** Click on Summer 2010 link for information on summer programs Summer 2010
2009-2010 Class Schedule & Descriptions
Classes are offered during three semesters: Fall (September 14 – December 19), Winter (January 4 – March 13), and Spring (March 15 – June 19) culminating in our Year End Performance scheduled on June 19, 2010.
-New Students register now for Spring Trimester starting March 15, 2010. We assume all existing students are continuing to dance with us in their current classes unless we are notified differently. If you would like to register for additional classes, please let us know.
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9:00-10:00 am Creative Movement (3½-5 yrs.) |
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10:00-11:00 am Creative Movement (3½-5 yrs.) |
10:00-11:00 am Prep Dance (5-7 yrs.) 10:00-11:00 am Intermediate Ballet (Adult) |
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11:00-12:00 pm Creative Movement (3½-5 yrs.) 11:00-12:00 pm Ballet 1/2 (7-10 yrs.) |
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12:00-1:00 pm Drop-in Yoga (Teen/Adult) |
12:00-1:00 pm Drop-in Yoga (Teen/Adult) |
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1:00-2:00 pm Creative Movement (4-5 yrs.) |
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2:00-3:00 pm Prep Dance (5-7 yrs.) |
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4:00-5:00 pm Hip Hop 1 (8-10 yrs.) 4:00-5:00 pm Prep Dance (5-7 yrs.) |
4:30-5:30 pm Ballet 2 (8-10 yrs.) 4:00-5:00 pm Creative Contemporary (7-9 yrs.) |
4:00-5:15 pm Contemporary 1 (10-12 yrs.) 4:00-5:00 pm Ballet 1 (7-8 yrs.) |
4:00-5:15 pm Ballet 3/4 (10-14 yrs.) 4:00-5:00 pm Beginning Tap (8-12 yrs.) |
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5:00-6:00 pm Hip Hop 2 (10-12 yrs.) 5:00-6:00 pm Jazz 1 (8-10 yrs.) |
5:00-6:15 pm Ballet 3 (10-12 yrs.) 5:30-6:30 pm Ballet 4 (12-14 yrs.) |
5:00-6:00 pm Ballet 2 (8-10 yrs.) 5:15-6:30 pm Contemporary 2 (13+ yrs.) |
5:15-6:15 pm Ballet 1 (7-8 yrs.) 5:00-6:00 pm Tap 1 (8-10 yrs.) |
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6:00-7:00 pm Hip Hop 3 (13+ yrs.) 6:00-7:30 pm Jazz 3 (12-14 yrs>) |
6:15-7:45 pm Ballet 5 (14-18 yrs.) 6:30-8:00 pm Drop-in Intermediate Ballet (Teen/Adult) |
6:30-8:00 pm Ballet 5 (14-18 yrs.) 6:00-7:00 pm Tap 2 (10-12 yrs,) |
6:15-7:45 pm Ballet 5 (14-18 yrs.) 6:00-7:00 pm Company Tap (By Audition) |
6:30-7:30 pm Beginning Ballet (Adult) |
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7:00-8:30 pm Jazz 4 (14+ yrs.) 7:30-9:00 pm Drop-in Jazz (Teen/Adult) |
7:45-8:45 pm Ballet Pointe |
7:00-8:00 pm Tap 3 (12+ yrs.) |
7:00-8:00 pm Drop-in Tap Intermediate (Teen/Adult) 7:45-8:45 pm Ballet Pointe |
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8:00-9:00 pm Tap 4 (14+ yrs.) |
2009-2010 Important Dates:
- September 14: First day of Fall Trimester
- November 23-28: Thanksgiving Break - No Classes
- December 19: Last day of Fall Trimester
- Dec. 20 - Jan. 3: Winter Break - No Classes
- January 4: First Day of Winter Trimester
- January 18: Martin Luther Kind Day - No Classes
- February 15: President's Day - No Classes
- February 22 - 27: Class Observation Week
- March 13: Last day of Winter Trimester
- March 15: First day of Spring Trimester
- April 5 -10: Spring Break - No Classes
- May 17 - 22: Class Observation Week
- May 31: Memorial Day - No Classes
- June 18: Dress Rehearsal for Spring Recital
- June 19: Spring Recital (Everett Performing Arts Ctr)
- June 19: Last day of Spring Trimester
- June 21: First day of Summer Camps
Class Descriptions
Coming from another studio? The dance curriculum and class numbering systems differ from studio to studio. If you are unsure where your dancer fits in our curriculum, please call us at 425-259-6861 so we can determine the best class placement!
