Junior & Teen Ballet

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About Our Teen Ballet Class Schedules

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

1. Regular In-Studio Classes: Classes are currently limited to five dancers, and all must adhere to Washington Department of Health COVID Guidelines.

2. Live-Streamed Classes: Since these are offered online, you can choose classes at any locations!

3. 30-Day Ballet: A fun, engaging beginning ballet class that you can take from home On Demand.

Teen 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 pointe class.

Class Schedule

We will offer live-streamed and in-studio classes through the Summer sessions. Any in-studio classes will adhere to Washington Department of Health COVID-19 guidelines. Masks are optional for vaccinated individuals.

NEW: Any Day Ballet-Learn From Home

What is Any Day Ballet?

Please listen while Elizabeth explains Any-Day-Ballet

This is our beginning ballet video course and it consists of 8 hours of instruction over six 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 at your own pace and schedule.

These six, 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 builds 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.

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Here's All That's Included In My Course

Six months worth of video instruction and practice exercises and a study guide of ballet terminology.

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Testimonials

I loved this 1st lesson.

PATRICIA KEENE SHEILA S.- ANY DAY BALLET STUDENT

"I loved this 1st lesson. Thank you so much! I am almost 65 and was a competitive highland dancer then teacher for the first half of my life. For the last 5 years I have battled issues with both my knees and left hip. Although I did get through the lesson and was even able to execute small springs with the help of a chair.

My legs have not felt any bounce in them for at least the five years past. Looking forward to building strength back into all my muscles. Thank you very much teacher Elizabeth.

ps. I have just enrolled for the continuing classes. "

My first class was unbelievably complete.

Patricia Keene Sheila S.- Any Day Ballet Student

"My first class was unbelievably complete...could not imagine this much in a first class...but able to accomplish even though I am a senior...over 70.

The ballet vocabulary was well stated, which I appreciated since I had learned it many years ago."

I just did the first free class, and it was wonderful!

Emine D. - Any Day Ballet Student

"I always wanted to be a ballerina but the little town we were living had no classes anywhere close by. I am 52 now and will do this. I won’t be a famous ballerina but at least I’ll learn the basics.

I just did the first free class, and it was wonderful. Elizabeth is a great teacher. Thank you so much for this."

I'm so happy to be a part of this school.

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Ester Payne J.-Any Day Ballet Student

"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!"

I'm three weeks into this course and I love it!

Erin Batten-Any Day Ballet Student

Before COVID, I was taking beginner ballet classes at another studio but after it closed, they did not resume lessons virtually. I did some Google searching for an alternative and came across the Any Day Ballet program from American Dance Institute.

I took the first class that was offered free, and really enjoyed it so I decided to purchase the program. I am 3 weeks into the course, and I absolutely love it! I can already feel myself getting stronger and making progress in all the barre and centre work.

I look forward to class and, Elizabeth, the teacher, is just lovely. She takes time to explain everything really well at the very beginner level, and the classes build gradually on what you have been learning. I look forward to going back and retaking many of the classes after I am finished with the course.

Thank you so much for making this program available to us while we are limited to learning ballet at home!

You have a very warm and accepting energy which helps us to feel at ease.

ANNE & STEVE - Any Day Ballet Students

"My husband and I are enjoying the free lesson! We are in out late 50s and mid 60s and are complete beginners but are very excited about learning! My husband loves it and it is so much fun to be learning together!!

After we do the formal lesson, we do the practice exercises until we feel like we start to master the moves a little more. The practice exercises flow so well and are a delight to do over and over again. It is a fabulous format for learning and we appreciate it so much! We look forward to it every day! In fact, we already feel both strong and elegant from practicing the moves!

Elizabeth, you have a very warm and accepting energy which helps us to feel at ease. You are such a wonderful and clear teacher, I am recommending this to my friends!"

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

Who Is Any 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.

