YOUNG DANCER PROGRAM
WHAT TO KNOW
Enrollment for eXit SPACE Summer Programs is now open. Camps and workshops are available for young dancers of all ages and levels.
Check out >> our offerings for a summer of dance and fun!
~ Young Dancer Performance Series ~
Tickets on sale Feb 15 9a -- Purchase >> today!
2023-24 Parents -- check the parent portal>> for all information about the season.
Classes | A class for every age and every body
- Creative Movement (ages 3 - 4)
- Combo Jazz, Modern, Ballet and Tap (ages 5 - 6)
- Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop Levels 1 - 6 (ages 7 - 18)
- Pre-Pointe, Pointe, Acro, Progressions, and Pilates
- Pre-Professional Division: thePROGRAM *by audition only
- Enrollment for the 2023-24 Season is open!
- NEW Students: please call or email>> for placements
New for 2023! eXit SPACE is proud to introduce a new class series for neurodivergent dancers and dancers with developmental disabilities, 6-10 years of age. The program will provide a brave space for dancers with more complex support needs to explore their movement impulses and creative identities.
learn more >>
Summer Programs | 2024
All creative dance camps at eXit SPACE balance guided exploration with structured technique practice to instill a love for movement and creative expression in preschool-aged dancers. Using movement games, props, music, and physical storytelling, dancers learn core concepts related to space, time, energy, and effort while building the strength, balance, coordination, and creativity to execute pre-ballet skills.
Dancers will crawl like crabs, slither like eels, float like jellyfish, and spiral like mermaids in this half-day summer camp for imaginative learners. They can look forward to hearing their favorite ocean-themed classics and disney hits, learning new movement skills, creating arts and crafts, reading stories, and performing in a Friday showcase for family and friends!
Camp Schedule:
9-9:20: Drop-off and low-sensory activity
9:20-10:30: Creative movement class
- Welcome Dance
- Welcome Song
- BrainDance
- Word Wall & Big Idea
- Concept Exploration
- Non-locomotor Technique
- Locomotor Technique / Across the Floor
- Partner Dance
- Movement Story
- Rest & Stretch
10:45-11am: Snack
11-11:20: Craft
11:20-11:30: Concept Review & Exploration
11:30-11:40: Choreography
11:40-11:50: Obstacle Course
11:50-12: Goodbye Song & Stickers
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
Dancers will learn about the lives and movement qualities of their favorite dinosaurs in this half-day summer camp for dino-lovers! We will march strong like a stegosaurus, tiptoe fast like a velociraptor, and fly smoothly like a pterodactyl; dancers can also look forward to storytime, obstacle courses, games, and crafts every day of the week. Family and friends are invited to join us on Friday for an informal showcase!
Camp Schedule:
9-9:20: Drop-off and low-sensory activity
9:20-10:30: Creative movement class
- Welcome Dance
- Welcome Song
- BrainDance
- Word Wall & Big Idea
- Concept Exploration
- Non-locomotor Technique
- Locomotor Technique / Across the Floor
- Partner Dance
- Movement Story
- Rest & Stretch
10:45-11am: Snack
11-11:20: Craft
11:20-11:30: Concept Review & Exploration
11:30-11:40: Choreography
11:40-11:50: Obstacle Course
11:50-12: Goodbye Song & Stickers
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
In this thematic camp, dancers will adventure to far away lands, transforming into their favorite magical creatures such as dragons, fairies, or unicorns - flying, marching, galloping, and casting spells along the way! Safe costumes are encouraged.
Camp Schedule:
9-9:20: Drop-off and low-sensory activity
9:20-10:30: Creative movement class
- Welcome Dance
- Welcome Song
- BrainDance
- Word Wall & Big Idea
- Concept Exploration
- Non-locomotor Technique
- Locomotor Technique / Across the Floor
- Partner Dance
- Movement Story
- Rest & Stretch
10:45-11am: Snack
11-11:20: Craft
11:20-11:30: Concept Review & Exploration
11:30-11:40: Choreography
11:40-11:50: Obstacle Course
11:50-12: Goodbye Song & Stickers
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
Dancers are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite superhero in this dynamic half-day camp for preschool-aged children! We will learn how to channel our powers in order to float, fly, and jump around challenging obstacles, all the while listening to super-hero themed songs and embracing what makes each of us brave and unique in our own right.
Camp Schedule:
9-9:20: Drop-off and low-sensory activity
9:20-10:30: Creative movement class
- Welcome Dance
- Welcome Song
- BrainDance
- Word Wall & Big Idea
- Concept Exploration
- Non-locomotor Technique
- Locomotor Technique / Across the Floor
- Partner Dance
- Movement Story
- Rest & Stretch
10:45-11am: Snack
11-11:20: Craft
11:20-11:30: Concept Review & Exploration
11:30-11:40: Choreography
11:40-11:50: Obstacle Course
11:50-12: Goodbye Song & Stickers
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
This week, we're off to the savannah, the rainforest, and the arctic tundra to see some of our favorite animals from around the world. Dancers will learn about a variety of animal classifications as well as how movement quality can help us communicate what we know about animals through movement. Dancers are encouraged to wear tails and animal ears throughout the week!
Camp Schedule:
9-9:20: Drop-off and low-sensory activity
9:20-10:30: Creative movement class
- Welcome Dance
- Welcome Song
- BrainDance
- Word Wall & Big Idea
- Concept Exploration
- Non-locomotor Technique
- Locomotor Technique / Across the Floor
- Partner Dance
- Movement Story
- Rest & Stretch
10:45-11am: Snack
11-11:20: Craft
11:20-11:30: Concept Review & Exploration
11:30-11:40: Choreography
11:40-11:50: Obstacle Course
11:50-12: Goodbye Song & Stickers
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
Dancers who enroll in this thematic half-day camp will listen to their favorite Disney hits from Frozen, Moana, Tangled, Encanto, and The Little Mermaid; tell fairytale stories; and learn choreography to share at an informal performance at the end of the week!
