WINTER Youth Classes 2026

REGISTER HERE KIDS CREATE! “The Ice Wizard”  
Saturdays, Jan 17 – Mar 7 (8 weeks)
2:00 – 5:00 PM
Ages: 5 – 9
Instructor: Liz Hayden
Tuition: $275

While practicing through games, play, art, music, and dance, students will discover their inner creativity. Class will be held in the ballet studio which is designed for easy distance awareness. Students will conclude the Winter session with a performance/demo to be performed on the last day of class. Students will be having fun improvising, creating, and playing together each class day. Each day, campers will meet outside on the front deck to check-in. Once everyone arrives the class will go down to the studio together as a group, limiting hallway crowding. At the end of the day, this will be the same protocol. Remember to bring a snack and get ready to have a wonderful time.

REGISTER HERE SLAPSTICK TO STRANGER THINGS  
Tuesdays, Jan. 20 – March 10 (8 weeks)
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM 
Ages 8-12
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $185

Have a blast acting “On and Off Camera!” From creatures to funny features, create and perform your own shows!  Practice improvisation, acting games, exercises, audition skills, and scenes using commercial, film, television, and theater scripts (both comedy and drama). Gain confidence and see your improvements on TV. Instructor Sandra Peabody is an Emmy-award winning writer/producer/director.  Limited to 8 students.

REGISTER HERE TV/ FILM Acting
Tuesdays, Jan. 20 – March 10    (8 weeks)
6:00 – 7:30 pm 
Ages 13-18
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $185

Act in front of the camera!  Create and perform scenes, practice improvisations and acting exercises, plus audition skills using commercial, film, and TV scripts (both comedy and drama). Learn tips to improve your acting on and off camera. Develop more confidence and success. Instructor Sandra Peabody represents talent for film, television, and voiceover in the Northwest and Los Angeles. Limited to 8 students

REGISTER HERE STARSTRUCK
Thursdays, Jan. 22 – March 12   (8 weeks)
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM 
Ages 12-17
Instructor: Sandra Peabody
Tuition: $185

Become a Star acting for Theater, Television and Film!  Gain confidence while practicing improvisation, presentations, acting exercises, scene study, and interviews to be more successful.  Learn tips to improve your acting, while using commercial, film, television, and theater scripts (both comedy and drama).  Watch your progress on TV!  Sandra Peabody represents talent in the Northwest and Los Angeles. Limited to 8 students

WINTER Ballet with Eve Brindis
For questions about placement, contact Eve at evebrindis@gmail.com
Spring Break March 23rd – 27th
Spring Classes begin March 30th

Students must enroll in Winter and Spring terms to be in the Spring recital. Registration for Spring term will begin after the new year.

PREPARATORY BALLET CLASSES
PreBallet I 
Mondays, January 5 – March 16, 2026 (9 weeks)
NO CLASSES: 1/19 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day), 2/16 (Presidents’ Day)
3:30 – 4:15 PM
Ages 4 – 5
Tuition: $135

This is a fun, creative introduction to basic ballet movement. Emphasis is on coordination, rhythm and music using props, stories and imagination. Your child will be galloping like a pony, leaping over puddles, and learning movements to accompany their favorite songs. Students will learn basic ballet skills and terminology in a supportive and encouraging environment. No experience necessary.

PreBallet II 
Wednesdays, January 7 – March 18, 2026 (11 weeks)
3:30 – 4:15 PM
Ages 5 – 7
Tuition: $145

This class transitions from the creative movement aspect of PreBallet I to an emphasis on the fundamentals of ballet. Basic ballet skills, terminology, rhythm, and coordination are taught, practiced and developed through music and use of props in a supportive and encouraging environment.

BEGINNER BALLET CLASSES
Level  I (Prerequisite: PreBallet II)
Mondays, January 5 – March 16, 2026 (9 weeks) 
NO CLASSES: 1/19 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day), 2/16 (Presidents’ Day)
4:30-5:30 PM
Minimum age 6
Tuition: $135

This class is for the novice as well as a transition from PreBallet to a more formal ballet class. The fundamentals of ballet and barre work are introduced as well as an emphasis on ballet class etiquette. Focus is on posture, stretching for flexibility, muscle strength, technique and musicality in a disciplined yet encouraging environment. 

Prerequisite Skills: One year of PreBallet or formal ballet experience required.

Level II (Prerequisite: Level I)
Wednesdays, January 7 – March 18, 2026 (11 weeks)
4:30-5:30pm
Minimum age 7
Tuition: $165

This class is a continuation of the beginner level. Students will continue to build upon the knowledge and skills they developed in Level l. Focus will continue on posture, stretching and flexibility, technique and musicality. Students participate in stretching, barre work and center floor work. To enroll in this level, students must have completed one full year of Level l or be given permission from the instructor. Dress code is required and hair should be secured back in a bun for class.

Level III (Prerequisite: Level II)
Tuesdays, January 6 – March 17, 2026 (11 weeks)
4:30-5:30pm
Minimum age 8
Tuition: $165

This is a formal ballet class for young students with ballet experience. Students participate in stretching, barre work and center floor work. They will further develop posture, muscle strength, flexibility, technique, and musicality in a disciplined yet encouraging environment. Dress code is required and hair should be secured back in a bun for class. No jewelry with the exception of stud earrings. 

Prerequisite Skills: Ballet experience required. Students must have completed levels l and ll or have equivalent previous training and approval by instructor after placement class.

Beginning Tap 
Tuesdays, January 6 – March 17, 2026 (11 weeks)
3:30 – 4:15pm
Ages 6-7
Tuition: $145

Beginning Tap is a fun and creative introduction to tap dance. Students will focus on coordination and rhythm in an upbeat and encouraging environment. Your child will be introduced to basic tap vocabulary and learn steps to some of their favorite music.

Tap I & II
Wednesdays, January 7 – March 18, 2026 (11 weeks)
5:30-6:30 PM
Minimum age 8
Tuition: $165

Tap I & II is a continuation of beginning tap focusing on rhythm, musicality and timing. Students will continue building their tap technique and vocabulary through warmups, center exercises, across the floor and choreography. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Tap shoes required.

Jazz I & II
Mondays, January 5 – March 16, 2026 (9 weeks)

NO CLASSES: 1/19 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day), 2/16 (Presidents’ Day)
5:30-6:30 PM
Ages 8-12
Tuition: $135

Jazz I & II is a beginner level jazz class that introduces and builds upon the basics of jazz dance technique and vocabulary. Students will focus on stretching and conditioning, across the floor progressions with leaps and turns and jazz choreography. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Jazz shoes required.

Beginning Lyrical *NEW*
Tuesdays, January 6 – March 17, 2026 (11 weeks)
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Minimum age 8
Tuition: $165

This introductory lyrical class builds on a combination of ballet and jazz dance techniques. Dancers will explore emotional storytelling through movement by focusing on fluidity, musicality, and technique. This class will build strength, flexibility and confidence in a creative environment. Enrolling in ballet class while taking lyrical is encouraged, but not required. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Shoes: Half soles, pirouettes, dance paws or bare feet.

Musical Theatre Dance 
Mondays, January 5 – March 16, 2026 (9 weeks) 
NO CLASSES: 1/19 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day), 2/16 (Presidents’ Day)
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Minimum age 11
Tuition: $135

This class is for students seeking basic technique outside of their regular musical theater rehearsals. Students will focus on the fundamentals of basic jazz technique while building their musicality, storytelling and stage presence. This is a choreography-based curriculum using classic and contemporary music from Broadway musicals. This class is designed to be taken repetitively as no choreography is repeated. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Jazz shoes required.