For beginning children, one class a week is usually sufficient. However, if you have an enthusiastic little dancer, we welcome you as often as you’d like to come. For older children and upper level classes, twice a week or more is recommended to build the muscle memory required for advanced work. The dancers who want more performance opportunities typically take 4-6 classes a week. Cross training in several dance disciplines is common since most dance companies require dancers to have both classical and contemporary training.

Dance strengthening is the ideal foundation for all sports. Elizabeth, our founder and director once taught a dance class that included Alaska Pacific University’s wrestling team. They thought it was going to be an easy credit. Nope. However, they did credit her, in large part, for their first winning season!

Young children usually start in Parent/Toddler and Creative Dance. Then they can choose from Pre-Ballet, Tap, Pre-Irish and Pre-Hip-Hop. For older children, Teens and Adults, Ballet is always recommended as a starting class as it builds an excellent foundation for other styles of dance as well as sports. But students can start in whichever style of dance excites them. If you are unsure, come on in and sample several classes to see which is the best fit.

Totally your call. We have comfortable waiting rooms with large observation windows if you would like to stay and watch your child, as well as a quiet waiting room in our office building if you would like quiet space to wait. You can also leave to run an errand, grab a coffee etc. Your child is in good hands.

We understand shy children. While, as a rule of thumb, we ask that parents leave the studio once class begins, when necessary, we make exceptions for the shy child. We are very sensitive to their needs and understand they want to take part, but anxiety gets the better of them and they can’t let go of mom or dad’s leg. In these instances, we invite mom or dad into the studio with the child until the child gets acclimated to the instructor and the class. Mom or Dad can join the activities if necessary, then wean off to sit on the side, and eventually leave to watch from the observation room, (where your child can still see you). This process can take 1-3 weeks, and it usually works. If you suspect your child might be in this category, please let us know ahead of time and we’ll give the instructor a heads up.

Yes. We offer private instruction and sometimes group classes for students with some physical or learning disabilities. Depending on the severity of the disability, they can sometimes assimilate into a mainstream class. Contact us with your specific situation and we will see what we can arrange.

Yes. We try to make accommodations for those students who play sports, by allowing them join a class after their sports season has ended provided that there is space available. For certain classes, this may sometimes require a couple of private lessons to get students up to speed with what they have missed. If they are able to take classes the rest of the year, they will usually catch up after a short absence.

If a schedule conflict arises or if you decide the class you registered for was not a good fit, we will try our best to accommodate you in a different class.

There is limited parking in a small gravel lot behind the studio accessible through the alley directly behind the office building. There is additional free on-street parking on both sides of Greenwood, on 80th along St. John School and on both sides of 81st. Please help us mitigate the parking impact on our neighbors by parking smart and not leaving a half car length between you and the car in front, back or next to you. Thanks in advance.

No we do not, however we do have a swap box of dance shoes and leotards that we recycle through our student body at no charge. Feel free to check out the swap box for your size before purchasing any dance apparel. When you outgrow your dance attire, you can donate them back to the swap box. New dance apparel can be purchased at Centerstage Capezio located at 5216 University Way NE 98115.

No problem. When you return, your instructor will help you catch up with whatever material you missed. And you are welcome to do a make up class in any other class within the same session as long as it is age and level appropriate. It is helpful if you notify the office if you’re going to miss class or do a make up class so we can give the instructor a heads up.

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