Youth/ Dance Classes Spring 2023
WSPA Spring Term January 30th- June 10th
( 18 weeks) - No Registration, Costume, or Production Fees
Spring Term Calendar: WSPA SPring Classes January 30th- June 10th 2023
- WSPA Spring classes begin Monday, January 30th
- WSPA will be open Mid- Winter Break February 17- 21st
- Spring Break April 10-15th No Classes
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Registration is for the full term and is non-refundable. WSPA does offer Tuition partial payment plans. Please use the link below to request a partial payment plan.
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https://www.westseattleperformingarts.org/collections/wspa-partial-payment-forms-prospects/products/wspa-request-for-tuition-partial-payment-2
Welcome to our NEW and our Awesome Returning Students!
SP 23|12:30-1:30| Creative/Pre- Ballet Level 1 | Ages 3-5 | Tuesdays | Juarez |
$470.00
Tentative Performance June 2, 3, & 4
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
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Order Online " Discount Dance Supply" Use our school Code TP 118227 Bloch dancer's Children mask recommended for comfort |
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard Bloch Girls Essential Tank Leotard Pink.
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard, Black footless leggings.
SP 23 |4:00-5:00| Creative/Pre- Ballet Level 1 | Ages 3-5 | Wednesday | Tepley |
$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
SP 23| Pre Ballet 1 | Ages 4.5- 5.5 | Saturdays | 9:00-10:00 | Tepley
$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
Sp 23 Pre Ballet 1 | Ages 4.5-5.5 | Thursday | 4:00-5:00 | 18 weeks Tepley
$470.00
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
SP 23 Pre- Ballet 1/ Pre-Ballet 2 | Ages 5-6 | Fridays | 3:30 to 4:30pm | Juarez |
$470.00
Tentative Performance Dates: June 2, 3, & 4
Spring Break 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
SP 23 Pre Ballet 2 | Ages 6 yrs | Saturdays | 10:00 to 11:15 | Raynolds |
$587.00
SP 23 Pre Ballet 2 | Ages 6 yrs | Saturdays | 10:00 to 11:15 | Raynolds
18 weeks February 4th - June 10th
No Registration, Production, or Costume Fees! Positive Learning Environment
Tentative Performance Dates: June 2, 3, & 4
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
Instructor: Dorie Raynolds,
Instructor Dorie Raynolds: Ballet, Pointe, Pre-Ballet
Dorienne Raynolds graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Dance. Dorienne is classically trained and began her studies in the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus. She completed with merit all exams and performed in the Solo Seal performance. She then when on to explore the world of modern dance and had the opportunity to perform great works by Zvi Gotheiner, Vaslav Nijinsky, Doris Humphrey, Lar Lubovitch, and Jose Limón. She has also worked with local choreographers Corrie Befort, Rob Kitsos, Alice De Muizon, Hannah Wiley, and Paige Barnes. She has presented her own choreographic works in 12 Minutes Max and Velocity Under Construction. She also went back to school for her Apparel design degree and currently works as a clothing designer for Cutter & Buck. She is very excited to get back into the classroom.
Attire: Pink ballet slippers split sole, pink ballet tights, Turquoise tank Leotard. NO SKIRTS
Online purchase or example www.discountdance.com N5501C turquoise tank leotard
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Description:
Pre-Ballet Level 2 Ballet 1 is an introductory level that builds on the concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing, and a strong sense of anatomy. An 18-week curriculum is followed that bases each class on a strong concept of movement, space, or the body and how it works. A twist on the traditional classical ballet class we will start each with a class with a vigorous series of locomotor movements across the floor, for example skips, gallops, chasses, and prances. Ballet 1 digs deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary with a beginner barre , center floor, and jumping sections of the class. Peer-to-peer correction, French vocabulary, and the use of musical terms such as; Adagio, moderato, allegro, presto, etc are all woven into the class for a full experience.
Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. Student to teacher, Teacher to Student,Students to each other, space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.
NEW TIME !SP 23 Ballet 1 | Ages 6.5-7.5 |Mondays | 4:00 to 5:30 |Juarez |
$695.00
SP 23 Ballet 1 | Ages 6.5-7.5| Mondays | 4:00 to 5:30 |Juarez |
No Hidden Registration Fees/ Production or Costume Fees
Class Date: January 30th - June 8th
Spring Break is April 10th -15th
Tentative Performance June 2, 3, & 4
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.
SP 23 Ballet 1 | Ages 6.5-7.5 |Saturdays | 10:00-11:15 |Tepley |
$695.00
SP 23 Ballet 1 | Ages 6.5-7.5| Saturdays |10:00-11:15 |Tepley|
No Hidden Registration Fees/ Production or Costume Fees
Class Date :February 4th - June 8th
Spring Break is April 10th -15th
Tentative Performance June 2, 3, & 4
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.
SP 23 Ballet 3A & Spring Ballet Rehearsal | Ages7.5- 8.5 yrs. | Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00-6:30 | Juarez
$1,400.00
SP 23 Ballet 2 Spring Ballet Rehearsal | Ages 7-8 yrs . | Tuesday and Thursday 5:00-6:30 | Juarez
Starts Feb 1 - June 7th
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
Tentative Performance Dates: June 2, 3, & 4
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Christine Juarez- Director WSPA
Christine Juarez, Executive Director of West Seattle Performing Arts, has been directing dance programs for the past 26 years. She has served as the Summer Dance Coordinator directing a national program and teaching for the Preparatory Dance Faculty at Cornish College of the Arts since 1994- 2018. She has served as an integral part of the External Programming team for the college. She served as the acting Director of Dance for Vashon Center for the Arts since 1996- 2017 on Vashon Island, WA, and the Artistic Director of the Vashon Center for the Arts, a pre-professional dance company, Christine has dedicated two decades to bringing classical and contemporary arts to communities in the Seattle area. She has directed and taught dance to diverse populations for the past 34 years.. Christine has also served on the dance faculty of Washington University in St. Louis. She holds an M.S. from Indiana University in Modern dance and Physical Sciences and a B.S. in Ballet and Music from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Christine is a Master Artist in Residence for the state of Washington and enjoys collaborative projects annually with classroom teachers integrating academics and movement. She has been a presenter of Early Movement Education for the Dance Educators Association of Washington and numerous other conferences. Christine started dance in Philadelphia as a young girl and was trained in the Vaganova syllabus of Ballet. Her training has included an immersion in Opera and she has performed and choreographed numerous operas. To date Christine has staged: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, La Fille Mal Gardee, Firebird, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Serenade, Romeo and Juliet, Rodeo,La Sylphide and numerous others. She believes that dance should be accessible to all and that it can be taught in a positive engaging atmosphere. She has dedicated her life to bringing dance to as many people that she can.
