$120.00
Class starts January 3rd
Spring registration is open NOW
https://www.westseattleperformingarts.org/collections/wspa-youth-dance-classes-spring-2024
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Instructor: Katie Fergus-Jean 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.
$160.00
Class starts January 3rd
Spring registration is open NOW
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$160.00
Class starts January 4th
Spring registration is open NOW
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Attire: Black Leggings, Solid colored black leotard- T-shirts may be worn. Hair must be back in a ponytail.
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA Faculty
$160.00
Class starts January 2nd
Spring registration is open NOW
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J Term 23 Creative Movement | Ages 3-4 | Saturday | 9:00-10:00 | 6 weeks
Starts January 6th
Spring Term starts January 29th and is open for registration NOW
WSPA Youth Dance Classes Spring 2024 - WSPA Home (westseattleperformingarts.org)
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Instructor: Christine Juarez, WSPA Dance Director/ Lisa Bajocich
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.
$140.00
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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.
$140.00
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$160.00
Class starts January 2nd
Spring registration is open NOW
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No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructor: Hayley Quinn, WSPA Dance Faculty, Jazz
Hayley is excited to join the faculty and students at WSPA. Hayley trained locally under Emily Schilling-George and Marty Roberts, performing and competing at the state and national level. Hayley trained for two years in the pre-professional division of the famed Westlake Dance Company under Kirsten Cooper, prior to dancing at the collegiate level with Gonzaga University. While in college, Hayley was an instructor at Julie’s Competitive Edge Dance Academy in Spokane, WA. Following an undergrad degree in Psychology, Hayley coached and managed the Seattle University Dance Team for three years, taking the program from a small, grassroots organization to a Divison I-level program with full Division I Athletics department recognition and scholarship funding. In addition to the college level, Hayley coached and managed a pre-professional dance team for its inaugural season. Hayley also coached high school cheerleading for 5 years at a local school. Hayley is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Pediatrics and Health Psychology. In terms of style and approach, Hayley emphasizes technique, athleticism, and precision, while encouraging personal and artistic expression and musicality.
Attire: WSPA Thank you for adhering to our jazz attire requirements. Tan tights, black slip-on Jazz shoes, or tie shoes. Black camisole leotard. boody shorts Hair back in a ponytail and no jewelry. Jazz classes do not allow bare midriff attire.
Description: Jazz 2-3 Requires a year of previous dance training preferably in ballet. Knowledge of the basic positions of the feet basic stance and an understanding of class structure is required. Ballet 1 or Ballet 2 taken with this class is a strong pairing. Jazz Warm up, isolations, across the floor, sequencing will all be taught. WSPA Jazz 2-3 takes energy and style!
$160.00
Class starts January 2nd
Spring registration is open NOW
https://www.westseattleperformingarts.org/collections/wspa-youth-dance-classes-spring-2024
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Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA Dance Faculty
Description: 4/5 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. The class will also teach a 'Musical Theater Segment and choreograph scenes from Hamilton.
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.
$160.00
Class starts January 5th
Spring registration is open NOW
https://www.westseattleperformingarts.org/collections/wspa-youth-dance-classes-spring-2024
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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
$160.00
J -Term 24 |4:00-5:00| Creative/Pre- Ballet Level 1 | Ages 3-5 | Wednesday | Juarez| $160
Starts January 3rd
Spring Term open for registration NOW
WSPA Youth Dance Classes Spring 2024 - WSPA Home (westseattleperformingarts.org)
$160.00
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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
$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!
$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.
$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.
$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.
$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.
$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.
$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
$470.00
Spring Break is April 10th -15th
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
$240.00
Mu 21 Music Lessons Adults | 4 lessons 60 minutes each |14- Adult |
4 lessons 60 minutes each | 14- Adult |
$60 per lesson (4 ) 60 minute lessons total Month $240
Instructor: WSPA Music Faculty
Students will need to purchase music for Piano. There is a one time $10 material fee for music.
$200.00
Mu21 Music Lessons Child/Adult | 5 lesson Monthly| 30 minutes each | 6- Adult |5 lessons 30 minutes each | 6- Adult |
$200 for 30 minute lessons
WSPA Music Faculty:
The piano is taught at WSPA in Studio D. Students should arrive at a minimum of 5 minutes early to ensure a prompt start time.
