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F 21 Contemporary 3/4 | Ages 9 to 11 | Tuesdays | 6:00 to 7:00pm | Morser|
$450.00
Tentative Performance Dates: December 10,11,12th
Winter Break: December 20th- January 2nd
F 21 Contemporary 5 | Ages12-18 | Tuesday | 7:00- to 8:15pm | Morser
$562.00
Tentative Performance Dates: December 10,11,12th
Winter Break: December 20th- January 2nd
F 21 Creative Play | Wednesdays | 11:00-11:45 | Jan 29- June 3 | Juarez | 1 year - yrs |
$195.00
F 21 Creative Play | Wednesdays| 11:00-11:45 | Jan 29- June 3 | Juarez | 8 classes $195
A fun way to interact with your toddler! A guided movement and dance session with props, stories and Music. Parents can drop off kids and
Instructor: Amorita Juarez, WSPA Staff
Instructor Bio:
Amorita Studied dance throughout her life at Cornish College of the Arts Preparatory Program and with Vashon Center for the Arts. She has performed and assisted in productions throughout her adult life and is currently on Administrative Staff at WSPA. Although she has followed her love of science into the field as a CNA and continues to pursue Nursing Studies she is a natural with young children and has an innate joy in the sense of play that makes her a great fit for this class!
Class Description:
Join us and enter into the world of guided play a precursor into a formal dance class. This 45 minutes is crafted for interaction between adult/caretaker and toddler. Musical instruments, Rhythms, tempo, dynamics, accents and songs start off this fast paced guided time. Shapes, streamers, scarves facilitate exploring pathways and sequences. Mats, hula hoops, balls and magic wands all help your toddler get to know their body and how it can move and help them interact with the world around them. Join us for this 9 class series and make Wednesday a great mid-week day!
F 21 Creative Play | Wednesdays| 11:00-11:45 | Oct 7- Nov 25 | Juarez | 1 year - yrs |
$195.00
F 21 Creative Play | Wednesdays| 11:00-11:45 | Oct. 7- Nov 25 | Juarez | 8 classes $195
A fun way to interact with your toddler! A guided movement and dance session with props, stories and Music. Parents can drop off kids and
Instructor: Amorita Juarez, WSPA Staff
Instructor Bio:
Amorita Studied dance throughout her life at Cornish College of the Arts Preparatory Program and with Vashon Center for the Arts. She has performed and assisted in productions throughout her adult life and is currently on Administrative Staff at WSPA. Although she has followed her love of science into the field as a CNA and continues to pursue Nursing Studies she is a natural with young children and has an innate joy in the sense of play that makes her a great fit for this class!
Class Description:
Join us and enter into the world of guided play a precursor into a formal dance class. This 45 minutes is crafted for interaction between adult/caretaker and toddler. Musical instruments, Rhythms, tempo, dynamics, accents and songs start off this fast paced guided time. Shapes, streamers, scarves facilitate exploring pathways and sequences. Mats, hula hoops, balls and magic wands all help your toddler get to know their body and how it can move and help them interact with the world around them. Join us for this 9 class series and make Wednesday a great mid-week day!
F 21 Creative/Pre Ballet 1 | Ages 3-5 | Tuesdays | 400-5:00 | Juarez
$450.00
Tentative Performance Dates: December 10,11,12th
Winter Break: December 20th- January 2nd
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
F 21 Fall Tuition- Custom Pricing $1200
$1,200.00
Custom Pricing - $1200
F 21 NEW! Contemporary Dance Teen Intermediate | Ages 11 to 18 | Monday | 6:15-7:15 |
$450.00
F 21 NEW! Contemporary Dance Teen Intermediate | Ages 11 to 18 | Monday | 6:15-7:15 |
Instructor: Erin Cumbess,WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Black Leggings or shorts, Solid colored leotard any style. Black Jazz shoes. Hair must be worn in a ponytail or up.
Description:
Contemporary Intermediate will offer a traditional warm-up based in traditional jazz, exercises and techniques. Dancers will be expected to master these technical skills required for any technique such as turns, jumps and isolations. The class will also offer styles offered in combinations such as Lyrical Jazz and Contemporary combinations. which will pull from the understanding of basic jazz skills. Dancers should be taking a ballet class for the basic technique to support alignment, lines of the body and balance. This will be a challenging but fun class with a lot of work across the floor and choreography.
Options for Ballet classes include all Ballet 3,4,5,6,7 or Teen/Adult Ballet Mondays or Pre- Teen/ Teen Ballet for Other Techniques Wednesdays 5:45-7:00 p.m.
F 21 Pre Ballet 1 and 2 | Ages 5-6 yrs | Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 | 18 weeks | Juarez
Sold Out
F 21 Pre Ballet 1 and 2 | Ages 5-6 yrs | Tuesdays | 4:00-5:00 | 18 weeks | Juarez
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(Limited Class Size 6 total ,Zoom Option please notate zoom option masks required) Payment Plans available on request email: westseattlepa@gmail.com |
Starts September 14- January 25 (18 classes)
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees!