Attire:
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard: turquoise tank leotard
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Class Description:
Ballet 2 can be used as an introductory level for those students 10-11 years who show the maturity to dive in and work hard. Students would be asked to take a placement class if they are new to dance and have not taken ballet in the past 2 years. Ballet 3 can also can be taken as a sequential class following Ballet 2. The concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing, musicality, and a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength and the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body and how it functions.
A twist on the traditional classical ballet class we will begin each class with a vigorous series of locomotor movements across the floor, for example: skips, gallops, chasses, and prances. Ballet 3 continues with a full barre, center work petite allegro and grand allegro exercises. It continues to dig deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary French vocabulary and the use of musical terms such as; Adagio, moderato, allegro, and presto. This is strictly a technique class. Students wishing to need to register for Rehearsal 3 which meets after class on Wednesdays. Those enrolled will have 2-3 dances in our Seasonal Concert. Contemporary /Modern 3 is highly recommended along with Rehearsal for this level.
Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. student to teacher, teacher to student ,students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.
SP 23 Ballet 3B and Ballet Rehearsal | Ages 8-9 | Monday 5:30- 7:00 and Wednesday 5:00-6:30 |Juarez
$1,400.00
SP 23 Ballet 3B and Ballet Rehearsal | Ages 8-9 | Mon. and Wed 5:30- 7:00 |Juarez
Starts Jan 30th - June 5th
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
Tentative Performance Dates: June 2, 3, & 4
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Christine Juarez- Director WSPA
Christine Juarez, Executive Director of West Seattle Performing Arts, has been directing dance programs for the past 26 years. She has served as the Summer Dance Coordinator directing a national program and teaching for the Preparatory Dance Faculty at Cornish College of the Arts since 1994- 2018. She has served as an integral part of the External Programming team for the college. She served as the acting Director of Dance for Vashon Center for the Arts since 1996- 2017 on Vashon Island, WA, and the Artistic Director of the Vashon Center for the Arts, a pre-professional dance company, Christine has dedicated two decades to bringing classical and contemporary arts to communities in the Seattle area. She has directed and taught dance to diverse populations for the past 34 years.. Christine has also served on the dance faculty of Washington University in St. Louis. She holds an M.S. from Indiana University in Modern dance and Physical Sciences and a B.S. in Ballet and Music from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Christine is a Master Artist in Residence for the state of Washington and enjoys collaborative projects annually with classroom teachers integrating academics and movement. She has been a presenter of Early Movement Education for the Dance Educators Association of Washington and numerous other conferences. Christine started to dance in Philadelphia as a young girl and was trained in the Vaganova syllabus of Ballet. Her training has included immersion in Opera and she has performed and choreographed numerous operas. To date, Christine has staged: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, La Fille Mal Gardee, Firebird, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Serenade, Romeo and Juliet, Rodeo, La Sylphide, and numerous others. She believes that dance should be accessible to all and that it can be taught in a positive engaging atmosphere. She has dedicated her life to bringing dance to as many people as she can.
Attire:
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard: Aubergine Natalie Adult Boatneck Tank Leotard
( Style: N8850 )
Theatricals Girls Tank Cotton Dance Leotard
( Style: TH5512C )
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Class Description:
Ballet 3 can be used as an introductory level for those students 10-11 years who show the maturity to dive in and work hard. Students would be asked to take a placement class if they are new to dance and have not taken ballet in the past 2 years. Ballet 3 can also can be taken as a sequential class following Ballet 2. The concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing, musicality, and a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength and the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body and how it functions.
A twist on the traditional classical ballet class we will begin each class with a vigorous series of locomotor movements across the floor, for example: skips, gallops, chasses, and prances. Ballet 3 continues with a full barre, center work petite allegro and grand allegro exercises. It continues to dig deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary French vocabulary and the use of musical terms such as; Adagio, moderato, allegro, and presto. This is strictly a technique class. Students wishing to need to register for Rehearsal 3 which meets after class on Wednesdays. Those enrolled will have 2-3 dances in our Seasonal Concert. Contemporary /Modern 3 is highly recommended along with Rehearsal for this level.
Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. student to teacher, teacher to student ,students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.