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

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

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

Teacher of Any Day Ballet

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Summer 2021 Schedule

June 28 - August 29, 2021

Live-Streamed Summer Class Schedule

In-Studio Summer Class Schedule

Junior & Teen Ballet Classes

June 28 - August 29, 2021

Greenwood Ballet Classes

Junior/Teen Ballet I
(ages 11-15)

Sundays 11:30-1:00 PM with Victoria, GW Studi0 #1

Children/Junior Ballet III
(ages 9-13)

Wednesdays 4:45-6:00 PM with Victoria Gutierrez, GW Studi0 #1

Adult/Teen Ballet I
(ages 15+)

Mondays 11:00AM-12:30PM with instructor TBA, GW Ballet Studio #2

Tuesdays 5:05PM-6:25PM with instructor Gabe, GW Ballet Studio #1

Wednesdays 8:00PM-9:15PM with instructor Ainsleigh, GW Ballet Studio #2

Fridays 11:00AM-12:30PM with instructor TBA, GW Ballet Studio #2

Sundays 9:00AM-10:25AM with instructor Lydia, GW Ballet Studio #1

Adult/Teen

Ballet II
(ages 15+)

Sundays 9:55AM-11:25AM with instructor Victoria, GW Ballet Studio #1

Adult/Teen Intermediate Ballet
(ages 15+)

Mondays 9:30-10:55 AM with instructor TBA, GW Ballet Studio #1

Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM with instructor Gabe Faber, GW Ballet Studio #1

Fridays 9:30-10:55 AM with instructor TBA, GW Ballet Studio #1

Saturdays 10:45-12:15PM with instructor Amy, GW Ballet Studio #1

Pointe I & II
(ages 11+)

Must take a two technique classes weekly in order to be eligible for pointe, and have instructor approval.

Saturdays 12:30-1:30PM with Alyssa Brillinger, GW Studio #2

Greenwood Registration

Class Prices

Magnolia Ballet Classes

Adult/Teen Ballet I
(ages 15+)

Monday 8:00PM-9:15PM with instructor Maia, MAG

Adult/Teen Ballet II
(ages 15+)

Thursdays 7:50-9:15PM with Margaret Behm, MAG

Magnolia Full Session Registration

Class Prices

Wedgwood Ballet Classes

Junior/Teen Ballet I
(ages 11-15)

Saturday 2:30-3:45 PM with TBA, WW

Junior/Teen Ballet I.5
(ages 11-15)

Monday 4:35-5:45 PM with Ainsleigh, WW

Wedgwood Full Session Registration

Tuition Info

Shoreline Ballet

Classes

Adult/Teen Ballet I
(ages 15+)

Thursdays 7:35PM-9:00PM with instructor Dakota Crist, SL Ballet Studio #2

Adult/Teen Ballet I.5
(ages 15+)

Thursdays 6:05PM-7:30PM with instructor Dakota Crist, SL Ballet Studio #2

Adult/Teen Ballet II
(Hybrid)

Saturdays 10:50AM-12:20PM with instructor Dakota Crist, SL Ballet Studio #2

Adult/Teen Intermediate Ballet
(ages 15+)

Monday 7:00 - 8:30 AM with Dakota Crist, SL Studio #2

Tuesdays 6:10-7:40PM with Victoria, SL Studi0 #2

Junior/Teen/Adult

Pointe I & Pre-Pointe
(ages 11+)

Must take a two technique classes weekly in order to be eligible for pointe, and have instructor approval.

Tuesdays 7:50-8:50PM with Victoria, SL Studi0 #2

Shoreline Full Session Registration

Class Prices

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What do our Ballet Classes Include?

All of our Ballet classes include barre, center, stretching, adagio, and allegro work. We focus on clean execution and a physical and intellectual understanding of how and why each movement is executed. With our exclusive teaching methods, you will progress further, more quickly and safely. Whether you are experimenting to see where your interests lie or you're an aspiring dancer, you will love adult ballet classes in Seattle and Shoreline at American Dance Institute.

Still unsure? Come in and take a trial class for free. But hurry, these dance classes fill quickly.

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 streaming quality.
Large TV screens allow teachers to clearly see their students.
Teachers give student corrections very effectively.
Excellent voice quality allows students to clearly hear teacher.
Excellent music transmission quality allows students to hear music in real time (without lags).
Students are able to see and chat with their classmates to maintain and grow friendships.