Camp Schedule:
9-9:20: Drop-off and low-sensory activity
9:20-10:30: Creative movement class
- Welcome Dance
- Welcome Song
- BrainDance
- Word Wall & Big Idea
- Concept Exploration
- Non-locomotor Technique
- Locomotor Technique / Across the Floor
- Partner Dance
- Movement Story
- Rest & Stretch
10:45-11am: Snack
11-11:20: Craft
11:20-11:30: Concept Review & Exploration
11:30-11:40: Choreography
11:40-11:50: Obstacle Course
11:50-12: Goodbye Song & Stickers
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
Dancers will crawl like crabs, slither like eels, float like jellyfish, and spiral like mermaids in this half-day summer camp for imaginative learners. They can look forward to hearing their favorite ocean-themed classics and disney hits, learning new movement skills, creating arts and crafts, reading stories, and performing in a Friday showcase for family and friends!
Camp Schedule:
9-9:20: Drop-off and low-sensory activity
9:20-10:30: Creative movement class
- Welcome Dance
- Welcome Song
- BrainDance
- Word Wall & Big Idea
- Concept Exploration
- Non-locomotor Technique
- Locomotor Technique / Across the Floor
- Partner Dance
- Movement Story
- Rest & Stretch
10:45-11am: Snack
11-11:20: Craft
11:20-11:30: Concept Review & Exploration
11:30-11:40: Choreography
11:40-11:50: Obstacle Course
11:50-12: Goodbye Song & Stickers
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
In this thematic camp, dancers will adventure to far away lands, transforming into their favorite magical creatures such as dragons, fairies, or unicorns - flying, marching, galloping, and casting spells along the way! Safe costumes are encouraged.
Camp Schedule:
9-9:20: Drop-off and low-sensory activity
9:20-10:30: Creative movement class
- Welcome Dance
- Welcome Song
- BrainDance
- Word Wall & Big Idea
- Concept Exploration
- Non-locomotor Technique
- Locomotor Technique / Across the Floor
- Partner Dance
- Movement Story
- Rest & Stretch
10:45-11am: Snack
11-11:20: Craft
11:20-11:30: Concept Review & Exploration
11:30-11:40: Choreography
11:40-11:50: Obstacle Course
11:50-12: Goodbye Song & Stickers
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
All combo dance camps at eXit SPACE seek to provide a bridge from creative movement camps and classes for dancers interested in expanding their execution of fundamental skills. Balancing creativity and imagination with a greater focus on technique, dancers in combo camps explore a range of styles throughout the week within a thematic framework. They can look forward to using props and telling stories, making crafts, learning choreography, and exploring movement in more challenging ways.
This week, we're off to the savannah, the rainforest, and the arctic tundra to see some of our favorite animals from around the world. Dancers will learn about a variety of animal classifications as well as how movement quality can help us communicate what we know about animals through movement. Dancers are encouraged to wear tails and animal ears throughout the week; ballet shoes are encouraged but not required for this camp!
Camp Schedule:
9-10:15: Style #1
- Warmup
- Center Technique
- Word Wall & Big Idea
- Concept Exploration
- Across The Floor Technique
- Choreography
- Warmup
- Center Technique
- Big Idea Review
- Concept Exploration
- Across The Floor Technique
- Choreography
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
Dancers who enroll in this thematic half-day camp will listen to their favorite Disney hits from Frozen, Moana, Tangled, Encanto, and The Little Mermaid; tell fairytale stories; and learn choreography to share at an informal performance at the end of the week!
Camp Schedule:
9-10:15: Style #1
- Warmup
- Center Technique
- Word Wall & Big Idea
- Concept Exploration
- Across The Floor Technique
- Choreography
- Warmup
- Center Technique
- Big Idea Review
- Concept Exploration
- Across The Floor Technique
- Choreography
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
Dancers will crawl like crabs, slither like eels, float like jellyfish, and spiral like mermaids in this half-day summer camp for imaginative learners. They can look forward to hearing their favorite ocean-themed classics and disney hits, learning new movement skills, creating arts and crafts, reading stories, and performing in a Friday showcase for family and friends!
Camp Schedule:
9-10:15: Style #1
- Warmup
- Center Technique
- Word Wall & Big Idea
- Concept Exploration
- Across The Floor Technique
- Choreography
- Warmup
- Center Technique
- Big Idea Review
- Concept Exploration
- Across The Floor Technique
- Choreography
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
In this thematic camp, dancers will adventure to far away lands, transforming into their favorite magical creatures such as dragons, fairies, or unicorns - flying, marching, galloping, and casting spells along the way! Safe costumes are encouraged.
Camp Schedule:
9-10:15: Style #1
- Warmup
- Center Technique
- Word Wall & Big Idea
- Concept Exploration
- Across The Floor Technique
- Choreography
- Warmup
- Center Technique
- Big Idea Review
- Concept Exploration
- Across The Floor Technique
- Choreography
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Hip Hop each have a long and varied history that coincides with historical events/expectations as well as the evolution of musical genres. Learn the fundamentals and history of these styles from our highly skilled Young Dancer Program Faculty, while dancing to greatest hits/compositions of the decades. This camp is perfect for analytical dancers interested in exploring a range of styles and deciding on their class(es) for next season!
Camp Schedule:
12:30-2pm: Style #1
- Warmup
- Center Technique
- Across The Floor Technique
- Choreography
2:00-3:45pm: Style #2
- Warmup
- Center Technique
- Across The Floor Technique
- Choreography
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
This brand new camp offering is designed for budding choreographers and centered around the creative process. Dancers will explore movement concepts related to space, time, energy, and effort in order to learn how movement can communicate ideas. They will then work together in one large group or several smaller groups to create a piece of choreography that communicates an idea, tells a story, or expresses a sentiment over the course of the week. Dancers will be guided through the choreographic process through six fundamental steps: generating ideas, organizing ideas, rehearsing, refining, performing, and reflecting. On Friday, family and friends will be invited to an informal showing of their work combined with a talk-back/reflection.