SP 23 Ballet 4 Rehearsal | Ages 10-12 yrs. | Wednesday 5:00-6:30/ Friday 4:30 - 6:45
$1,675.00
SP 23 Ballet 4/ Rehearsal Nutcracker | Ages 10-12 yrs. | Wed 5:00-6:30/ Friday 4:30-6:45
Start Date: February 1st - June 7th
Tentative Performance June 2, 3, & 4
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
No Registration, Production, or Costume Fees
Placement Questions: email us at westseattlepa@gmail.com
Sana Tepley and Christine Juarez, Director WSPA
Christine Juarez, Executive Director of West Seattle Performing Arts, has been directing dance programs for the past 26 years. She has served as the Summer Dance Coordinator directing a national program and teaching for the Preparatory Dance Faculty at Cornish College of the Arts from 1994- 2018. She has served as an integral part of the External Programming team for the college. She served as the acting Director of Dance for Vashon Center for the Arts since 1996- 2017 on Vashon Island, WA, and the Artistic Director of the Vashon Center for the Arts, a pre-professional dance company, Christine has dedicated two decades to bringing classical and contemporary arts to communities in the Seattle area. She has directed and taught dance to diverse populations for the past 34 years.. Christine has also served on the dance faculty of Washington University in St. Louis. She holds an M.S. from Indiana University in Modern dance and Physical Sciences and a B.S. in Ballet and Music from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Christine is a Master Artist in Residence for the state of Washington and enjoys collaborative projects annually with classroom teachers integrating academics and movement. She has been a presenter of Early Movement Education for the Dance Educators Association of Washington and numerous other conferences. Christine started to dance in Philadelphia as a young girl and was trained in the Vaganova syllabus of Ballet. Her training has included immersion in Opera and she has performed and choreographed numerous operas. To date, Christine has staged: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, La Fille Mal Gardee, Firebird, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Serenade, Romeo and Juliet, Rodeo, La Sylphide, and numerous others. She believes that dance should be accessible to all and that it can be taught in a positive engaging atmosphere. She has dedicated her life to bringing dance to as many people as she can.
Attire:
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard Discountdance.com Strap or tank leotard style # Lub203 or L8720 color Black and White
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Ballet 4 is a minimum of a two to three year intermediate/advanced technical level. On the rare occasion a student can audition to start dance in level 4/5 if they have had previous experience or show exceptional talent to jump levels to begin. Ballet 4/5 is a love that prepares young girls for pointe and young males for exceptional. The concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing, musicality, and a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength in the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body and how it functions. Stretching will be heavily included to increase range of motion. Ballet 4/5continues with a full barre, center work petite allegro and grand allegro exercises. It continues to dig deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary French vocabulary and the use of musical terms Students are invited to start Pre-Pointe in year 2 once they show proficiency in holding alignment, strength and turn out.
Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. student to teacher, teacher to student ,students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.
SP 23 Ballet 5A and Rehearsal | Ages 11-15 yrs. | Wed. 5:00-6:30/ Friday 4:30-6:45
$1,675.00
SP 23 Ballet 5a and Rehearsal | Ages 11-15 yrs. | Wednesday 5:30-7:00 and Fridays 4:30-6:45
Starts: February 1th - June 7th
Tentative Performance June 2, 3, & 4
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Placement Questions: email us at westseattlepa@gmail.com
Christine Juarez, Director WSPA Fridays, and Dorie Raynolds Wednesdays, WSPA Dance Faculty
Christine Juarez, Executive Director of West Seattle Performing Arts, has been directing dance programs for the past 26 years. She has served as the Summer Dance Coordinator directing a national program and teaching for the Preparatory Dance Faculty at Cornish College of the Arts from 1994- 2018. She has served as an integral part of the External Programming team for the college. She served as the acting Director of Dance for Vashon Center for the Arts from 1996- 2017 on Vashon Island, WA, and the Artistic Director of the Vashon Center for the Arts, a pre-professional dance company, Christine has dedicated two decades to bring the classical and contemporary arts to communities in the Seattle area. She has directed and taught dance to diverse populations for the past 34 years.. Christine has also served on the dance faculty of Washington University in St. Louis. She holds an M.S. from Indiana University in Modern dance and Physical Sciences and a B.S. in Ballet and Music from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Christine is a Master Artist in Residence for the state of Washington and enjoys collaborative projects annually with classroom teachers integrating academics and movement. She has been a presenter of Early Movement Education for the Dance Educators Association of Washington and numerous other conferences. Christine started to dance in Philadelphia as a young girl and was trained in the Vaganova syllabus of Ballet. Her training has included immersion in Opera and she has performed and choreographed numerous operas. To date, Christine has staged: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, La Fille Mal Gardee, Firebird, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Serenade, Romeo and Juliet, Rodeo, La Sylphide, and numerous others. She believes that dance should be accessible to all and that it can be taught in a positive engaging atmosphere. She has dedicated her life to bringing dance to as many people as she can.
Ballet 5 is most often taken along with:
Contemporary Modern 5
Jazz, 4/5
Hip Hop 4.
Attire:
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard Discountdance.com Strap or tank leotard style: White and Black
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Ballet 5 is a minimum of a two to three-year intermediate/advanced technical level. On the rare occasion, a student can audition to start dance in level 4/5 if they have had previous experience or show exceptional talent to jump levels to begin. Ballet 4/5 is a love that prepares young girls for pointe and young males for exceptional. The concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing, musicality, and a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength in the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body and how it functions. Stretching will be heavily included to increase range of motion. Ballet 4/5continues with a full barre, center work petite allegro and grand allegro exercises. It continues to dig deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary French vocabulary and the use of musical terms Students are invited to start Pre-Pointe in year 2 once they show proficiency in holding alignment, strength and turn out.
Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. student to teacher, teacher to student ,students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.
