Dance

All ages as of class start date

Toddler/Parent Acrobatics

18MO. - 3 YEARS

Students, with the help of their adult, develop gross and fine-motor skills as they explore foundational acrobatic positions . Students hop, jump, roll and balance through class . We utilize the Brain Dance and creative concepts while practicing classroom skills like following instructions, taking turns and having fun! Please wear comfortable, moveable clothing and bare feet! 1/10-2/14 T 11:30am-12:15pm R$57 N$63 2/21-3/28 T 11:30am-12:15pm R$57 N$63 4/11-5/23 T 11:30am-12:15pm R$67 N$74

Creative Dance

AGES 3-4

Kids get a chance to jump wiggle and shake with other boys and girls . Props and games are prepared to entice dancers to express themselves imaginatively while learning to follow directions and take turns . Children are encourage to make individual choices and work as a group . 1/10-3/28 T 12:30-1:15pm R$114 N$126 4/11-5/23 T 12:30-1:15pm R$67 N$74

Creative Pre-Ballet

AGES 4-6

Dancers learn basic ballet positions and preparatory step and creative dance exercises for a well-rounded dance experience . Musicality and classroom etiquette are emphasized in a friendly encouraging environment . 1/10-3/28 T 1:15-2:30pm R$114 N$126 4/11-5/23 T 1:15-2:30pm R$67 N$74

Adults Quarterly Dance

Please change into clean, indoor, STUDIO ONLY SHOES before entering the classroom .

Tap

ADULT/ TEEN

This fun and inspiring dance form is great for balance, agility, musicality, and provides a great opportunity for selfexpression as you work your way through articulations of the feet and progressions across the floor .

TAP I

For absolute beginners and beginners with experience . 1/10-3/28 T 10:15-11:15am R$114 N$126 4/11-5/23 T 10:15-11:15am R$67 N$74 1/4-3/29 W 6:50-7:50pm R$140 N$153 4/12-6/28 W 6:50-7:50 pm R$129 N$141

TAP II - III

For dancers with at least one year of recent instruction . 1/4-3/29 W 6:00-7:00pm R$140 N$153 4/12-6/28 W 6:00-7:00pm R$129 N$141

Open Level Ballet

ADULT/ TEEN

Traditional barre, and center work will help you stay in shape and grow in your ballet skills . Not an absolute beginner’s class but instruction will accommodate a range of different experience levels . 1/4-3/29 M 6:45-8:00pm R$173 N$189 4/12-6/14 M 6:45-8:00pm R$132 N$145

Mountlake Terrace Dance Academy Classes

2ND SEMESTER: FEBRUARY 6 – JUNE 17 Our excellent instructors provide a structured approach to dance, with emphasis on technique, creativity, and

building self-esteem. Our yearly Dance Academy program is based on a full school years curriculum and begins with children who are 3 .5 years of age as of Sept 1st 2022 . For children younger please see our Quarterly classes on page 15 . Students may enter the program any time . However, all dancers will be evaluated in their first class for proper placement at the teacher and directors discretion . For more information or a trial class contact Chloe Davenport at (425) 640-3107 .

Creative Dance

AGES 3.5-5

Kids get a chance to jump wiggle and shake . Props and games are prepared to entice dancers to express themselves imaginatively while learning to follow directions and take turns . Dancers are encourage to make individual choices and work as a group . Children must meet the age requirement by Sept . 1st 2022 . 2/8-6/14 W 4:45-5:30pm R$211 N$229

Creative Pre-Ballet

AGES 5-7

Dancers learn basic ballet positions and preparatory step plus creative dance exercises for a well-rounded dance experience . Musicality and classroom etiquette are emphasized in a friendly encouraging environment . Children must meet the age requirement by Sept . 1st 2022 . 2/9-6/15 Th 4:30-5:30pm R$234 N$252

Tap & Ballet

AGES 4-6

Boys and girls are introduced to the preliminary steps of ballet and the fundamentals of rhythm through tap techniques . Creative games and fun songs introduce the joy of dancing to the inquisitive beginner . Children must be of age as of Sept . 1st . 2022 2/8-6/14 W 5:45-6:45pm R$234 N$252

Tap I-II

AGES 7-12 NEW!