Camp Schedule:
12:30-2pm: Warmup & Composition Skills
- Warmup
- Choreographic Skills
- Exploration
2:15-3:30pm: Creative Process
- Day #1: Generate & Organize Ideas
- Day #2: Organize Ideas & Choreograph
- Day #3: Choreograph & Rehearse
- Day #4: Rehearse & Refine
- Day #5: Refine, Perform, Reflect
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
Commercial dance describes choreography and technique central to commercial industries such as TV, film, music videos, Broadway, theme parks, cruise lines, circus arts, and more. Commercial forms explored in this 5-day camp include jazz, hip hop, acro, and contemporary; dancers will work on leaping and turning skills, body isolations, shape clarity, tricks, and more, all the while learning how to move through space creatively. This camp is a great opportunity for young dancers who love watching dance on TV and social media to try their hand at those commercial forms they love!
Camp Schedule:
12:30-2pm: Style #1
- Warmup
- Center Technique
- Across The Floor Technique
- Choreography
2:00-3:45pm: Style #2
- Warmup
- Center Technique
- Across The Floor Technique
- Choreography
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
This brand new camp offering is designed for budding choreographers and centered around the creative process. Dancers will explore movement concepts related to space, time, energy, and effort in order to learn how movement can communicate ideas. They will then work together in one large group or several smaller groups to create a piece of choreography that communicates an idea, tells a story, or expresses a sentiment over the course of the week. Dancers will be guided through the choreographic process through six fundamental steps: generating ideas, organizing ideas, rehearsing, refining, performing, and reflecting. On Friday, family and friends will be invited to an informal showing of their work combined with a talk-back/reflection.
Camp Schedule:
12:30-1:45: Warmup & Composition Skills
- Warmup
- Choreographic Skills
- Exploration
2:00-4:00: Creative Process
- Day #1: Generate & Organize Ideas
- Day #2: Organize Ideas & Choreograph
- Day #3: Choreograph & Rehearse
- Day #4: Rehearse & Refine
- Day #5: Refine, Perform, Reflect
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
Teen camps are offered for ages 13+, catering to different levels of experience and targeting more specific styles and interests for the dancers.
Elevate is a special week-long intensive, featuring guest choreographers, aimed at dancers wanting an immersive training experience. It is appropriate for ages 10 - 18 and dancers will be placed in different levels based on skill/experience.
♢ July 8 - 12 ♢ Monday - Friday 9:00a - 3:30p ♢ Tuition: $485
It can be nerve-wracking for teen beginners jumping into a full season of dance without a foundation of technique vocabulary, so we’re excited to be offering this new workshop for absolute beginners interested in trying a range of styles! eXit SPACE is proud to have a distinguished faculty of performing artists, so dancers enrolled in this workshop can look forward to learning the foundations of Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Hip Hop from some of Seattle’s best dance educators. Then join us for Season 2024-25 at eXit SPACE!
Workshop Schedule:
9-10:30: Style #1
10:30-10:45: Snack
10:45-12: Style #2
12-12:30: Lunch
12:30-1:45: Style #3
1:45-3:30 Style #4
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
Dancers will perfect their TRIPLE THREAT SKILLS of singing, acting, and dancing in this Musical Theater workshop specially designed for aspiring dancers and actors. Focusing primarily on vital Jazz and Tap dance technique, students will build the confidence they need to nail auditions by learning dance skills, using their voice, and participating in acting games grounded in unique expression and individuality. This camp is perfect for middle schoolers and incoming high schoolers who intend to participate in or audition for their school drama programs. The big finale is an exciting family performance held on the last day of camp complete with costumes and professional lighting ON STAGE at NOD Theater!
Workshop Schedule:
9-10:30: Jazz Class
10:30-10:45: Break
10:45-12:15: Acting/Performance Skills
12:15-12:45: Lunch break
12:45-2: Tap Class
2-2:15: Break
2:15-3:30: Acting/Performance Skills
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
Commercial dance describes choreography and technique central to commercial industries such as TV, film, music videos, Broadway, theme parks, cruise lines, circus arts, and more. Commercial forms explored in this 5-day intensive workshop include jazz, hip hop, acro, and contemporary; dancers will learn fast-paced choreography, leaps & turns skills, tricks, and more - all the while examining the complex dynamics of technique and artistry. Given the importance of social media, self-promotion, and film presence in this new age of contemporary dance, this year’s workshop will also include a dance film/photography component in which students have opportunities to practice capturing one another on camera in dance combinations and poses, and to receive individualized instructor feedback along the way. This workshop is ideal for intermediate/advanced level high school dancers interested in pursuing commercial choreography and performance, cheerleaders interested in a strong technical dance foundation, and those auditioning for dance teams this fall.
Workshop Schedule:
9-10:30: Style #1
10:30-10:45: Break
10:45-12:15: Style #2
12:15-12:45: Lunch break
12:45-2: Style #3
2-2:15: Break
2:15-3:30: Style #4
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
This brand new workshop offering is designed for budding choreographers and centered around the creative process. Dancers will explore movement concepts related to space, time, energy, and effort in order to learn how movement can communicate ideas. They will then work together in small groups to create a piece of choreography that communicates an idea, tells a story, or expresses a sentiment over the course of the week. Dancers will be guided through the choreographic process through six fundamental steps: generating ideas, organizing ideas, rehearsing, refining, performing, and reflecting. On Thursdy, family and friends will be invited to an informal showing of their work combined with a talk-back/reflection.
Workshop Schedule:
9-10:30: Modern Class
10:30-10:45: Break
10:45-12:00: Improvisation Class
12:00-12:30: Lunch break
12:30-1:45: Composition Skills
1:45-2:00: Break
2:00-3:30: Choreography
- Day #1: Generate & Organize Ideas
- Day #2: Organize Ideas & Choreograph
- Day #3: Choreograph & Rehearse
- Day #4: Rehearse & Refine
- Day #5: Refine, Perform, Reflect
Questions? Email miranda@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
Elevate levels: Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced
The best and most comprehensive summer dance intensive for aspiring young dancers in Seattle. eXit SPACE hosts teachers from NYC, Chicago and LA along with local favorites. Elevate is an intensive that immerses the student into serious dance training with a diverse representation of dance styles and genres including: Ballet, Contemporary, Modern/Contemporary, Musical Theater Jazz, Pointe skills, Improvisation, Partnering, and more.
