Blue Heron Dance Company Class | Wednesday Session
2025-09-10 17:15 - 2026-01-21 18:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Blue Heron Dance Studio, 19704 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, United States
Blue Heron Dance Company Class**
Mondays: Sep 8-Jan 12 (skip Dec 15-Jan 5) | 6:15-7:45 pm
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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 combinations, turns, and jumps. Twice weekly training is the minimum requirement for skill acquisition and maintenance. Company members perform many roles in our annual production of The Nutcracker, Dec 4-7. Rehearsals are additional sessions following the Monday and Wednesday classes.
**Instructor permission required.
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at belle@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.

Adult and Teen Contemporary | Session 1
2025-09-10 18:15 - 2026-10-22 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Blue Heron Dance Studio, 19704 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, United States
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, and floor work of present-day Contemporary Dance along the West Coast. Class will begin with a full-body warm-up in center, including proprioceptive challenges, floor work, and timing exercises built into expressive, feel-good movement and music. Across the floor progressions will follow center work, culminating in the building of longer phrases to be practiced and expanded upon throughout the session. Dance experience recommended.
Session 2: Wednesdays, Oct 29-Jan 21 (skip Nov 26, Dec 3, Dec 17-Jan 7) | 6:15-7:30pm
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at belle@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.
Registration for Session 2 is open through the Parent/Student Portal.

Blue Heron Dance Company Rehearsal - Wednesday Session
2025-09-10 18:45 - 2026-01-21 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Blue Heron Dance Studio, 19704 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, United States
Blue Heron Dance Company Rehearsal
Mondays: Sep 8-Jan 12 (skip Dec 15-Jan 5) | 7:45-8:30 pm
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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 2:00
Tuition: $400*
Instructors: Vadne White, Vanesa Wylie, Madeline Morser
Location: Upstairs Studio
Company rehearsals for our annual productions of The Nutcracker & Original Works. Dancers may not be absent from more than 2 rehearsals and are required to attend all rehearsals for the 2 months leading up to each production. Additional rehearsal time may be requested as needed for solo and principal roles (*Nutcracker performance fee included in tuition).
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at belle@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.

Advanced Intermediate Tap
2025-09-11 15:30 - 2026-01-22 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Blue Heron Dance Studio, 19704 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, United States
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 7:00pm and Mar 14 at 2:00pm
Instructor: Vanesa Wylie
Location: Downstairs Studio
Building on a solid foundation of Tap rudiments, Miss Vanesa will take Intermediate students to the next level technically and artistically. Tap shoes required. Students will spend a portion of class preparing for our annual production of The Nutcracker, Dec 4-7, and must attend Show Run-through, Technical Rehearsal and Dress Rehearsal. This class will also perform in Original Works on March 13 & 14
*performance fee included in tuition.
**Instructor permission required.
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at belle@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.

Intermediate Tap
2025-09-11 16:30 - 2026-01-22 05:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Blue Heron Dance Studio, 19704 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, United States
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 expand their tap vocabulary, clarify their sounds, and hone their performance skills. Students will spend a portion of class preparing for our annual production of The Nutcracker, Dec 4-7, and must attend Show Run-through, Technical Rehearsal and Dress Rehearsal
*performance fee included in tuition.
**Instructor permission required.
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at belle@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.

Beginning Intermediate Modern and Choreography
2025-09-11 17:30 - 2026-01-22 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Blue Heron Dance Studio, 19704 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, United States
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 modern dance and helps students develop their creative voice. Contractions, spirals, basic floor work, and the concepts of Modern dance – space, time and force – are taught in a manner that is encouraging and fun. This class is suitable for Intermediate students and concurrent enrollment in Ballet is strongly recommended. Students will spend a portion of class preparing for our Original Works production March 13-14, and regular attendance is required in order to perform.
*Original Works performance fee included in tuition.
**Instructor permission required.
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at belle@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.

Advanced Modern
2025-09-11 18:30 - 2026-01-22 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Blue Heron Dance Studio, 19704 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, United States
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 14 at 2:00pm
Instructor: Vanesa Wylie
Location: Upstairs Studio
Expanding on the skills developed in Intermediate Modern and Advanced Ballet, students will explore expression through movement and improvisation that relies on sound technique and strength. Placement in this class requires instructor permission and concurrent enrollment in ballet is strongly recommended. Students will spend a portion of class preparing a piece for The Nutcracker on Dec 4-7, and our Original Works production March 13-14. Regular attendance in classes and rehearsals is required in order to perform. *Performance fees for The Nutcracker and Original Works included in tuition.
**Instructor permission
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at belle@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.

Beginning Ballet for Adults and Teens | Single Class/Drop in
2025-09-11 18:30 - 2026-01-22 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Blue Heron Dance Studio, 19704 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA, United States
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 space with grace and confidence. No ballet experience required. Dress comfortably and ballet shoes are recommended.
Session 1: Thursdays, Sep 11-Oct 23 | 6:30-7:30pm
Session 2: Thursdays, Oct 30-Jan 22 (skip Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 18-Jan 8) | 6:30-7:30pm
For questions or help with registrations, please contact our registrar at belle@vashoncenterforthearts.org or (206) 259-3005.

Late Arrival Schedule
2026-01-23 00:00, 2026-01-30 00:00, 2026-02-06 00:00, 2026-02-13 00:00, 2026-02-20 00:00, 2026-02-27 00:00, 2026-03-06 00:00, 2026-03-13 00:00 UTC | WA
The VHS late start school day is 9:45am-2:55pm
