Saturdays | 10:00 to 11:15 | Tepley
18 weeks January 7th -January 28th
No Registration, Production, or Costume Fees! Positive Learning Environment
Instructor: Sana Tepley, WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Pink ballet slippers split sole, pink ballet tights, Turquoise tank Leotard. NO SKIRTS
Online purchase or example www.discountdance.com N5501C turquoise tank leotard
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:
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 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.
J 23| Ballet 1 | Ages 7 | Thursday | 4:00 to 5:30 |Juarez |
$180.00
SP 23 Ballet 1 | Ages 7 | Thursday | 4:00 to 5:30 |Juarez |
No Hidden Registration Fees/ Production or Costume Fees
Class Date: January 5th - January 26th
Instructor: Christine Juarez , Director, WSPA
Attire 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)
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 has 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 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.
J 23| Creative Movement | Ages 3-4 | Saturday | 10:30-11:30 | 18 weeks|
$160.00
J Term 23 Creative Movement | Ages 3-4 | Saturday | 10:30-11:30 |
Class starts January 7th - January 28th
No Registration, Costume, or Performance Fees!
Instructor: Christine Juarez, WSPA Dance Director
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) run 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 Saturday 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 shapes 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.
J 23| Pre Ballet 2 | Ages 6 yrs | Saturdays | 10:00 to 11:15 | Raynolds |
$170.00
J Term 23 Pre Ballet 2 | Ages 6 yrs | Saturdays | 10:00 to 11:15 | Raynolds
18 weeks January 7th - January 28th
No Registration, Production, or Costume Fees! Positive Learning Environment
Instructor: Dorie Raynolds,
Instructor Dorie Raynolds: Ballet, Pointe, Pre-Ballet
Dorienne Raynolds graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Dance. Dorienne is classically trained and began her studies in the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus. She completed with merit all exams and performed in the Solo Seal performance. She then when on to explore the world of modern dance and had the opportunity to perform great works by Zvi Gotheiner, Vaslav Nijinsky, Doris Humphrey, Lar Lubovitch, and Jose Limón. She has also worked with local choreographers Corrie Befort, Rob Kitsos, Alice De Muizon, Hannah Wiley, and Paige Barnes. She has presented her own choreographic works in 12 Minutes Max and Velocity Under Construction. She also went back to school for her Apparel design degree and currently works as a clothing designer for Cutter & Buck. She is very excited to get back into the classroom.
Attire: Pink ballet slippers split sole, pink ballet tights, Turquoise tank Leotard. NO SKIRTS
Online purchase or example www.discountdance.com N5501C turquoise tank leotard
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 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.
J 23| Acting Youth Lvl 1 | Saturday |11:00-12:30 | Ages 10-14 yrs.|
$180.00
J Term Acting Youth Lvl 1 |Saturday |11:30-1:00 | Ages 10-14yrs.|
Start date: January 7th - January 28th
Instructor: Keni Cohen, WSPA Theater Faculty
Description:
Improvisation is the art of listening, completing scenes without a script and learning timing and body language. This is fun engaging class and a great step into the acting world.
Biography: Keni comes to us with forty-five years of experience as a director, actor, mime, and educator. He has created theater ensembles in France, Portugal, Brazil, and New Mexico. As an artist in residence for eight years in New Mexico, He taught over seventy residencies for all grade levels. At the Santa Fe Children’s Museum, He wrote, acted, and directed eleven original family shows.Keni directed the award winning youth theater company, Theater of Urgency. He also performed in a variety of productions ranging from Shakespeare to Private Wars, as well as directing an array of productions.