Elevate Faculty: TBA
Questions? Email info@exitspacedance.com >> for more information
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
Placements and complete schedule will be emailed by August 1.
Please expect an email to discuss placement if your dancer is new to eXit SPACE
Learn More>>
Saturday, April 20: Newbie/Beginner: 2 - 4p AND Intermediate/Advanced: 4 - 7p
Saturday, April 27: Newbie/Beginner: 2 - 4p AND Intermediate/Advanced: 4 - 7p
Pre-registration is required ♢ Sign Up>>
♢ Choreographers: TBD Enrollment based on audition results
A full week of classes and rehearsals with guest and core faculty members. Each company can expect to learn 2-4 pieces over the course of the week. Parents and family will enjoy seeing the culmination of their dancer's hard work during a Saturday performance and kick-off event for the 2023-24 season.
Choreographers: TBA
Performance: Saturday, August 24 | Time TBD
- New to eXit SPACE? You will create an account for your dancer when you sign up. Please fill in your dancer's information for the personal details and your information for any contact information (email, telephone).
NOTE: Siblings need distinct accounts — you can use the same email address but will need a different password. - Current student? Use your existing dancer login to sign up for the summer program
- Cancellations up to one month prior will be charged a 10% fee
- Cancellations up to two weeks prior will be charged a 25% fee
- No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of camp/workshop start.
Please check your enrollment confirmation email for the location of your dancer's summer classes.
Locations may be subject to change -- please make sure to check spam folders and mark our emails as "NOT SPAM/JUNK" to ensure you receive all notifications.
theNEST | Studios A & B
6600 1st Ave NE Seattle WA 98115
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Studio SEA
410 NE 72nd Street Seattle WA 98115
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NOD Theater | Studios NOD and Oakland
1621 12th Ave Seattle WA 98122
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If you need assistance please contact the office by email>> or call during our office hours>>. Payment will be required at time of enrollment.
MindBody Account Access / Help Click Here >>
Schedule | 2023-24 Season
Day | Time | Class | Studio | Teacher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Monday | Creative Movement | Studio A | Miranda Chantelois | |
Tuesday | Creative Movement | Studio Sea | Miranda Chantelois | |
Friday | Creative Movement | Studio Sea | Rose Amlin | |
Saturday | Creative Movement | Studio B | Miranda Chantelois | |
Creative Movement | Studio B | Miranda Chantelois |
Day | Time | Class | Studio | Teacher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Monday | Combo | Studio B | Kara Beadle | |
Combo | Studio A | Miranda Chantelois | ||
Saturday | Combo | Studio B | Miranda Chantelois |
Day | Time | Class | Studio | Teacher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Monday | Modern Four | Studio Sea | Bri Wilson | |
Modern Six | Studio NOD | Marlo Martin | ||
Modern Five | Studio Oakland | Tyra Kopf | ||
Modern Two | Studio B | Kara Beadle | ||
Tuesday | Contemporary Five/Six | Studio A | Virsavia Rudenko | |
Wednesday | Modern Three | Studio A | Marlo Martin | |
Modern One | Studio B | Rose Amlin | ||
Saturday | Modern Two | Studio A | Tyra Kopf | |
Modern Three/Four | Studio A | Tyra Kopf |
Day | Time | Class | Studio | Teacher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Monday | Ballet One | Studio A | Miranda Chantelois | |
Tuesday | Ballet Five | Studio B | Annie St Marie | |
Ballet Two | Studio Sea | Miranda Chantelois | ||
Ballet Three | Studio B | Annie St Marie | ||
Wednesday | Ballet Four | Studio Sea | Bri Wilson | |
Ballet Six | Studio Sea | Bri Wilson | ||
Pointe/Pre-Pointe | Studio Sea | Bri Wilson | ||
Thursday | Ballet Four | Studio B | Annie St Marie | |
Ballet Five | Studio Sea | Bri Wilson | ||
Ballet Three | Studio B | Annie St Marie | ||
Ballet Six | Studio Sea | Bri Wilson |
Day | Time | Class | Studio | Teacher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Monday | Leaps and Turns | Studio Oakland | Tyra Kopf | |
Wednesday | Jazz One | Studio B | Rose Amlin | |
Jazz Two | Studio B | Rose Amlin | ||
Thursday | Jazz Three | Studio A | Tyra Kopf | |
Jazz Four | Studio A | Lauren Wlasichuk | ||
Jazz Five | Studio B | Lauren Wlasichuk | ||
Jazz Six | Studio Sea | Tyra Kopf |
Day | Time | Class | Studio | Teacher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tuesday | Hip Hop Three/Four | Studio A | DaeZhane Day | |
Hip Hop Five/Six | Studio B | DaeZhane Day | ||
Friday | Hip Hop One | Studio Sea | Rose Amlin | |
Hip Hop One/Two | Studio Sea | Rose Amlin | ||
Saturday | Hip Hop Three/Four | Studio B | Rose Amlin |
Please contact us>> to discuss tap opportunities for your dancer.
Day | Time | Class | Studio | Teacher |
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Tuesday | Acro Three/Four | Studio A | Virsavia Rudenko | |
Acro Five/Six | Studio A | Virsavia Rudenko | ||
Thursday | Core Training | Studio Sea | Tyra Kopf | |
Core Training | Studio B | Lauren Wlasichuk |
Day | Time | Class | Studio | Teacher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Monday | Squad Rehearsal | Studio Sea | Bri Wilson | |
Senior Rehearsal | Studio NOD | Marlo Martin | ||
Junior Rehearsal | Studio Oakland | Tyra Kopf | ||
Wednesday | Cadet Rehearsal | Studio A | Marlo Martin | |
Friday | Cadet Rehearsal | Studio A | Marlo Martin | |
Junior Rehearsal | Studio B | Karen Baskett | ||
Senior Rehearsal | Studio A | Marlo Martin | ||
Squad Rehearsal | Studio B | Karen Baskett |
learn more >>
Studios Oakland and NOD are located in Capitol Hill.