Students will need to purchase music for the Piano. There is a one-time $10 material fee for music.
$185.00
Mu 24 Music Lessons Child/Adult | 4 lesson Monthly | 30 minutes each | 6- Adult | $185
Step 1*Please add this class to your cart for your first (4) classes as your downpayment for the class to do do scroll below to add to cart:
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* New Prospective Students that want to try a class:WSPA offers a first trial class free for all potential Let us know if you want to try a class : Fill out this link: https://form.jotform.com/82036498700155
Mary Ann Lee, Piano: Danny Werner Guitar, Drums
Instructors: WSPA Music Faculty
Instructor: WSPA Music Faculty
There may be applied material fees for some classes with a cost of $10. Your instructor will communicate with you if materials are needed.
$190.00
Music Lesson | 30 minutes | 4 Lesson Purchase |
You are purchasing a package of 4 lessons for 30 minutes. T
To arrange a music lesson contact westseattlepa@gmail.com for a lesson time.
WSPA offers music lessons in Guitar, Piano and Drums for Adults and Youth.
$2,850.00
F24 Pre-Professional Company| Ages 13- Adults |
WSPA is now offering a Pre-Professional Company level of dance training that embraces multiple disciplines and a strong classical ballet foundation. Dancers considering a dance major or minor at the collegiate level, a professional career or those that have a high drive to achieve the best and most comprehensive dance training this is the dance experience for you.
This level is by permission of the instructor. PP Company dancers are expected to engage fully in all classes .
Tuition is $2850 and is all-inclusive. Partial Payment plans of 6 installments are available through WSPA, Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec /Jan (6 installments $475)
WSPA PPC at at Glance : All Inclusive
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Weekly Class Schedule: Options for classes
Monday 6:00-7:00 Hip Hop| Gonzalez
Monday 7:00-8:30 Ballet/Pointe Juarez
Tuesday 6:00-7:00 Contemporary Styles| TBD Rotating Jazz/ Modern
Wednesday 6:30-8:30 Ballet & Partnering| Fontana
Thursday 5:15-6:15 Lyrical Advanced Tepley
Thursdays Advanced Dance Lab| Rotating Dance Faculty
Saturday 11:00-2:45 Warm Up Rehearsal |$2850 | 18 weeks| Ryanolds
WSPA Dance Facultyl: Thomas Fontana, Sana Tepley, Heather Gonzalez, Christine Juarez, Dorie Raynolds missing: Hayley Quinn
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WSPA also offers Partial Payment plans- Use the link here to create your plan
https://www.westseattleperformingarts.org/collections/wspa-partial-payment-forms-prospects
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NEW CLASS October! F 22 Adult Acting | Thursdays 7:00-8:15 | Keni Cohen| Introductory Level
15 week course meets Thursdays from 7:00-8:15
Class Dates: October 6th- January 26th
Holiday Break: December 18- January 1st
Class Description: See Below
Instructor: Keni Cohen, WSPA Theatre Faculty
I am happy to have had over forty-five years of experience as a director, actor, mime, and educator. I have created theater ensembles in France, Portugal, Brazil, and New Mexico.
As an artist in residence for eight years in New Mexico, I taught over seventy residencies for all grade levels. At the Santa Fe Children’s Museum, I wrote, acted, and directed eleven original family shows. I directed the award winning youth theater company, Theater of Urgency. I also performed in a variety of productions ranging from Shakespeare to Private Wars, as well as directing an array of productions.
In Seattle, I have 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. I also taught many workshops in schools and community centers as part of the SCT Outreach Program.
I 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.
CLass Description";
Attire: Comfortable Clothing.
Free!
Appropriate for Students that have Birthdays January- August
Tentative Performance Dates: December14-15th
Partial Payment Plans available: Visit our landing page: Partial/ Pro-rated Tuition Link
$290.00
Tentative Performance Dec 8,9,10
Christmas Break Dec 19- Jan 1
Free!
NEW ONLY ACCEPTING PAYMENT PLANS 24 Hip Hop 5 | Ages 13 to 18 | Monday | 6:00- 7:00 pm | $480+$35 production Fee | 18 weeks| Gonzalez
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WSPA has folded a $35 production fee into tuition as of June 2024. We thank you for supporting the performing arts as it grows in West Seattle.
