Late Start Arts: Improv and Physical Comedy Grades: 3-5 Instructor: Mik Kuhlman Location: Greenroom Fridays, Sept 5-Jan 30 | 9-10:30 am (skip holidays and school breaks) Tuition: $625 (includes $95 materials/snack fee) Our Fall/Winter Late Start Arts series provides enriching, creative activities on Chautauqua Professional Development Days (PDD). Students arrive at the Blue Heron at […]
Late Start Arts: Favorite Animal Fun Grades: K-2 | Friday | 9am – 10:30am Instructor: Sumi Suda Location: Blue Heron Gallery Tell us your favorite animal on the first day of class and we’ll focus on a different favorite each week! Each session will be spent learning about that animal, making themed crafts, playing games, […]
Late Start Arts: Favorite Animal Fun Grades: K-2 Instructor: Sumi Suda Location: Blue Heron Gallery Fridays, Sept 5-Jan 30 | 9-10:30 am (skip holidays and school breaks) Tuition: $625 (includes $95 materials/snack fee) Tell us about your favorite animal on the first day of class and we’ll focus on a different favorite each week! Each […]
Late Start Arts: Favorite Animal Fun Grades: K-2 Instructor: Sumi Suda Location: Blue Heron Gallery Fridays, Sept 5-Jan 30 | 9-10:30 am (skip holidays and school breaks) Tuition: $625 (includes $95 materials/snack fee) Tell us about your favorite animal on the first day of class and we’ll focus on a different favorite each week! Each […]
Late Start Arts: Improv and Physical Comedy Grades: 3-5 Instructor: Mik Kuhlman Location: Greenroom Fridays, Sept 5-Jan 30 | 9-10:30 am (skip holidays and school breaks) Tuition: $625 (includes $95 materials/snack fee) Our Fall/Winter Late Start Arts series provides enriching, creative activities on Chautauqua Professional Development Days (PDD). Students arrive at the Blue Heron at […]
September 5, 2025 | 7:30pm September 6, 2025 | 7:30pm Isaac Slade, the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter, will be performing this September at the Vashon Center for the Arts. This special career-spanning solo set will feature songs from his former band The Fray, as well as brand new, never before heard material in an […]
Ignited by Vashon : Art by Vashon Artist Residency Alumni VCA partnered with Vashon Artist Residency (VAR) for this milestone event showcasing a diverse collection of work that reflects the influence of the island on an artist’s practice. Cathy Sarkowsky founded VAR in 2021 as a place where artists could focus on their work, find […]
SATURDAY | Sept 6 | 1-3pm Free- no ticket required Jazz bassist Bruce Phares invites accomplished musician friends and colleagues to help him fill the Atrium at Vashon Center for the Arts with high-quality live jazz, for FREE. We’ve opened the bar and pulled out a chair for you and your friends to take in […]
SATURDAY | Sept 6 | 1-3pm Free- no ticket required Jazz bassist Bruce Phares invites accomplished musician friends and colleagues to help him fill the Atrium at Vashon Center for the Arts with high-quality live jazz, for FREE. We’ve opened the bar and pulled out a chair for you and your friends to take in […]
Lightning Thief Audition Prep | One Day Intensive Ages: 11-17 Sunday, September 7th | 1 – 4 pm Tuition: $55 Instructor: Kelly Godell Location: Blue Heron Gallery Step into the world of Percy Jackson with this high-energy one-day workshop designed to get you audition-ready for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. In this fast-paced […]
Creative Movement Ages: 3-4 Mondays: Sept 8-Jan 12 (skip Nov 10, Dec 15-Jan 5) | 3:15-4:00 pm Tuition: $205 Instructor: Elise Ericksen Location: Downstairs Studio A fun-filled introduction into the world of dance where children explore their imaginations through music and movement as they develop motor skills, rhythmic awareness, coordination, and balance in a nurturing […]
Intermediate Jazz** Ages 10-18 Mondays: Sep 8-Jan 12 (skip Dec 1, Dec 15-Jan 5) | 3:30-4:30 pm Tuition: $360* Original Works Performances: Mar 13 & 14 at 7:00 and Mar 14 at 2:00 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Learn the fundamentals of Jazz Dance: isolations, syncopations, style and showmanship. This class is suitable for […]