Meet the Young Dancer Program Faculty | Click Here>>
Class Descriptions | Click Here>>
TUITION
Creative Movement & Combo Classes |
Full Season $627 Four Installments $165 |
Levels One & Two (Any Genre) |
Full Season $684 Four Installments $180 |
Levels Three - Six (Any Genre) Specialty Classes |
Full Season $741 Four Installments $195 |
5% discount applied to additional classes. Please ask eXit SPACE for details.
Installment dates: 9.1.23, 11.13.23, 1.15.24, 3.18.24
Please note: Tuition covers the cost of your dancer's class for the entire season. Our season is 36 weeks long and we provide installment payments as a convenience, broken into periods of nine weeks. Pro-rating of tuition is calculated based on the week during the season your dancer joins the class.
ENROLLMENT | 2023-24 Season
- Current Students: Proceed to Step 2.
- If your dancer is not a current student, please set up their account.
- Siblings must have separate accounts -- parents can use the same email address but use a DIFFERENT PASSWORD
- Make sure to log out of the current account before working in a new account.
- Contract and non-refundable enrollment fee are required to secure place in class
- DO NOT adjust the contract start date or sign up will fail
- Siblings must have separate contracts
- Log in to each student account separately to make the purchase
- Click on "Sign Up" to reserve a space in the class
- You will be invoiced and charged by eXit Space after you have signed up for all classes.
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PARENT PORTAL | 2023-24 Season
Currently we are continue to encourage vaccinations and up to date boosters for all qualifying dancers. Masks are optional. Proof of vaccination is not required. We are focused on sanitizing surfaces and hands as well as increased ventilation in our studios.
Most important for all locations is that dancers do not arrive more than 10 minutes early and are picked up on time.
theNEST: Our beautiful studios at theNEST have an expanded lower studio and an adjacent lobby/front desk area. Dancers should enter the building through the main entrance (big blue doors) on 1st Ave NE; go down the stairs to Studio B or up the stairs to Studio A. Parents and dancers can access the lobby/front desk if needed from the clear double doors just to the north of the main studio entrance. Dancers will be dismissed on time and can be picked up at the south side of the building (Woodlawn Ave). Parents should meet their dancer on the sidewalk or lawn.
eXit SPACE | NOD Theater: Our beautiful new performance and class space is in Capitol Hill. Parking is available on all surrounding streets (make sure to pay your meter!). The light rail also has a main stop just 5 blocks away. There is a dancer's only lounge area that our students may access so they can wait safely inside the building for classes to begin or to be picked up.
Studio Sea: Our newest studio is finally complete and can be found at 410 NE 72nd Street in Greenlake (right next to our original home space!). Street parking is available -- please do not double park for drop off or pick up. For pick up please meet your dancer on the sidewalk in front of the studio.
Full details and sample items for our dress code can be found HERE >>
We suggest buying local at Center Stage Dance Shop>> or Dancewear Center Kirkland>>
Or online at Discount Dancewear >>
Please read through our Parent & Student Code of Conduct, as well as our Accessibility Statement, before the new Season begins.
CODE OF CONDUCT >>
9.11.23 |
First Day of Classes! First Tuition Installment |
11.6.23 - 11.11.23 |
Parent Watch Week #1 Parents and Family are invited to watch class! |
11.13.23 | Second Tuition Installment |
11.23.23 - 11.26.23 |
Happy Thanksgiving! No young dancer classes |
12.18.23 - 1.1.24 |
Happy Holidays! No young dancer classes |
1.2.24 |
Happy New Year! All classes resume |
1.15.24 | Third Tuition Installment and MLK Day No young dancer classes |
2.19.24 - 2.24.24 |
Mid Winter Break No young dancer classes |
3.04.24 - 3.09.24 |
Parent Watch Week #2 Parents and Family are invited to watch class! |
3.18.24 | Final Tuition Installment |
4.8.24 - 4.13.24 |
Spring Break No young dancer classes |
5.18.24 |
Last day of classes! |
5.18.24 - 5.23.24 |
YDP Performance Series Join us for the end of season show! Parents please keep these dates open as there will be shows each day. Specifics for class performances will be sent out later in the season. |
Please note, some classes will perform at more than one show.
All shows will be held at NOD Theater -- More details soon.
Saturday 5.18.24 4:30p dancer call 3:30p |
Ballet Three Ballet Four Modern Three Modern Four Jazz Three Jazz Four Hip Hop Five/Six thePROGRAM: Cadets, Squad |
Sunday 5.19.24 10:00a dancer call 9:00a |
Creative Movement (Saturday 9a) Combo (Monday 4p) Ballet One Modern Four Jazz Four thePROGRAM: Squad, Juniors |
Sunday 5.19.24 12:30p dancer call 11:30p |
Creative Movement (Monday 4p) Combo (Saturday 10a) Modern Two (Saturday 9:30a) Ballet Four Jazz Five thePROGRAM: Squad, Juniors |
Sunday 5.19.24 3:00p dancer call 2:00p |
Creative Movement (Saturday 11a) Combo (Monday 5p) Modern One Contemporary Five/Six Jazz Six thePROGRAM: Seniors |
Sunday 5.19.24 5:30p dancer call 4:30p |
Creative Movement (Tuesday 4p) Creative Movement (Friday 3p) Ballet One Jazz One Hip Hop One/Two Modern Six thePROGRAM: Seniors |
Monday 5.20.24 7:00p dancer call 6:00p |
Jazz Two Hip Hop One Hip Hop Three/Four Modern Five Ballet Five Pointe/Pre-Pointe thePROGRAM: Squad, Juniors |
Tuesday 5.21.24 7:00p dancer call 6:00p |
Ballet Two Ballet Six Jazz Three Modern Three thePROGRAM: Cadets, Seniors |
Wednesday 5.22.24 7:00p dancer call 6:00p |
Ballet Three Ballet Four Modern Two (Monday 5p) Modern Three/Four Jazz Three Hip Hop Five/Six thePROGRAM: Cadets, Squad |
Thursday 5.23.24 7:00p dancer call 6:00p |
Ballet Five Ballet Six Pointe/Pre-pointe Jazz Five Jazz Six Modern Five Modern Six Contemporary Five/Six thePROGRAM: Juniors, Seniors |
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Please Note:
- Total cost of tuition is dependent on class level and number of classes being taken
- Tuition can be paid in a single payment or in 4 installments. Installments are paid on:
- September 1
- November 13
- January 15
- March 18
- Tuition covers the cost of your dancer's class for the entire season. Our season is 36 weeks long and we provide installment payments as a convenience, broken into periods of nine weeks. Pro-rating of tuition is calculated based on the week during the season your dancer joins the class.
