Recreational dance program

Westside offers recreational classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater and Acrobatics. Our accelerated Dance Troupe trains in all areas and is a great path to our performance groups, including our Hip Hop Company, Ballet Company, Elite Acrobatics, Performing Company and Northwest Fusion. Company dancers perform and compete locally and nationally. Many dancers participate in our annual Nutcracker/Holiday showcase and spring recital.

Select tabs below for more information on the schedule, class descriptions, dress code, and pricing.
EFT (Autopay) required for online registration. Or email cberg@westsideacademy.com with your class choices.
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SCHEDULE SEPT-JUNE

September 2023 — June 2024

Students must be in age range listed by 9/1/23

SCHEDULE JULY-AUG

July — August 2023

Students must be in age range listed by 7/1/23

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Ballet students learn classical positions, barre work, centre floor, leaps & pirouettes. Ballet is the fundamental building block of all major dance styles.
Contemporary  is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet.
Disney Hip Hop
is a high energy class which highlights the fundamentals of hip hop, set to your favorite Disney tunes.
Hip Hop  is a high energy class which highlights popular styles of hip hop, including breaking, locking, and popping. Music and dance moves are always age appropriate, fast paced and fun!
Jazz  includes the latest dance moves with technique training in flexibility, turns, leaps & choreography. A great basic foundation for school dance teams, theater, and cheer.
Junior Express is a teacher placement Ballet/Tap/Jazz/Acro class for dancers continuing the beginning phases of accelerated dance education. Members will participate in our annual Holiday Showcase.
Mini Express is a teacher placement Ballet/Tap/Jazz/Acro class for dancers continuing the beginning phases of accelerated dance education. Members will participate in our annual Holiday Showcase.
Movers & Shakers is the perfect class for our youngest students to get their wiggles out while having the assistance of a family member. Students will participate in dancing, creative movement, and tumbling with friends in the gym. A fun and interactive way to get your child moving!
Musical Theater  Broadway here you come! This class will be an introduction to skills in acting, dancing, and theatricality to entertain and wow your audience.
Open Acro is designed to teach more advanced drills, progressions and flexibility training to students who want to learn basic Gymnastics and Acro skills for Cheerleading, Dance Teams and advanced Acrobatic classes. Acrobatic classes are held at the Training Center. Classes held at the Training Center are drop off only.
Petite Express is a teacher placement Ballet/Tap/Jazz/Acro class for dancers wishing to expand their dance education to a more accelerated level. Students will participate in our annual Nutcracker in addition to the June Recital.
Pre-Ballet is a perfect class for the younger ballet student. This class includes ballet positions, barre work, floor, leaps and turns. Helps develop coordination and grace.
Princess Dance is an innovative class designed to introduce children to basic tap, jazz, acrobatics and ballet technique, through movement, literature and personal expression. Princess Dance II is designed for students that have completed a year of dance.
Storybook Ballet is a unique class designed to introduce children to basic ballet positions and technique through movement, literature and personal expression. Classic Storybook favorites are woven into the curriculum.
Tap dancers will develop rhythm, coordination, clarity of sounds and training in the fundamentals of tap.
Tap/Jazz is a combination class covering all the basics of jazz and tap in a fun, upbeat environment.
Tap/Jazz/Tumble students learn the joy of dance and tumbling in a combination class. A fast paced variety of movement make this class one of our most popular. 

DRESS CODE

Ballet - wear any color leotard, ballet tights and pink ballet shoes with laces tucked in or trimmed. Short ballet skirts are okay. Hair should be in a neat bun. Males should wear a solid black or white fitted shirt, black solid shorts/pants (not baggy), and black or white ballet shoes.
Contemporary - wear comfortable slim fitting clothing (dance top/leotard and leggings/shorts) and either dance socks, foot paws or half soles.
Disney Hip Hop
- wear comfortable athletic clothing and black converse style shoes, to be worn in class only. Hair should be in a neat ponytail or off the face.
Hip Hop - wear comfortable athletic clothing and black converse style shoes, to be worn in class only. Hair should be in a neat ponytail or off the face.
Jazz - wear any color leotard, dance top, athletic shorts, leggings, or pants and jazz shoes. Hair should be in a neat ponytail or off the face.
Junior Express - wear any color leotard and tights for ballet; students may add dance top, dance shorts or leggings for tap and jazz. Tap, ballet and jazz shoes are required. Hair should be in a neat ponytail or bun.
Mini Express - wear any color leotard and tights for ballet; students may add dance top, dance shorts or leggings for tap and jazz. Tap, ballet and jazz shoes are required. Hair should be in a neat ponytail or bun.
Movers & Shakers - comfortable clothing dancers can move in; tap shoes are encouraged.
Musical Theater - wear any color leotard, dance top, athletic shorts, leggings or pants and jazz shoes. Hair should be in a neat ponytail or off the face.
Open Acro - wear any color leotard, dance top, athletic shorts, leggings or pants. No shoes required.
Petite Express - wear any color leotard and tights for ballet; students may add dance top, dance shorts or leggings for tap and jazz. Tap, ballet and jazz shoes are required. Hair should be in a neat ponytail or bun.
Pre-Ballet - wear a solid color leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes with laces tucked in or trimmed. Hair should be in a neat bun.
Princess Dance
- wear any color leotard and tights or dance shorts. Tap and pink ballet shoes are required.
Storybook Ballet - wear any color leotard and tights with pink ballet shoes with laces tucked in or trimmed. Hair should be in a neat bun.
Tap - wear any color leotard, dance top, athletic shorts, leggings or pants. Tap shoes are required. Hair should be in a neat ponytail or off the face.
Tap/Jazz - wear any color leotard, dance top, dance shorts or pants. Tap and jazz shoes are required. Hair should be in a neat ponytail or off the face.
Tap/Jazz/Tumble - wear any color leotard, dance top, dance shorts or pants. Tap and jazz shoes are required. Hair should be in a neat ponytail or off the face.

TUITION
 
Hours/classes per week Cost/month Sept-June Cost/month July-Aug Discounts
Up to 1 $80 $77
1.25 $99 $96
1.5 $118 $114
2nd class or sibling enrolled 10% savings
3rd class 25% savings
Each additional class 40% savings

Students & family members enrolled in 3+ hrs Accelerated/Performance Groups/Gym Teams receive 40% discount towards additional classes
One Time Family Membership Fee – $36 due at registration (new students only)
Workshops, Camps, Parents Night Out, Birthday Parties and Lunch Bunch are not eligible for extra discounts, unless specified per event

EFT (Autopay) required for online registration.
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