Tentative Performance Dates: December 7-8 or 14-15
Classes start: September 9th
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SM 22 Ballet 3/4 | Ages 8 to 10 | Twice Weekly (Mon/Wed) | 5:30-6:45pm |
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Sana Tepley WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Girls
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
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.
$160.00
SM 24 Adult Open Hip Hop | Mondays | 6:00pm-7:00 pm |
Class starts July 8- Aug 5
5 classes on Monday evenings -
Adults jump into this dynamic class- No Performance necessary! No previous experience is required! Aerobic and fun! This instructor is POSITIVE!
Instructor: Heather Gonzalez, WSPA Dance Instructor
WSPA is thrilled to welcome Heather Gonzalez, Hip Hop instructor who has relocated to West Seattle from Los Angeles. Heather has been on faculty for 13 years at the renowned "Lab Creative Arts Studio" ( The Lab) where she has specialized in instructing children's Hip Hop. Ms. Gonzalez has worked on the production arts team at the LAB producing professional projects and also coaching young aspiring pre-professionals who desire to break into the commercial dance world. She has also been an dance instructor for the California school system where dance is integrated into the physical education curriculum. Her love and joy of working with students is infectious and we look forward to her growing our Hip Hop program
Attire: Comfortable Clothes, Sneakers
$515.00
F 24 Hip Hop 4 | Ages 13 to 18 | Monday | 7:00- 8:00 pm | $480+$35 production Fee | 18 weeks| Gonzalez | 18 weeks
WSPA has folded a $35 production fee into tuition as of June 2024. We thank you for supporting the performing arts as it grows in West Seattle.
Tentative Performance Dates: December 7-8 or 14-15
Classes start: September 9th
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Instructor: Heather Gonzalez, WSPA Dance Faculty
Description:
$1,130.00
WSPA Teen Intermediate Dance Intensive July 12- 23
12-18 yrs M-F 9am-4pm
Previous dance or movement experience required . Call 206-935-3777 for a placement questions and private placement session.
Instructors; Christine Juarez, Director of WSPA, ( Dance), and Guest Faculty
Camp Description: The Pre- Teen Advanced Dance intensive is total immersion in dance for two weeks concentrating on building technical skills and artistry. Our goal is to push the dancer past their current level and give them a boost up as the enter back into their fall classes. A strong focus on Classical Ballet ( Vaganova/Russian School) and Pre- Pointe or Pointe work will start the day. We understand the value of dancers being strong actors onstage and a theater experience focusing on building characterization will be included. Modern, Jazz and Hip Hop training have become the standard for all dancers and will be a strong part of the week. Thursday "Specialty Workshops" in turning and jumping will be offered as well as lectures in Anatomy, Dance Vocabulary, and Historical Figures in Dance. The day will culminate with a choreography class. Exposing the dancer to historical and new choreography. The last day, August 18th families will be invited to observe an informal culmination of classwork. Time TBD.
Sample Daily Schedule:
9:00-10:30 Ballet/ Pre- Pointe Intermediate
10:30-10:45 Break- Juice and fruit provided
10:45- 11:45 Contemporary Dance Techniques ( Modern, Lyrical)
11:45-12:15 Lunch ( Campers Bring Lunch)
12:15-1:30 Musical Theater MWF/ Acting T/TH
1:30-2:30 Hip Hop MWF/ Modern Partnering or alternate Conditioning T/Th
2:30-3:00 Lecture: History of Dance/Dance Anatomy/ Dance Vocab/ Dance Careers/ Famous Dancers/ The Future of Dance
3:00-4:00 Choreography
Thursdays Specialty workshops in Turning and Jumping (2:15- 3:15)
$625.00
WSPA Teen Vocal Opera and Musical Theater Intensive | M-F | 9:00-4:00 |
13- 20 yrs.
A full one-week workshop culminating in a semi-staged performance of scenes and songs from various and Broadway musicals. Students will spend each day learning vocals and repertoire, movement, staging, and character work. This workshop is designed
$480.00
SM 23 Ballet 1-2 and NEW Ballet 3 Students| Ages7-8 | Monday & Wednesday 4:15-5:30pm |
July 10- August 9 | 10 classes
WSPA Summer Dance Classes can be pro- rated by visiting our home page and clicking on Partial Payment Form.