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA
Attire: Please NO SKIRTS-
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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
Description
Creative Movement Tuesdays is one of our most popular classes it does fill quickly. It is a joyful exploration of space and movement with a emphasis on music, tempo and locomotion. A strong mind/body connection will be nurtured as students explore how their bodies work and move and how they can isolate body parts and use pathways and shape to move through the class. New concepts are introduced weekly, opposite, up/down, joints, bones, closed/open and so many more. Creative imagery, language and props will be all used.
F 21 Pre Ballet 1 and 2 | Ages 5-6 | Saturdays | 10:00-11:00 am| 18 weeks | Juarez
$440.00
F 21 Pre Ballet 1 and 2 | Ages 6- 7 | Saturday 10:00-11:00 | 18 weeks | Juarez
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(Limited Class Size 6 total ,Zoom Option please notate zoom option when registering, masks required) Payment Plans available on request email: westseattlepa@gmail.com |
Starts September 18- January 29 (18 classes)
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees!
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA
Attire: Please NO SKIRTS-
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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
Description
Creative Movement Tuesdays is one of our most popular classes it does fill quickly. It is a joyful exploration of space and movement with a emphasis on music, tempo and locomotion. A strong mind/body connection will be nurtured as students explore how their bodies work and move and how they can isolate body parts and use pathways and shape to move through the class. New concepts are introduced weekly, opposite, up/down, joints, bones, closed/open and so many more. Creative imagery, language and props will be all used.
F 21 Pre Ballet 2 / Ballet 1 | Ages 6 to 7 | Saturdays | 10:00 to 11:15 | Juarez |
$562.00
F 21 Pre Ballet 2 / Ballet 1 | Ages 6 to 7 | Saturdays | 10:00 to 11:15 | Juarez
18 weeks September 18 - January 25
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees! Positive Learning Environment
Tentative Performance Dates: December 10,11,12th
Winter Break: December 20th- January 2nd
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA
Attire: Pink ballet slippers split sole, pink ballet tights, Turquoise tank Leotard.
Online purchase or example www.discountdance.com N5501C turquoise tank leotard
Recommended Styles:
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Description:
Pre-Ballet Level 2 Ballet 1 is an introductory level that builds on the concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing, and a strong sense of anatomy. An 18-week curriculum is followed that bases each class on a strong concept of movement, space, or the body and how it works. A twist on the traditional classical ballet class we will start each with a class with a vigorous series of locomotor movements across the floor, for example skips, gallops, chasses, and prances. Ballet 1 digs deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary with a beginner barre , center floor, and jumping sections of 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.
F 21 Pre Ballet 2 | Ages 6 | Tuesdays | September 14 - January 25 | 6:00 to 7:00 pm | 18 weeks (Juarez)
$440.00
Pre Ballet 2 | Ages 6 | Tuesdays | 6:00 to 7:00pm | 18 weeks (Juarez)
Introductory Level new students welcome.
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees!
Starts September 10th - January 21st
Tentative Performance Dates: December 10,11,12th
Winter Break: December 20th- January 2nd
Instructor: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA
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
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.
F 21 Pre- Ballet 1/ Pre-Ballet 2 | Ages 5-6 | Fridays | 3:30 to 4:30pm | Juarez |
$450.00
Tentative Performance Dates: December 10,11,12th
Winter Break: December 20th- January 2nd
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
F 21 pre-Ballet 2/ Ballet 1 | Ages 6- 7 | Thursday | 4:00 to 5:30 |Juarez |
$675.00
F 21 Ballet 1 | Ages 6-7 | Thursday | 4:00 to 5:30 |Juarez |
$675 No Hidden Registration Fees/ Production or Costume Fees
Starts September 13 - January 30
Tentative Performance Dates December 10,11,12
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.
F 21 Teen Cheer | Ages 10 to 14 | Wed. 3:30 to 4:15pm | Steele
$360.00
SP 21 Teen Cheer | Ages 10 to 14 | Wed. 3:30 to 4:15pm | Steele
Starts: September 15th
Tentative Performance: December 10, 11, 12th
No Registration or Costume Fees
Instructor: Kellsie Steele, WSPA Dance Faculty
Pre Teen Cheer Class at West Seattle Performing Arts
Join renowned WSPA instructor, Miss Steele, in developing the skills needed to be a successful cheerleader in a fun, team-oriented environment.
Miss Steele has performed nationally at NCAA basketball tournaments and internationally while a member of the San Francisco 49ers Goldrush professional cheerleading and dance team.