Creative Movement (ages 3½ to 5)
Discover the joy of dance in a nurturing, playful environment. These fun and engaging classes develop motor skills, strength, coordination and creativity. Props, imagery, and music inspire spontaneity and self-expression.
- Tues. 10-11 am & 1-2 pm
- Sat. 9-10 am & 11-12 pm
Prep Dance (ages 5 to 7)
Begin to develop dance concepts that will be used in Ballet. Students learn beginning technique and basic terminology, while still emphasizing creative expression.
- Mon. 4-5 pm
- Tues. 2-3 pm
- Sat. 10-11 am
Creative Contemporary (ages 7 to 9)
Combine the beginning movement concepts of Contemporary with the spontaneity and self- expression of creative movement for a fun and engaging introduction to Contemporary dance.
- Tues. 4-5 pm
Ballet
Develop strength, flexibility and poise in this beautiful, artistic dance form. At TDS, ballet training reflects both the classical values and modern aesthetic of today's dance world. A great choice not only for the serious ballet student, but for those just getting started in dance or dancers who want to sharpen their jazz, tap, hip hop, or musical theatre skills as well.
Ballet 1 (7-8 yrs, once a week)
- Wed. 4-5 pm
- Thurs. 5:15-6:15 pm
- Sat. 11 am-12:00 pm
Ballet 2 (8-10 yrs, once a week)
- Tues. 4:30-5:30 pm
- Wed. 5-6 pm
- Sat. 11 am-12:00 pm
Ballet 3 (10-12 yrs, twice a week recommended)
- Tues. 5-6:15 pm
- Thurs. 4-5:15 pm
Ballet 4 (12-14 yrs, twice a week required)
- Tues. 5:30-6:30 pm
- Thurs. 4-5:15 pm
Ballet 5 (14-18 yrs, 3 times a week required, 4 required for pointe)
- Tues. & Thurs. 6:15-7:45 pm
- Wed. 6:30-8 pm
Ballet 5 Pointe (twice a week at the recommendation of the instructor)
- Tues. & Thurs. 7:45-8:45 pm
Contemporary
Explore space, time, shape, and movement dynamics while developing core strength, agility and the ability to move three dimensionally through space. To fully develop your skills in this powerful technique, concurrent enrollment in Ballet is strongly recommended.
- Contemporary 1 (10-12 yrs)Wed. 4-5:15
- Contemporary 2 (13+ yrs)Wed. 5:15-6:30
Jazz
Move to the rhythms of this exciting dance style seen in musical theater and entertainment. In fast paced, high-energy classes, you will gain strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance. Special emphasis on musicality and performance skills. Concurrent enrollment in Ballet is recommended.
- Jazz 1 (8-10 yrs)Mon. 5-6 pm
- Jazz 3 (12-14 yrs)Mon. 6-7:30 pm
- Jazz 4 (14+ yrs) Mon. 7-8:30 pm
Tap
Learn to make music with your feet! This percussive dance form is exciting to watch and fun to perform. Combine dazzling speed and precision footwork with syncopated rhythms to perform thrilling dance sequences.
- Beginning Tap (8-12 yrs) Thurs. 4-5 pm
- (If you are 8+ yrs and have never tapped, take Beginning Tap)
- Tap 1 (8-10 yrs) Thurs. 5-6 pm
- Tap 2 (10-12 yrs) Wed. 6-7 pm
- Tap 3 Wed. 7-8 pm
- Tap 4Wed. 8-9 pm
- Company Tap (by audition)Thurs. 6-7 pm
Hip-Hop
Find the beat and feel the heat! Learn the latest moves of this dynamic dance form with roots in street dance. Music and moves are always age appropriate. A great choice for students new to dance or in combination with Jazz or Tap.
- Hip Hop 1 (8-10 yrs)Mon. 4-5 pm
- Hip Hop 2 (10-12 yrs)Mon. 5-6 pm
- Hip Hop 3 (13+ yrs) Mon. 6-7 pm
Drop-In Classes for Teens & Adults - Jazz, Ballet and Tap
Rekindle your love of dance or discover your inner artist! Maintain strength, body tone and flexibility in a cooperative, encouraging environment.
- JazzMon. 7:30-9 pm
- Ballet - IntermediateTues. 6:30-8:00 pm & Sat. 10-11 am
- Ballet - BeginningFri. 6:30-7:30 pm
- Tap - IntermediateThurs. 7-8 pm
Lunchtime Yoga
Focus on the structural alignment of the body through practicing asanas (poses) which aim to unite the body, mind and spirit for health and well-being through Iyengar Yoga.
- Tues. & Thurs. 12-1 pm