In Seattle, Keni has worked with Youth Theater Northwest, Foundry10, Two Roads, Disney in the Schools, Project Interact, Northwest Actors’ Studio, West Seattle Kids, Studio East, Tribes Project, and many more. For the last nineteen years, I have worked at Seattle Children’s Theater, where I have directed eleven summer season shows and taught hundreds of classes. He has also taught many workshops in schools and community centers as part of the SCT Outreach Program. Keni studied theater with Robert Alexander “Living Stage”, Cecile Leneman “Theater of Man”, Cultural Training Center of San Francisco, San Francisco Mime Troupe, and the Actors’ Theater of Santa Fe. I studied Mime with Ann Jankovic, Leonard Pitt, and Masters Etienne Decroux and Marcel Marceau. I studied the Grotowski Technique with Yeve Lebraton, Modern Dance with Caroline Carson, Cynthia Briggs, Jay Parker Copley, and Bill Evans. Jazz Dance with Cathy Roe, Ballet with Suzanne Ousov, and Nancy Waterman, and Circus Skills with the Pickle Family Circus.
J 23| Adult Open Hip Hop | Mondays | 7:15pm-8:15 pm |
$160.00
J Term 23 Adult Open Hip Hop | Mondays | 7:15pm-8:15 pm |
Class starts January 2nd - January 23rd
This is an 4 week class series of classes- Adult can purchase a punch card for 10 if you are unsure you can attend all 18- Please email us at westseattlepa@gmail.com.
Adults jump into this dynamic class- No Performance necessary! No previous experience required! Aerobic and fun! This instructor is POSITIVE!
Instructor: Heather Gonzalez, WSPA Dance Instructor
WSPA is thrilled to welcome Heather Gonzalez, Hip Hop instructor who has relocated to West Seattle from Los Angeles. Heather has been on faculty for 13 years at the renowned "Lab Creative Arts Studio" ( The Lab) where she has specialized in instructing children's Hip Hop. Ms. Gonzalez has worked on the production arts team at the LAB producing professional projects and also coaching young aspiring pre-professionals who desire to break into the commercial dance world. She has also been an dance instructor for the California school system where dance is integrated into the physical education curriculum. Her love and joy of working with students is infectious and we look forward to her growing our Hip Hop program
Attire: Comfortable Clothes, Sneakers
J 23| Ballet 2/3| Ages 8 yrs. | Mon. and Wed 5:00-6:30 | Juarez
$340.00
J Term 23 Ballet 2 | Ages 8 yrs. | Mon. and Wed 4:00-5:15 | Juarez
Starts January 2nd - January 27th
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Christine Juarez- Director WSPA
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 to bringing 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 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: turquoise tank leotard
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Class Description:
Ballet 2 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.
J 23| Ballet 5A and Rehearsal | Ages 11-15 yrs. | Wed. 5:30-7:00/ Friday 4:30-6:45
$340.00
J Term 23 Ballet 5a and Rehearsal | Ages 11-15 yrs. | Wednesday 5:30-7:00 and Fridays 4:30-6:45
Starts: January 4th - January 27th
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Placement Questions: email us at westseattlepa@gmail.com
Christine Juarez, Director WSPA Fridays, and Dorie Raynolds Wednesdays, WSPA 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 from 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 from 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 to bring 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 as she can.
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: White and Black
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.
J 23| Contemporary 2/3 | Ages 6 to 8 | Friday | 4:30 to 5:30 | Morser |
$160.00
J Term 23 Contemporary 2/3 | Ages 6 to 8 | Friday | 4:30 to 5:30 | Morser |
Starts: January 6th - January 27th
No Registration, Production or costume fees.
Attire: Black Leggings, Solid colored black leotard- T-shirts may be worn. Hair must be back in a ponytail.
Instructor: Madeline Morser, WSPA Faculty
J 23| Contemporary 4B/5A | Ages 9 to 11 | Tuesdays | 4:15-5:15-pm | Morser|
$160.00
J 23| Creative Movement | Ages 3-4 | Saturday | 9:00-10:00 | 18 weeks|
$160.00
SP 23 Creative Movement | Ages 3-4 | Saturday | 9:00-10:00 | 18 weeks
Starts Janurary 7th - January 28th
No Registration, Costume, or Performance Fees!
Instructor: Christine Juarez, WSPA Dance Director
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) run 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 Saturday 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 shapes 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.
