Eastside Summer Dance Workshops
Children’s Division
Ages 5* – 7
July 8-August 2, 2024
Students ages 5*–7 participate in a week-long workshop session meeting daily at the Francia Russell Center in Bellevue for three hours (Students may register for more than one session). Week-long sessions focus on different ballets (George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, Beauty and the Beast, Harold and the Purple Crayon, Swan Lake). Each day includes an hour-long dance class, music class, story, craft project and a break for a snack. Sessions culminate with an informal mini-performance featuring choreography relating to that week’s theme and scenery and props created by the students.
Dance Class
Dance classes provide students with an imaginative introduction to dance, rhythm and music. Beginning ballet vocabulary is introduced while encouraging confidence, creativity, the flexibility of movement and self-expression. Class structure and content is age-appropriate and focused on the ballet theme of the week.
Arts, Crafts, and Stories
Students spend an hour of each day creating unique and fun projects (magic wands, sock puppets) relating to the ballet theme of the week and developing the scenery and props for the mini-performance. The ballet is further explored through story time.
Session Information
Ages 5*-7
*students must be 5 by July 1, 2024 and can register for more than one session
Cost: Cost $312 per session
Morning Sessions: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
Each daily session includes a one-hour dance class, music class, story time, arts and crafts, and a snack break.
For more info call 425.451.1241 or email pnbschool@pnb.org.
Student Division Summer Course
Summer 2024 Dates Coming Soon
Students enrolled in the Francia Russell Center Summer Course will continue to learn progressive levels of ballet technique in a nurturing and professional environment.
Enrollment in the Francia Russell Center Summer Course will be open to all PNB School students currently registered in Levels I-V in the 2023-24 School Year. Please check back in the spring for more information and to register for Summer 2024.
Classes
The Francia Russell Center Summer Course will offer ballet technique classes three to six days a week for students in Level I-V. Classes in other forms of dance complement the weekly schedule for Level III-V, providing students with a rich summer dance experience.
“I really enjoyed PNB School’s summer program. I learned a lot about how I can improve my dancing and take care of my body. The program was a good experience for me. I hope to come back next summer!”
PNBS Summer Course student
Schedule
Level I & II students have ballet technique three days a week for three weeks, plus an additional class such as hip hop.
Level III students meet five days a week for five weeks. Students have a daily ballet technique class, followed by classes in pre-pointe, modern, hip hop, jazz, and musical theater.
Level IV & V students meet six days a week for five weeks. Students have a daily ballet technique class, followed by classes in pointe, modern, hip hop, jazz, musical theater, plus one Pilates mat or circuit training class per week.
Classes are subject to change and may vary from week to week.
For more information about the Student Division Summer Course at The Francia Russell Center, please contact PNB at either of our two locations: 206.441.2435 or 425.451.1241.
COVID-19 Protocols and Procedures
We understand your questions and concerns regarding the health and safety of your student while attending PNB School. Official Summer Course COVID-19 Guidelines will be sent to registered students later this spring.
All guidelines, protocols and procedures are subject to change at any time.
Summer Course Faculty
Marisa Albee
Emily Coello
Nancy Crowley
Rachel Foster
Susan Gorter
Ikolo Griffin
Dana Hanson
Eric Hipolito
Carrie Imler
Deborah Kenner
Kaori Nakamura
Abbie Siegel
Marjorie Thompson
Jennifer Turner
Guest Faculty
TBD
