The Arc School of Ballet Biennial Showcase Performance of Jungle Law On May 20 Arc School of Ballet (ASB) showcases more than 125 of its students in its year-end performance of Jungle Law. The dancers range in age from three years old to pre-professional, young adults,...
ARC at Carkeek Park July 15, 2017 Join ARC School of Ballet and the ARC Dance Company at Carkeek Park on July 15, 2017 from 2:30 to 3:30pm for a free movement and singing workshop; hosted by the ARC Dance Company with music direction by...
Open Rehearsals and Talk Back Sessions with Choreographers in July and August! As part of ARC Dance Company’s continuing commitment to provide access to the art of dance at all levels of the discipline, ARC Dance Company is pleased to announce open Working Rehearsals and...
ARC Dance Company at Alki Beach Park What happens when one of Seattle’s premiere dance companies joins artistic forces with Seattle’s popular Piano’s in the Park program? A moving performance that is nothing short of amazing! Join ARC Dance Company and Suzanne Grant this coming...
Open Rehearsals and Talk Back Sessions with Choreographers in July and August! As part of ARC Dance Company’s continuing commitment to provide access to the art of dance at all levels of the discipline, ARC Dance Company is pleased to announce open Working Rehearsals and...
...a dance feast of whimsy, fantasy, and some autumnal introspection ARC Dance Company is pleased to offer Autumn 47, a mixed repertoire performance featuring two world premiere pieces by New York-based choreographer David Fernandez (Boitsov Classical Ballet, Lyric Opera, Ballet Theatre Chicago) and Alex Ketley (The...
ARC Dance brings the magic of The Nutcracker alive for families and the community in this child-friendly version of this holiday classic ballet that will warm your spirit. A favorite tradition for families across Seattle, all performances held in ARC's large facility in Ballard have sold out...
This holiday season ARC Dance brings Nutcracker Sweets back to the Shorewood Performing Arts Center for two performances on December 16, 2017. This much-loved holiday ballet includes the talented students of ARC School of Ballet and the professional dancers of ARC Dance Company. A favorite...
Seattle Foundation's GIVEBIG Returns on May 9! Wednesday, May 9 is GIVEBIG, a one-day online giving campaign to raise funds for local nonprofits and ARC! Please GIVEBIG to the SMALL! Early giving begins on Thursday, April 26 You may schedule an online donation to ARC starting...
ARC Summer Dance Programs 2018 Children Program for ages 3-6 Student Youth Program for ages 6 - 15+ Intensive for ages 11-15+ (by audition)
Open Rehearsals and Talk Back Sessions with Choreographers in June and July! As part of ARC Dance Company’s continuing commitment to provide access to the art of dance at all levels of the discipline, ARC Dance Company is pleased to announce open Sneak Peek Working...
Summer Dance at the Center is back with five world premiere dances! Now in its 10th year, the Summer Dance at the Center series has firmly established its reputation as one of Seattles premiere dance events, with its blending of forms between modern dance and...
ARC Dance Productions presents Spring Repertory Festival. Arc Youth Dance Company (AYDC), and Kaleidoscope Dance Company come together to present the biennial Spring Repertory Festival in two performances on March 23 and March 24, 2019, at 4pm. Combining their efforts, AYDC, Kaleidoscope, and Open Performing...
Winnie's Woods School Showcase Performance Saturday, June 1 at 1pm and 5pm On June 1 Arc School of Ballet (ASB) showcases more than 125 of its students in its year-end performance of Winnie's Woods. The dancers range in age from three years old to pre-professional...
Dance Educators in Performance Dance Educators in Performance features a lineup of stellar choreographers from across Washington state. This unique show offers a platform for teaching artists and shines light on the unique intersections of choreography, dance performance and education. All proceeds from the concert...
SNEAK PEEK Rehearsal and excerpts for ARC at 20: A Twentieth Anniversary Retrospective As an added benefit for Audiences who wish to immerse themselves in the creative process with the ARC Dance Company, join us for behind-the scenes Sneak Peek rehearsals and presentations in July....
ARC Dance Company celebrates 20 years of dance with a special two-day festival at the Bagley Wright Theatre, ARC at 20: A Twentieth Anniversary Retrospective Performance From humble beginnings in 1999, to its stellar growth as a home for accomplished choreographers and dancers alike, ARC...
15th Anniversary of ARC's Nutcracker Sweets ARC Dance brings the magic of The Nutcracker alive for families and the community in this child-friendly version of this holiday classic ballet that will warm your spirit. A favorite tradition for families across Seattle, all performances held in...
ARC Dance presents Nutcracker Sweets at Shorewood Performing Arts Center This holiday season ARC Dance brings Nutcracker Sweets back to the Shorewood Performing Arts Center for two performances on December 21, 2019. This much-loved holiday ballet includes the talented students of Arc School of Ballet...
SPRING DANCE PERFORMANCES ON JUNE 7 ARE NOW CANCELED COVID-19 Update: Governor Jay Inslee and the Washington State Department of Health have mandated a closure of all public gatherings due to the continued spread of coronavirus. We have spent the last few weeks working hard...
School - Online Classes begin
Even in the Time of COVID, ARC Dance is keeping its Nutcracker Sweets alive in the comfort and safety of your home. Celebrating fifteen years of sold out holiday-season performances, ARC Dance presents a new COVID-19-appropriate ways to enjoy the magic of its annual Nutcracker...