J 23| Hip Hop 2 | Ages 7 to 8 | Monday | 5:15 to 6:15pm |
$160.00
Starts January 2nd - January 23rd
No Registration, Production, or Costume Fees
J 23| Hip Hop 4 | Ages 13 to 18 | Monday | 6:15- 7:15 pm |
$160.00
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J 23| Level 1 | Ages 7-9 yrs | Wednesdays | 4:45-5:30 | Location ALki Masonic Lodge
$140.00
J Term 23 Youth Tap Level 1 | Ages 7-9 yrs | Wednesdays | 4:45-5:30 |
Location our extension campus: Alaska/Fauntleroy Junction at 4736 40th Ave SW.
Starts: January 4th - January 25th
Dori Raynolds, WSPA Dance Faculty
Youth Tap Level 1 years and is open to students who have taken a tap class in the past or are new to tap and are at the age range for this level. Students should be ready to learn the basics and more. The class will encompass strong locomotion across the floor, traditional footwork and repetition of musical rhythms, and a strong sense of musicality. Body percussion and basic combinations will also be taught. The more complex combination will be introduced as students progress.
The dress code Black leggings and solid colored t- shirt, or leotard, white socks with tap shoes. Hair back and no jewelry.
J 23| Pre Ballet 1 | Ages 4.5- 5.5 | Saturdays | 9:00-10:00 | Tepley
$160.00
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
J 23| Pre Ballet 1 | Ages 4.5-5.5 | Thursday | 4:00-5:00 | 4 weeks Tepley
$160.00
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
J 23| Youth Tap Level 1 | Ages 7-9 yrs | Wednesdays | 4:45-5:30 | Location Alki Masonic Lodge
$140.00
J Term 23 Youth Tap Level 1 | Ages 7-9 yrs | Wednesdays | 4:45-5:30 |
Location our extension campus: Alaska/Fauntleroy Junction at 4736 40th Ave SW.
Starts: January 4th - January 25th
Dori Raynolds, WSPA Dance Faculty
Youth Tap Level 1 years and is open to students who have taken a tap class in the past or are new to tap and are at the age range for this level. Students should be ready to learn the basics and more. The class will encompass strong locomotion across the floor, traditional footwork and repetition of musical rhythms, and a strong sense of musicality. Body percussion and basic combinations will also be taught. The more complex combination will be introduced as students progress.
The dress code Black leggings and solid colored t- shirt, or leotard, white socks with tap shoes. Hair back and no jewelry.
J 23 Ballet 2/ 3 | Ages 8-9 | Mon. and Wed |5:15- 6:45 |Juarez
$340.00
J Term Ballet2/3 and Ballet Rehearsal | Ages 8-9 | Mon. and Wed 5:15- 6:45 |Juarez
Starts January 2nd - January 25th
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Christine Juarez- Director WSPA
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 to bringing 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 as 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: Aubergine Natalie Adult Boatneck Tank Leotard
( Style: N8850 )
Theatricals Girls Tank Cotton Dance Leotard
( Style: TH5512C )
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.
J 23 | Ballet 6 Accelerated | Ages 11 to 15 | Tues. 7:15-8:45 /Thur. 6:30-8:00/Sat. 11:15-1:45 |
$520.00
J Term 23| Ballet 6 Accelerated | Ages 11 to 15 | Tues. 7:15-8:45/Thur.6:30-8:00/Sat. 11:15-1:45 |
Starts: January 3rd - January 24th
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Placement Questions: email us at westseattlepa@gmail.com
Instructors; Christine Juarez, WSPA Director, and Madeline Morser WSPA Dance Faculty
Christine Juarez, Director WSPA, Madeline Morser and Sana Tepley WSPA 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 to bringing classical and contemporary arts to communities in the Seattle area. She has directed and taught dance to diverse populations for the past 34 years. Christine has also served on the dance faculty of Washington University in St. Louis. She holds an M.S. from Indiana University in Modern dance and Physical Sciences and a B.S. in Ballet and Music from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Christine is a Master Artist in Residence for the state of Washington and enjoys collaborative projects annually with classroom teachers integrating academics and movement. She has been a presenter of Early Movement Education for the Dance Educators Association of Washington and numerous other conferences. Christine started to dance in Philadelphia as a young girl and was trained in the Vaganova syllabus of Ballet. Her training has included immersion in Opera and she has performed and choreographed numerous operas. To date, Christine has staged: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, La Fille Mal Gardee, Firebird, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Serenade, Romeo and Juliet, Rodeo,La Sylphide, and numerous others. She believes that dance should be accessible to all and that it can be taught in a positive engaging atmosphere. She has dedicated her life to bringing dance to as many people that she can.
