Summer Dance FAQ
Do I need to audition for the summer dance workshop?
No, our program is open to students ages 3 - professional level. At least one year of experience is required for entry into the Senior Division (ages 12 - professional) or Junior Division (7 - 12). Class placement can be discussed over the phone by calling the summer dance office at 206.726.5090. This will give you a class level to start based on your current level. The first week of classes each student will be assessed during class. Your instructor will recommend a change of level at that time if he/she feels you should move up or down. We recommend starting at a lower level if you are unsure. Moving up is always better!
Do I need to sign up for the full 6-weeks?
Absolutely not, our summer dance program, different from all other dance offered during the year, has been designed to meet your summer scheduling needs. There are 2 choices to provide flexibility for taking class:
- Sign up for one daily class for six weeks. i.e.; I want to take only modern 1 offered every Mon. Wed. Fri. for five weeks. O.K.
- Drop in 20 minutes early and purchase a punch card on site to enter into any class you want to for that day only. You can purchase as many cards in advance as you wish if you know your schedule.
Is there a dress requirement?
Ballet
Solid color leotards (any color) and pink ballet slippers for classical ballet. Hair in a bun and no bracelets, necklaces or hanging earings. Skirts may be worn by the discretion of the teacher.
Ballet 5, 6, 7
Pink or black ballet tights
Modern
Footless tights or leggings and hair pulled back
Jazz
Solid leotard with pink tights or black. Jazz tie shoe or boot in black or white or dance sneaker (available at dance stores)
Acting
Comfortable clothing to wear over your dance clothes
Do you provide housing?
No we don't provide housing or any other network for staying in Seattle. Our dancers from other states make their own arrangements with relative or friends.
Do you provide lunch?
There is one hour provided for each level to have lunch. Dancers bring a brown bag lunch. A microwave and refrigerator are available onsite.