SP 23 Ballet 5B Accelerated | Ages 11 to 15 | Tues. 6:30-8:00/Thur. 5:00-6:30/Sat. 11:15-2:00 |
$1,850.00
SP 23 Ballet 5B Accelerated | Ages 11 to 15 | Tues. 6:30-8:00/Thur. 5:00-6:30/Sat. 11:15-2:00| Three times weekly
****Accelerated Classes will be taught at a faster and even more challenging pace. This title is used for classes wanting to catch up to their age level who may have started late. This level offers the 3rd day of training and will also provide more performance opportunity
Starts: Jan 31th - June 6th
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
Tentative Performance June 2, 3, & 4
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Placement Questions: email us at westseattlepa@gmail.com
Instructors; Christine Juarez, WSPA Director, and Sana Tepley WSPA Dance Faculty and Dorie Raynolds WSPA Dance Faculty
Christine Juarez, Director WSPA ( Fridays) :
Christine Juarez, Executive Director of West Seattle Performing Arts, has been directing dance programs for the past 26 years. She has served as the Summer Dance Coordinator directing a national program and teaching for the Preparatory Dance Faculty at Cornish College of the Arts since 1994- 2018. She has served as an integral part of the External Programming team for the college. She served as the acting Director of Dance for Vashon Center for the Arts since 1996- 2017 on Vashon Island, WA, and the Artistic Director of the Vashon Center for the Arts, a pre-professional dance company, Christine has dedicated two decades to bringing classical and contemporary arts to communities in the Seattle area. She has directed and taught dance to diverse populations for the past 34 years. Christine has also served on the dance faculty of Washington University in St. Louis. She holds an M.S. from Indiana University in Modern dance and Physical Sciences and a B.S. in Ballet and Music from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Christine is a Master Artist in Residence for the state of Washington and enjoys collaborative projects annually with classroom teachers integrating academics and movement. She has been a presenter of Early Movement Education for the Dance Educators Association of Washington and numerous other conferences. Christine started to dance in Philadelphia as a young girl and was trained in the Vaganova syllabus of Ballet. Her training has included immersion in Opera and she has performed and choreographed numerous operas. To date, Christine has staged: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, La Fille Mal Gardee, Firebird, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Serenade, Romeo and Juliet, Rodeo,La Sylphide, and numerous others. She believes that dance should be accessible to all and that it can be taught in a positive engaging atmosphere. She has dedicated her life to bringing dance to as many people as she can.
Dorie Raynolds
Dorienne Raynolds graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Dance. Dorienne is classically trained and began her studies in the Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus. She completed with merit all exams and performed in the Solo Seal performance. She then when on to explore the world of modern dance and had the opportunity to perform great works by Zvi Gotheiner, Vaslav Nijinsky, Doris Humphrey, Lar Lubovitch, and Jose Limón. She has also worked with local choreographers Corrie Befort, Rob Kitsos, Alice De Muizon, Hannah Wiley, and Paige Barnes. She has presented her own choreographic works in 12 Minutes Max and Velocity Under Construction. She also went back to school for her Apparel design degree and currently works as a clothing designer for Cutter & Buck. She is very excited to get back into the classroom.
Attire:
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) run very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard: Black , White and Nude Camisole
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Ballet 6 is a minimum of a two to three-year intermediate/advanced technical level. On the rare occasion, a student can audition to start dance in level 4/5 if they have had previous experience or show exceptional talent to jump levels to begin. Ballet 6 is a love that prepares young girls for pointe and young males for exceptional. The concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing, musicality, and a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength in the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18-week curriculum has followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body, and how it functions. Stretching will be heavily included to increase the range of motion. Ballet 4/5continues with a full barre, center work petite allegro, and grand allegro exercises. It continues to dig deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary French vocabulary and the use of musical terms Students are invited to start Pre-Pointe in year 2 once they show proficiency in holding alignment, strength, and turn out.
Teaching philosophy: We as a faculty have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. student to teacher, teacher to student,students to each other, the space, and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.
SP 23 | Ballet 6 Accelerated | Ages 11 to 15 | Tues. 7:15-8:45 /Thur. 6:30-8:00 Pointe Class/Sat. 11:15-2:00 |
$1,850.00
SP 23| Ballet 6 Accelerated | Ages 11 to 15 | Tues. 7:15-8:45/Thur.6:30-8:00/Sat. 11:15-2:00 |
THursdays will be a pointe class 6:30-7:30 barre and 7:30-8:30 Centere Floor
*****Please note that Saturday Class will be held at the Alki Masonic Hall ( 40th and Edmunds) 4736 40th Ave SW.
Starts: Jan 31st - June 10th
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
Performance Dates: June TBD
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Placement Questions: email us at westseattlepa@gmail.com
Instructors; Christine Juarez, WSPA Director, and Madeline Morser WSPA Dance Faculty
Christine Juarez, Director WSPA, Madeline Morser and Sana Tepley WSPA Dance Faculty
Christine Juarez, Executive Director of West Seattle Performing Arts, has been directing dance programs for the past 26 years. She has served as the Summer Dance Coordinator directing a national program and teaching for the Preparatory Dance Faculty at Cornish College of the Arts since 1994- 2018. She has served as an integral part of the External Programming team for the college. She served as the acting Director of Dance for Vashon Center for the Arts since 1996- 2017 on Vashon Island, WA, and the Artistic Director of the Vashon Center for the Arts, a pre-professional dance company, Christine has dedicated two decades to bringing classical and contemporary arts to communities in the Seattle area. She has directed and taught dance to diverse populations for the past 34 years. Christine has also served on the dance faculty of Washington University in St. Louis. She holds an M.S. from Indiana University in Modern dance and Physical Sciences and a B.S. in Ballet and Music from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Christine is a Master Artist in Residence for the state of Washington and enjoys collaborative projects annually with classroom teachers integrating academics and movement. She has been a presenter of Early Movement Education for the Dance Educators Association of Washington and numerous other conferences. Christine started to dance in Philadelphia as a young girl and was trained in the Vaganova syllabus of Ballet. Her training has included immersion in Opera and she has performed and choreographed numerous operas. To date, Christine has staged: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, La Fille Mal Gardee, Firebird, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Serenade, Romeo and Juliet, Rodeo,La Sylphide, and numerous others. She believes that dance should be accessible to all and that it can be taught in a positive engaging atmosphere. She has dedicated her life to bringing dance to as many people that she can.