- Contract and non-refundable enrollment fee are required to secure place in class
- All paid tuition is non-refundable with the exception of class cancellation by the studio or for medical reasons
- Mid-season withdrawal from the program will be subject to a $75 fee. Tuition processed through withdrawal date is non-refundable. No further tuition will be processed.
- Annie St Marie
- Bri Wilson
- DaeZhane Day
- Kara Beadle
- Karen Baskett
- Marlo Martin
- Miranda Chantelois
- Tyra Kopf
- Rose Amlin
- Virsavia Rudenko
- Marlo Martin: Owner, Artistic Director, Co-Director of thePROGRAM
- Karen Baskett: Office Administrator, Co-Director of thePROGRAM
- Miranda Chantelois: Communications Director, Office Assistant
- Alex Goldstein: Office Administrator, Webmaster
- Rose Amlin: Tech Director, Office Assistant, Communications Assistant
- Tyra Kopf: thePROGRAM Assistant Director
- Christin Olyano: Facilities & Theater Rentals Manager
theNEST:
- Mon - Thurs: 3:00 - 8:00p
- Sat: 9:00a - 12:30p
- Mon, Tu: 3:30 - 8:00p
- Phone: 206.949.8643
- Email: info@exitspacedance.com
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The end of year student showcases will be held the final week of the season.
Please review the contract for important policy information
Please Note:
- Contract and non-refundable enrollment fee are required to secure place in class and to participate in the young dancer program.
- By enrolling your dancer, you are agreeing to the terms of the contract, even if it is not yet signed/on file.
- Cancellation or withdrawal of enrollment is available through August 15, 2023 with full refund of any paid tuition.
- After August 15, 2023 all paid tuition is non-refundable with the exception of class cancellation by the studio or for medical reasons
- Mid-season withdrawal from the program will be subject to a $75 fee. Tuition processed through withdrawal date is non-refundable. No further tuition will be processed.
- Tuition covers the cost of your dancer's class for the entire season. Our season is 36 weeks long and we provide installment payments as a convenience, broken into periods of nine weeks. Pro-rating of tuition is calculated based on the week during the season your dancer joins the class.
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A brief history: Modern Dance is a style of western concert dance developed in the late 19th and early 20th century by European artists as an artistic rebellion against the perceived constraints of classical ballet and by European diasporic movers seeking to re-ground dance in indigenous and Black dance foundations. In Germany, dancers Rudolf Von Laban and Mary Wigman began abandoning the strict movement vocabulary, nymph-like portrayals of women, and confining expectations of ballet for more freeform movement characterized by organic body patterns, deliberate falls into the floor, and improvisatory scores – ideas later relayed to the United States by American dancer, educator, and modern dance pioneer, Isadora Duncan by 1914. By the 1930's Katherine Dunham, an African American anthropologist, ethnologue, dancer, and choreographer (among many other roles) revolutionized the form by rooting modern dance in Black culture and folk dance through her anthropological studies in Trinidad, Jamaica, and Haiti. Bolstered by the work of Lester Horton, Alvin Ailey, Pearl Primus, Merce Cunningham, Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, Pina Bausch, and so many others, modern dance has since evolved to encompass a multiplicity of techniques not limited to any specific vocabulary. From Horton and Graham Techniques – which explore linearity and contractions with an emphasis on flat backs, lateral extensions, tilts, and lunges – to more somatic-centered practices based on concepts of release, imagery, strength, and emotional embodiment, modern dance can encompass a wide variety of aesthetics ranging from its even broader history in european and afro-diasporan movement.
A brief history: Jazz can be traced back to seventeenth century African dance rituals characterized by polyrhythm, improvisation, and isolation. Vernacular jazz was formally developed by Black Americans in the early 20th century alongside the evolution of Jazz music as an embodiment of Black culture and liberation. Vernacular or authentic jazz refers to such forms as the Charleston, Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, and the Twist which were subsequently copied by white audiences as popularity increased. Jazz became concert dance when Black choreographer and anthropologist Katherine Dunham (1909–2006) brought works of performance ethnography to proscenium stages, having infused Carribean dance and African Diasporan traditions into her modern-based works, giving way to a new era of popular performance. Subsequent artists adapted, appropriated, and reimagined jazz, which has now branched off to include Lyrical jazz as well as commercial and Broadway jazz forms (informed by burlesque, vaudeville, and musical theater) now seen most commonly on stage and TV. Eugene Louis Faccuito (Luigi), Gus Giordano, and Matt Mattox furthered the evolution of the style in the mid to late 1900's and are training the next generation of teachers to this day.
A brief history: The roots of Ballet date back to European ethnic/folk dances copied by the Italian court during the Renaissance for aristocratic entertainment. An Italian social dance with choreographic elements, “balleto” or ballet, made its way to France in the 16th century where dancing masters instructed children and choreographed increasingly elaborate performances with sets, costumes and story elements. In the 17th century court, King Louis XIV emerged as a figurehead of ballet's codification, establishing the Royal Academy of Dance where Pierre Beauchamp established the five traditional rotated positions. Russia, subsequently, played a major role in Ballet’s further development and Russian dancers are often credited with “perfecting” the technique. Through the Baroque Period and into the Romantic Era and beyond, Ballet gained six codified teaching styles which are often adapted and/or mixed for ballet classes around the world (the Vaganova, Cecchetti Method, and RAD methods being the most common).