West Seattle Performing Arts Cheer Class will cover basic to advanced cheer technique, including:
- Cheers and Chants
- Jumps
- High Energy Training
- Pom-based routines
F 21 Teen S Musical Theatre / Learn a Scene | Wednesday | 6:15-7:15 | Ages13-18 yrs.|
$450.00
F 21 Teen S Musical Theatre / Learn a Scene | Wednesday | 6:15-7:15 | Ages13-18 yrs.|
Start Date: September 15th- January 28th
Instructor: Thaddeus Isaac WSPA Theater Faculty
F 21 Teen Tap Beginner | Ages 11 to 15 | Wednesdays |6:30-7:30 |
$450.00
F 21 Teen Tap Beginner | Ages 11 to 15 | Wednesdays |6:30-7:30 |
No additional Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Tentative Performance December 10, 11, 12 Cheif Sealth Auditorium
Instructor: Dori Raynolds, WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Black leggings, T-shirt leotard is optional underneath and tap shoes. Hair back and no jewelry.
Description;
Tap 2-3spans 8-12 yrs. years and is open to students who have tapped in the past at an introductory level or are starting tap with a strong intent to learn. Tap 2-3 will encompass strong locomotion across the floor, traditional footwork and repetition of musical rhythms and strong sense of musicality. Body percussion and basic combinations will also be taught. More complex combination will be introduced as students progress.
F 21 Toddler Dance | Ages 2.5 to 3 | Friday | 10:30 to 11:30 pm | 18 weeks (Cumbess)
$440.00
Toddler Dance | Ages 2.5 to 3| Friday | 10:30-11:30 | 18 weeks | $450 (Cumbess)
September 17th- January 28th
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(Masks required) Payment Plans available on request email: westseattlepa@gmail.com |
No Registration, Costume or Performance Fees!
Tentative Performance Dates: December 10,11,12th
Winter Break: December 20th- January 2nd
Instructor: Erin Cumbess, WSPA Dance Faculty
Bloch Children's Masks recommended for class.
Attire: PLEASE NO SKIRTS- Order Online " Discount Dance Supply"Use our school Code
TP 118227
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes Please purchase shoes with NO DRAWSTRINGS :Girls "Belle" Leather Full Sole Ballet Slippers Style No: S0227G
Leotard Bloch Girls Essential Tank Leotard Pink.
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Creative Movement Friday is a joyful exploration of space and movement with a emphasis on music, tempo and locomotion. A strong mind/body connection will be nurtured as students explore how their bodies work and move and how they can isolate body parts and use pathways and shape to move through the class. New concepts are introduced weekly, opposite, up/down, joints, bones, closed/open and so many more. Creative imagery, language and props will be all used.
F 21 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
F 21 | Chair Conditioning for Seniors and Injury Prevention | Wednesdays and Fridays | OOM ONLY10:15- 11:15 | Juarez
Free!
I love this class for 70, 80, 90 year olds! IF they can zoom they can join in!
F 21 | Chair Conditioning for Seniors and Injury Prevention | Wednesdays and Fridays |10:15- 11:15 |
Free outreach class for Senior Community VENMO: @WSPA-1 ( 2143)
Instructor: Christine Juarez: WSPA Director
Description: Ready to start something for your body in a safe and friendly environment. Exercise for Beginners and those who want an entry level conditioning experience. Range of Motion, core strengthening, stretching the use of chairs, stretchy bands, barres all taught with modifications for those coming in with injuries or pain. Our goal is to improve you life not mold your body. We want you to feel better when you leave this class and want to come back for more.
Christine Juarez is the director of WSPA and has had a dream to have a space that is private and safe for those who have never or who have gotten away from integrating range of motion and gentle stretching into their lives. Lights low, music, and starting on chairs with clear direction. The goal for exercise for Non Exercisers/Positive Sizes is to claim your range of motion in a slow methodical way that makes you feel good. All welcome.
Attire: Suggested- Sweats, leggings, shorts. Tank top, t-shirt. Attire you can move well in. Shoes that grip, sneakers or rubber soles.
Bring: Water bottle, pillow-Suggested to add in light weights, stretchy band
F 21 | Private Dance Instruction | Price Per Instructor |
$100.00
F 21 | Private Dance Instruction | Price Per Instructor |
West Seattle Performing Arts offers Private instruction in all disciplines depending on faculty and space availability. Private instruction is a great way to jump-start a student into a group class by giving them individual attention to technique and style one on one with one of our professional and positive instructors. Private instruction also helps teens jump into classes with peers after a few sessions.
Each instructor does have their own rate for private instruction which typically is 45 minutes to 1 hour and is arranged between the student and faculty member through our front desk.
Private instruction is available in the following and more: Adult and Youth
Ballet, Pointe, Body Conditioning, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Flamenco, Contemporary, Acting, Stage Combat, Voice, Piano, Violin, Guitar.......
Please email us at westseattlepa@gmail.com or call 206-935-3777 to schedule a private lesson and get pricing.