First Steps Ballet & Tap Ages: 4-6 Mondays: Sept 8-Jan 12 (skip Nov 10, Dec 15-Jan 5) | 4:15-5:15 pm Tuition: $275 Instructor: Elise Ericksen Location: Downstairs Studio The fundamentals of both Ballet and Tap are introduced through fun and structured group activities. Your little dancer will have so much fun learning important skills like […]
Beginning Tap Ages: 7-11 Mondays: Sep 8-Jan 12 (skip Dec 1, Dec 15-Jan 5) | 5:15-6:15pm Tuition: $380* Show Run-through: Dec 1 Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00 and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Trying on tap shoes for […]
Blue Heron Dance Company Class** Mondays: Sep 8-Jan 12 (skip Dec 15-Jan 5) | 6:15-7:45 pm -and- Wednesdays: Sep 10-Jan 21 (skip Nov 26, Dec 17-Jan 7) | 5:15-6:45 pm Tuition: $880 Instructors: Vadne White Location: Upstairs Studio Our Company class trains in advanced pointe work, controlled adage, adept petit allegro, as well as advanced […]
Intermediate Modern and Choreography** Ages 11-18 Mondays: Sep 8-Jan 12 (skip Dec 1, Dec 15-Jan 5) | 6:15-7:30pm Tuition: $425* Original Works Performances: Mar 13 & 14 at 7:00pm and Mar 14 at 2:00pm Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Students will work on the Modern Dance elemental concepts of force, time, and space, and […]
Improv Ages: 16-Adult Mondays, Sept 8-Oct 13 | 6:30-8:30 pm Tuition: $235 Instructor: Mik Kuhlman Location: Blue Heron Gallery Back by popular demand! Explore the spontaneous creation of theatre and short form improv with one of Vashon’s most talented actors. Learn to work with spatial awareness, balance and body centers as you build characters and […]
Blue Heron Dance Company Rehearsal Mondays: Sep 8-Jan 12 (skip Dec 15-Jan 5) | 7:45-8:30 pm -and- Wednesdays: Sep 10-Jan 21 (skip Nov 26, Dec 17-Jan 7) | 6:45-8:30 pm Show Run-through: Dec 1 Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00 and Dec 6 & 7 at […]
Suzuki Violin Lessons 45 Minutes (level 4 book and up): $1050* 18 weekly lessons, Sept 9-Jan 30 (skip school breaks) | Contact Gaye to schedule Instructor: Gaye Detzer Location: Blue Heron Classroom *Tuition includes $60 group lesson fee The Suzuki approach is based on the philosophy that young children learn music just as they learn […]
30 Minute Suzuki Violin Lessons Ages: 8 and up 18 weekly lessons, Sept 9-Jan 31 (skip school breaks) | Contact Gaye to schedule Tuition: $730* Instructor: Gaye Detzer Location: Blue Heron Classroom *Tuition includes $60 group lesson fee The Suzuki approach is based on the philosophy that young children learn music just as they learn […]
15 Minute Suzuki Violin Lessons Ages: 7 and under 18 weekly lessons, Sept 9-Jan 31 (skip school breaks) | Contact Gaye to schedule Tuition: $415* Instructor: Gaye Detzer Location: Blue Heron Classroom *Tuition includes $60 group lesson fee The Suzuki approach is based on the philosophy that young children learn music just as they learn […]
Adult Intermediate Ballet Ages: 13+ Session 1: Tuesdays, Sept 9-Oct 21 | 12:00 pm-1:15pm Tuition per session: $170 Single class/drop in: $26 Instructor: Kathleen Bonner Location: Upstairs Studio If you have some ballet experience, dancer/teacher/choreographer Kathleen Bonner gives a great daytime class including a classical barre followed by lovely choreography at center. Ballet experience recommended. […]
Intermediate Contemporary & Lyrical** Ages 10-18 Tuesdays: Sep 9-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 2, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 4:00-5:15 pm Tuition: $425* Original Works Performances: Mar 13 & 14 at 7:00pm and Mar 14 at 2:00pm Instructor: Madeline Morser Location: Upstairs Studio A combination class of Contemporary and Lyrical techniques and phrase-work, class will […]
