Ballet: In this class students develop grace, musicality, and elegant line as they learn ballet technique and terminology. We draw from traditional and contemporary methodologies focusing on anatomically sound principals and the joy of moving. This class provides a strong foundation for continued training in ballet and other forms of dance.

Tap: The Tap program at The Center for Dance is offered for ages six through adult. Tap is a fun, energetic class, great for building rhythm and improving listening skills. Basic steps and routines are taught in the lower level classes, while the upper levels focus on speed, difficult rhythms and challenging steps. Musical Theatre tap and Rhythm tap are the two styles we focus on the most. Some steps that are taught will include time-steps, flash steps, and steps dating back to the Vaudeville era of the early 1900's.

Jazz: At The Center for Dance we offer Jazz dance classes for ages six through adult. Our program focuses on teaching a strong base that can be added to as the student advances. In addition to the strong base, we offer within the same class many different styles of Jazz. Some of the styles that are studied include Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Modern Jazz, and Lyrical among others. Jazz is a great class for increasing flexibility and building memory skills.

Teen Adult Stretch: Suitable for dancers and non-dancers this class develops strength, balance, agility, and flexibility. This is a whole body workout, using ballet and jazz technique combined with a variety of exercise movements to promote core stability, improved posture, and to reduce the risk of injury. Choreographed to great music, this class shouldn't be missed.

Musical Theater: Students in dance level II and up are invited to come and be a part of this group. While the Performance Theater will be based in jazz technique, choreography will also include hip hop, tap, ballet, and modern dance pieces as well. Dance experience is suggested but not required. We are looking for motivated students with a desire to perform at local schools, festivals, and various performances in the area. Please call 425.222.7050 for more information, or stop by and take a free trial class in an upcoming class. We hope to see you there!

Yoga: Yoga at The Center balances the body, mind, and spirit. It's focus is to facilitate strength, endurance, and flexibility in the body and to practice  the art of stillness missing in our lives. We pull from a variety of styles such as lyengar, Vini, and Astanga Yoga to create a balanced class suitable for all levels of students.

The Center for Dance Calendar of Events 2008-09

August 27                              Classroom attire ordering day at the studio 4-6 pm

September 8                         Classes begin

September 12                       Performance Group Fall Session begins

September 13                       Welcome Back Social (details TBA)

September 15                       Preschool Music & Dance Fall Session begins

October 4                              Performance Group – Salmon Days performance

November 15                        Fall Fundraiser –Poker Tournament!

November 22                        Costume Deposits Due ($40 per student, per costume)

November 24-30                  Studio closed for Thanksgiving week

December 5                           Performance Group Fall Session ends

December 7                           Holiday Recital and Preschool Music & Dance Fall Session                                                             ends

December 12                        Parents’ Night Out - 5:30-9:30 pm

December 15-19                   Bring-a-Friend Week

December 22-January 4     Studio closed for Winter Break

January 5                              Classes Resume/ Preschool Music & Dance Winter                                                                Session begins

January 5-10                         Students measured for costumes

January 9                              Performance Group Winter Session begins

January 10                            Costume Final Payments Due

February 5                            Yana’s Ballet Evening

March 21                               Preschool Music & Dance Winter Session ends

March 23                               Preschool Music & Dance Spring Session begins

March 27                               Performance Group Winter Session ends

March 28                               Spring Fundraiser – Performance Group Show, Silent                                                                                   Auction, No-Host Bar, Live Band/Dancing 

April 6-12                              Studio closed for Spring Break   

April   17                                Performance Group Spring Session begins

May 23-25                             Studio closed for Memorial Day Weekend

June 1                                     Dance Program Spring Recital fee due ($40)

June 6                                     Picture Day for Dance Program students

June 12                                  Performance Group Spring Session ends

June 13                                  Preschool Music & Dance Junebug Recital (Performance Group to perform)

                                                Preschool Spring Session ends

                                                Dance Program- last day of regular classes

June 17                                  Dress Rehearsal at Mt Si High School – Matinee performers

June 18                                  Dress Rehearsal at Mt Si High School – Evening performers

June 20                                  Recital at Mt Si High School

July 6- August 13                 Summer Session