Here you will find a description of every class we offer at The Studio. Please see the schedule page for class days and times.
The Studio Star Dance Company
The Star Dance Company is a recreational program open to dancers ages 3 and up. Classes are a combination of tap, jazz, and ballet styles with the focus being on building a strong, well-rounded dance foundation while having fun learning a new talent. Technique, terminology, and routines are learned in each discipline. Older dancers (ages 10 and up) interested in moving onto pointe or those already on pointe are encouraged to also enroll in the Pre-Pointe/Pointe class. Please see the description under the Additional Classes below.
Star classes are held once per week through the dance season, Sept-June. Each class will learn multiple routines that are then performed at a year-end recital. Class participants are required to have pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Class attire should be dance in nature (leotards, tights, skirts, leggings, etc) with hair pulled back off the face. Costume/prop purchases are required for participation in the recital. Classes break down as follows:
- 45 minutes, once per week $55 per month *see class schedule for available days and times
- Petite Stars (ages 3-4yrs)
- Tiny Stars (combined 4-5 yr evening class)
- All Stars (combine K-2nd grade)
- 1 hour per week, once per week $65 per month *see class schedule for available days and times
- Mini Stars (age 5-7 or Kinder/1st grade)
- Small Stars (age 7-9 or 2nd/3rd grade)
- Super Stars (ages 9-11 or 4th/5th grade)
- Nova Stars (ages 11+ and 6th-8th grade)
TSDC Competition Team
The competition dance team works toward performing on stage multiple times throughout the dance season. Dancers spend their class time advancing their technical skills while promoting teamwork, goal reaching, and self esteem. Competitive dance is a great choice for the dancer who loves to dance and is ready for more. The goal of TSDC competition team is to provide a fun and challenging way for kids to take their dancing to the next level. Our competition team will be given opportunities to work hard with guest instructors, master new skills, build strong friendships and be provided a way to excel individually through solos as well as on a dance team.
Our competition team will compete routines in various disciplines that may include lyrical, character, hip hop, jazz, and more. The team will attend a dance convention/workshop in the fall and at least two competitions in the spring with the option of more for solos, duos, and small groups. Fusion and Synergy team members attend class two days a week while Eclipse team members attend class three days per week. Class attendance is required and a strong commitment is expected from each dancer. Dancers may not be allowed to perform if classes are missed within 3 weeks of a performance.
Additional costs are incurred with competition team including multiple costumes and shoes, warm up/travel suits, entry fees, choreography fees for solos/duos (optional activity), and travel costs to competitions. Competitions will be in the Seattle, Portland/Vancouver area.
Competition team members vary in age (Fusion ages 6-8, Synergy ages 8-11 and Eclipse 11+) and must be approved by instructors upon expressed interest.
- Ages: 8 yrs + younger only with instructor approval
- Classes: 1.5 hours of technique and stretching class
- 1.5 hrs of choreography plus any required additional practices needed to prepare for the competition.
- **ECLIPSE 1 hour of additional turns and technique
- Tuition: Fusion and Synergy Team $90 per month Eclipse Team $110 per month
The Studio Mini, Jr, Teen and Sr Dance Companies
TSDC Dance Companies are recreational classes open to dancers ages 6 and up. Classes will focus on strength, flexibility, technique, and performance skills while incorporating jazz, character, and lyrical/contemporary styles of dance. Contemporary/Lyrical dance is the fusion of ballet and jazz technique. Expression from inner emotions is a primary factor in choreographing and interpreting this art form. This style of dance interprets music and words, showing the emotion of the contents of the music. Classes are meant to be a fun, safe place to continue growing and learning the art of commercial dance while preparing students to succeed outside of the studio.
Dancers meet once per week through the dance season Sept-June. Each class will learn two routines for participation in a year-end recital. Class attire should be dance in nature (tighter fitting, leggings and tops preferred, non-baggy exercise clothing is okay) with hair pulled back off the face. Costume/prop purchases are required for participation in the recital. Classes break down as follows:
- 1 hr per week, $65 per month
- TS Mini Company (ages 1st-3rd grade)
- TS Junior Company (4th-6th grade)
- TS Teen Company (6th-8th grade)
- Senior Company (9th grade and up)
The Studio Hip Hop Company
TS Hip Hop Companies are open to dancers starting at age 5. Hip Hop is a loose jazz form sometimes referred to as funk and is often seen in music videos and in dance clubs. At The Studio, instructors work to teach upbeat, high-energy, and rhythmic combinations focusing on body isolations and smooth or sharp movements while allowing each dancer to express themselves as they “feel”.
Dancers meet once per week through the dance season. Each class will learn multiple routines, varying in style, to participate in a the year-end recital. Dancers are required to have clean, non-marking, supportive tennis shoes or dance shoes for class—they should not be your everyday street shoes. Exercise clothing with hair pulled back off the face should be worn to class. Costume/prop purchases are required for participation in the recital. Classes break down as follows:
- 1 hr per week, $65 per month
- The Studio Kidz (age 5-7yrs or Kinder-1st grades)
- TS Tweenz (age 8-10yrs or 2nd-4th grade)
- TS Juniorz (age 10-12 yrs or 4th-6th grade)
- TS Beatz (age 13+ or by instructor invite)
- TS Boyz (Only boys age 8+)
- TS Crew ( mixed ages 10+, invite or audition only)
TSDC Cheer Company
The Studio Cheer Company is open to cheerleaders age 5 and up. Our cheer program focuses on the fundamentals of cheer and dance in a fun, energetic and safe atmosphere. We strongly encourage being part of a team, making friends and giving your best to learn cheers, dance moves, and team and partner stunts. Currently our cheer program is recreational only—no competitions. NO Tryouts and no cheer or dance experience required – Everyone is welcome!