Second Steps Ballet & Tap Ages: 6-7 Tuesdays: Sep 9-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 4:15-5:15pm Nutcracker Run-through: Dec 1 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00 and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00 Tuition: $380* Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Miss Vanesa makes it fun […]
Beginning Ballet Ages: 7-8 Tuesdays: Sep 9-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 5:15-6:15pm Nutcracker Run-through: Dec 1 Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00 and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00 Tuition: $380* Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Upstairs Studio Building on the skills learned in Second Steps, […]
Advanced Lyrical** Tuesdays: Sep 9-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 2, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 5:15-6:45 pm Tuition: $495* Original Works Performances: Mar 13 & 14 at 7:00pm and Mar 14 at 2:00pm Instructor: Madeline Morser Location: Upstairs Studio Hone your fluidity, expression, and grace in Advanced Lyrical! Lyrical dance is most often defined as […]
Adult and Teen Modern Dance Session 1: Tuesdays, Sept 9-Oct 21 | 6:15 pm-7:30pm Tuition per session: $170 Single class/drop in: $26 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Upstairs Studio Explore dynamic movement, grounded technique, and expressive choreography in this welcoming class for teens and adults. Vanesa Wylie blends modern dance fundamentals with creative exploration, encouraging individual […]
Advanced Contemporary** Tuesdays: Sep 9-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 2, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 6:45-8:30 pm Tuition: $560* Original Works Performances: Mar 13 & 14 at 7:00 and Mar 14 at 2:00 Instructor: Madeline Morser Location: Upstairs Studio Advanced Contemporary includes a full body warm up with combos standing, upside-down, and on the ground […]
Adult and Teen Tap Ages: 13+ Single class/drop in: $21 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Have a blast with Vanesa as she takes you through tap drills to build technique, traveling steps, improvisation, and combinations that build every week. Tap shoes required. For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at […]
Adult and Teen Tap Ages: 13+ Session 1: Tuesdays, Sept 9-Oct 21 | 7:30 pm-8:30pm Tuition per session: $135 Single class/drop in: $21 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Have a blast with Vanesa as she takes you through tap drills to build technique, traveling steps, improvisation, and combinations that build every week. Tap […]
Beginning Intermediate Ballet Ages: 8-11 Wednesdays & Fridays, Sep 10-Jan 23 (skip Oct 31, Nov 26-28, Dec 17-Jan 9) | 4:15-5:15pm Tuition: $565* Instructors: Madeline Morser, Elise Erickson & Cristy Stone Location: Upstairs Studio At this level, students train twice weekly for skill acquisition and injury prevention. Dancers will be introduced to turns, more intricate combinations, […]
Beginning Intermediate Nutcracker Rehearsal Wednesdays, Sep 10-Nov 19 | 5:15-6:15 pm Theater Rehearsals: Nov 24-25 Show Run-through: Dec 1 Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00 and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00 Tuition: $280* Instructor: Madeline Morser, Cristy Stone & Vadne White Location: Downstairs Studio Students […]
Blue Heron Dance Company Class** Mondays: Sep 8-Jan 12 (skip Dec 15-Jan 5) | 6:15-7:45 pm -and- Wednesdays: Sep 10-Jan 21 (skip Nov 26, Dec 17-Jan 7) | 5:15-6:45 pm Tuition: $880 Instructors: Vadne White Location: Upstairs Studio Our Company class trains in advanced pointe work, controlled adage, adept petit allegro, as well as advanced […]
Adult and Teen Contemporary Ages: 13+ Session 1: Wednesdays, Sept 10-Oct 22 | 6:15-7:30pm Tuition per session: $170 Single class/drop in: $26 Instructor: Madeline Morser Location: Downstairs Studio Having trained and performed on both coasts, Madeline’s unique style of Contemporary Dance incorporates the powerful and striking lines of Classical Modern, mixed with the intricate timing, inversions, […]