F 21 |11:00-12:00| Creative/Pre- Ballet Level 1 | Ages 3-5 | Mondays | Juarez |
$450.00
Tentative Performance Dates: December 10,11,12th
Winter Break: December 20th- January 2nd
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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
F 21 |12:30-1:30| Creative/Pre- Ballet Level 1 | Ages 3-5 | Tuesdays | Juarez |
Sold Out
Tentative Performance Dates: December 10,11,12th
Winter Break: December 20th- January 2nd
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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
F 21| Ballet 6A / Nutcracker Rehearsals | Ages 11 to 15 | Tues. 5:00-6:30/Thur. 5:30-7:00/Sat. 11:00-1:45 |
$1,850.00
F 21| Ballet 6A / Nutcracker Rehearsals | Ages 11 to 15 | Tues. 5:00-6:30/Thur. 5:30-7:00/Sat. 11:00-1:45 |
Starts September 14 - Jan 25
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Placement Questions: email us at westseattlepa@gmail.com
Tentative Performance Dates: December 10,11,12th
Winter Break: December 20th- January 2nd
Instructors; Christine Juarez, WSPA Director, and 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 that she can.
Madeline Morser, WSPA Dance Faculty ( Tuesdays)
Ballet 5 is most often taken along with:
Rehearsal 5 Nutcracker Fridays following Technique class for those students who crave working on more choreography for Nutcracker and will be in a minimum of 3 dances.
Contemporary Modern 5
Jazz, 4/5
Hip Hop 4.
Attire:
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard Discountdance.com Strap or tank leotard style # Lub203 or L8720 color Aubergine ( Plum)
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Ballet 5 is a minimum of a two to three year intermediate/advanced technical level. On the rare occasion a student can audition to start dance in level 4/5 if they have had previous experience or show exceptional talent to jump levels to begin. Ballet 4/5 is a love that prepares young girls for pointe and young males for exceptional. The concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing, musicality, and a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength in the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body and how it functions. Stretching will be heavily included to increase range of motion. Ballet 4/5continues with a full barre, center work petite allegro and grand allegro exercises. It continues to dig deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary French vocabulary and the use of musical terms Students are invited to start Pre-Pointe in year 2 once they show proficiency in holding alignment, strength and turn out.
Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. student to teacher, teacher to student ,students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.
F 21| Ballet 6B / Nutcracker Rehearsals | Ages 11 to 15 | Tues. 6:30-8:15/Thur. 7:00-8:45/Sat. 11:00-1:45 |
$1,850.00
F 21| Ballet 6B / Nutcracker Rehearsals | Ages 11 to 15 | Tues. 6:30-8:15/Thur. 7:00-8:45/Sat. 11:00-1:45 |
Starts September 14 - Jan 25
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Placement Questions: email us at westseattlepa@gmail.com
Tentative Performance Dates: December 10,11,12th
Winter Break: December 20th- January 2nd
Instructors; Christine Juarez, WSPA Director, and 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 that she can.
Madeline Morser, WSPA Dance Faculty ( Tuesdays)
Ballet 5 is most often taken along with:
Rehearsal 5 Nutcracker Fridays following Technique class for those students who crave working on more choreography for Nutcracker and will be in a minimum of 3 dances.
Contemporary Modern 5
Jazz, 4/5
Hip Hop 4.
Attire:
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard Discountdance.com Strap or tank leotard style # Lub203 or L8720 color Aubergine ( Plum)
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Ballet 5 is a minimum of a two to three year intermediate/advanced technical level. On the rare occasion a student can audition to start dance in level 4/5 if they have had previous experience or show exceptional talent to jump levels to begin. Ballet 4/5 is a love that prepares young girls for pointe and young males for exceptional. The concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing, musicality, and a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength in the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body and how it functions. Stretching will be heavily included to increase range of motion. Ballet 4/5continues with a full barre, center work petite allegro and grand allegro exercises. It continues to dig deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary French vocabulary and the use of musical terms Students are invited to start Pre-Pointe in year 2 once they show proficiency in holding alignment, strength and turn out.
Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. student to teacher, teacher to student ,students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.
f SP 20 Ballet /Pointe 6 B | Ages 13- Adult | Monday 7:15-8:45 Thursday 7:15-8:4/5 Saturday 1:15-2:45
$1,670.00
F19 Ballet /Pointe 6B | Ages 13- Adult | Monday 7:15-8:45 Thursday 7:15-8:45
NEW TIME Saturday 1:15- 2:45
| 36 classes 54 hours of instruction | $1,670 ( Juarez, LeGrand)
Performance Dates May 16- 17
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructors; Christine Juarez, Kate LeGrand
Christine Juarez, Director WSPA (Mondays/Saturdays) :
Kate La Grand, Dance Faculty ( Thursdays, Alternate Saturdays)
Attire: Order online ' Discountdance.com use our school code TP 112275
( Bloch Convertible Tights)
Leotard Discountdance.com Dancers should own one camisole black and one camisole white. Nude recommended for under.