Link: https://www.westseattleperformingarts.org/collections/wspa-partial-payment-forms-prospects
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director of WSPA
Girls Attire:
Pink Tights (Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes (Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard Tank turquoise Leotard and alternate color Black. (Same Color as Ballet 1) online examples or purchase of leotards www.discountdance.com style number N5501C Theatricals Tank Leotard Turquoise
Boys Attire:
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Ballet1- 2 can be used as an introductory level or one that builds on Creative, Pre-Ballet and Ballet 1. The concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing ,musicality, and a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength and the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body and how it functions. A rehearsal component is included in this class to prepare them to perform in the Seasonal Concert.
A twist on the traditional classical ballet class we will class with a vigorous series of locomotor movements across the floor, for example: skips, gallops, chasses, and prances. Ballet 2 does include a full barre, center work and petite allegro and grand allegro exercises. It digs deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary French vocabulary and the use of musical terms such as ; Adagio, moderato, allegro, presto etc are all woven into the class for a full experience. Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. Student to teacher, Teacher to Student ,Students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.
$1,200.00
SM 24 Classical Ballet Intensive July 29- August 9| 13-24 yrs | M-F | 9am-4pm | Call for Placement
Camp Description: The Classical Ballet Intensive is total immersion in the study of Classical Ballet. Vaganova is the Russian School of Classical Ballet. WSPA offers a pure Russian approach to Ballet Technique in this summer intensive,
Agrippa Vaganova perfected and cultivated this form of teaching classical ballet and turned it into a viable syllabus. The history of the method fuses elements of a traditional French style from the romantic era with the athleticism and virtuosity of Italian Cecchetti technique.] The training system is designed to involve the whole body in every movement, with equal attention paid to the upper body, legs, and feet. Vaganova believed that this approach increases consciousness of the body, thus creating a harmony of movement and greater expressive range.
The Intensive will aggressively teach: Ballet, Pointe, Character work, Dance History, Dance Vocabulary, Repertory and Overview of the Great Ballets. Jazz and Modern technique. Thursday "Specialty Workshops" in turning, jumping, as well as lectures in Anatomy, and nutrition.
Final Studio Showing TBD.
Sample Daily Schedule:
9:00-10:30 Vaganova technique Ballet/ Pointe Int/ Adv or Advanced Level
10:30-10:45 Break- Juice and fruit provided
10:45- 11:45 Russian Character or Modern Dance
11:45-12:15 Lunch ( Campers Bring Lunch)
12:15-1:30 Jazz MWF/ Modern T/TH /Costuming M/W/F
1:30-2:30 Anatomy, Vocabulary, History
2:30-3:00 Partnering, Men's Technique
3:00-4:00 Repertory
Thursdays Specialty workshops in Turning and Jumping , Contemporary Styles
(2:15- 3:15)
$160.00
Instructor: Heather Gonzalez, WSPA Dance Faculty
Description:
$1,200.00
SM 24 Beginner Dance Intensive |7-9 yrs. | July 8- July 19 |2 Weeks |
M- F 9:00 am-4;00 pm $1200.00 ( 4:00 pick up no charge)
Geared for WSPA levels 1-3 and Academic Grads 1-3
WSPA Dance Faculty:
Intensive Description:
The Beginner Dance Intensive is a dynamic dance immersion for two weeks that will offer your dancer exposure and technical skills in a variety of different dance styles. No experience is necessary for this introductory level but previous experience in Creative, Pre-Ballet, or any movement class is a plus.
The day will include Ballet, Modern, Musical Theater Jazz, Contemporary, Russian character techniques, Acting, Stage Choreography and Costume design, WSPA makes these 10 days a fun and unforgettable and productive summer experience.
Specialty lectures in Anatomy and guided games in how the body works for us as well as vocabulary and historical dance figures all keep these days full of new information. This is a great way to get a beginner prepped for fall classes or figure out what technique your dancer may want to pursue for the future.
Sample Day:
9:00-10:15: Ballet
10:15-10:30 Snack Provided ( fruit, juice and bagels)
10:30-11:30 Contemporary Techniques ( modern/ Jazz )
11:30-12:15 Acting T/TH Russian Character Dance M/W
12:15-12:45 Lunch ( campers bring their lunch)
12:45-1:45 M-F Musical Theater
1:45-2:30 Dance Chat ( Anatomy, Vocab, Dance Figures etc.)