Dennis Landmesser

We asked Dennis Landmesser, how he liked his live streamed class today with instructor Dakota Crist.

The class today with Dakota was more than I could have hoped to expect. I don't know what to rave about more, the quality of the production or the excellence to the class. Dakota thought to ask at the start of class if there were any injuries which was especially meaningful to me today because I have a sore knee. Her instructions were clear and complete and made perfect sense. The corrections were thoughtful and meaningful. Dakota is golden and to be highly valued.

Since March, I've suffered through six months of ZOOM frustrations. ADI has excelled in solving that misery. I could have been watching a high definition BlueRay with Dolby sound.

Thanks for asking,

Dennis Landmesser

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

The readers of Fresh Chalk have voted American Dance Institute the Best Seattle Dance Classes.

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These are some of our teen ballet students dancing with adults in a recent Phinneywood Art Walk performance.

Teen Ballet: Our School Is Fun, Friendly & Not Competitive!

You want to attend great ballet for teens classes with excellent teachers, invigorating movement and fun classmates, right?

Each dance school has a distinctive culture, some trendy, some fiercely competitive, and some like ours are friendly and 100% non-competitive.

What does non-competitive mean in this context? It means that students in our classes compete with themselves, not against other students, and not against you. The absence of competitive behavior allows for a cooperative, supportive, and encouraging environment for all students.

Teachers do not favor some students over others. Everyone in class is there for the love of dancing and the desire to improve. Everyone appreciates and respects each other. We're all here to learn, stay fit, make friends, and to experience the joy that only dance can deliver.

Our Teen Ballet Classes

All of our teen ballet classes include barre, center, stretching, adagio, and allegro work. Our dance classes focus on both a physical and an intellectual understanding of how each movement should be executed. Strength, flexibility, grace, balance, poise, and musicality will be developed along with an understanding of the principles of ballet technique.

You'll find our school culture very welcoming, non-competitive, and fun.

Beginning Ballet For Teens

Beginner ballet for teens classes are taught at a very beginning level. These classes are taught by the warm, friendly, excellent instructors American Dance Institute is famous for.

Meet Your Teen Ballet Teachers

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Kara Burrows

Rebecca Barney

Amy Beck

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Alyssa Brillinger

Margaret Behm

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Dakota Crist

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Emily Curtiss

"Just as in the best schools, the quality of the dance instructor makes all the difference."

Elizabeth Chayer

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American Dance Institute's founder/Director, Elizabeth Chayer is featured on King 5's New Day Television program promoting the school's partnership with the world acclaimed Moscow Ballet and their 2018 production of the Great Russian Nutcracker at Seattle's Paramount Theater.

You Will Progress Further, More Quickly and Safely in ADI's Teen Ballet Classes.

Students love our teen beginner ballet classes for many reasons. With the personal attention you receive from ADI's excellent ballet instructors you will progress further, more quickly and safely. Former professional dancers do not automatically make gifted instructors.

Whether you are just exploring to see where your interests lie. Are an aspiring dancer in the works. Or are already an accomplished dancer. ADI has a ballet class to fit your needs, and an excellent instructor with a trained eye ready to help you.

Instructor Kara Burrows

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24 customer reviews.

Classes Kara Teaches

Ballet. Pointe, Contemporary

Testimonials/Comments

"I love her musicality and how she personally connects with us - the adults in her class. I like that she is firm with the kids but also inspiring."

I love coming to class, it's always challenging, but Kara is always patient and willing to explain and re-explain if needed.

Dedicated to students and ballet.

Kara makes all classes super fun and never lets anyone get frustrated. No matter what the issue is you feel you're facing, Kara will help knock it aside by any means necessary.

Energetic, smiley, invested and skilled. She uses good analogies when trying to explain moves.

Bright and energetic. A joy to learn from.

Encouraging and kind

Constructive feedback, positive energy, encouraging

Kara has 16 additional ratings of 'Consistently Awesome-5 stars'

Kara's Bio

Kara Rochelle (Dominick) Burrows received her early training at Ballet Basics from Connie Benson, and at Ballet Idaho Academy in Boise, ID under the direction of Jeff and Cathy Giese and Lisa Moon.