Attire:
Pink Tights ( Bloch T1935G Adaptatoe Elite Children's Convertible Tights)
Shoes ( Hanami 2037W Pink Ballet Slipper) runs very narrow for a wider foot (BunnyHop Slipper SO225G Pink)
Leotard Discountdance.com Strap or tank leotard style # Lub203 or L8720 color White and Black
Boys: White ankle socks, White Ballet Slippers, white Short Sleeve Leotard
Ballet 5 is a minimum of a two to three year intermediate/advanced technical level. On the rare occasion a student can audition to start dance in level 4/5 if they have had previous experience or show exceptional talent to jump levels to begin. Ballet 4/5 is a love that prepares young girls for pointe and young males for exceptional. The concepts of locomotion, body awareness, pathways, dance vocabulary, sequencing, musicality, and a strong emphasis on anatomy, core strength in the use of proper alignment are strongly taught at this level. An 18 week curriculum is followed that bases each class on concepts of movement, space or the body and how it functions. Stretching will be heavily included to increase range of motion. Ballet 4/5continues with a full barre, center work petite allegro and grand allegro exercises. It continues to dig deeper into the classical ballet vocabulary French vocabulary and the use of musical terms Students are invited to start Pre-Pointe in year 2 once they show proficiency in holding alignment, strength and turn out.
Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. student to teacher, teacher to student ,students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.
SP 23 Ballet 7A| Ages 13- 18yrs. | Mondays 7:00-8:30/ Thursdays 6:30-8:30 Pointe/ Saturday 11:15-2:00
$1,850.00
SP 23| Ballet 7A and Nutcracker Rehearsal | Ages 13- 18yrs. | Mondays 7:00-8:30/ Thursday 5:30-7:00/ Saturday 11:15-2:00
Starts Jan 31st - June 10th
Spring Break: April 10th - 15th
Performance Dates: TBD
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Kate Le Grand, Christine Juarez, 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 30 years. She has served as the Summer Dance Coordinator directing a national program and teaching for the Preparatory Dance Faculty at Cornish College of the Arts since 1994- 2018. She has served as an integral part of the External Programming team for the college. She served as the acting Director of Dance for Vashon Center for the Arts since 1996- 2017 on Vashon Island, WA and the Artistic Director of the Vashon Center for the Arts, a pre-professional dance company, Christine has dedicated two decades to bringing classical and contemporary arts to communities in the Seattle area. She has directed and taught dance to diverse populations for the past 34 years.. Christine has also served on the dance faculty of Washington University in St. Louis. She holds an M.S. from Indiana University in Modern dance and Physical Sciences and a B.S. in Ballet and Music from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Christine is a Master Artist in Residence for the state of Washington and enjoys collaborative projects annually with classroom teachers integrating academics and movement. She has been a presenter of Early Movement Education for the Dance Educators Association of Washington and numerous other conferences. Christine started to dance in Philadelphia as a young girl and was trained in the Vaganova syllabus of Ballet. Her training has included immersion in Opera and she has performed and choreographed numerous operas. To date, Christine has staged: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Coppelia, La Fille Mal Gardee, Firebird, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Serenade, Romeo and Juliet, Rodeo, La Sylphide, and numerous others. She believes that dance should be accessible to all and that it can be taught in a positive engaging atmosphere. She has dedicated her life to bringing dance to as many people that she can.
Teaching philosophy: I have a very strong philosophy of respect in the classroom. student to teacher, teacher to student,students to each other, the space and the learning environment. Every student is an individual that learns in a unique way. My job as a teacher is to choose the best language and examples to create a stimulating and playful learning environment. I choose to eliminate negative words in the classroom like” No”,” not” or” wrong.” I believe in transparency. I crave an authentic and healthy relationship with both my students and their families.
Attire: White and Black camisole leotarf
SP 23 Ballet Advanced | Ages 13- Adults | Monday 7:00-8:45/Wednesday 6:30-8:15/ Saturday 11:15-2:00
$1,850.00
SP 23 Ballet Advanced | Ages 13- 18yrs. | Monday 7:00-8:45/Wednesday 6:30-8:15/ 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.
SP 23 Teen Jump Start Ballet | Ages 13- Adult | Saturday 11:30-12:45| Tepley
$645.00
SP 23 Ballet Advanced | Ages 13- 18yrs. | Monday 7:00-8:45/Wednesday 6:30-8:15/ Saturday 11:15-2:00
Start Date: Jan 30th - June 5th
Winter Break is April 10th - 15th
Tentative Performance June 2, 3, & 4
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Sana Te[pley, WSPA Dance Faculty
Pre Teen/ Teen Jump Starter Ballet is a great introductory course for those who have always wanted to dance or have decided that they would like to study classical ballet and want an entry-level class. and now have the time and desire to do so. The class will begin at the barre with basic ballet exercises that will teach the basic positions of the feet and arms. The big plus in this class will give attention to alignment and posture. Core strength is guaranteed to increase.
Stretching and sequencing will be part of every class. Center work ( working without the barre) and small ( petite ) and large ( grand ) jumps will all be taught
Attire:
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Females: Pink tights solid colored leotard, pink ballet slippers.
Male dancers: black leggings, teens ( dance belt) white leotard, or white t-shirt. White socks and white ballet slippers. Long hair in a bun.
SP 23 Adult Introductory Ballet | Ages 12- Adult | Wednesdays |6:30-7:30| Tepley
$470.00
SP 23 Adult Introductory Ballet | Ages 12- Adult | Monday | 6:30-7:30 |
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
Start Date: Jan 30th - June 5th
Introductory Ballet Barre is a great introductory course for those who have always wanted to study Classical Ballet and want an entry-level class. and now have the time and desire to do so. The class will begin with basic ballet exercises that will teach the basic positions of the feet and arms. The big plus in this class will give attention to alignment and posture. Core strength is guaranteed to increase.
Stretching and sequencing will be part of every class. Center work ( working without the barre) and small ( petite ) and large ( grand ) jumps will all be taught
Attire: Females: Pink tights solid colored leotard, pink ballet slippers. Male dancers: black leggings, teens ( dance belt) white leotard or white t-shirt. White socks and white ballet slippers. Long hair in a bun.
SP 23 Hip Hop 2A | Ages 7 to 8 | Monday | 3:15-4:00 |
$370.00
No Registration, Production, or Costume Fees
Tentative Performance June 9,10,11
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
SP 23 Hip Hop 2 | Ages 7 to 8 | Monday | 5:00 to 6:00pm |
$470.00
Starts January 30th - June 5th
No Registration, Production, or Costume Fees
Tentative Performance June 9,10,11
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
SP 23 Hip Hop 3 | Ages 9 to 12 | Mondays| 4:00-5:00 pm |
$470.00
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
Tentative Performance June 9,10,11
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.
