Ballet II
Ballet II
Ages: 7-8
Mondays, Jan 17-Apr 4 (skip Feb 21) | 4-5 pm
Tuition: $190 General | $180 Member
Instructor: Vanesa Wylie
Location: Upstairs Studio
Building on the content of Ballet I, students continue their learning journey in Ballet II. Warm up at center, then learn how to string steps together into combinations.
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.
Find out more »Intermediate Modern and Choreography
Intermediate Modern and Choreography
Mondays, Jan 17-Apr 4 (skip Feb 21) | 5:00-6:00 pm
Tuition (includes $50 production fee): $240 General | $230 Member
Instructor: Vanesa Wylie
Location: Upstairs Studio
Learn the movements that are the foundation for classical modern dance and develop your creative voice. Contractions, spirals, basic floor work, and the concepts of Modern dance (space, time and force) are taught in a manner that is encouraging and fun. The class will perform in our annual Original Works production (performance fee included).
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.
Find out more »Intermediate Tap
Intermediate Tap
Mondays, Jan 17-Apr 4 (skip Feb 21) | 5:45-6:45 pm
Tuition: $190 General | $180 Member
Instructor: Joy Ghigleri
Location: Downstairs Studio
Building on the fundamentals of tap, students will work on their rhythm hoofing, time stepping, improvisational skills, and more! Must have tap experience.
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.
Find out more »Advanced Jazz
Advanced Jazz
Mondays, Jan 17-Apr 4 (skip Feb 21) | 6:00-7:15 pm
Tuition (includes $50 production fee): $285 General | $275 Member
Instructor: Vanesa Wylie
Location: Upstairs Studio
A fabulous class for advanced dancers in a treasured American dance genre that includes a warm-up, stretching, across the floor combinations and fun choreography that builds every week. The class will perform in our annual Original Works production (performance fee included).
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.
Find out more »Advanced Modern
Advanced Modern
Mondays, Jan 17-Apr 4 (skip Feb 21) | 7:30-9 pm
Tuition (includes $50 production fee): $330 General | $315 Member
Instructor: Vanesa Wylie
Location: Upstairs Studio
Modern dance is important training for all dancers and this class will be fun and energetic. At this level, Graham, Cunningham, Limon and other modern disciplines are covered. Class will perform in our annual Original Works production (performance fee included).
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.
Find out more »Adult Ballet
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.
Find out more »Pre-Professional Ballet
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.
Find out more »Ballet III
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.
Find out more »Ballet IV Pre-Pointe
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.
Find out more »Ballet IV Pointe
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.
Find out more »Ballet V-VII
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.
Find out more »Ballet V-VII Spring Concert Rehearsal
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.
Find out more »Advanced Choreography
Advanced Choreography
Wednesdays, Jan 19-Apr 6 (skip Feb 23) | 3:15-4:15 pm
Tuition: $205 General | $195 Member
Instructor: Madeline Morser
Location: Upstairs Studio
This class is the toolbox builder for both new and continuing choreographers level V and above. Every two or so classes, students will begin work on a new element or tool of choreography, viewing examples of professional work exemplifying the same concepts. Students are encouraged to use the material they create in this lab style class for their own choreography, as pure experimentation, or any combination thereof.
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.
Find out more »Beginner Tap
Beginner Tap
Ages: 8-12
Wednesdays, Jan 19-Apr 6 (skip Feb 23) | 4:00-5:00 pm
Tuition: $205 General | $195 Member
Instructor: Joy Ghigleri
Location: Downstairs Studio
Trying on tap shoes for the first time or looking to expand on skills from our tap/ballet combo classes? Let’s get you learning the fundamentals of tap dance! We’ll have you shuffling, paddle and rolling in no time! No dance experience required.
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.