Blue Heron Dance Company Rehearsal Mondays: Sep 8-Jan 12 (skip Dec 15-Jan 5) | 7:45-8:30 pm -and- Wednesdays: Sep 10-Jan 21 (skip Nov 26, Dec 17-Jan 7) | 6:45-8:30 pm Show Run-through: Dec 1 Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00 and Dec 6 & 7 at […]
Pre-professional Pointe and Variations** Thursdays: Sep 11-Nov 20 | 3:30-4:30 pm Tuition: $215 Instructor: Vadne White Location: Upstairs Studio Learn the pointe variations from classical ballets that are often used for auditions: Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Le Corsaire, Cinderella, Giselle and so many more! For advanced pointe dancers. **Instructor permission required. For questions or help with […]
Advanced Intermediate Tap** Ages 12+ Thursdays: Sep 11-Jan 22 (skip Nov 27, Dec 18-Jan 8) | 3:30-4:30pm Tuition: $465* The Nutcracker: -Show Run-through: Dec 1 -Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 -Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 -Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00pm and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00pm Original Works Performances: Mar 13 & 14 at […]
Advanced Intermediate Tap** Ages 12+ Thursdays: Sep 11-Jan 22 (skip Nov 27, Dec 18-Jan 8) | 3:30-4:30pm Tuition: $465* The Nutcracker: -Show Run-through: Dec 1 -Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 -Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 -Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00pm and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00pm Original Works Performances: Mar 13 & 14 at […]
Intermediate Tap** Ages 10-13 Thursdays: Sep 11-Jan 22 (skip Nov 27, Dec 18-Jan 8) | 4:30-5:30pm Tuition: $380* Show Run-through: Dec 1 Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00 and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Miss Vanesa will help students […]
Intermediate Tap** Ages 10-13 Thursdays: Sep 11-Jan 22 (skip Nov 27, Dec 18-Jan 8) | 4:30-5:30pm Tuition: $380* Show Run-through: Dec 1 Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00 and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00 Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Miss Vanesa will help students […]
Beginning Intermediate Modern and Choreography** Ages 8-11 Thursdays: Sep 11-Jan 22 (skip Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 18-Jan 8) | 5:30-6:30pm Tuition: $360* Original Works Performances: Mar 13 & 14 at 7:00pm and Mar 14 at 2:00pm Instructor: Vanesa Wylie Location: Downstairs Studio Miss Vanesa teaches students the movements that are the foundation for classical […]
Advanced Intermediate Ballet Nutcracker Rehearsal Thursdays: Sep 11-Nov 20 | 5:30-6:30 pm Theater Rehearsals: Nov 24-25 Show Run-through: Dec 1 Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00 and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00 Tuition: $280* Instructor: Vadne White Location: Upstairs Studio Students will learn and rehearse […]
Advanced Intermediate Ballet Nutcracker Rehearsal Thursdays: Sep 11-Nov 20 | 5:30-6:30 pm Theater Rehearsals: Nov 24-25 Show Run-through: Dec 1 Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00 and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00 Tuition: $280* Instructor: Vadne White Location: Upstairs Studio Students will learn and rehearse […]
Adults and Teen Beginning Ballet Ages: 13+ Tuition per session: $135 Single class/drop in: $21 Instructor: Elizabeth Shaw Location: Upstairs Studio Want to try ballet? Take our Beginning Ballet class to learn the fundamentals of this classical art form. Class will focus on the basics: posture, turnout, the positions of feet and arms, and moving through […]
Advanced Modern** Thursdays: Sep 11-Jan 22 (skip Nov 27, Dec 18-Jan 8) | 6:30-8:00pm Tuition: $610* The Nutcracker: -Show Run-through: Dec 1 -Technical Rehearsal: Dec 2 -Dress Rehearsal: Dec 3 -Performances: Dec 4 & 5 at 7:00pm and Dec 6 & 7 at 2:00pm Original Works Performances: Mar 13 & 14 at 7:00pm and Mar […]
