Summer Camps/ Intensives and Classes - 2022
Welcome to our Summer Selections for Dance, Music and Acting for Summer 2022. Please keep checking back as we add classes and camps to our schedule. We will offer evening and weekend classes and camps and intensives from July 11- August 13th.
WSPA Fall Term 2022 will begin on September 12th! Registration will open in July for our Fall Term.
Full Closed ( New Section Open With Tepley) SM 22 Creative Movement | Saturdays | 9am-10am | Ages 3- 5 | July 16-Aug 13| Juarez|
$150.00
SM 22 Creative Movement Saturdays 9am- 10am
Ages 3-5 yrs July 16,23,30 August 6,13
$150
Faculty: Christine Juarez, Director WSPA
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.
NEW SECTION SM 22 Creative Movement | Saturdays | 9am-10am | Ages 4-5 | July 16-Aug 13| Tepley
$150.00
SM 22 Creative Movement Saturdays 9am- 10am
Ages 4-5 yrs July 16,23,30 August 6,13
$150
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.
SM 22 Creative Movement/ Pre- Ballet 1 | Tuesdays| 4:30-pm-5:30pm| 3-5 yrs.| July 12- Aug.
$150.00
SM22 Creative Movement/ Pre- Ballet | Tuesdays| 4:30-5:30| Ages 3-5 yrs.|
Dates: July 12,19,26 Aug. 2,9 $150
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 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.
SM 22 Pre- Ballet Level 2/Ballet 1 | Saturdays | 10:00-11:00 | 6- 7 yrs | July 16-Aug 13 |
$150.00
NEW TIME SM 22 Ballet 1-2 | Ages7- 8 | Monday & Wednesday 4:15-5:30pm | July 11- August 10 |
$430.00
SM 22 Ballet 1-2 | Ages7-8 | Monday & Wednesday 4:15-5:30pm | July 11- August 10 |
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
Ballet 2 can be used as an introductory level or one that builds on Creative, Pre-Ballet and Ballet 1. The concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing ,musicality, and a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength and the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body and how it functions. A rehearsal component is included in this class to prepare them to perform in the Seasonal Concert.
A twist on the traditional classical ballet class we will class with a vigorous series of locomotor movements across the floor, for example: skips, gallops, chasses, and prances. Ballet 2 does include a full barre, center work and petite allegro and grand allegro exercises. It digs deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary French vocabulary and the use of musical terms such as ; Adagio, moderato, allegro, presto etc are all woven into the class for a full experience. Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. Student to teacher, Teacher to Student ,Students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.
NEW TIME SM 22 Ballet 3/4 | Ages 8 to 10 | Twice Weekly (Mon/Wed) |5:30-6:45pm |
$430.00
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.
SM 22 Ballet 5 Pre- Pointe/ Pointe Lab | Ages 10-18| Tuesdays /Thursdays 5:30-7:00|
$520.00
SM 22 Ballet 5 Pre- Pointe/ Pointe Lab | Ages 10-18| Tuesdays/ Thursdays 5:30-7:00| Juarez
July 12- August 11th
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:
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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)
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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.
SM 22Advanced Ballet | Mondays & Wednesdays |6:45-8:15| July 11-Aug. 10 | Le- Grand
$520.00
SM 22 Advanced Ballet | Mondays & Wednesdays | 7:00-8:30|
July 11-Aug. 10 | Le- Grand
Kate La Grand: WSPA Dance Faculty, Rehearsal Mistress
Kate La Grand Bio:
Kate LeGrand joined WSPA as a Rehearsal Mistress for The Nutcracker and is now one of our fabulous WSPA Dance Faculty. Ms. LeGrand began dancing in New York and completed several summer intensives before joining a four-year residency with the Bossov Ballet Theatre. She is trained in the classical Vaganova technique under the tutelage of coaches from the Mariinsky/Kirov Ballet and Moscow Ballet, and has performed leading roles on-stage at home and in St. Petersburg, Russia. Ms. LeGrand is excited to bring 15 years of ballet dancing and instruction to West Seattle."
Ballet 6/7 is an advanced technical level. Students who have been dancing at in intermediate level or advanced level for 5 years or more would be eligible for this level. Class will be taught at a high skill level emphasizing barre, center, petite and grand allegro. Multiple turns, beats in petite allegro and longer floor sequences. Strength, flexibility, musicality and emphasis on proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. Artistry at the highest level will be taught. Ballet 6/7 is our most advanced technical level and we welcome dancers studying ballet with a focus on skill, those that may be entertaining a future as a dance major or minor in college a professional career in dance or those that have danced in their lives and desire an advanced level of training.
(Waiting List Please Pre-Register Here) SM 22 Children's Jazz | Ages 7-9 yrs | Wednesdays | 4:15-5:15| July 13- Aug.10|
Free!
WSPA is currently taking a waiting list for this summer Jazz class. Please pre-register here.
