2020 Spring Dance-Adult
WSPA loves to provide adult dancers with an opportunity to start in dance or continue studying in a discipline that they love. Adult may purchase a single drop in card for a single class ranging from $25- $30 or... purchase our 8 class special punch card for $220 which can be used for any adult classes for up to a year.
Are you looking for a specific class? just ask and let us know- Our adult program is growing and we want to fit your schedule.
Adult Drop In Package | 8 adult classes of any duration | $220 |
$220.00
SP 20 Beg/Int Ballet | Mondays |9:30am-11:00 am | Teen Adult | Juarez | Dance Pass Special $220 ( 8 classes) |
$220.00
Sp 20 Beg/Int Ballet | Mondays |9:30 am-11:00 am | Teen Adult | Juarez |
Course: 18 weeks Drop In Special $28.00 Ages 13- Adult
Starts: January 27th Ongoing Class
Instructor: Christine Juarez
Christine Juarez Executive Director of West Seattle Performing Arts, has been directing dance programs for the past 23 years. She 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 was part of the External Programming team for the college. She was 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 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 staged numerous full length ballets. Christine is thrilled to introduce her program and stellar faculty to the artists of the community.
Class Description
Adult Beginner/ Intermediate Ballet is a perfect class for those wishing to learn the fundamentals of classical Ballet or to build on a foundation of classical training already in place. There will be a focus on building strong core and proper alignment to allow the body to work economically and easily within it's structure. Barre work, stretching, center floor exercises and combinations across the floor will be introduced and taught for all types of learners. Jumping exercises will also be taught and options for lower impact jumps will be offered as an alternative. A love of moving, music, and camaraderie will all be embraced in this adult class. Invite a friend to join you.
Attire: leggings, yoga pants, leotard, t-shirs, Ballet slippers, hair back, no jewelry and a good attitude!
SP 20 NEW DAY !Teen/ Adult Ballet Barre | Tuesdays |7:30-8:45 | Morser |
$545.00
SP 20 NEW DAY !Teen/ Adult Ballet Barre | Tuesdays |7:30-8:45 | Morser |
Classes January 28th
Instructor: Madeline Morser
Class Description: This is an introductory classical ballet class that will focus on Barre work that creates strong core muscles, coordination, musicality and the integration of the mind and body. This is a great way to get back into ballet if you have had decades off or literally step into classical training if you have always wanted to train. Give it a try!
Attire: Comfortable, stretchy clothing, leggings, solid leotard,tight t-shirts hair back, pink ballet slippers.
SP 20 Ballet /Pointe 6 B | Teen/ Adult | Monday 7:15-8:45 Thursday 7:15-8:4/5 Saturday 1:15-2:45
$30.00
Ballet /Pointe 6B | Ages 13- Adult | Monday 7:15-8:45 Thursday 7:15-8:45
NEW TIME ! Saturday 1:15- 2:45 ( 8 class special $220)
Purchase a drop in card with the dance special and it is valid for a year.
Adult Students are welcome to join this class as a drop in. The class cost is $30 per class or there is a dance special of $220 for 8 classes.
| 36 classes 54 hours of instruction ( Juarez, LeGrand)
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.
SP 20 Adult Open Ballet | Sunday 11:00-12:30 | Drop In | Ongoing Sundays |
$25.00
New Drop In Rate $25 Starts February 2nd-
This link will purchase a single drop in class and you can purchase as many in advance as you would like.
We plan to continue this class year round-
Instructor: Stephanie Cain, WSPA Dance Instructor
Class Description:
Stephanie has been dancing over the course of four decades. She studied classical ballet at the National Academy of Performing Arts, a boarding school in Champagne, Illinois. Stephanie was introduced to musical theater when she was cast in her first production of A Chorus Line. She went on to earn a BA in theater from Missouri Southern State University. Her background in theater and dance culminated into a rigorous career on stage throughout her twenties in Branson, Missouri. Stephanie fell in love with Seattle when she moved here twenty years ago and discovered her passion for teaching at Belltown Ballet and Conditioning. Stephanie comes to WSPA with thirteen years of teaching experience. She continues collaborating, creating, rehearsing and performing locally,
Stephanie teaches an open level ballet class with an emphasis on the adult beginner. She strives to create a safe and supportive environment where adults of all skill-sets can thrive.
Attire: Comfortable clothing, Ballet slippers, hair back.
SP 20 Adult Beg/ Int Jazz | Wednesdays | 7:45 to 8:45pm | 18 weeks| (Steele)
$440.00
SP 20 Broadway Jazz Dance | Thursdays 9:30-10:30 | Adults | 4 class Workshop | Feb. 13,20,27. March 5th |
$105.00
SP 20 Broadway Jazz Dance | Thursdays 9:30-10:30 | Adults | 4 class Workshop
4 weeks Starts February 13, 20,27 March 5th
Description: Join in and learn the basics of Broadway jazz or revisit your past training. Jazz warm up, isolations, as well as choreography taught from a hit musical. Each class will add on another section and by your 6th week you will know a dance . This class if for fun and may be followed up by another workshop pulling from another popular musical.
Instructor: Kooper Campbell
Kooper Campbell comes to West Seattle from the Mid-West with a BFA in Music Dance Theatre from Brigham Young University. Kooper has extensive voice training and strengths in Musical Theatre Dance and Tap as well as Jazz and Ballet. Kooper has a long list of performing experience in productions including " Wizard of Oz, Big River, Peter and the Starcatcher, Beauty and the Beast, Oliver ...." and many more. WSPA is excited to have his experience infused into our musical theatre training!