In 2006, she was graduated Suma Cum Laude from the Cornish College of the Arts. At Cornish, Kara performed in works by Sahra Slipper, Deb Wolf, Donald Byrd, Pat Hon, Jose Limon, Martha Graham and others.

She has been a dance ambassador and model for Lululemon Athletica in Bellevue, WA. She danced for three seasons with Ballet Bellevue, and in 2012, was a demi-soloist in their original production of “Handel’s Messiah: Opera Ballet.”;In Seattle, she danced for six seasons with Dance Contemporary, directed by Tesee George, and two seasons with Lilianna Koledin and Jessica Schroeder as part of the LKJ Project.

She has performed in numerous, well-known Seattle showcases, including:
Seattle International Dance Festival’s Spotlight on Seattle, Evoke Productions: Full Tilt, MOVE Tacoma, Chop Shop Bodies of Work.

Kara is in her ninth year teaching ballet, pointe, and contemporary at American Dance Institute in Seattle, WA.

Yes, ballet teachers laugh. Kara Burrows, long time ballet instructor with American Dance Institute, laughs during class and perfectly embodies serious instruction and a fun spirit. This is American Dance Institute.

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Ballet and Contemporary dance teacher Kara Burrows with American Dance Institute student Rachel, participants in Seattle Summer Streets festival.

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Dance teacher, Kara Borrows, with American Dance Institute performing in a local dance performance.

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

Instructor Rebecca Barney

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21 customer reviews.

Rebecca teaches:

Jazz

Contemporary

Adult Ballet

Teen Ballet

Testimonials/Comments

For kids and adults alike, Rebecca is a creative, engaged, inspiring instructor. She clearly has high expectations for her students and it's exciting and rewarding to work hard in her classes. She's a lot of fun and does a terrific job.

Lisa Stiffler
ADI Parent & Student

She is great at knowing when to make corrections without being overwhelming. She's a great dancer to watch and is always able to demonstrate proper form.

A. T.
ADI Student

I always took home something new from her class regarding muscle groups used for various positions, very detailed in explaining movement and I like how she is keen on teaching you the right way if she sees you not getting it. She will focus on you but also involve the rest of the class. I think her choreography at the end of the year is very good.

Miranda F.
ADI Student

Rebecca is really great about breaking down the steps and technique for beginners!

Bobbi T.
ADI Student

She's knowledgeable and supportive!

Irene H.
ADI Student

She has high expectations of the dancers and teaches technique well.

Stella B.
ADI Student

Becca is wonderful.

Melissa K.
ADI Parent

“Great with the kids, knowledgeable.”

Mark W.
ADI Parent

13 additional students rated Rebecca 'Consistently Awesome-5 stars'.

Rebecca's Bio

Rebecca has been teaching dance at American Dance Institute since 2010.

She was graduated Cornish College of the Arts with a Bachelor Fine Arts degree.

Rebecca Greenfield began her formal Ballet training at Southwest Washington Dance Center with Hugh Bigney and continued her education with Dean Speer, Jehrin Alexandria, and Stephanie Saland.

She has completed summer intensives with Summer Dance Lab, Northwest Dance Intensive, Spectrum Dance Theater, and Strictly Seattle.

Rebecca worked closely under the mentorship of Danielle Brosco and danced with Brosco’s company Blacken Tan Dance for over ten years including performances at the “Seattle Fringe Festival” and “12 Minutes Max” for On the Boards.

She performed a work by Donald Byrd in Seattle’s “Dance This! 2010” and recently completed a season with 127th St Dance.

Over the last 10 years, Rebecca has taught ballet, pointe, partnering, hula and modern. She was a co-director of S.W.D.C’s production of “The Nutcracker” for 5 years.

Interesting Facts

Rebecca was graduated Cornish College of the Arts with a Bachelor Fine Arts degree.

She was a Co-Director of South West Dance Company's production of 'The Nutcracker' for 5 years.

She recently completed a season with the 127th Street Dance company in Seattle.