Attire:
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard Discountdance.com Strap or tank leotard style # Lub203 or L8720 color White and Black
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.
J 23 | Creative | Ages 3-4 | Tuesdays | 3:45-4:45 | Juarez
$160.00
Start Date January 3rd - January 24th
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
J 23| Pre- Ballet 1 | Ages 4.5-5.5 | Saturday |9:00-10:00 pm | Tepley
$160.00
J 23| Pre- Ballet 1 | Ages 4.5-5.5 | Saturday |9:00-10:00 pm | Tepley
Starts: Jan 7th-Jan 28th
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
J 23| Hip Hop 3 | Ages 9 to 12 | Mondays| 4:15-5:15 pm |
$160.00
WSPA is thrilled to welcome Heather Gonzalez, Hip Hop instructor who has relocated to West Seattle from Los Angeles. Heather has been on faculty for 13 years at the renowned "Lab Creative Arts Studio" ( The Lab) where she has specialized in instructing children's Hip Hop. Ms. Gonzalez has worked on the production arts team at the LAB producing professional projects and also coaching young aspiring pre-professionals who desire to break into the commercial dance world. She has also been an dance instructor for the California school system where dance is integrated into the physical education curriculum. Her love and joy of working with students is infectious and we look forward to her growing our Hip Hop program.
J 23| Pre- Ballet 1/ Pre-Ballet 2 | Ages 5-6 | Fridays | 3:30 to 4:30pm | Juarez |
$160.00
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
J Term 23 Adult Inter/Adv Tap | Wednesdays | 7:15-8:15|
$160.00
J Term 23 Adult Inter/Adv Tap | Wednesdays | 7:15-8:15|
Starts; January 4th - January 25th
Instructor: Kellsie Steele, WSPA Dance Faculty
Adult tap welcomes tappers of all levels to revisit their training as children to learn new skills. Warm ups, across the floor and rhythmic combinations that will challenge and stimulate the body and mind.
Kellsie Steele has studied dance for 24 years, performing nationally in jazz, modern, ballet, pointe, tap, lyrical, and hip hop from the age of 3. She was honorary captain of the varsity cheer-leading team at Eastside Catholic High School and was captain of both her Dance and Cheerleading team at Saint Mary's College of California. She trained under the direction of Lori Buffalo and Rachel Jackson of the San Francisco 49ers as well as nationally accredited choreographers Greg Russell, Andrew Vacca, and Jeannine Sabo to name just a few. Kellsie has performed nationally at NCAA basketball tournaments, and as a member of the San Francisco 49ers Goldrush professional cheerleading and dance team has had the opportunity to perform in places such as China and Japan. Kellsie holds a Bachelors degree in Communications and has taught at multiple dance academies in both San Francisco and Seattle. Kellsie joined the Cornish Dance staff in 2014. We welcome her to West Seattle Performing Arts first term.
Attire: Comfortable clothing, tap shoes and ready to have some fun!
J Term 23 Jazz 4/5 | Ages 11 to 15 |Tuesdays | 5:15-6:15 |
$160.00
J Term 23 Jazz 4/5 | Ages 11 to 15 | Tuesday | 5:15-6:15 |
Starts January 3rd - January 24th
Instructor: Madeline Morser, 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 classes.
Attire: Black leggings, or solid colored leotard any color. Black jazz shoes, Hair must be worn back in a ponytail. Black dance shorts are also acceptable.
J Term 23 Lyrical Intermediate Advanced | Ages 13 to 18 | Friday |5:30-6:30|
$160.00
J Term 23 Lyrical Intermediate Advanced | Ages 13 to 18 | Friday| 5:30-6:30 |
Starts: January 6th - January 27th
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructor: Madeline Morser, WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Black Leggings and Solid colored leotard any style. Black Jazz shoes. Hair must be worn in a ponytail or up.