Attire: Leggings, T- shirt or leotard, Comfortable Clothing, jazz shoes, ballet slippers or socks.
SP 20 | Advanced Lyrical | Ages 13- 24 | Wednesday | 7:30-8:30 | Steele | 18 weeks |
$440.00
F 19 | Advanced Lyrical | Ages 13- 24 | Wednesday | 7:30-8:30 | Steele |
No Registration or Performance Fees
Starts January 27- June 1 ( 18 weeks)
Instructor: Kellsie Steele, WSPA Dance Faculty
Miss 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 and is a welcome addition to West Seattle Performing Arts.
Attire: Leggings, T- shirt or leotard, Comfortable Clothing, jazz shoes, ballet slippers or socks.
SP 20 NEW CLASS! | Dance Composition| Ages 10- 18yrs | Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30 | Morser |
$200.00
SP 20 NEW CLASS! | Dance Composition| Ages 10- 18yrs | Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30 | Morser | 18 classes
Discounted Price ! $200
Classes January 28- June 3
Performance Dates May 16- 17
Instructor: Madeline Morser, WSPA Dance Faculty
Class Description: Dance Composition is NOW being offered at WSPA. Many students have asked for this class after taking it in our summer intensives. Basically you are choreographing a dance for yourself or group. Each class leads you through how to craft a dance in a thoughtful and provoking way. The use of Time, space, direction, dynamics, intention, and many other skills help chreographers create,edit and craft a piece of choreograph. Students work can be adjudicated by faculty to see if it is performance ready for our May Performance. Certain benchmarks will be clearly outlined for those that wish to have their pieces considered for performance.
SP 20 Adult Intermediate Modern | Thursdays | 9:30 to 11am | 18 weeks | (Co-Taught by WSPA Faculty)
$450.00
Adult Intermediate Modern | Thursdays | 9:30 to 11am | 18 weeks | $450 (1 class free!) or $29 per class (Co-Taught by WSPA Faculty)
Starts January 30- June 4
Adult morning classes are discounted. Drop in Students may purchase a drop in card with a minimum of 4 classes at the front desk or online. Your attendance will be noted at the front desk when you attend class. You may carry your drop in class card for a year.
Instructor; 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!
SP 20 Adult Intermediate Tap | Wednesdays | 6:45 to 7:45pm | 18 weeks (Steele)
$440.00
Adult Intermediate Tap | Wednesdays | 6:45 to 7:45pm | 18 weeks | $440 (Steele)
Starts January 29th- June 6th
Instructor: Kellsie Steele, WSPA Dance Faculty
Adult tap welcomes tappers of all levels to revisit their training as children to learn new skills. Warm ups, across the floor and rhythmic combinations that will challenge and stimulate the body and mind.
Kellsie Steele has studied dance for 24 years, performing nationally in jazz, modern, ballet, pointe, tap, lyrical, and hip hop from the age of 3. She was honorary captain of the varsity cheer-leading team at Eastside Catholic High School and was captain of both her Dance and Cheerleading team at Saint Mary's College of California. She trained under the direction of Lori Buffalo and Rachel Jackson of the San Francisco 49ers as well as nationally accredited choreographers Greg Russell, Andrew Vacca, and Jeannine Sabo to name just a few. Kellsie has performed nationally at NCAA basketball tournaments, and as a member of the San Francisco 49ers Goldrush professional cheerleading and dance team has had the opportunity to perform in places such as China and Japan. Kellsie holds a Bachelors degree in Communications and has taught at multiple dance academies in both San Francisco and Seattle. Kellsie joined the Cornish Dance staff in 2014. We welcome her to West Seattle Performing Arts first term.
Attire: Comfortable clothing, tap shoes and ready to have some fun!
SP 20 Adult Introductory Tap | Mondays | 6:30 to 7:30pm | 18 weeks (Steele)
$440.00
Adult Introductory Tap | Mondays | 6:30 to 7:30pm | 18 weeks | $420 (Steele)
Starts January 27th- June 1st
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructor: Kellsie Steele, 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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SP 20 Adult Introductory Tap | Adults |Saturday | 10:00-11;00 am| 10 weeks Campbell)
$250.00
SP 20 Adult Introductory Tap | Adults |Saturday | 10:00-11;00 am| 10 weeks Campbell)
Feb. 1- April 4th ( 10 classes)
Performance Dates May 16- 17
No Registration, Production or Costume Fees
Instructor: Kooper Campbell, WSPA Dance Faculty
Attire: Loose fitting clothing that easy to move in and tap shoes. Hair back and no jewelry.
Description:
Adult Introductory Tap is an entry level class and can also challenge those with some previous tap experience and is open to students who have tapped in the past and have some basic training or those that are beginners. Students should have a strong desire to learn. Class 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 student’s progress.
SP 20 Introduction to Adult Flamenco | Beg/Int. | Wednesdays | 7:15 to 8:30pm|
$510.00
Flamenco Adult | Experienced Beginner | Wednesdays | 7:15 to 8:30pm | Join Anytime | $30 drop in
January 29th - June 3rd
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.
SP 20 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
SP 20 Adult Class Eagle's Special $20
$20.00
Drop In class for $20 if offered to members of Aerie #2643.