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Christine Juarez, Executive Director of West Seattle Performing Arts, has been directing dance programs for the past 26 years. She has served as the Summer Dance Coordinator directing a national program and teaching for the Preparatory Dance Faculty at Cornish College of the Arts since 1994- 2018. She has served as an integral part of the External Programming team for the college. She served as the acting Director of Dance for Vashon Center for the Arts since 1996- 2017 on Vashon Island, WA and the Artistic Director of the Vashon Center for the Arts, a pre-professional dance company, Christine has dedicated two decades bringing the classical and contemporary arts to communities in the Seattle area . She has directed and taught dance to diverse populations for the past 34 years.. Christine has also served on the dance faculty of Washington University in St. Louis. She holds a M.S. from Indiana University in Modern dance and Physical Sciences and a B.S. in Ballet and Music from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Christine is a Master Artist in Residence for the state of Washington and enjoys collaborative projects annually with classroom teachers integrating academics and movement. She has been a presenter of Early Movement Education for the Dance Educators Association of Washington and numerous other conferences. Christine started dance in Philadelphia as a young girl and was trained in the Vaganova syllabus of Ballet.
Ballet 5 is most often taken along with:
Ballet Rehearsal Fridays following Technique class for those students who crave working on more choreography for Nutcracker and will be in a minimum of 3 dances.
Attire: Order online ' Discountdance.com use our school code TP 112275
( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard Discountdance.com SONne camisole black and one camisole white
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Ballet 5 is a minimum of a two to three year intermediate/advanced technical level. On the rare occasion a student can audition to start dance in level 4/5 if they have had previous experience or show exceptional talent to jump levels to begin. Ballet 4/5 is a love that prepares young girls for pointe and young males for exceptional. The concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing, musicality, and a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength in the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body and how it functions. Stretching will be heavily included to increase range of motion. Ballet 4/5continues with a full barre, center work petite allegro and grand allegro exercises. It continues to dig deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary French vocabulary and the use of musical terms Students are invited to start Pre-Pointe in year 2 once they show proficiency in holding alignment, strength and turn out.
Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. student to teacher, teacher to student ,students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.
f WSPA Date Night | November 10th | 5:00--8:00 p.m. | Salsa, Sitters, Champagne | $40
$40.00
WSPA launching our first " Date Night " on November 10th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00- p.m. $40
Location: West Seattle Performing Arts 4210 S.W. Edmunds and The Great American Diner 4752 California Ave. ( Right next door to us!)
Our Dynamic Evening will include:
A beginners Salsa Lesson with Instructor: Martha Stebbins
Baby Sitting at our Facility (West Seattle Performing Arts).
Then a Short Walk down the sidewalk to ( The Great American Diner ) for Complimentary Champagne and Dessert.
Arrive by 5:00 to settle little ones in our just hang out and our lesson will begin at 5:30-6:45 then get away and have some food and drinks!
Pick up at 8:00 p.m.
F19 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
F21| Ballet 7 and Nutcracker Rehearsal | Ages 13- 18yrs. | Monday 6:45-8:30/Wednesday 6:45-8:30/ Saturday 11:00-1:45
$1,850.00
F21| Ballet 7 and Nutcracker Rehearsal | Ages 13- 18yrs. | Monday 6:45-8:30/Wednesday 6:45-8:30/ Saturday 11:00-1:45
Starts September 13- Jan 30th
Tentative Performance Dates December 10,11,12
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Christine Juarez, Director WSPA and WSPA Dance Faculty TBD
Christine Juarez-
Christine Juarez, Executive Director of West Seattle Performing Arts, has been directing dance programs for the past 26 years. She has served as the Summer Dance Coordinator directing a national program and teaching for the Preparatory Dance Faculty at Cornish College of the Arts since 1994- 2018. She has served as an integral part of the External Programming team for the college. She served as the acting Director of Dance for Vashon Center for the Arts since 1996- 2017 on Vashon Island, WA and the Artistic Director of the Vashon Center for the Arts, a pre-professional dance company, Christine has dedicated two decades bringing the classical and contemporary arts to communities in the Seattle area . She has directed and taught dance to diverse populations for the past 34 years.. Christine has also served on the dance faculty of Washington University in St. Louis. She holds a M.S. from Indiana University in Modern dance and Physical Sciences and a B.S. in Ballet and Music from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Christine is a Master Artist in Residence for the state of Washington and enjoys collaborative projects annually with classroom teachers integrating academics and movement. She has been a presenter of Early Movement Education for the Dance Educators Association of Washington and numerous other conferences. Christine started dance in Philadelphia as a young girl and was trained in the Vaganova syllabus of Ballet. Her training has included an immersion in Opera and she has performed and choreographed numerous operas. To date Christine has staged: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, La Fille Mal Gardee, Firebird, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Serenade, Romeo and Juliet, Rodeo,La Sylphide and numerous others. She believes that dance should be accessible to all and that it can be taught in a positive engaging atmosphere. She has dedicated her life to bringing dance to as many people that she can.
