We are a community of people who share a passion for the performing arts. Located in downtown Everett, The Dance School welcomes all members of the community to dance with us. We are committed to providing a safe, positive environment where all students can feel empowered, comfortable and free to express themselves.
We believe dance should be accessible to everyone! Through donations and grants, we offer talent scholarships and need-based financial scholarships. Awards range from 50-100% off tuition.
ANYONE CAN DANCE! We offer a variety of classes for all ages and abilities. We have programming at all levels. If you are new to dance, or very experienced, there is a class at The Dance School for you.
Join our growing dance family! If you have questions about our programs or if you need help choosing a class that’s right for you please contact us. Or if you are ready to dance with us, register online here.
NEW! STORYTELLING THROUGH WRITING AND DANCE FOR GRADES K-3
We are offering free 6-week series for students in grades K-1 and grades 2-3 to combine literacy and communication skills with movement and self-expression through the performance art form of dance. Students will combine writing, poetry, voice and movement to create a story as original as they are. Through this program, students will be able to pick their own interests to write and develop stories with experiences that interest them.
This class is offered at three locations! Everett, Marysville and Lake Stevens – Visit our storytelling page for more information and to register!
THIS GIVING TUESDAY SUPPORT THE DANCE SCHOOL!
This annual day of giving falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, it encourages people to give – whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local community. We are asking you to join us in celebrating Giving Tuesday by donating to support The Dance School. This year, we are collecting donations to help us replace the water fountain in our lobby. The goal amount is $1,400, the cost of a new fountain. Our current water fountain is missing two buttons, and with an increase of use each day we are ready for an upgrade. All donations, no matter their size will help us with our water fountain fund.
Ways to support our Water Fountain Fund
- Make a donation online at the link above
- Venmo @thedanceschool – include “Water Fountain” in the memo
- Current families can email admin, and we can add the donation to your DSP account
THE NUTCRACKER 2023
Join us for our annual tradition as we tell the story of Clara and The Nutcracker. This year features a cast of 81 dancers.
Saturday, December 9, 2023
at the Everett Civic Auditorium.
Thank you to the City of Everett, we are offering a free 45-minute sensory friendly matinee production, and are giving away 400 free tickets to our full evening performance. We believe dance (and performances) should be accessible to everyone, and we plan to continue to continue to provide opportunities for local youth and families to see our shows. Visit our Nutcracker page to purchase your tickets:
I LOVE TO DANCE
FEATURING ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY BY TDS STUDENTS
This unique opportunity gives TDS students a chance to choreograph their own original routine to a song of their choice, and perform for their family, friends and community.
Auditions for next show will be on Saturday, February 3, 2024 with a performance on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Historic Everett Theater.
More information about I Love to Dance:
YEAR END PERFORMANCE
Our 2024 Year End Performance is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2024
Everett Performing Arts Center
2710 Wetmore Ave. Everett, WA
Join us for our annual Year End Performance (recital) as all of our 2023-2024 classes will perform in our show. Registration for our classes ends on February 1, 2024 – In February classes will begin learning their routines in order to prepare for the performance in June. Register by February 1st to be a part of our YEP!
This year we are offering three performances (each 60-75 minute in length). Dancers in 1-3 classes can expect to be in one performance, those in 4 or more classes will be in two shows.
Tickets to our YEP will be available starting May 1, 2024.