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Adult Ballet
Ages: 13+
Tuesday Session: Jan 18-Apr 5 | 2:15-3:15 pm
Thursday Session: Jan 20-Apr 7 | 6:30-7:30 pm
Tuition for each session: $225 General | $215 Member
Instructor: Kathleen Bonner
Location: Upstairs Studio

Our two weekly adult ballet classes taught by island dancer/teacher/choreographer Kathleen Bonner are focused on technique, choreography, and fun.

For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.

Pre-Professional Ballet

Tuesday Session: Jan 18-Apr 5 (skip Feb 22) | 3:15-4:15 pm
Tuition: $205 General | $195 Member
Instructor: Sana Tepley

Thursday Session: Jan 20-Apr 7 (skip Feb 24) | 3:00-4:15 pm
Tuition: $255 General | $245 Member
Instructor: Vadne White

Pre-Professional Ballet is a companion class to Ballet V & VI and provides advanced training to dancers who are serious about their craft and have a desire to dance at the professional and/or collegiate level.

For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.

Ballet III
Ages: 8-11
Tuesdays & Fridays, Jan 18-Apr 8 (skip Feb 22 & 25) | 4:00-5:30 pm
Tuition: $615 General | $595 Member
Instructor: Elise Ericksen and Vanesa Wylie
Location: Downstairs Studio on Tuesdays, Upstairs Studio on Fridays

At this level, dancers train twice weekly for skill acquisition and injury prevention. Dancers will be introduced to turns, more intricate combinations, and proper technique will be a focus.

For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.

Ballet IV Pointe
Tuesdays, Jan 18-Apr 5 (skip Feb 22) | 4:15-5:45 pm & Thursdays, Jan 20-Apr 7 (skip Feb 24) | 5:45-7:15 pm
Tuition: $615 General | $595 Member
Instructor: Sana Tepley, Madeline Morser, and Vadne White

Ballet IV combines elements of pre-pointe and beginning pointe work, as well as intermediate combinations, stretches, turns, and jumps. Twice weekly training is the minimum requirement for skill acquisition. Pointe and pre-pointe students will meet together on Tuesdays and separately on Thursdays for technique training.

For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.

Ballet IV Pre-Pointe
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Jan 18-Apr 7 (skip Feb 22 & Feb 24) | 4:15-5:45 pm
Tuition: $615 General | $595 Member
Instructor: Sana Tepley, Madeline Morser, and Vadne White
Ballet IV combines elements of pre-pointe and beginning pointe work, as well as intermediate combinations, stretches, turns, and jumps. Twice weekly training is the minimum requirement for skill acquisition. Pointe and pre-pointe students will meet together on Tuesdays and separately on Thursdays for technique training.

For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.

Ballet V-VII
Tuesdays, Jan 18-Apr 5 (skip Feb 22) | 5:45-7:15 pm & Thursdays, Jan 20-Apr 7 (skip Feb 24) | 4:15-5:45 pm
Tuition: $615 General | $595 Member
Instructors: Vadne White, Sana Tepley and Madeline Morser
Location: Upstairs Studio

Students at this level are trained in intermediate to advanced pointe work, partnering, controlled adage, adept petit allegro, as well as more advanced combinations, turns, and jumps. Scholarly articles are shared with students in the areas of conditioning, nutrition, wellness, flexibility, and more. Twice weekly training is the minimum requirement for skill maintenance.

For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.

Ballet V-VII Spring Concert Rehearsal
Tuesdays, Jan 18-Apr 5 (skip Feb 22) | 7:15-8:30 pm
Tuition and Performance Fee: $305 General | $290 Member
Instructor: Sana Tepley
Location: Upstairs Studio

Students will work with VCA choreographers to learn choreography and rehearse for our annual Spring Concert in June.

For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.

Ballet IV Pre-Pointe Spring Concert Rehearsal
Thursdays, Jan 20-Apr 7 (skip Feb 24) | 5:45-6:30 pm
Tuition and Performance Fee: $205 General | $195 Member
Instructor: Madeline Morser
Location: Downstairs Studio

Students will work with VCA choreographers to learn and rehearse 2 or more roles for our annual Spring Concert in June.

For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.

Ballet IV Pointe Spring Concert Rehearsal
Thursdays, Jan 20-Apr 7 (skip Feb 24) | 7:15-8 pm
Tuition and Performance Fee: $205 General | $195 Member
Instructor: Madeline Morser
Location: Downstairs Studio

Students will work with VCA choreographers to learn and rehearse 2 or more roles for our annual Spring Concert in June.

For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.