Boys and girls focus on fundamental tap vocabulary, building coordination, musicality and have a great opportunity for self-expression . This class is for new and returning students . *We also have Adult/Teen Tap; see page 15 . 2/7-6/13 T 4:30-5:30pm R$234 N$252

Celi Cubs Irish Step Dance

AGES 3.5-5 NEW!

Dancers learn basic Irish Step positions and preparatory step plus creative dance exercises for a wellrounded dance experience . Musicality and classroom etiquette are emphasized in a friendly encouraging environment . Children must meet the age requirement by Sept . 1st 2022 . 2/6-6/12 M 5:00-5:45pm R$192 N$208

Irish Step Dance

Technique, posture, and the timing of Irish step dance is taught while sharing the joy of dancing and fostering a love for this beautiful art form .

IRISH STEP I (AGES 7-12)

*For absolute beginners and beginners with experience 2/6-6/12 M 6:40-7:40pm R$212 N$228

TEAM/FIGURE CLASS II-III (AGES 10+)

*For dancers with one year of Irish step dance experience or more and teachers approval . 2/6-6/12 M 5:45-6:30pm R$192 N$208

Lyrical

A popular free flowing dance form that uses elements of ballet, contemporary and Jazz to express the words to the music . Jazz I and Ballet I are excellent preparatory classes for dancers who aren’t 8 by Sept . 1st 2022 .

LYRICAL II-III (AGES 8-13)

*For dancers with one year or more of Jazz or ballet dance experience . 2/9-6/15 Th 4:40-5:40pm R$234 N$252

LYRICAL IV-V (AGES 12-18)

*For dancers with three years or more of dance experience . 2/9-6/15 Th 5:50-6:50pm R$234 N$252

Ballet I-V

Danseurs & Ballerinas build strength, flexibility and grace in a non-competitive, encouraging environment . These traditional classes focus on correct alignment, and finding personal expression within the form . Barre-work, center floor exercises and movement across the room will all be included in an appropriate way for each level . Students may be placed in a different level after evaluation in the first week of classes . *We also have Adult/Teen Ballet; see page 15 .

AGES 9+ LEVEL II DANCER OR HIGHER

This performance group provides dancers a safe space to take on new challenges, volunteer in the community and perform throughout the year . Choreographies focus on Lyrical & Jazz styles with other dance & fitness forms added in to broaden performers’ exposure and growth in dance . To be eligible dancers must take one other dance class in Jazz, Lyrical or Ballet at level II or higher each week for technique and strength .

If you can’t make it to the audition listed below please inquire with Chloe Davenport about how to try out . cdavenport@mltwa .gov . Auditions and orientation are free and required to register . Please arrive a few minutes early and sign in before auditioning . 1/24 T 6:45-8:00pm – Audition for dancers 1/31 T 6:45-8:00pm – Orientation for dancers and parents 2/7-6/13 T 6:45-8:00pm R$279 N$301

Jazz

BALLET I (AGES 6-9)

2/9-6/15 Th 4:40-5:40pm R$234 N$252 2/9-6/15 Th 5:50-6:50pm R$234 N$252

BALLET II (AGES 8-12)

2/7-6/13 Th 5:45-7:00pm R$279 N$301

BALLET III – 2X A WEEK (AGES 8-12)

2/6-6/14 M, W 4:45-6:15pm R$549 N$598

BALLET IV / V – 2XS A WEEK (AGES 12-18)

2/6-6/14 M, W 6:30-8:00pm R$549 N$598

PRE-POINTE

*Dancers must be in level IV or higher to be eligible and ask the instructor to join . 2/9-6/15 Th 7:00-8:00pm R$295 N$320 Body isolations, conditioning, progressions across the floor, and fun rhythmic combinations are all danced to a variety of music . Fun, high energy, age appropriate, curriculum and choreography is prepared for each level .

JAZZ I (AGES 6-9)

2/7-6/13 T 5:45-6:45pm R$234 N$252

JAZZ II-III (AGES 8-13)

*For dancers with one year or more of Jazz or ballet dance experience . 2/7-6/13 T 5:40-6:40pm R$234 N$252

JAZZ IV-V (AGES 12-18)

*For dancers with three years or more of Jazz or ballet dance experience . 2/7-6/13 T 4:40-5:40pm R$234 N$252