2:30-3:30 Costuming
3:30-4:00 Wrap up and clean up
$700.00
SM 24 My First Dance Camp!" Around the World" | July 8-12 | 9am-3pm | 4-6yrs |
Faculty; Christine Juarez, WSPA Director, and WSPA Faculty
This workshop is the perfect introductory multi-disciplinary workshop for little bodies that thrive on moving story-telling and imaginary play. Students will have a jam-packed day! And have a lasting experience and come home tired!
Sample Daily Schedule:
9:00-10:00 Dance Class: Ballet,
10:00-10:15 Break Fruit and Juice provided.
10:15-11:00 Music of the countries- Songs and Rhythms
11:00-11:45 Crafts of France, Spain, Russia
11:45-12:30 Lunch ( Campers bring lunch)
12:30-- 1:30 Nursery Rhymes and Imagination Theater ( Acting class)
1:30-2:30 Play house- Performers Onstage 2:30-3:00 Wrap of for the day
$1,200.00
SM 24 Pre- Teen Intermediate Dance Intensive | 10-12 yrs. | July 15-26 | 2 Weeks |
M- F 9:00 am-4:00 pm $1200
Recommended for Level 4/5 at WSPA- and New Teens
No registration or added fees-
Instructors: Dance: Christine Juarez Director of WSPA and WSPA Faculty
Intensive Description:
The Teen Dance Intensive is a dynamic dance immersion for two weeks that will offer your dancer exposure and technical skills in a variety of different dance styles. Previous dance training is recommended 3 years minimum. Placement class is available to ensure the right class fit upon request
The day will include Ballet, Modern, Musical Theater Jazz, Contemporary, Russian character techniques, Acting, Stage Choreography and Composition. WSPA will make these 10 days a fun and unforgettable and productive summer experience.
Specialty lectures in Anatomy and guided games in how the body works for us as well as vocabulary and historical dance figures all keep these days full of new information. This is a great way to get a beginner prepped for fall classes or figure out what technique your dancer may want to pursue for the future.
Sample Day:
9:00-10:15: Ballet
10:15-10:30 Snack Provided ( fruit, juice and bagels)
10:30-11:30 Contemporary Techniques ( modern/ Jazz )
11:30-12:15 Acting T/TH Russian Character Dance M/W
12:15-12:45 Lunch ( campers bring their lunch)
12:45-1:45 M-F Musical Theater
1:45-2:30 Dance Chat ( Anatomy, Vocab, Dance Figures etc.)
2:30-3:30 Composition
$160.00
SM 24| Pre- Ballet 1-2 | Ages 5-6| Saturdays | 10:00-`11:00am |
New openings for July 13- August 10.
WSPA Summer Classes can be Pro Rated use this link: . https://www.westseattleperformingarts.org/collections/wspa-partial-payment-forms-prospects
Please use our Partial Payment Request Form .
Instructor: Sana Tepley, WSPA Dance Faculty
Summer Atire is easy and can be leggings and leotard or shirt and leggings and bere feet but our fall term attire for our 18 week term is listed below.
Attire: Girls pink tights, pink leotard, pink ballet slippers NO SKIRTS they cover the legs and inhibit movement.
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard Bloch Girls Essential Tank Leotard Pink.
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Description
Pre Ballet Saturdays is a joyful exploration of space and movement with an emphasis on music, tempo, and locomotion. A strong mind/body connection will be nurtured as students explore how their bodies work and move and how they can isolate body parts and use pathways and 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.
$1,200.00
SM 24 Teen Accelerated Dance Intensive | 13-16 yrs. | July 22-August 2|
2 Weeks
M- F 9:00 am-4:00 pm $1200.00
Recommended for Levels 5B and 6A,
No registration or added fees-
Instructors: Dance: Christine Juarez Director of WSPA and WSPA Faculty
Intensive Description:
The Teen Dance Intensive is a dynamic dance immersion for two weeks that will offer your dancer exposure and technical skills in a variety of different dance styles. Previous dance training is recommended3 years minimum. A placement class is available to ensure the right class fit upon request.
The day will include Ballet, Modern, Musical Theater Jazz, Contemporary, Russian character techniques, Acting, Stage Choreography and Composition. WSPA will make these 10 days a fun and unforgettable and productive summer experience.
