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)Â 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)Â 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Social Dances: Swing & Salsa Ages: 13+ Session 2: Fridays, Oct 24-Dec 12 (skip Oct 31, Dec 5) | 6:00-7:00pm Holiday Dance Social: Dec 12, 7:00pm Tuition per session: $118 Instructor: Cristy Stone Location: Blue Heron Gallery Swing and Salsa are two of the most popular social dances because they are fun and flexible. In this […]
October 24, 2025 | 7:30pm October 25, 2025 | 7:30pm October 26, 2025 | 2pm & 7:30pm October 30, 2025 | 7:30pm October 31, 2025 | 10pm*special Halloween performance November 1, 2025 | 7:30pm Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show– This musical spoof on horror and sci-fi B movies is a cult classic, telling the […]
Adult Intermediate Ballet Ages: 13+ Session 2: Tuesdays, Oct 28-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 2, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 12:00pm-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 […]
Adult and Teen Modern Dance Tuesdays, Oct 28-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 2, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 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 […]
Adult and Teen Modern Dance Tuesdays, Oct 28-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 2, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 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 […]
Adult and Teen Modern Dance Session 2: Tuesdays, Oct 28-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 2, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 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 […]
Adult and Teen Modern Dance Session 2: Tuesdays, Oct 28-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 2, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 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 […]
Adult and Teen Tap Ages: 13+ Session 2: Tuesdays, Oct 28-Jan 20 (skip Nov 11, Dec 2, Dec 16-Jan 6) | 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, […]
November 8, 2025 | 7:30pm From the Ashes, We Will Rise An Unforgettable Night of Musical Redemption Join singer-songwriter Steffon Moody as he weaves three decades of self-forged Folk Americana into a single rousing evening of song, story, and surprise. Sharing the stage with island stalwarts Andre Sapp (mandolin, guitar) and Bill Moyer (tablas, trap […]