Classes for Ages 6-10

Children are now ready for the discipline and structure of ballet class.  They will learn terminology, positions, barre and center work.  We use the Vaganova syllabus, the teaching method internationally recognized by classical ballet professionals to be the best.

Cheer moves and high energy dance combinations will help to develop strength, flexibility and coordination for girls who like to move!  This class will develop cheerleading skills but will not include throws and stunts.  Fun, contemporary and age appropriate movement and music.  All music will be free of questionable lyrics. 

This high energy dance class will introduce students to the basics of hip hop including the latest hip hop trends and break dancing moves which prepare them for more advanced hip hop training.  All movement will be non-provocative and age appropriate.  All music will be free of questionable lyrics.
Primary Hip Hop is appropriate for students with 2 or fewer years or no previous Hip Hop experience.

This class is designed as an introduction to basic jazz techinque, focusing on basic jazz positions, turns, jumps and leaps.  Students will also learn center and locomotor progressions as well as proper stretching techniques to enhance strength and flexibility.

This is a beginning Tap class for students with little or no experience.  Students will focus on fundamentals including basic tap steps, wings, cramp rolls and pull backs.

Finally Sequim has a great gymnastics program!  Gymnastics Coach Alicia Laxson will be offering a dynamic and energetic mix of gymnastic skills and acrobatics for students from first grade through high school!   Aspire Acrobatics is comprised of gymnastics skills designed to generate speed, power, strength and efficiency in movement.  The acrobatic skills will develop balance, concentration, perserverance and a well rounded and self-motivated athlete. 

We have performance choirs forming for the fall now for students ages 7-11.  Students in the choirs will receive vocal coaching including breathing, phrasing, diction, ennunciation, reading music and  singing harmony.  They will also receive instruction in stage presence.  Costumes will be a part of the performance experience.  Entrance into the choir does require an interview with the instructor.

  This class introduces students to Orff tone bar instruments (metalophones, xylophones, glockenspiels)  many types of percussion instruments, musical concepts and vocabulary.  This class will develop a strong foundation for future musical pursuits and is essential before the specific skill of note reading is taught.  There is a strong focus on singing in this class.