Ballet Classes For Ages
8-10

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Ballet classes for kids: Children's ballet I & II in our 2018 dance recital. American Dance Institute is well known for excellence in dance instruction. Notice how confident they are in their choreography. Not one is looking to a teacher in the wings for instruction. This is the quality difference.

In addition to the Ballet classes for children ages 8-10 on this page, American Dance Institute offers a comprehensive selection of adult ballet classes, ballet classes for ages 5-7, ballet & tap dance combo classes for ages 5-7, ballet for ages 11-14, and ballet classes for teenagers.

About our Online Ballet Classes for Children

Below you will find FOUR different class options to choose from:

1. In-Studio Classes are on Hold: Studios located in Seattle's Wedgwood, Greenwood & Magnolia neighborhoods and in Shoreline's North City neighborhood will resume in-studio classes in the Fall providing we are in Phase 3 of Governor Inslee's re-opening plan.

2. Summer Live-Streamed Classes: Our regular in studio classes currently taught online. Since classes are online, you have the conveninece of plugging into any location's classes, no matter where you live! There is something for every age group every day of the week. Also lots of Summer Ballet camps.

3. 'Summer Live-Streamed Camps: Since camps are online, you have the convenienece of plugging into any location's camps, no matter where you live. There is something for every age group every week of the summer!

Ballet Course Descriptions

Ballet I: Starts at the very beginning. It is designed for students who have never had ballet before or have studied ballet so long ago that they want a complete refresher course.
Ballet I.5: For students who have had 4-6 months of recent ballet training.
Ballet II: Have been studying ballet recently and or consistently for a year of more.
Intermediate: An intermediate is fairly accomplished dancer who is well versed in ballet movement vocabulary and has the ability to learn complicated ballet combinations readily.
Pointe: Dancing on toe shoes is for the accomplished dancer only, and requires a minimum of two technique classes weekly in addition to the point classes.

Summer Class Schedules & Information

We willl continue live streaming most classes through the summer. Any in-studio classes will be limited to five students and will adhere to Washington Department of Health COVID-19 guidelines.

Summer Class Schedules

NEW: 30 Day Ballet-Learn From Home

What is 30 Day Ballet?

This is our beginning ballet video course and it consists of four 60-80 minute lessons.
It was designed for new and returning students.
You will learn the fundamental principals of traditional ballet technique from home!
You can complete this course in as little as 30 days, or you can stretch it out to fit your schedule.
These four, fun, and enjoyable 60-80 minute long classes, taken at your own pace, will give you confidence and a comprehensive understanding of the basics of ballet technique.
Each lesson bulids on the prior one and it is recommended you do each lesson at least 2 or 3 times so that you have mastered the material before going to to the next one. The complete video course is yours to keep so you do not need to rush through it.
No special equipment is needed, just the back of a chair or a counter to serve as your Ballet barre.
This course is not recommended for kids younger than 11, as classes for younger students progress at a much slower pace than classes for adults or older teens. And younger children may not be able to process the verbal instruction as readily so they are also more susceptible to picking up bad habits without a teacher's watchful eye on them.

You'll get four 60-80 minute classes that are info packed and taught in a relaxed, fun manner. You also receive a 30 Day Ballet Study Guide to facilitate learning.

Who Is 30 Day Ballet For?

This couse is for students who:

Have never studied ballet before.
Have studied ballet so long ago that they want a complete refresher course.
Want to begin now but the dance school near you won't start a new class anytime soon.
Are feeling self conscience about their body, age, or physical condition, but really want to learn ballet.
Are already active in other styles of dance or fitness activities but who have never taken ballet and want to enhance their efforts with meaningful cross training.
Prefer to take some initial classes from home alone or with friends.

NOTE: All classes are on video, so you can watch them anytime and as often as you wish.

"30 Day Ballet is a complete beginning ballet course with an emphasis on non competitiveness, proper technique and fun."

"Lessons are presented slowly and methodicaly just as in an American Dance Institute studio classes."

Elizabeth Chayer, American Dance Institute's Founder/Director.