Rebecca has performed in many Seattle iconic performances.

Rebecca Barney dance instructor for american dance institute participating in a core building exercise.

Working out in a contemporary dance class.

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Rebecca's graduation photo from Cornish College of the Arts.

Instructor Amy Beck

9 student reviews.

Classes Amy Teaches

Ballet

Parent Toddler

Pre-Ballet

Children's Ballet

Testimonials /Comments

I like how she works with the girls, firm but not mean. She has a fun way of showing of correcting them by using examples of the difference.

Heather B.
ADI Parent

Amy is consistently awesome and she has boosted my daughters confidence and love for ballet!! She has a would quiet teaching style that is fun and enjoyable!!!

Xanasha R.
ADI Parent

Consistently awesome!

Johnna E.
ADI Parent

6 additional students rated Amy 'Consistently Awesome -5 stars'.

Amy's Bio

In 1991, 4 year old Amy boldly announced to her mother that she was ready to be a dancer. Her mother obliged and Amy has been dancing with American Dance Institute ever since progressing through our Creative Dance, Pre-Ballet, Children’s Ballet, Junior Ballet and Teen/Adult Ballet programs.

She participated in and taught dance classes while she attended the University of Portland, but she pursued her passion for language, majoring in English and German. She is now pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching.

She has always loved the welcoming atmosphere at ADI, and was thrilled to join the teaching staff at ADI in 2011. Amy teaches Parent/Toddler, Creative Dance, Pre-Ballet and Children’s Ballet.

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Amy executing an attitude derriere position with the Pacific ocean as her backdrop.

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Amy playing at the beach and showing off her attitude devant ballet position.

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Amy executing a grand plie in the first position.

Margaret Behm

Margaret's Bio

Originally from Fort Collins, CO, Margaret holds a BFA in Dance and a Minor in Women & Gender Studies from the University of Colorado Boulder. She has been a member of Louder than Words Dancetheatre in Denver, CO and most recently with Keshet Dance Company in Albuquerque, NM.

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Margaret has directed the pre-professional programs at Mountain Dance in Fort Collins, where she also grew up dancing. At Keshet Dance Company, her teaching experience was diverse and included teaching Adaptive dance, working with dancers with disabilities.

Margaret is a dance and teaching artist with an affinity for improvisation, and a desire to explore the infinite ways her body moves. As a teacher, she takes pride in guiding others’ discoveries of their dancing bodies, and wants everyone to feel empowered to take up space in the world.

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Margaret is new to Seattle and incredibly excited to get involved with the dance community and to be joining the staff at ADI.

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ADI instructor Margaret Behm with students Sara, Jessica, Carly, Sophia and Ann at our first Junior/Teen Intermediate Jazz class at our new Magnolia studio. Great work tonight girls. So happy to have you in our ADI family.

Instructor Alyssa Brillinger

Allyssa Brillinger teaches tap dance classes for American Dance Institute

6 Student reviews.

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

'Consistently Awesome - 5 stars' Anonymous

Dakota Crist

Dakota Crist had her early training in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Modern Dance at Diane’s Dance Works in Helena, Montana, then went on to study at Creative Arts Center in Helena, Ballet Montana Academy and Sacramento Ballet.

She holds a BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts. Dakota is currently a company member of The Three Yells dance company and she has been teaching since 2009.

She joined American Dance Institute in January of 2018.

Emily Curtiss

Emily Curtiss teaches: Ballet Classes, Pre-Ballet Classes, Children's Creative Dance, Modern Dance and Mommy & Me Toddler Dance classes at American Dance Institute Shoreline, WA.

Emily Curtiss had her early training at Studio One and Allegro Dance Studio, both in Sandpoint, Idaho. She studied Ballet, Jazz and Modern and danced for 4 years on the Sandpoint High School Dance Team. She holds a BFA in Dance from the University of Montana. Emily has extensive choreographic and performance experience and has been teaching since 2012.

Emily joined American Dance Institute in January of 2018.

Junior & Teen Ballet

About Our Teen Ballet Class Schedules

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

Teen Ballet Course Descriptions

Class Schedule

NEW: Any Day Ballet-Learn From Home

What is Any Day Ballet?