J Term 23 Pre-Teen Tap | Ages 10-12 yrs | Wednesdays | 3:30-4:15 | 18 weeks
$136.00
SP 23 Pre-Teen Tap | Ages 10-12 yrs | Wednesdays | 3:30-4:15 | 18 weeks
Starts : January 4th - January 25th
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructor: Kellsie Steele, WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Loose-fitting clothing that is easy to move in and tap shoes. Hair back and no jewelry.
Description:
Pre- Teen Tap level 1 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. The class will encompass strong locomotion across the floor, traditional footwork and repetition of musical rhythms, and a strong sense of musicality. Body percussion and basic combinations will also be taught. A more complex combination will be introduced as students progress.
J Term 23 Ballet Advanced | Ages 13- 18yrs. | Monday 6:45-8:30/Wednesday 6:45-8:30/ Saturday 11:15-2:00
$1,850.00
SP 23| Ballet 7 and Nutcracker Rehearsal | Ages 13- 18yrs. | Monday 6:45-8:30/Wednesday 6:45-8:30/ Saturday 11:15-2:00
Starts January 30th - June 10th
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Christine Juarez, Director WSPA, Kate Le Grand and Era Terry WSPA Dance Faculty
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 to bringing 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.
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.
J Term 23 Children's Acting and Improvisation | Tuesdays | 5:15-6:00 Ages 6-8 yrs.|
$136.00
J Term 23 Children's Acting and Improvisation | Tuesdays|5:15-6:00| Ages 6-8 yrs.|
Start date: January 3rd - January 24th
Children's Acting is a studio class and will not be preparing for a performance.
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Instructor: Thaddeus Isaac WSPA Theater Faculty
Description: Improvisation
J Term 23 Introductory Youth Tap | Ages 5 to 6 | Wednesdays | 4:00-4:45 | Location Alki Masonic Hall |
$136.00
J Term 23 Introductory Youth Tap | Ages 5 to 6 | Wednesdays | 4:00-4:45 |
This class is located at our extension campus ALKI MASONIC LODGE ( 4736 40th Ave SW.) abundant parking available.
Starts: January 4th - January 25th
Dori Raynolds, WSPA Dance Faculty
Introductory Tap 5-6 years and is open to new students who are ready to learn the basics and more. Students should have a strong desire to learn. The class will encompass strong locomotion across the floor, traditional footwork and repetition of musical rhythms, and a strong sense of musicality. Body percussion and basic combinations will also be taught. The more complex combination will be introduced as students progress.
The dress code is loose-fitting clothing that is easy to move in and tap shoes. Hair back and no jewelry.
J Term 23 WSPA Birthday Party | Adult or Youth | 3-hour block | $400 |
$400.00
WSPA Birthday Party | Adult or Youth | 3 hour block | $400 |
West Seattle Performing Arts offers birthday party packages for kids and adults!
Birthday Party Packages include:
- 3 hour block
- 1 hour class of any discipline (Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, see below)
- Set up and clean included
- Recommended 1/2 hour set up and 1/2 break down plan.
- Themed parties and Pinatas are welcome!
Ideas: Youth Party Themes
Beautiful Ballerina Birthday Party!
Dance Jam Party ( Learn a piece of choreography to your favorite song)
Hip Hop Hoedown!
Stage Combat Party
Dungeons and Dragons
Act out your favorite Story with music and movement
Sing a long party with our Music Instructor leading your friends in your favorite tunes.
Acting Improvisation Games
Learn how the actors fight on screen with " Stage Combat Party" Learn the tricls of Hand to Hand Stage fighting.
Adult Themes: Party Themes
Salsa Class
Country Line Dancing
Ballet For Adults
Ballroom Dancing
Adult Hip Hop
Broadway Bound ( Learn a dance or scene from a Broadway Show)
and more.......
Call today to reserve your birthday party for kids in West Seattle or Adults
(206) 935-3777
We are located in the heart of West Seattle's Alaska Junction at:
4210 SW Edmunds St
Seattle, WA 98116