Specialty lectures in Anatomy and guided games in how the body works for us as well as vocabulary and historical dance figures all keep these days full of new information. This is a great way to get a beginner prepped for fall classes or figure out what technique your dancer may want to pursue for the future.
Sample Day:
9:00-10:15: Ballet
10:15-10:30 Snack Provided ( fruit, juice and bagels)
10:30-11:30 Contemporary Techniques ( modern/ Jazz )
11:30-12:15 Acting T/TH Russian Character Dance M/W
12:15-12:45 Lunch ( campers bring their lunch)
12:45-1:45 M-F Musical Theater
1:45-2:30 Dance Chat ( Anatomy, Vocab, Dance Figures etc.)
2:30-3:30 Composition
$200.00
SM 24 Teen/ Adult Ballet Beginner | Wednesdays 6:45-8:00| TBA |
July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7
Description: Teen / Adult Beginner Ballet is a great summer taste of classical ballet training for the beginning Teen or Adult who has always wanted to dive into dance and didn't have the opportunity. It also welcomes back dancers who have had ballet training in the past but have not had class in a long while. Barre, center and some light jumps will be offered in this 4- week session.
Instructor: Rachel Smith, WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Order online ' Discountdance.com use our school code TP 112275
Solid-colored leotards, pink tights, or black leggings are fine for summer. Pink Ballet Slippers. Hair back in a ponytail or bun.
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.
$500.00
SM 23 Ballet4,5A and 5B Pre- Pointe/ Pointe Lab | Ages 10-18| Tuesdays /Thursdays 5:30-7:00|
July 9- August 8
WSPA Summer Classes can be pro-rated by filling out the Partial Payment form on our Landing page.
Link :https://www.westseattleperformingarts.org/collections/wspa-partial-payment-forms-prospects
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA
Christine Juarez Director WSPA, 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 bringing the classical and contemporary arts to communities in the Seattle area . She has directed and taught dance to diverse populations for the past 34 years.. Christine has also served on the dance faculty of Washington University in St. Louis. She holds an M.S. from Indiana University in Modern dance and Physical Sciences and a B.S. in Ballet and Music from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Christine is a Master Artist in Residence for the state of Washington and enjoys collaborative projects annually with classroom teachers integrating academics and movement. She has been a presenter of Early Movement Education for the Dance Educators Association of Washington and numerous other conferences. Christine started to dance in Philadelphia as a young girl and was trained in the Vaganova syllabus of Ballet. Her training has included immersion in Opera and she has performed and choreographed numerous operas. To date, Christine has staged: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, La Fille Mal Gardee, Firebird, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Serenade, Romeo and Juliet, Rodeo, La Sylphide, and numerous others. She believes that dance should be accessible to all and that it can be taught in a positive engaging atmosphere. She has dedicated her life to bringing dance to as many people that she can.
Attire:
Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code TP 118227 Bloch dancer's Children mask recommended for comfort |
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) run very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard: GIRLS AUBERGINE CAMI LEOTARD STYLE # N55OOC
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Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Class Description: 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.
$160.00
SM 24 Creative Movement Saturdays 9am- 10am
Ages 3-4 yrs July 13,20,27 August 3,10
WSPA Summer Classes can be pro-rated. Please use Partial Payment Request
Link : https://www.westseattleperformingarts.org/collections/wspa-partial-payment-forms-prospects
$160
Faculty: Sana Tepley, WSPA Dance Faculty
Creative Movement Saturdays is a joyful exploration of space and movement with an emphasis on music, tempo, and locomotion, and the human Skeleton. A strong mind/body connection will be nurtured as students explore how their bodies work with Mr. Bones! They will learn to move and 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 storytelling will be all used. This is an action-packed informative class with a lot of content!
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.
$160.00
SM24 Creative Movement/ Pre- Ballet | Tuesdays| 4:30-5:30| Ages 3-5 yrs.|
Dates: July 9,16,23,30 Aug. 6 $160
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA
Attire: Girls pink tights, pink leotard, pink ballet slippers NO SKIRTS they cover the legs and inhibit movement. Boys, white t-shirt, or white short-sleeved leotard, black shorts or leggings, white ballet slippers, and white ankle socks. Long hair in a bun.
Description
Creative Movement Tuesdays 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.