SP 23 Hip Hop 4 | Ages 13 to 18 | Monday | 6:00- 7:00 pm |
$470.00
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SP 23 Adult Open Hip Hop | Mondays | 7:00 pm-8:00 pm |
$470.00
SP 23 Adult Open Hip Hop | Mondays | 7:00pm-8:00 pm |
Class starts Jan 30th - June 10th
This is an 18 class series of classes- Adult can purchase a punch card for 10 if you are unsure you can attend all 18- Please email us at westseattlepa@gmail.com.
Adults jump into this dynamic class- No Performance necessary! No previous experience required! Aerobic and fun! This instructor is POSITIVE!
Instructor: Heather Gonzalez, WSPA Dance Instructor
WSPA is thrilled to welcome Heather Gonzalez, Hip Hop instructor who has relocated to West Seattle from Los Angeles. Heather has been on faculty for 13 years at the renowned "Lab Creative Arts Studio" ( The Lab) where she has specialized in instructing children's Hip Hop. Ms. Gonzalez has worked on the production arts team at the LAB producing professional projects and also coaching young aspiring pre-professionals who desire to break into the commercial dance world. She has also been an dance instructor for the California school system where dance is integrated into the physical education curriculum. Her love and joy of working with students is infectious and we look forward to her growing our Hip Hop program
Attire: Comfortable Clothes, Sneakers
SP 23 Childrens Introductory Youth Tap | Ages 5 to 6 | Wednesdays | 4:00-4:45 | Location Alki Masonic Hall |
$370.00
SP 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: February 1st - June 7th
Tentative Performance June 2, 3, & 4
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.
SP 23 Youth Tap Level 1 | Ages 7-9 yrs | Wednesdays | 4:45-5:30 | Location Alki Masonic Lodge
$370.00
SP 23 Youth Tap Level 1 | Ages 7-9 yrs | Wednesdays | 4:45-5:30 |
Location our extension campus: Alaska/Fauntleroy Junction at 4736 40th Ave SW.
Starts: February 1st - June 7th
Tentative Performance June 2, 3, & 4
Dori Raynolds, WSPA Dance Faculty
Youth Tap Level 1 years and is open to students who have taken a tap class in the past or are new to tap and are at the age range for this level. Students should be ready to learn the basics and more. The class will encompass strong locomotion across the floor, traditional footwork and repetition of musical rhythms, and a strong sense of musicality. Body percussion and basic combinations will also be taught. The more complex combination will be introduced as students progress.
The dress code Black leggings and solid colored t- shirt, or leotard, white socks with tap shoes. Hair back and no jewelry.
SP 23 Pre-Teen Tap | Ages 10-12 yrs | Wednesdays | 5:30-6:15 | 18 weeks
$370.00
SP 23 Pre-Teen Tap | Ages 10-12 yrs | Wednesdays | 5:30-6:15 | 18 weeks
Starts : February 1st - June 7th
Tentative Performance June 2, 3, & 4
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructor: Dorie Raynolds, 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.
SP 23 Adult Beg/Intermediate Tap | Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 Location Alki Masonic Lodge |
$470.00
SP 23 Adult Beg/Intermediate Tap | Wednesdays |6:30-7:30| |
Location: Alki Masonic Hall, 40th and Edmunds ( 4736 40th Ave SW.)
Starts February 1st - June 7th
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
Tentative Performance June TBD
Instructor: Dori Raynolds, WSPA Dance Faculty
Adult tap welcomes tappers of all levels to revisit their training as children to learn new skills. Warm-ups, across the floor and rhythmic combinations that will challenge and stimulate the body and mind. T
Attire: Comfortable clothing, tap shoes and ready to have some fun!
Kellsie Steele has studied dance for 24 years, performing nationally in jazz, modern, ballet, pointe, tap, lyrical, and hip hop from the age of 3. She was honorary captain of the varsity cheerleading team at Eastside Catholic High School and was captain of both her Dance and Cheerleading team at Saint Mary's College of California. She trained under the direction of Lori Buffalow and Rachel Jackson of the San Francisco 49ers as well as nationally accredited choreographers Greg Russell, Andrew Vacca, and Jeannine Sabo to name just a few. Kellsie has performed nationally at NCAA basketball tournaments, and as a member of the San Francisco 49ers Goldrush professional cheerleading and dance team has had the opportunity to perform in places such as China and Japan. Kellsie holds a Bachelors degree in Communications and has taught at multiple dance academies in both San Francisco and Seattle. Kellsie joined the Cornish Dance staff in 2014. We welcome her to West Seattle Performing Arts first term.
SP 23 Contemporary 2/3 | Ages 6 to 8 | Friday | 4:30 to 5:30 | Juarez |
$470.00
SP 23 Contemporary 2/3 | Ages 6 to 8 | Friday | 4:30 to 5:30 | Morser |
Starts: February 3rd - June 9th
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
No Registration, Production or costume fees.
Tentative Performance June 9, 10, 11
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
NEW TIME ! SP 23 Contemporary 5/6 | Ages 10-14| Wednesdays | 3:45-4:45-pm | Juarez|
$470.00
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
SP 23 Lyrical Intermediate Advanced | Ages 13 to 18 | Friday |5:30-6:30|
$470.00
SP 23 Lyrical Intermediate Advanced | Ages 13 to 18 | Friday| 5:30-6:30 |
Starts: February 3rd - June 9th
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
Tentative Performance June 2, 3, & 4
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructor: Sana Tepley , WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Black Leggings and Solid colored leotard any style. Black Jazz shoes. Hair must be worn in a ponytail or up.
Description: Lyrical Dance is a combination of techniques that all merge into a choreographic style typically to the lyrics of a musical piece. This is not an entry level class. This class will pull from Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary and Modern Training. We suggest a trial class first. Dancers are expected to have previous dance training.
