Please see the schedule page for class days and times.

The Studio Star Dance Company

The Star Dance classes are a recreational program open to dancers ages 2.5 and up. Classes are a combination of tap,  ballet, and *jazz or tumbling styles with the focus being on building a strong, well-rounded dance foundation while having fun learning new skills. Technique, terminology, and routines are learned in each discipline.

Star classes are held once per week through the dance season, Sept-June. Each class will learn routines that are performed at a year-end recital held in June. 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.

*Jazz is introduced at the Kindergarten/1st grade level in the hour long classes, prior to that focus is on tap, ballet and beg tumbling.

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.

Classes break down as follows. Please see class schedule page for days/times:

30 minutes/Once per week, $55 billed monthly over 10 months

• Baby Stars (2.5-3.5 yrs)

45 minutes/Once per week, $65 billed monthly over 10 months

• Petite Stars (ages 3.5-5yrs daytime or evening classes)
• Tiny Stars (combined 4.5-6 yrs daytime or evening classes)
• All Stars (combine K-2nd grade or 5-8 yrs daytime or evening classes)

1 hour/Once per week, $75 billed monthly over 10 months

• 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/6th grade)
• Nova Stars (ages 11-13 or 7th-8th grade) 

 

TSDC Competition Dance Teams 

 

The competition dance teams work 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 the TSDC competition teams are to provide a fun and challenging way for students to take their dancing to the next level. Our competition teams 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, small group specialty numbers, as well as by being a valuable member of a team.

Our competition teams compete routines in various disciplines that may include lyrical, character, hip hop, jazz, musical theater, prop and more. Teams are required to attend an in-house convention/workshop in the fall and at least 4-6 competitions in the spring with the option of more for solos, duos, and small groups.

Class attendance is required, and a strong commitment is expected from each dancer throughout the entire season, Sept-June.

Auditions for team placement is done in August at a week-long intensive. While no dancer will be “cut”, each dancer will be evaluated to ensure they are placed with a group of dancers that will help them to grow and attain higher skill levels as a team. Dancers are expected to give 110% in every class, every week and to do their part to build a successful team experience. Dancers, as well as parents of team members are asked to sign contracts prior to classes starting in the fall, stating they know and understand the expectations of team members and are willing to abide by them. Parents will be given an itinerary of the entire year along with the yearly contract. Any conflicts should be addresses immediately.

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), convention and workshop fees, and travel costs to competitions. Competitions will be attended in but not limited to the Seattle, Portland/Vancouver area. The opportunity to travel to out of state for competition is also a possibility.

Competition team members vary in age from 5 -18 yrs and are placed on a team of dancers with similar skillsets and experience with a goal of creating the most successful opportunity for each team member.

• Ages: 5 yrs + (younger only with instructor approval)
• Classes:  All teams have classes in ballet and choreography. Older teams have an added conditioning/technique class. Additional rehearsal dates are added as needed.
•  Mini Team $115 billed monthly over 10 months                          
•  All other teams $155 billed monthly over 10 months

 

The Studio Junior, Teen Dance Companies

TSDC Dance Companies are recreational classes open to dancers ages 7 and up. Classes will focus on strength, flexibility, technique, and performance skills while incorporating 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) with hair pulled back off the face. Costume/prop purchases are required for participation in the recital. Classes break down as follows:

1 hour/Once per week, $75 billed monthly over 10 months

• TS Junior Company (ages 7-10 or 2nd-4th grade)
• TS Teen Company (ages 10-14 or 5th-8th grade) 

 

The Studio Hip Hop Company

TS Hip Hop Companies are open to dancers starting at age 6. 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”. Music and choreography are always age appropriate and family friendly!

Dancers meet once per week through the dance season. Each class will learn multiple routines, varying in style, to participate in 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 hour/Once per week, $75 billed monthly over 10 months

• TSDC Jr Crew (age 6-9 yrs or 1st-4th grades)
• TSDC  Crew ( ages 10+ or 5th grade +)

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TSDC Additional Classes:

Tap Only! Ages 5 and up (Beg/Int dancers)

Rhythm and timing is a fantastic skill to learn that carries over into so many of the arts! Slip your tap shoes on and join us for an energetic and rhythmic adventure focused on listening skills, musicality, basics of tap, and movement. 

Dancers meet once per week through the dance season Sept-June working on tap fundamentals that will carry over into combinations and eventually a full routine! Tap Only will participate in The Studio Christmas Spectacular show as well as the year end recital.

Class attire should be dance in nature (tighter fitting, leggings and tops preferred, non-baggy exercise clothing) with hair pulled back off the face. Black tap shoes are requested. Costume/prop purchases are required for participation in the recital(s). 

• 45 min, once per week $65 billed monthly over a 10 month period

Little Lights-Parent and Me Dance & Play (adult + 18 mon-3yr old)

Just like math, science, and reading, music and movement play a huge role in a child’s development. Not only are they given a chance to get out some energy, but they are also growing both physically and socially. Our Little Lights program is a 30-minute parent and tot class of music, movement, stories, games, and fun designed to help your little one achieve these things and more! Through guided activities and play you and your little mover will work together to learn teamwork and sharing skills, to express emotion, develop both small and large motor skills, improve balance and coordination, meet and make friends, as well as simply spend special time together.

Little Lights classes are taught in sessions, each session lasting 6 weeks. Classes meet once weekly for 30 minutes each class.  New sessions begin in Sept, Jan, April and June with registration opening for each new session 2 weeks prior to the start date.

Session are billed individually at $85 each.

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 $65 billed monthly. Class day and time will officially be set after meeting with the instructor and discussing your dancers needs.

Pre-Pointe Ballet 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 ballet shoes, moving across the floor, as well as in combinations.

*Leotards, leggings/tights, ballet shoes 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 $75 billed monthly over a 10 month period

Ballet en Pointe’

Our en pointe class is offered to students who have completed the pre-pointe class and have been instructed to advance in further developing and strengthening ballet technique. 

Class time will be spent in pointe shoes at the barre and center floor building strength and technique, and then moving across the floor, as well as in combinations.

*Leotards, leggings/tights, and a ballet skirt are required dress for this class. *Pointe shoes, demi pointes or ballet shoes are required for this class. Information on shoe fittings can be given by instructors if needed.                                 

• 1 hr, once per week $75 billed monthly over a 10 month period