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard Discountdance.com Strap or tank leotard style # Lub203 or L8720 color Aubergine ( Plum)
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
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.
F21| Ballet Advanced and Nutcracker Rehearsal | Ages 13- 18yrs. | Mon. and Wed 6:45-8:30/ Saturday 11:00-1:45
$1,850.00
F21| Ballet Advanced and Nutcracker Rehearsal | Ages 13- 18yrs. | Mon. and Wed 6:45-8:30/ Saturday 11:00-1:45
Starts September 14- Jan 30th
Tentative Performance Dates December 10,11,12
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Christine Juarez, Director WSPA and WSPA Dance Faculty TBD
Christine Juarez-
Christine Juarez, Executive Director of West Seattle Performing Arts, has been directing dance programs for the past 26 years. She has served as the Summer Dance Coordinator directing a national program and teaching for the Preparatory Dance Faculty at Cornish College of the Arts since 1994- 2018. She has served as an integral part of the External Programming team for the college. She served as the acting Director of Dance for Vashon Center for the Arts since 1996- 2017 on Vashon Island, WA and the Artistic Director of the Vashon Center for the Arts, a pre-professional dance company, Christine has dedicated two decades bringing the classical and contemporary arts to communities in the Seattle area . She has directed and taught dance to diverse populations for the past 34 years.. Christine has also served on the dance faculty of Washington University in St. Louis. She holds a M.S. from Indiana University in Modern dance and Physical Sciences and a B.S. in Ballet and Music from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Christine is a Master Artist in Residence for the state of Washington and enjoys collaborative projects annually with classroom teachers integrating academics and movement. She has been a presenter of Early Movement Education for the Dance Educators Association of Washington and numerous other conferences. Christine started dance in Philadelphia as a young girl and was trained in the Vaganova syllabus of Ballet. Her training has included an immersion in Opera and she has performed and choreographed numerous operas. To date Christine has staged: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, La Fille Mal Gardee, Firebird, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Serenade, Romeo and Juliet, Rodeo,La Sylphide and numerous others. She believes that dance should be accessible to all and that it can be taught in a positive engaging atmosphere. She has dedicated her life to bringing dance to as many people that she can.
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/White
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
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.
Flamenco Workshop | Tuesdays 6:15pm-7:15pm | July 18- August 22 | Intermediate
$155.00
6 class Workshop July 18, 25, August 1,8,15,22
Ages 13 yrs.- adult
Instructor: Rubina Carmona
Description: Master Teacher, Rubina Carmona offers a class for those who have had a minimum of one year of basic Flamenco training in the past. Beginners please check our Monday Beginner Flamenco Workshop.
For those dancers revisiting flamenco and those looking for a thorough review: expand your dance vocabulary. Rubina will be teaching basic techniques and a choreography seasoned with lots of flamenco flair!
Located in the heart of the West Seattle Junction at 4210 SW Edmunds Street WSPA is an ideal destination for students from West and South Seattle and easy to get to from anywhere in town.
For more information contact Rubina at 206 932 4067 or at carmona2@comcast.net.
Free! Stretch Lab Thursdays
Free!
Please only fill in the enrollment form below and disregard payment and checkout.
Free! Stretch Lab Thursdays invites all bodies and ages to join us for a stretch at the end of the day. floor, barre, and sitting stretches are all introduced. Areas of tension are addressed, breath, tense and release exercises are all tools to let those poor, tight muscles let go! Remember stretching is not a competitive sport so where ever you start from is personal and O.K. You will see progress in diminishing lower back pain and range of motion with consistent attendance. Come one and all!
FULL/ CLOSED F 21| Pre Ballet 1 | Ages 5 | Saturdays | 9:00-10:00 | Raynolds |
$450.00
Winter Break: December 20th- January 2nd
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
FULL/CLOSED F 21 | Creative Movement | Ages 3-4 | Saturday | 9:00-10:00 | Juarez |
Sold Out
Thank you for your interest in this class. It is currently full and closed to enrollment. Please email us to be added to the waiting list. We may have students shift to other levels and may be able to offer openings.
F 21 Creative Movement | Ages 3-4 | Saturday | 9:00-10:00 | 18 weeks
$ 450 (Juarez)
No Registration, Costume, or Performance Fees!
Tentative Performance Dates: December 10,11,12th
Winter Break: December 20th- January 2nd
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) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard Bloch Girls Essential Tank Leotard Pink.
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Description
Creative Movement Saturday is a joyful exploration of space and movement with a emphasis on music, tempo and locomotion. A strong mind/body connection will be nurtured as students explore how their bodies work and move and how they can isolate body parts and use pathways and shape to move through the class. New concepts are introduced weekly, opposite, up/down, joints, bones, closed/open and so many more. Creative imagery, language and props will be all used.