Find out more »Beginner/Intermediate Contemporary
Beginner/Intermediate Contemporary
Wednesdays, Jan 19-Apr 6 (skip Feb 23) | 4:15-5:30 pm
Tuition (includes $50 performance fee): $305 General | $290 Member
Instructor: Madeline Morser
Location: Upstairs Studio
This class is aimed at introducing level III and IV dancers to Contemporary dance. An umbrella term for various mixtures of Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, and international dance styles, Contemporary dance is a wonderful opportunity to dive into learning complex, detailed, and satisfying phrase-work to a variety of pop and indie music choices. Following a full body warm up standing, upside-down, and on the ground, we will learn across the floor progressions and longer phrases. The class will perform in our annual Original Works production (performance fee included).
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.
Find out more »Advanced Lyrical
Advanced Lyrical
Wednesdays, Jan 19-Apr 6 (skip Feb 23) | 5:30-7:00 pm
Tuition (includes $50 production fee): $360 General | $345 Member
Instructor: Madeline Morser
Location: Upstairs Studio
Lyrical dance is most often defined as a combination of ballet and jazz techniques, with emphasis on graceful, fluid motions that often mirror the lyrics or theme of the music. Class will start with a center warm up including both standing exercises and daily workshops for jumps, turns, and falls to be used in phrase-work, and then will move into traveling progressions as well as longer phrases/group dances. This class is an advanced level open to level V dancers and above and will perform in our annual Original Works production (performance fee included).
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.
Find out more »Advanced Contemporary
Advanced Contemporary
Wednesdays, Jan 19-Apr 6 (skip Feb 23) | 7:00-8:30 pm
Tuition (includes $50 performance fee): $360 General | $345 Member
Instructor: Madeline Morser
Location: Upstairs Studio
This advanced class, open to level V and above, includes a full body warm up with combos standing, upside-down, and on the ground followed by phrase work and some feel-good across the floor progressions. Explore the details of timing, floor-work, inversions, and a powerful grounded center. The class will perform in our annual Original Works production (performance fee included).
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.
Find out more »Ballet IV Pre-Pointe Spring Concert Rehearsal
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.
Find out more »Ballet IV Pointe Spring Concert Rehearsal
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.
Find out more »Creative Movement
Creative Movement
Ages: 3-4
Monday Session: Jan 24-Apr 4 (skip Jan 17 & Feb 21) | 2.45-3:30 pm
Friday Session: Jan 21-Apr 8 (Skip Feb 25 & Mar 4) | 3-3:45 pm
Tuition per session: $185 General | $175 Member
Instructor: Elise Ericksen
Location: Upstairs Studio
A fun-filled introduction into the world of dance where children explore their imaginations through music and movement as they develop motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance in a nurturing environment.
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.
Find out more »Primary Ballet/Tap – WAITLIST
Primary Ballet/Tap - WAITLIST
Ages: 4-6
Mondays, Jan 24-April 4 (skip Jan 17 & Feb 21) | 3:45-4:45 pm
Tuition: $190 General | $180 Member
Instructor: Elise Ericksen
Location: Downstairs Studio
Students will engage in fun and structured activities that support skill acquisition and prepares them for the next level of Ballet and Tap.
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.
Find out more »Ballet/Tap I – WAITLIST
Ballet/Tap I - WAITLIST
Ages: 6-7
Mondays, Jan 24-April 4 (skip Jan 17 & Feb 21) | 4:45-5:45 pm
Tuition: $190 General | $180 Member
Instructor: Elise Ericksen
Location: Downstairs Studio
Students will learn awareness of alignment and basic ballet and tap vocabulary and technique. Class will include center work and across the floor exercises that tap into imagination and develop musicality.
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.
Find out more »Ballet III Spring Concert Rehearsal
Ballet III Spring Concert Rehearsal
Tuesdays, Feb 8-Apr 5 (skip Feb 22) | 5:30-6:15 pm
Tuition and Performance Fee: $155 General | $145 Member
Instructor: Vanesa Wylie
Location: Downstairs Studio
Required for participation in Spring Concert in June. Students will work with VCA choreographers to learn and rehearse 2 or more roles in our annual Spring Concert.
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at joy@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.
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