NEW TIME !SP 23 Jazz 4/5 /Musical Theater Dance " Hamilton" | Ages 10 to 13 | Thursday | 4:00-5:00 | Juarez
$470.00
NEW TIME !SP 23 Jazz 4/5 | Ages 10 to 13 | Thursday | 4:00-5:00 | Morser
Tentative Performance June 9,10,11
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
Starts Feb 1st - June 6th
Instructor: Christine Juarez, 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.
NEW ! SP 23 Acting 2 | Thursdays |7:00-8:15 | 12- 18 yrs |
$495.00
NEW SP 23 Acting 2 | Thursday |7:00-8:15 | 18- 100 yrs |
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
Instructor: Keni Cohen , WSPA Theater Faculty
Class Description:
WORKING WITH A SCRIPT SCENE STUDY AND • Analyzing a Text, Beating a Script, Utilizing Given and Imagined Circumstance • Creating A Believable Character • Developing Two-Person Scenes and Monologues
Biography: Keni come to us with forty-five years of experience as a director, actor, mime, and educator. He has created theater ensembles in France, Portugal, Brazil, and New Mexico. As an artist in residence for eight years in New Mexico, He taught over seventy residencies for all grade levels. At the Santa Fe Children’s Museum, He wrote, acted, and directed eleven original family shows.Keni directed the award winning youth theater company, Theater of Urgency. He also performed in a variety of productions ranging from Shakespeare to Private Wars, as well as directing an array of productions.
In Seattle, Keni has worked with Youth Theater Northwest, Foundry10, Two Roads, Disney in the Schools, Project Interact, Northwest Actors’ Studio, West Seattle Kids, Studio East, Tribes Project, and many more. For the last nineteen years, I have worked at Seattle Children’s Theater, where I have directed eleven summer season shows and taught hundreds of classes. He has also taught many workshops in schools and community centers as part of the SCT Outreach Program. Keni studied theater with Robert Alexander “Living Stage”, Cecile Leneman “Theater of Man”, Cultural Training Center of San Francisco, San Francisco Mime Troupe, and the Actors’ Theater of Santa Fe. I studied Mime with Ann Jankovic, Leonard Pitt, and Masters Etienne Decroux and Marcel Marceau. I studied the Grotowski Technique with Yeve Lebraton, Modern Dance with Caroline Carson, Cynthia Briggs, Jay Parker Copley, and Bill Evans. Jazz Dance with Cathy Roe, Ballet with Suzanne Ousov, and Nancy Waterman, and Circus Skills with the Pickle Family Circus.
NEW! SP 23 Children's Story Telling | Saturday | 1:00-2:00 | Ages 4.5- 6 yrs | 13 classes | March 4- June 3rd.
$340.00
NEW! SP 23 Children's Story Telling | Saturday | 1:00-2:00 | Ages 4.5- 6 yrs |
Start Date: March 4th- June 3rd ( 13 classes
Spring Break: April 10- 15th
Instructor: Keni Cohen
Class Description: " Story Time" Saturday 1:00-2:00 p.m. is a delightful introduction into using the imagination, exploring imagery, and characters and experiencing the dynamics of make-believe. This class is open for 4.5- 6 yrs. Students should be comfortable being in a class by themselves for a one hour period.
Biography:
Keni comes to us with forty-five years of experience as a director, actor, mime, and educator. He has created theater ensembles in France, Portugal, Brazil, and New Mexico. As an artist in residence for eight years in New Mexico, He taught over seventy residencies for all grade levels. At the Santa Fe Children’s Museum, He wrote, acted, and directed eleven original family shows.Keni directed the award winning youth theater company, Theater of Urgency. He also performed in a variety of productions ranging from Shakespeare to Private Wars, as well as directing an array of productions.
In Seattle, Keni has worked with Youth Theater Northwest, Foundry10, Two Roads, Disney in the Schools, Project Interact, Northwest Actors’ Studio, West Seattle Kids, Studio East, Tribes Project, and many more. For the last nineteen years, I have worked at Seattle Children’s Theater, where I have directed eleven summer season shows and taught hundreds of classes. He has also taught many workshops in schools and community centers as part of the SCT Outreach Program. Keni studied theater with Robert Alexander “Living Stage”, Cecile Leneman “Theater of Man”, Cultural Training Center of San Francisco, San Francisco Mime Troupe, and the Actors’ Theater of Santa Fe. I studied Mime with Ann Jankovic, Leonard Pitt, and Masters Etienne Decroux and Marcel Marceau. I studied the Grotowski Technique with Yeva 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.
NEW! SP 23 Acting Comedy Technique Clowning | Saturday |10:00-11:15 | Ages 10-14 yrs.|
$650.00
SP 23 Acting Comedy Technique Clowning |Saturday |10:00-11:15 |
Ages 10-14yrs.|
Spring Break April 10th - 15th
Class Starts February 4th - June 10th
Instructor: Keni Cohen, WSPA Theater Faculty
Description: Mime, Pratfalls, Exaggeration, and Character Creation • Burns, Builds, Timing, Fixed Points, and Magic Three • Classic Scenes and Creating Your Own Comedic Sketch
Biography: Keni comes to us with forty-five years of experience as a director, actor, mime, and educator. He has created theater ensembles in France, Portugal, Brazil, and New Mexico. As an artist in residence for eight years in New Mexico, He taught over seventy residencies for all grade levels. At the Santa Fe Children’s Museum, He wrote, acted, and directed eleven original family shows.Keni directed the award winning youth theater company, Theater of Urgency. He also performed in a variety of productions ranging from Shakespeare to Private Wars, as well as directing an array of productions.