A brief history: Hip hop dance emerged in the late 1960’s out of the South Bronx, an economically depressed neighborhood in New York City composed primarily of Black and Latinx families. As a way to connect with one another and distract from racial oppression and poverty, youth in the South Bronx (and later Brooklyn and Harlem) channelled their fear and anger into a new culture of movement and expression, often using vacant lots and abandoned buildings for house parties where the co-mingling of rapping, DJing, B-boying, and graffiti emerged as the pillars of hip hop culture. DJ Kool Herc, a Jamaican immigrant and the “father of hip hop music” invented the break beat, a looped musical interlude meant for dancers (b-boys and b-girls) to show off their respective talents; this invention and Herc’s musical/rhythmic contributions of the time made way for a new style of modern movement. Between east coast and west coast dancers, uprock, breaking, locking, roboting, freestyling, and popping styles began to make waves and – in combination with James Brown’s music, the formation of dance crews, and Don Cornelius’ creation of the television show Soul Train – Hip Hop dance has since made its way from the streets into the studios.
A brief history: Tap is an American dance form that originated through the communication of enslaved Africans and Irish indentured servants, blending the percussive dances of their cultures. Enslaved Africans learned to embed traditional African rhythms with European instrumentation and court dance structures, ultimately using clapping, patting, and percussive footwork as rhythmic substitutes for drums on plantations. Later, through experimentation of innovative rhythms, acrobatic feats, and personal style alongside Irish Immigrants, Black Americans developed the foundations of what we know as tap dance today, epitomized by the works of Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, Chloe Arnold, and Michelle Dorance
While developing eXit SPACE Marlo has also continued to work as a choreographer. She has created works for her own company, oaklanDrive (2005-2009) and badmarmarDANCE (2010-2015). Since moving to Seattle in 2002 her work has been presented at numerous concerts and festivals including The Bridge Project Velocity Dance Center, the High Wire Series Seattle U, 12 Minutes Max On the Boards (2005, 2010, 2012), BASH theater, Redd Legg Dance, A Moving Conversation The Fremont Abbey, Evoke Dance Production’s Full Tilt, Beyond the Threshold / Spotlight on Seattle (2011, 2013, 2015), the BOOST dance festival (2010-15), the Fall Kick Off Velocity Dance Center, NEXTfest NW Velocity Dance Center, self-produced full length tenSIDES (2012) and SPLIT BILL (2013), Cornish Dance Theater, Bellingham Rep Dance, Strictly Seattle (2013/2015), and Western Michigan University Dept. of Dance.
In 2016 Martin forged on to create a new artist's space called theNEST. It hosts major dance companies, workshops, classes, and events in the Greenlake neighborhood of Seattle. As a producer Marlo proudly presents the bi-annual BOOST dance festival, featuring PNW contemporary dance artists and companies alongside with the BOOSTmeUp Dance Festival for pre-professional dancers and schools.
Currently you can find Marlo teaching weekly technique classes at eXit SPACE while co-directing the pre-professional division, thePROGRAM . She is a dance faculty member at Cornish College for the Arts. Ms. Martin is focusing on the development of theNEST in partnership with eXit SPACE and looks forward to doing her part to cultivate art, community, and positivity through dance in Seattle.
She is genuinely interested in sharing her vision and ideas through teaching and creating dance, by developing forums for the exploration and presentation of dance works, and by supporting and nurturing fellow dancers, artists, and director.
marlo@exitspacedance.com>>
Kara has been teaching at eXitSPACE for 3 years teaching tap, modern, improvisation, and creative movement. Kara has trained in tap dance with Laura Rodriguez, Barbara Phillips, Katelyn Harris, and Kiera Leverton. Kara has attended multiple tap festivals including Third Coast Rhythm Project and Slide Tap Festival in New York where they performed for Anthony Morigerato. In Dallas, Kara trained and performed with the Dallas Drawbacks and Rhythmic Souls Tap Company.
As a choreographer Natascha has been commissioned by Ballet Bellevue, Whitman College, Western Washington University, and as a guest for the Cornish College of the Arts BFA performances. Tethered Apparitions, which she created on Coriolis Dance, received an Artist Trust GAP Award and was presented by Chop Shop: Bodies of Work, and Spotlight on Seattle where according to the Seattle Times it was a "highlight" of the festival. She has been awarded residencies at Studio Current, Open Flight Studios and as a Creative Resident at Velocity Dance Center. Natascha is a certified GYROTONIC® instructor at the GYROTONIC® Movement Center, as well as a ballet instructor at Westlake Dance Center, and has served as a guest instructor for Whitman College SDL and the Montana Dance Arts Association, DANCE This and Velocity Dance Center’s Strictly Seattle.
• In every discipline hair should be secured away from the face and off the neck. Pony tails, buns, braids, your choice as long as it is secure! Keeping hair away from the face is important for safety, especially when turning or dancing next to others in class. Poorly secured hairstyles are disruptive to the learning process as unsecured hair can impair a dancer’s vision and loose pins can fall to the floor.
• When purchasing dance items online for class, be sure to pay attention to the sizing guides. Dance shoes and attire sizing can range greatly from street sizes and from brand to brand. We advise measuring your dancer properly to avoid making returns later.
How To Measure Your Dancer >>
• Please ensure that tights are clean and free of rips or tears; once shoes get holes in them… it’s time for another pair! You may want to consider ordering multiples of items like tights and leotards to cut down on your shipping costs and weekly laundry. ☺If purchasing new tights or shoes is not financially possible for your family, please contact us. We often have used shoes available for redistribution and can work with you to secure new tights, etc.
• Dancers should use a ‘DANCE BAG’ that is only used for their dance items so they can easily organize and keep track of their shoes and supplies. One with a designated space for a water bottle is ideal so they’re less likely to lose it!
• LABEL EVERYTHING. Shoes, leotards, tights, water bottles, bags… So many items get lost and left behind from week to week at the studio; having a label on the item helps us identify it and get it back to you easily.
• Pointe shoes for beginner pointe dancers should NOT be purchased until they are given guidelines by the teacher. Elastics and ribbons must be properly sewn to the pointe shoes once they are approved. A tutorial on how to properly sew pointe shoes will be distributed by the instructor.
• As weather turns colder in winter months, dancers are permitted to wear warm-up clothing at the beginning of class as long as it is form-fitting and dance or fitness specific. No hoodies or large, oversized items. Warm-up items should be removed after body temperature rises so range of movement is not affected and instructors can properly see and correct alignment.