Read More

Here's All That's Included In My Course

Sample your first ballet class for FREE

Testimonials

I loved this 1st lesson.

My first class was unbelievably complete.

Patricia Keene Sheila S.- Any Day Ballet Student

I just did the first free class, and it was wonderful!

Emine D. - Any Day Ballet Student

I'm so happy to be a part of this school.

Ester Payne J.-Any Day Ballet Student

I'm three weeks into this course and I love it!

Erin Batten-Any Day Ballet Student

You have a very warm and accepting energy which helps us to feel at ease.

ANNE & STEVE - Any Day Ballet Students

Who Is Any Day Ballet For?

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

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

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

Teacher of Any Day Ballet

Sample your first ballet class for FREE

Summer 2021 Schedule

June 28 - August 29, 2021

Live-Streamed Summer Class Schedule

Junior & Teen Ballet Classes

June 28 - August 29, 2021

Greenwood Ballet Classes

Junior/Teen/Adult Intermediate Ballet(ages 11+)

Pointe II(ages 11+)

Must take a two technique classes weekly in order to be eligible for pointe, and have instructor approval.

Magnolia Ballet Classes

Wedgwood Ballet Classes

Shoreline Ballet

Classes

Children's/Junior Ballet II & III(ages 9-13)

Adult/Teen

Ballet II(ages 15+)

In-Studio Summer Class Schedule

Junior & Teen Ballet Classes

June 28 - August 29, 2021

Greenwood Ballet Classes

Junior/Teen Ballet I(ages 11-15)

Children/Junior Ballet III(ages 9-13)

Adult/Teen Ballet I(ages 15+)

Adult/Teen

Ballet II(ages 15+)

Adult/Teen Intermediate Ballet(ages 15+)

Pointe I & II(ages 11+)

Must take a two technique classes weekly in order to be eligible for pointe, and have instructor approval.

Magnolia Ballet Classes

Adult/Teen Ballet I(ages 15+)

Adult/Teen Ballet II(ages 15+)

Wedgwood Ballet Classes

Junior/Teen Ballet I(ages 11-15)

Junior/Teen Ballet I.5(ages 11-15)

Shoreline Ballet

Classes

Adult/Teen Ballet I(ages 15+)

Adult/Teen Ballet I.5(ages 15+)

Adult/Teen Ballet II(Hybrid)

Adult/Teen Intermediate Ballet(ages 15+)

Junior/Teen/Adult

Pointe I & Pre-Pointe(ages 11+)

Must take a two technique classes weekly in order to be eligible for pointe, and have instructor approval.

What do our Ballet Classes Include?

Our State Of The Art Live Streaming Technology.

The Quality Online Class Room Experience - At Home

Dennis Landmesser

﻿Teen Ballet: Our School Is Fun, Friendly & Not Competitive!

Our Teen Ballet Classes

Beginning Ballet For Teens

Meet Your Teen Ballet Teachers

Junior/Teen/Adult Intermediate Ballet
(ages 11+)

Pointe II
(ages 11+)

Children's/Junior Ballet II & III
(ages 9-13)

Ballet II
(ages 15+)

Junior/Teen Ballet I
(ages 11-15)

Children/Junior Ballet III
(ages 9-13)

Adult/Teen Ballet I
(ages 15+)

Ballet II
(ages 15+)

Adult/Teen Intermediate Ballet
(ages 15+)

Pointe I & II
(ages 11+)

Adult/Teen Ballet I
(ages 15+)

Adult/Teen Ballet II
(ages 15+)

Junior/Teen Ballet I
(ages 11-15)

Junior/Teen Ballet I.5
(ages 11-15)

Adult/Teen Ballet I
(ages 15+)

Adult/Teen Ballet I.5
(ages 15+)

Adult/Teen Ballet II
(Hybrid)

Adult/Teen Intermediate Ballet
(ages 15+)

Pointe I & Pre-Pointe
(ages 11+)

Teen Ballet: Our School Is Fun, Friendly & Not Competitive!