In Seattle, Keni has worked with Youth Theater Northwest, Foundry10, Two Roads, Disney in the Schools, Project Interact, Northwest Actors’ Studio, West Seattle Kids, Studio East, Tribes Project, and many more. For the last nineteen years, I have worked at Seattle Children’s Theater, where I have directed eleven summer season shows and taught hundreds of classes. He has also taught many workshops in schools and community centers as part of the SCT Outreach Program. Keni studied theater with Robert Alexander “Living Stage”, Cecile Leneman “Theater of Man”, Cultural Training Center of San Francisco, San Francisco Mime Troupe, and the Actors’ Theater of Santa Fe. I studied Mime with Ann Jankovic, Leonard Pitt, and Masters Etienne Decroux and Marcel Marceau. I studied the Grotowski Technique with Yeve Lebraton, Modern Dance with Caroline Carson, Cynthia Briggs, Jay Parker Copley, and Bill Evans. Jazz Dance with Cathy Roe, Ballet with Suzanne Ousov, and Nancy Waterman, and Circus Skills with the Pickle Family Circus.
SP 23 Pre- Teen Acting and Improvisation | Tuesdays | 4:15-5:30 | Ages 9-11yrs.|
$495.00
SP 23 Pre-Teen Acting and Improv | Tuesdays |4:15-5:30 | Ages 9-11yrs.|
Starts January 31st - June 6th
Spring Break is April 10th - 15th
Instructor: Keni Cohen, WSPA Theater Faculty
Description:
Improvisation is the art of listening, completing scenes without a script and learning timing and body language. This is fun engaging class and a great step into the acting world.Action-Reaction, Listening, Corporal Expression, Articulation, Tableaux, and Imagination • Character, Relationship, Objective, Where, Obstacles, and Tactics • Environment, Five Senses, Emotional Range, Truth, and Voice
Biography: Keni comes to us with forty-five years of experience as a director, actor, mime, and educator. He has created theater ensembles in France, Portugal, Brazil, and New Mexico. As an artist in residence for eight years in New Mexico, He taught over seventy residencies for all grade levels. At the Santa Fe Children’s Museum, He wrote, acted, and directed eleven original family shows.Keni directed the award winning youth theater company, Theater of Urgency. He also performed in a variety of productions ranging from Shakespeare to Private Wars, as well as directing an array of productions.
In Seattle, Keni has worked with Youth Theater Northwest, Foundry10, Two Roads, Disney in the Schools, Project Interact, Northwest Actors’ Studio, West Seattle Kids, Studio East, Tribes Project, and many more. For the last nineteen years, I have worked at Seattle Children’s Theater, where I have directed eleven summer season shows and taught hundreds of classes. He has also taught many workshops in schools and community centers as part of the SCT Outreach Program. Keni studied theater with Robert Alexander “Living Stage”, Cecile Leneman “Theater of Man”, Cultural Training Center of San Francisco, San Francisco Mime Troupe, and the Actors’ Theater of Santa Fe. I studied Mime with Ann Jankovic, Leonard Pitt, and Masters Etienne Decroux and Marcel Marceau. I studied the Grotowski Technique with Yeve Lebraton, Modern Dance with Caroline Carson, Cynthia Briggs, Jay Parker Copley, and Bill Evans. Jazz Dance with Cathy Roe, Ballet with Suzanne Ousov, and Nancy Waterman, and Circus Skills with the Pickle Family Circus.
SP 23 Adult Drop In DANCE Class | 1 hour dance class | 10 class package
$265.00
WSPA offers a drop-in class option for a 10 class dance card. You may use the dance card for any 1-hour class and renew the card if needed.
$260= 10 ( 1) hour classes
Spring Break April 10- 15th
This card can be used for any 1 hour adult classes-
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SP 23 Adult Drop In DANCE Class | 1.25 hour dance class | 10 class package
$326.00
WSPA offers a drop-in class option for a 10 class dance card. You may use the dance card for any 1.25 hour class and renew the card if needed.
Please make sure you fill out our student Partial Payment form and make a note that you will be using the punch card for your class.
SP 23 WSPA Birthday Party | Adult or Youth | 3-hour block | $400 |
$400.00
WSPA Birthday Party | Adult or Youth | 3 hour block | $400 |
West Seattle Performing Arts offers birthday party packages for kids and adults!
Birthday Party Packages include:
- 3 hour block
- 1 hour class of any discipline (Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, see below)
- Set up and clean included
- Recommended 1/2 hour set up and 1/2 break down plan.
- Themed parties and Pinatas are welcome!
Ideas: Youth Party Themes
Beautiful Ballerina Birthday Party!
Dance Jam Party ( Learn a piece of choreography to your favorite song)
Hip Hop Hoedown!
Stage Combat Party
Dungeons and Dragons
Act out your favorite Story with music and movement
Sing a long party with our Music Instructor leading your friends in your favorite tunes.
Acting Improvisation Games
Learn how the actors fight on screen with " Stage Combat Party" Learn the tricls of Hand to Hand Stage fighting.
Adult Themes: Party Themes
Salsa Class
Country Line Dancing
Ballet For Adults
Ballroom Dancing
Adult Hip Hop
Broadway Bound ( Learn a dance or scene from a Broadway Show)
and more.......
Call today to reserve your birthday party for kids in West Seattle or Adults
(206) 935-3777
We are located in the heart of West Seattle's Alaska Junction at:
4210 SW Edmunds St
Seattle, WA 98116
FREE CLASS ! SP 23 | Chair Conditioning | Mondays and Wednesdays | 10:00-11:00 am
Free!
I love this class for all ages ! IF they can zoom they can join in!
SP 23 | Chair Conditioning for | Mondays & Wednesdays|10:00- 11:00 |p.m.
Light Weights/ stretch bands and a ball or yoga block can be added in
Zoom Link Below:
Topic: Chair Conditioning Wednesday and Fridays West Coast Time 10:00- 11:00
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85619791097?pwd=VWsyaHZCamhWcHA0VzZoYk1mMHBiZz09
Meeting ID: 856 1979 1097
Passcode: WSPA
Free outreach class for Senior Community
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
Mu 22 Music Lesson | 30 minutes | 4 class Purchase |
$185.00
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.