Teacher of 30 Day Ballet

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"I have just taken my 2nd video class tonight at home and I'm so happy to be a part of this school. Much love from Arlington Texas!"

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There is no risk and no obligation to try the free class.

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Our State Of The Art Live Streaming Technology.

ADI's State of the art live streaming technology

Mihkai Wickline in an onine ballet class at home.

The Quality Online Class Room Experience - At Home.

All studio broadcasts are via hard wire ethernet connections to insure best broadcast quality.
Large TV screens that allow teachers to clearly see their students.
Teachers make student corrections very effectively.
Allows students to see and visit with each other mainting friendship bonds.
Excellent voice quality allows students to clearly hear teacher.
Excellent music transmission quality allows students to hear music in real time (without lags).

What Do Our Ballet Classes Include?

All of our ballet classes for children ages 8-10 include barre, center, stretching, adagio, and allegro work. We focus on the physical and intellectual understanding of how and why each movement is executed. With our exclusive teaching methods, your child will progress further, quickly and safely. Whether you are experimenting to see where your child's interests lie are or have an aspiring dancer, our ballet classes will satisfy you.

Most of our Ballet classes for kids are offered twice a week. It truly expedites the muscle memory allowing dancers to progress much more quickly when they attend class multiple times per week. If you can only attend once a week, we would still love to have you. Just expect that there will be a difference in technical ability from some of the other students by the end of the session.

The Importance Of Teaching via Ballet Syllabus

Ballet is a journey. As ballet students progress in their training, their bodies grow stronger, muscle memory improves, and their confidence grows. This combination of benefits allows them to continuously build on the skills and choreography learned in earlier classes. It is critical that they not be taught new positions and steps before their bodies are ready for the challenges those steps demand.

As your child progresses, they may be assigned a new teacher. You will want that teacher to continue with the same syllabus and not change with every new teacher. That results in inconsistent, haphazard student progression and it can be risky if they don't have the proper foundation to build on.

This is why a carefully developed syllabus is so important. Your child's physical health, safety, and progress is consistent, safe and seamless over many years. Their confidence and self image grows as well and who doesn't want a confident child with a healthy self image? :)

Ballet Classes For Kids Class Dress Code

Girls wear short sleeve cotton leotard (Bloch style #CL5402) in pastel blue, pink tights and pink Ballet slippers. No skirts/tutus please except for special skirt days.

Boys wear dance belt, black tights, white t-shirt and black or white Ballet slippers. All long hair should be secured in a bun. Shorter hair should be pulled back off the face and in a ponytail if it fits.

Four Convenient Studio Locations

Our In-Studio Classes Are Temporaily Closed To Stop The Spread Of Coronavirus

Shoreline, WA

1240 NE 175th Street, Shoreline, WA 98155

Greenwood

8001 Greenwood Ave North, Seattle, WA 98103

Magnolia

3116 West Smith Street, Seattle WA 98199

Wedgwood

NE 7500 25th NE, Suite 1, Seattle, WA 98115

Our Shoreline dance school dance studios 1 and 2 are located very close to the corner of NE 175th Street and 15th Ave Northwest, in the North City neighborhood. Enter the 2nd floor dance studio by the door nestled in the middle of this L shaped building.

Our Greenwood dance school dance studios 1 and 2 are located at the corner of 80th and Greenwood Ave North, catercorner to Diva Espresso. Our office is in the back of the building as are the studio entrances. If you are new, check in at the office and say hello!

Our Magnolia dance school dance studio is located at the corner of 32nd and West Smith Street, across the street from Rite Aid. There is lots of street parking. Enter the 2nd floor dance studio by the side alley door.

Our Wedgwood dance school dance studio is located at the corner of NE 75th and 25th NE across the street from Shell station, and just 1/2 block from Dahl Playfield. There is some parking lot and plenty of street parking. Hoping to open June/July 2020.

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Magnolia

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These little ballerinas will touch your heart...

This video is a performance from the May 2018 Greenwood-Phinney ArtWalk event. These little ballerinas, ages 9-12, performed beautifully and touched every heart in the audience.