Squads meet for 1 hr each week, alternating between tumbling, cheer and jump technique, and stunting. Class attire should consist of good, supportive tennis shoes, shorts or leggings and tighter fitting exercise tops-no baggy t shirts please. Hair needs to be pulled back off the face. Each squad will learn a competition style routine to perform at the year-end recital as well as perform with the tumbling classes. Uniform package purchase is required for recital participation.
- Mini Cheer (age 5-8 yrs or Kinder-4th grade) 1 hr per week, $65 per month
- Int Cheer/Squad (age 10+ or 5-8th grade or instructor invite) 1 hr per week, $85 per month
TSDC Tumbling
Tumbling classes provide a safe place to learn the basics or work on advancing your skills as each student moves at his/her own pace. The instructor will guide the class towards increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration. This class will focus on fundamental tumbling technique, teaching such skills as forward and back rolls, handstands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance tricks, working into power moves such as front and back handsprings and aerial cartwheels all at each student’s individual level of experience. Our focus on each student’s individual level and skill set will help your child gain the basics of tumbling that are necessary for development and growth in dance, cheerleading, and overall fitness.
Classes are held once per week through the dance season and end with a performance in the year-end recital. A tumbling uniform purchase is required for participation in the recital. Class attire should exercise clothing in nature keeping in mind that a lot of time is spent upside down. Leotards or tank tops work perfectly as they are tight fitting and stay down. No shoes on the mats and hair should be pulled back and secured at the base of the neck.
- Tumble Tots/Tumble and Play (age 2.5-4 yrs) 30 minutes per week, $45 per month
- 1 hr per week, $65 per month
- Tumble I (ages 5-8)
- Tumble II (age 9+ or beg/int level tumblers)
- Power Tumble (age 10+, inter/adv level tumblers or by instructor invite)
TSDC Additional Classes
Adult Classes (ages 16 +)
Our adult classes are the perfect place to start, whether you’re ready for your first ballet class ever or looking for a gentle re-entry to movement. You’ll be guided through the fundamentals of ballet, tap, and jazz technique in a welcoming, lighthearted environment. We laugh and sweat our way through a classical ballet barre, tap sequences, jazz walks, gentle stretching, and build on our progress with movement across the floor. Join us for a dynamic, come-as-you-are classes designed to combine a high-quality technical foundation with the freedom and joy of dance. Adult dance classes can be started at any time. Classes are available during the evenings to fit your schedule. Classes meet 1 hour, once per week . Monthly tuition of $45 or drop in rate of $15 per class.
- Monday ADULT TAP 7:30-8:30pm
- Tuesday ADULT BALLET and BARRE 7:00-8:00pm
Pre-Pointe/Pointe Technique
**This is a required class for dancers hoping to move on to pointe. **
Our pre pointe class is offered to students who are not yet on pointe, but are working toward it, to further develop and strengthen the muscles necessary to go en pointe. Dancers already en pointe or those wishing to improve overall skills will find this a perfect class to continue to develop strength and technique beyond what is provided in other classes.
Much of class time will be spent bare foot at the barre and center floor building strength and technique, and then with shoes, moving across the floor, as well as in combinations.
*Leotards, leggings/tights, and a ballet skirt are required dress for this class. *Pointe shoes are NOT required for this class. *Dancers should NOT attain pointe shoes until told to do so by the instructor. *Dancers younger than 12 will NOT be given clearance to wear pointe shoes and should not do so.
- 1 hr, once per week $65 per month if taken as a stand alone class, $30 if taken as an additional class to Super or Nova Stars, Jr, Teen, or Sr Company, or any Competition team.
Just Jazz Dance Class
Just Jazz is open to dancers ages 8-12 or 3rd-5th grades, that just want to move-jazz only! Dancers will learn the basics of jazz dance through fun activities, technique, and combinations with emphasis placed on rhythm, technique, locomotor skills, coordination, and fun!
Class will be held once per week for 45 minutes through the dance season, Sept-June. Dancers will learn multiple routines that are then performed at a year-end recital. Class attire should be dance in nature (leotards, tights, skirts, leggings, etc) with hair pulled back off the face. Costume/prop purchases are required for participation in the recital.
- 45 minutes, once per week $55 per month
Shooting Stars Special Needs Program
Our Shooting Stars class is as rare and special as every shooting star. This class was created with our special need dancers in mind, those who love music and dancing yet just want to have fun. We will focus on the elements of dance that your special needs dancer can excel at while introducing fun moves and music. We hope to have this class bring out the magic in their eyes as we dance to music they know and enjoy, with other dancers of similar skill sets.
This class is designed for our special needs dancers; those stars who shine in ways outside the dance technique structure and love to dance all the same. Space will be limited for comfort and safety of our shooting star dancers. Our instructor will contact the parents/guardians prior to our first class, so that she can get to know your dancer and how to best help them have a great dance experience. Class time will be 30 minutes in length and parents are encouraged to participate if they feel comfortable.
We are so incredibly excited to have this opportunity to offer this dance class to our Shooting Stars!
- 30 minutes, once per week Sept-June $55 per month