Henriette English Woessner of Woessner Gallery West Seattle
$350.00
An intriguing piece from West Seattleite Henriette English Woessner. Two dancers, abstract,oil. From Woessner Gallery West Seattle
Hip Hop 2-3 Master Class with Heather Gonzalez | Wednesday Aug. 4 4:30-5:30 | Guest $25
$25.00
Join us for a Hip Hop 2-3 one time class with Guest Instructor, Heather Gonzalez of
The Lab Creative Art Studio from West Covina, CA
Hip Hop 3 | Wednesdays | 4:30-5:30 | 10-12 yrs |
$420.00
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.
Description:
Hip Hop Advanced Teen/ Adult | Wednesdays | 6:30pm-7:30 pm
$390.00
18 week term January 31- June 6th
$390 production fee includes performance May 19- 20. CHeif Sealth Auditorium.
Instructor: Kisha Vaughn
Kisha Vaughan, born in Biloxi, Mississippi and raised in Sacramento, CA has been dancing in and around Seattle for the past 10 years with a focus on hip hop.
Kisha has had the privilege to be a part of various crews including Breaking Point Dance Company, In Effect Hip Hop, and Seattle Storm Hip Hop Squad.
Most recently Kisha was a back up dancer for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis where she was invited to tour the U.S. and Canada.
Performances include Showtime at the Apollo, Folklife, Capitol Hill Block Party, Conan O'Brien, MTV Movie Awards, Billboard Awards, and Bumbershoot.
Currently Kisha teaches hip hop and choreographs. Her work has been seen at various competitions and shows including Monsters of Hip Hop and World of Dance. Kisha's newest venture are the Poison Poppies.
Class Description; NEW!
Hip Hop 6/7 Teen/ Adult Advanced requires previous dance training and will move at a fast pace. Warm up and center floor sequences will be crafted into a piece of choreography. Each week will build on the class prior. We are thrilled to be welcoming Kisha to our faculty. Her national performing experience and work with a major international pop star brings great perspective to our students on the state of hip hop today.
Hip Hop 2 | Ages 7 to 8 | Wednesdays | 4:30 to 5:30pm | 18 weeks | $420 (Steele)
$420.00
Hip Hop 2 | Fridays |5:15pm-6:15pm| 7-10 yrs|
$390.00
Length: 18 Weeks $390 February 3- June 8th
Fees included for Performance May 19- 20 Chief Sealth Auditorium
Instructor: Kellsie Steele
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.
Description:
Introductory Hip Hop invites the new students to build coordination, musicality, along with the fun dynamics of hip hop combinations and sequences. Fall term has a goal of making our dancers comfortable in class and embrace a wider movement vocabulary and sense of style. Join us!
Generally every three weeks there will be a new set of choreography to new music which will vary in movement and feeling while still having a more Hip Hop influence. Warm up consists of dynamic stability exercises, isolations, rocking, bouncing, freestyling, and learning to feel the music, class may end with a freestyle/improv circle with everyone having fun and vibing with one another if they choose to do so. Come ready to be yourself, have of fun, and challenge yourself! Philosophy: "Always a student, never a master.” In this world things are constantly changing and we are constantly learning. I may be a teacher but I learn from my students just as much as they learn from me. We are here to challenge and grow together.
Dress Code: Relaxed,comfortable clothing, sneakers. .
Hip Hop 2-3| Wednesdays 4:00-5:oop.m. | Steele | Ages 8-12 yrs. |
$160.00
Hip Hop 2-3 Wednesdays 4:00-5:00
Starts January 6- February 10th ( 6 classes)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9755741087?pwd=OWRiU2kxajBRNEw3S1Boa25nTkgyZz09
Meeting ID: 975 574 1087
Passcode: Please use password previously provided
Hip Hop 4 | Ages 12 to 14 | Mondays | 5:30 to 6:30pm | 18 weeks (Steele)
$420.00
Hip Hop 4-5| Wednesdays 5:00-6:00p.m. | Steele | Ages 13-18 yrs. |
$160.00
Hip Hop4- 5 5:00-6:00
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet for 6 weeks( January 6- February 10th)
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Meeting ID: 975 574 1087
Passcode: Please use the password previously provided
Password: Wspa
Intermediate Teen/Adult Flamenco | NEW TIME Wednesdays 7:30-pm-8:45pm |
$270.00
10 classes 1.25 hrs. $26 per class March 12- May 21
This is an intermediate level intended for those that have had some Flamenco training in the past .
Ages 15 yrs.- adult
Instructor: Rubina Carmona
Description: Master Teacher, Rubina Carmona offers a class for those who have had a desire to learn the basics of Flamenco dance. Intermediate dancers please check ourTuesday Intermedate Flamenco Workshop.
For those learning Flamenco Dance Ms Carmona will be teaching basic techniques and a choreography seasoned with lots of flamenco flair!