Any combination and any color of leotard, tights, pants, tutu, or skirt
Black pants or leggings are needed for class
Ballet slippers, black tap shoes, and black jazz shoes are needed for class
White leotard of any acceptable style (*see examples below) and
pink, bronze or brown CONVERTIBLE tights (tights transition between cropped and footed)
or
white top
or
white, black, or grey top with black leggings or pants, ballet slipper
pants: click here for example
No shoes are needed, dancers learn in bare feet.
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Shoes should not be worn outside of class; the oils and debris from outside damage our floors
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or
white or black top, black jazz pants, black tap shoes
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Examples of acceptable SOLID COLOR Leotards (no ruffles, jewels, or skirts attached):
• Tank Style >>
• Camisole Style >>
• Cap Sleeve>>
• Long Sleeve >>
• Ballet Slipper (child sizes) >>
• Ballet Slipper (adult sizes) >>
• Ballet Slipper (men’s sizes) >>
• Girls Toddler Size Tights >>
• Girls Child Size Tights >>
• Ladies Adult Size Tights >>
• Boys Tights >>
• Mens Tights >>
• Dance Belts for mature male dancers >>
• Jazz Pants >>
• Jazz Shoes >>
Dancer Code of Conduct
- BE ON TIME - Dancers are expected to attend class weekly and to be punctual. Warm-up is conducted at the start of every class which prepares the body for physical activity. Missing warm-up could lead to an unnecessary injury so please make every effort to arrive on-time.
- BE TRUTHFUL - Honesty and Integrity are expected.
- BE RESPECTFUL - Dancers must participate within eXit SPACE rules and respect all teachers/staff/assistants/volunteers and their decisions. Respect all decisions and expertise from your teachers, and if you have an opinion to share, it’s best to do it in private before or after class.
- BE A FRIEND - Dancers will respect their fellow dancers, and will be friendly and welcoming to other dancers at the studio and in their classes. We encourage dancers to establish new friendships with their peers in an effort to build a sense of community, even at a young age.
- BE FOCUSED - Dancers must remain attentive in class and commit their attention to learning. We expect students not to distract, bully or harass other dancers.
- BE KIND - eXit SPACE is our home and its dancers are our family. Dancers must practice kindness, acceptance, and empathy towards their fellow students; intimidation and physical/verbal harassment of other dancers, faculty or staff will not be permitted. Cyber-bullying, which includes social media posts that reference directly or indirectly to a student, staff member, studio brand and/or any affiliations with the studio is also not permitted.
- BE PREPARED - Dancers must arrive in dress code, with hair properly secured and a water bottle for proper hydration.
- BE CLEAN - Street shoes must be removed upon entering all studios. All dancers must treat the studios, dressing areas, lobbies, and possessions of others with respect, care and consideration. Clean up after themselves, use trash receptacles, and neatly store their belongings in provided areas. No drinks, candy, gum or food allowed in studios or lobby areas. Water is permitted.
- The following behaviors are not allowed: theft or destruction of school property or the property of others, profanity or lewd behavior, sexual harassment or coercion, discrimination based on race, gender identity, or sexual orientation, self-destructive behavior, and any other illegal activities as defined by the City of Seattle and State of Washington.
- We do not allow any photography or filming of classes unless given express permission by a faculty or staff member.
Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct
- Parents are encouraged to support their child’s/children’s involvement in dance to help them get the most out of their eXit SPACE experience. Attend Parent Watch Week when possible, ask them to show you what new steps they’ve learned, or get them to spell the name of their favorite step!
- Parents will approach office staff or directors with concerns or questions. Please do not try to talk to teachers during class time or reach out to them on social media with studio questions. If you need to speak with your instructor, please send us an email and we can connect you.
- Parents/Caregivers will not engage in inappropriate conduct towards instructors, staff, other dancers and families and will refrain from acts of cyber-bullying, which includes social media posts that reference directly or indirectly to a student, staff member, studio brand and/or any affiliations with the studio.
- Parents will teach their children respect for other students, teachers, and dance styles, leading by example.
- Parents will encourage and guide their child to accept responsibility for their own performance and behavior.
On the occasion that repeated failure to comply with the Code of Conduct occurs, eXit SPACE reserves the right, at its discretion, to suspend, dismiss, or take disciplinary action on any student or parent/guardian/family member who breaks this code. If you witness any of the above actions, report them immediately to the Director. The Director will contact the parent or guardian to discuss the appropriate disciplinary actions, which may include but are not limited to: a probation period, suspension from the Young Dancer Program, and/or dismissal from the school.
As always, we are open to feedback, so if any requirements are unclear or concerning please send an email to info@exitspacedance.com.
Non-Discrimination Policy:
eXit SPACE School of Dance admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally made available to dance students. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin in administration of our education policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs or any other programs.
Individualized Instruction: We work with dancers as individuals, embracing their uniqueness, creativity, and learning style with the understanding that every dancer is different in their needs, interests, and capabilities.
Financial Support: We are strongly committed to making dance opportunities available to as many students as possible regardless of ability to pay, prioritizing students of color. Need-based and merit-based scholarships as well as work-study options are available each season; please see the Scholarships & Financial Aid page for details.
Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation: We welcome dancers of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Our teachers and staff are committed to respecting preferred pronouns, dress code choices, and name changes without question. You are invited and encouraged to share your dancer’s preferred pronouns with us upon registration so that we can communicate them to their instructors or to communicate them directly to the instructor(s) yourself as you or your dancer feel most comfortable doing so.
Experience & Accessibility: We encourage dancers of all levels, abilities, and physical modalities to give our classes a try. We do our best to accommodate each dancer’s unique needs within the limits of our resources, studio features, staff expertise, student/teacher ratio, and other factors. If you or your child has specific learning or accessibility needs, please talk with the Director before registering to determine whether a particular class will be appropriate, and, if necessary, what the options are for classroom support and physically adaptive models. Please note that theNEST is not wheelchair accessible, but all other studios at eXit SPACE are; please contact us with questions.
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- Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations up to one month prior will be charged a 10% fee
- Cancellations up to two weeks prior will be charged a 25% fee
- No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of camp/workshop start.