September 13, 2025 | 7:30pm Son Cubano is one of the most popular musical styles in Cuba, and Grammy-nominated Kiki Valera is one of its foremost exponents. Over the last century, this style of traditional Cuban music has contributed to many other genres of music, including Latin jazz, cha cha cha, mambo, salsa and timba. […]
September 14, 2026 | 2pm ALBIANI ON… UTAGAWA (ANDO) HIROSHIGE REBECCA ALBIANI is an art historian and a beloved, long-time lecturer at VCA. Rebecca also lectures at the Frye Art Museum and other respected art institutions. Rebecca was a Fulbright Scholar in Venice and received a B.A. in Art History from U.C. Berkely and an […]
September 16,18, & 20, 2025 Based in Northern California, Aya Caspi brings her unique blend of vision, practical clarity, and deep commitment to the transformative power of Nonviolent Communication to settings as varied as schools, colleges, parenting, couples counseling, mediation, nonprofit organizations, social change communities, and media. Aya has served as an educational consultant on […]
Intermediate Woodworking – Mid-Century Bookcase* Ages: 14-Adult (students under 18 must register with a parent or guardian also taking the class) Wednesdays, Sept 17-Dec 10 | 6:30-8:45 pm (skip Nov 26) Tuition: $730 (includes $175 materials fee) Instructor: Erik Mortensen Location: Vashon High School Woodshop, Room 1105 Strengthen your woodworking skills by building a Mid-Century […]
Teen Musical Theatre Lead Class: The Lightning Thief Grades: 6-12 Thursdays, Sept 18-Nov 13 | 3:30-5:30 pm Tuition: $380 Instructors: Kelly Godell, Marita Ericksen, Elise Ericksen Location: Greenroom and Stage Dive deep into musical theatre in this intensive class required for students with lead roles in The Lightning Thief production. Class includes intensive 1:1 instruction […]
Smartphone Filmmaking Ages: 14-Adult Thursdays, Sept 18-Oct 16 | 6:30-9 pm AND Saturday, Oct 4 | 12-4:30 pm Tuition: $350 (includes $20 materials fee) Instructor: Gabriel Dawson Location: Blue Heron Gallery Learn everything you need to know to shoot a short film, music video, or whatever your creativity inspires you to make. All with just […]
September 19, 2025 | 7:30pm September 21, 2025 | 2:30pm It’s French Romanticism at its best in Massenet’s Cinderella, a shimmering operatic adaptation of the beloved fairy tale. Cendrillon is infused with wit, charm, and a touch of magic that will transport you. The score is a tapestry of lush melodies and sparkling orchestration. Our production promises to […]
September 20, 2025 | 1-3pm Free Event Join us in the VCA atrium for a pop-up “Songwriter Sessions” with Graham Mark and Orville Johnson Wry humor, virtuoso harmonica, and soulful country-blues: Orville Johnson and Mark Graham are the Kings of Mongrel Folk. Graham—of Kevin Burke’s Open House—pairs fleet harmonica and woody clarinet with sardonic […]
Science with Sumi Ages: 7-12 Wednesdays, Sept 24-Oct 29 | 4:15-5:45 pm Tuition: $190 (includes $15 materials fee) Instructor: Sumi Suda Location: Blue Heron Gallery Learn to explore the world inquisitively through experiments and observation! Each class will have a general scientific theme for us to explore as a group of learners; geology, ornithology, marine […]
October 1, 2025 | 7:30pm with special guest Kyshona Loudon Wainwright III began 2025 with the January release of the new album “Loudon Live in London” which was recorded during a 3-night residency at Nell’s Jazz and Blues club in 2024. Born in Chapel Hill, N.C. in 1946, Loudon Wainwright III came to fame when […]
October 4, 2025 | 7:30pm American pianist Evren Ozel has established himself as a musician of “refined restraint” (Third Coast Review), combining fluent virtuosity with probing, thoughtful interpretations. Evren has performed extensively in the United States and abroad and is the recipient of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and 2022 Salon de Virtuosi Career […]
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