Located in the heart of the West Seattle Junction at 4210 SW Edmunds Street WSPA is an ideal destination for students from West and South Seattle and easy to get to from anywhere in town.
For more information contact Rubina at 206 932 4067 or at carmona2@comcast.net.
Attire: Flamenco Shoes or hard soles shoes for men and women. Comfortable clothes. Women are encouraged to purchase a Flamenco Skirt available through our instructor for $30.
Introduction to Adult Flamenco | Beg/Int. | Wednesdays | 6:45 to 8:00pm | Nov. 14th ongoing!
$24.00
Flamenco Adult | Experienced Beginner | Wednesdays | 6:45 to 8:00pm | Starts November 14th and will be ongoing ! Join Anytime | $24 drop in
Instructor: Daniela Serrano, WSPA Dance Faculty
Description:
Introduction to Flamenco Dance This class is an introduction to flamenco dance. It will include some instruction on the history and roots of flamenco music and dance, the culture and the elements of flamenco, including baile (dance), toque (playing - usually refers to guitar), and cante (singing). Students will start off by learning basic techniques, including body positions, hand and arm movements, simple footwork and palmas (hand-clapping) patterns. We’ll cover the basics using repetitive, slow movements to support dancers as they learn to combine steps in succession. This class is appropriate for adults who are interested in dance, movement, Spanish culture, and folkloric music and dance. This is the class for you if you are brand new to flamenco or if you just want to slowly work on basic skills & principles. Flamenco is great for people who never considered themselves dancers and for dancers alike. You are not too old to start! At the completion of the class, the student can expect the following outcomes:
• Build confidence while increasing muscle strength and brain health • Improve rhythm and expand knowledge of a different culture
• Challenge brain by building new motor patterns and neural connections
• Learn to perform simple combinations of movements with the arms, hands, feet and palmas to flamenco rhythms Materials needed:
• Flamenco or character shoes are recommended. Any shoe with a hard sole and a bit of a heel is acceptable. However, if that is not comfortable for you, any comfortable footwear will do.
• Comfortable clothing that facilitates movement. Women may wear a full skirt.
Located in the heart of the West Seattle Junction at 4210 SW Edmunds Street WSPA is an ideal destination for students from West and South Seattle and easy to get to from anywhere in town.
Attire: Flamenco Shoes or hard soles shoes for men and women. Comfortable clothes. Women are encouraged to purchase a Flamenco Skirt available through our the number below for $30. For more information contact Rubina at 206 932 4067 or at carmona2@comcast.net.
Introductory Boys Hip Hop | Has been postponed due to a teacher change! Stay tuned
$120.00
This class is currently postponed due to a teacher change. If you are interested please contact us at 206-935- 3777 to be put on the waiting list.
Introductory Boys Hip Hop | Ages 7 to 12 | Tuesdays | 6:30 to 7:30pm | 6 weeks | $120 Sept 10 to Oct 15
Introductory Ultimate Ballet Intensive | July 30- August 3| Ages 5-8 yrs- | M- F
$400.00
Introductory Ultimate Ballet Intensive | July 30- August 3| Ages 5-8 yrs- | M- F | July 30- August 3| Ages 5-8 yrs| One Week |
M- F 9:00- 2:00
Instructors: Christine Juarez (Movement) Guest Faculty
Camp Description:
I love teaching this age group and immersing them into the Classical Ballet world. The week will consist of classical ballet instruction, focus on technique as well as body awareness and anatomy. Vocabulary games and learning about historical dance figures and the Romantic Ballets will be part of learning about the roots of classical ballet. Modern dance with floor work and improvisation exercises will also be taught daily as well as Jazz which will stress pop style and musicality. Our little dancers will round out the afternoons learning a piece of classical choreography from Sleeping Beauty. There is no prior experience required for this intensive. Beginners are welcome.
Sample Day
9:00-10:15 Classical Ballet Class
10:15-10:30 Break ( Juice and Fruit provided)
10:30- 11:30 Modern Dance Class
11:30-12:00 Vocabulary Games/Anatomy Games
12:00-12:30 Brown Bag Lunch ( students Bring Lunch)
12:30-2:00 Sleeping Beauty Rehearsal
J- Term| 1. 25 hour Dance class | 3 class package |$160 |
$160.00
J- Term| 1. 25 hour Dance class | 3 class package | Jan.4--Feb14| $160|
J- Term| 1. 5 hour Dance class | 3 class package | Jan. 2- 22 | $110
$110.00
J- Term| 1. 25 hour Dance class | 3 class package | Jan. 2- 22 | $95|
Join us for J- Term. New Students welcome! Try out classes for 3 weeks at a pro-rated price. Look to our Fall Schedule 2019 for our class schedule for J- Term.
WSPA Break between Terms:January 23- 26th
WSPA Open House Saturday -January 25th 12:00- 3:00 Register/Tour/ Placement Questions
WSPA Spring Term January 27th- June 7th