Meet Your Ballet Teacher

"Just as in all the best schools, the quality of the dance teacher makes such a difference. That's why I only hire gifted instructors and mentor them to meet the highest dance teaching standards."

Elizabeth Chayer

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Alyssa Brillinger

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Children's Ballet I class dance performance at our 29th annual dance recital in June 2018.

The teaching is upbeat, fun and encouraging!

My 9 year old daughter took dance classes at American Dance Institute. She loved her class and teacher, Miss Kara. They learned technique, musicality, rhythm, as well as teamwork. I find the atmosphere supportive and non-competitive. The philosophy is to nurture a love of dance and movement. The teaching is upbeat, fun, and encouraging. I highly recommend ADI! -Susan F. (Former ADI Parent)

Seattle's Moscow Ballet auditions 2017, American Dance Institute

KOMO Television's Seattle Refined videotaped portions of Seattle's Moscow Ballet Nutcracker auditions and they interviewed participants at American Dance Institute's Greenwood Studios. Their show aired Tuesday, September 19th at 3 pm on Channel 4. You can watch the show now Behind The Scenes Of The Cutest Nutcracker Auditions.

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American Dance Institute and other greater Seattle dance students performed with the famous Moscow Ballet at the Paramount Theater in November 2017.

Elizabeth Chayer ADI Founder/Director

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"Young children have yet to develop a healthy perspective with which to frame ballet's competitiveness. Bad experiences can damage a child's self image and dampen their enthusiasm for ballet. To protect fragile self-images, we encourage young students to first discover their 'own best self', not to compare themselves to others who may have more or less natural ability."

Kara Burrows waits with her Jr. Ballet students just before their performance at a Greenwood Phinney art walk event.

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They've done well. Taking their final bow, the audience obviously appreciates their talent and how well they are progressing.

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Instructor Alyssa Brillinger

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Allyssa Brillinger teaches tap dance classes for American Dance Institute

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Classes Alyssa Teaches

Ballet
Children's Pre-Ballet

Tap Dancing

Parent Toddler
Children's Creative

Alyssa Brillinger's Bio

Alyssa is from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and she began her dance training there at the Academy of Dance Arts. She hold a BA in English from Hope College in Holland, Michigan where she minored Dance.

While at Hope, she studied under instructors associated with the Ailey School, Alonzo King LINES training program, the Joffrey Ballet, Lehrer Dance, Rennie Harris Puremovement, Nikolais/Louis, and Pilobolus.

She danced in several faculty and student-choreographed performances, and she choreographed several pieces that were performed on campus and within the community.

Alyssa is trained in the Cecchetti Ballet technique as well as in tap, jazz, modern, and pointe. She teaches creative movement classes within various Seattle schools and day care centers.

Testimonials

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Emily H. Seattle

We just finished our parent and toddler class with Miss Alyssa. As a former early educator with a little one who is on the tender/sensitive side, I believe we couldn't have had a better experience and teacher. It was a creative, casual environment where our daughter could watch the other children and adults until she was comfortable participating. Additionally, our daughter went from observing most of the time to doing all the movements and songs at home and participating in the entire class. As parents, it was truly rewarding watching our daughter gain confidence and enthusiasm in expressing herself through dance in front of others.

Miss Alyssa is warm, personable, and knows how to involve and engage the toddlers with their different personalities. She keeps things moving along, with enough predictability for the toddlers to anticipate the next part of the class. I had other friends do the parent and toddler class, and when they hear about our class experience, they say they wish they had Miss Alyssa too! I can't say enough positive things about her, especially if you have a slow-to-warm little one as we do.

This was a wonderful experience for our whole family. Our daughter gained so much confidence and excitement for creative movement through this experience. Thanks, ADI and Miss Alyssa! We hope to be back

"Very patient Instructor and teaches at a nice pace. ""Consistently Awesome 5 stars" Trisha Creaven

"Consistently Awesome 5 stars " Annalisa Steinnes

"Consistently Awesome 5 stars " Brenna Steinnes

"Consistently Awesome 5 stars " Erica Crane

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Ballet Classes For Ages
8-10