SM 22 Children's Jazz | Ages 7-9 yrs | Wednesdays | 4:15-5:15| July 13- Aug.10|
Instructor: TBD, WSPA Dance Faculty
Description: Children's jazz is a great introductory class that will orient your child in traditional jazz vocabulary. The class consists of Warm-ups, Strengtheners, and Work across the floor. Choreography to popular music is the highlight of the class and a great way to have fun and strengthen the mind-body connection. Be your own America got Talent prospect!
Attire: Black Leggings, footless, black jazz shoes, Black leotards, t-shirts can be worn over the leggings. Hair must be worn back.
SM 22 Adult Introductory Tap | Wednesdays | 7:15- 8:15 | July 13- Aug 9| 5 weeks| (Steele)
$150.00
SM 22 Adult Introductory Tap | Wednesdays | 7:15- 8:15 |
July 13, - Aug 10 ( 5 classes )
Pro- ration available in advance for summer classes.
Instructor: TBD, WSPA Dance Faculty
Description: Adult Beginner Tap is open to those who have never have had tap in the past and are ready for an evening full of warm ups, isolations, combinations and jumps. This class is a non- performing class. Endurance, flexibility, Musicality and attitude will all be included in this dynamic paced Wednesday night!
Bio: Kellsie Steele has studied dance for 24 years, performing nationally in jazz, modern, ballet, pointe, tap, lyrical, and hip hop from the age of 3. She was honorary captain of the varsity cheerleading team at Eastside Catholic High School and was captain of both her Dance and Cheerleading team at Saint Mary's College of California. She trained under the direction of Lori Buffalow and Rachel Jackson of the San Francisco 49ers as well as nationally accredited choreographers Greg Russell, Andrew Vacca, and Jeannine Sabo to name just a few. Kellsie has performed nationally at NCAA basketball tournaments, and as a member of the San Francisco 49ers Goldrush professional cheerleading and dance team has had the opportunity to perform in places such as China and Japan. Kellsie holds a Bachelors degree in Communications and has taught at multiple dance academies in both San Francisco and Seattle. Kellsie joined the Cornish Dance staff in 2014. We welcome her to West Seattle Performing Arts first term.
Attire: Comfortable Clothing and Tap Shoes.
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(Wait List please Pre- Register Here) SM 22 Contemporary Modern Teen Intermediate | Tuesdays 4:30--pm-5:30pm | Ages 11-13 yrs.| July 12- Aug 10|
Free!
( Wait List Please Pre- Register here) SM 22 Contemporary Modern Youth | Tuesdays| 5:30-6:30-pm-| Ages 8- 10 | July 12-Aug. 10
$150.00
Contemporary Modern will present class techniques and contemporary styles in this 6-week course that embraces a full spectrum of movement including working through a rounded spine as well as tilted balances, movement on the floor, and patterns across the floor. Working with the music, understanding tempo and rhythmic patterns will be taught. Combinations will be built in each class and reviewed the following week to gain confidence and mastery.
( Wait list please Pre- Register )SM 22 Teen /Adult Intermediate Contemporary | Thursdays | 7:15- 8:15 | July 14-Aug 11 |
$150.00
SM 22 Teen /Adult Intermediate Contemporary Modern | Thursdays | 7:15- 8:15 | July 14-Aug 11|
Instructor: TBD, WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Comfortable Clothing- ie Leggings, T-Shirt, tights, Leotard, bare feet and socks.
Description:
Adult Modern Beginner/ Intermediate Thursdays is open to those with some background in dance or those that are beginners and have a desire to learn. This will be a solid modern class including floor work, centre warm ups and combinations that include swings, spirals, level changes and all of the traditional techniques included in modern technique. Pulling from body somatics along with Bartenieff fundamentals the movement presented flows through the body while challenging the core and strength. Upbeat music and fun combinations give this class a full bodied workout with a great group of dancers there to move and get back into their bodies. Come try a class!
| SM 22 Hip Hop 2 | Mondays | 5:15-6:15 | 7-8 yrs | July 11-Aug 8|
$150.00
| SM 22 Hip Hop 2 | Mondays | 5:15-6:15 | 7-8 yrs | July 11-Aug 8|
Instructor: Heather Gonzalez, WSPA Dance Faculty
Description:
| SM 22 Hip Hop 3 | Mondays | 4:15-5:15 | 9-12 yrs | July 11-Aug 8|
$150.00
| SM 22 Hip Hop 3 | Mondays | 4:15-5:15 | 9-12 yrs | July 11-Aug 8|
Instructor: Heather Gonzalez, WSPA Dance Faculty
Description:
SM 22 Hip Hop 4 | Ages 13-18 | Mondays |6:15-7:15 July 11 Aug 8|
$150.00
Su 22 Adult Open Hip Hop | Mondays | 7:15pm-8:15 pm |
$150.00
Adult Open Hip Hop | Mondays | 7:15pm-8:15 pm |
Class July 11- August 8th
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