ARC Dance Productions Presents the Romeo & Juliet Project - A Cinematic Ballet Filmed at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall - ARC Dance offers a new twist to the central story of Romeo & Juliet. Choreographed by Artistic Director Marie Chong, this cinematic dance version updates the...
ARC Dance Productions Presents the Romeo & Juliet Project - A Cinematic Ballet Filmed at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall - ARC Dance offers a new twist to the central story of Romeo & Juliet. Choreographed by Artistic Director Marie Chong, this cinematic dance version updates the...
All School Demonstration Performance. Saturday, June 4, 2022 Two Performances 1:00pm and 4:00pm More info and to purchase tickets - HERE
$15 SNEAK PEAK 2022 Friday, July 22 at 6pm Hosted by Marie Chong, Artistic Director and Choreographer Marika Brussel Please join us for an inside look at ARC Dance Company as we prepare two distinct world premiere dance works for our upcoming Summer Dance 2022...
ARC Company’s Summer Season 2022 ARC Dance Company is happy to announce the resumption of its popular summer season. The program features new choreography by Sean Kelly (Resident Director/Associate Choreographer, An American In Paris tour), Stephanie Rae Williams (dancer, Dance Theatre of Harlem), Marika Brussel (freelance...
ARC Dance Company performs at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts ARC Dance performs a program of different dances by a variety of choreographers at the Snowy Owl Theater. The selection of dances range from brand new works to old favorites such as excerpts of...
Nutcracker Sweets Tickets go on sale at 10am!
Community Sharing performances are presented to residents of assisted and retirement living communities as well as local neighborhood events. Our Community Sharing performances are presented FREE and designed to share the grace and beauty of dance in a social inter generational experience. Excerpts of Nutcracker...
Community Sharing performances are presented to residents of assisted and retirement living communities as well as local neighborhood events. Our Community Sharing performances are presented FREE and designed to share the grace and beauty of dance in a social inter generational experience. Monday, November 14...
Community Sharing performances are presented to residents of assisted and retirement living communities as well as local neighborhood events. Our Community Sharing performances are presented FREE and designed to share the grace and beauty of dance in a social inter generational experience. Excerpts of Nutcracker...
Buy Tickets ARC Dance is pleased to bring Nutcracker Sweets to the Snowy Owl Theater for three performances of this holiday classic on: Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at 7:30PM Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 2:00PM Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 7:30PM This much-loved holiday ballet...
Nutcracker Sweets Performances at ARC: December 9 at 7:00pm - SOLD OUT December 10 at 2:00pm - SOLD OUT December 10 at 7:00pm - SOLD OUT December 11 at 2:00pm - SOLD OUT December 11 at 5:00pm - SOLD OUT ARC Dance brings the magic...
Buy Tickets This holiday season ARC Dance brings Nutcracker Sweets back to the Shorewood Performing Arts Center in Shoreline for two performances only: December 17 at 1:00pm December 17 at 5:00pm - SOLD OUT All reserved seating. This much-loved holiday ballet includes the talented students...
This workshop is Full. Circus Workshop with Cirque du Soleil Artists - $60 In this two hour circus arts workshop participants will join Santé D'Amours Fortunato and Alexandr Yudintsev explore hula hoop manipulation as well as some basic aerial/circus conditioning routines. No Experience necessary for...
NEVERLAND SOLD OUT! One Performance only. All reserved seating. Saturday, June 3 at 4:00pm Shorewood Performing Arts Center This Performance is SOLD OUT. Join us as we celebrate our students in our biennial school showcase performance of NEVERLAND! Director Marie Chong has adapted the original...
A Three-Week Program for Children Ages 3-5+ June 12 – June 30, 2023 45 Minute Classes, Two Times per Week
Two Sessions three weeks each Session 1: JUNE 12- JUNE 30, 2023 Session 2: AUGUST 7 – AUGUST 25, 2023 Student Youth Program Provides an environment for ages 6–10+ yrs, that continues exploration of learned dance skills and creative expression. Intermediate Pre-Teen/Teen Ballet For students that...
The Dance Lab: Two week Conditioning Intensive Ages 12 – 14+ years July 5 through July 19, 2023 (classes begin on Wednesday and operate on weekdays) The Dance Lab is a two week conditioning intensive for dancers that offers small-group instruction in GYROTONIC®, GYROKINESIS® Pilates,...
ARC DANCE TO HOST INAUGURAL GALA PERFORMANCES OF DANCE ARTISTS IN THE ASSEMBLÉ FESTIVAL Friday, July 14 at 8:00pm & Saturday, July 15 at 2:00pm Bagley Wright Theater at Seattle Center ARC Dance is launching the Assemblé Festival, a gathering of professional dance artists from...
4-week Open Dance Intensive for ages 11-14+ August 7 through September 1, 2023 The Open Dance Intensive offers four (4 ) weeks of classes in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz/Tap/Modern/Musical Theater. There is no audition for the Open Dance Intensive program. Students have the option of choosing...
Two Sessions three weeks each Session 1: JUNE 12- JUNE 30, 2023 Session 2: AUGUST 7 – AUGUST 25, 2023 Student Youth Program Provides an environment for ages 6–10+ yrs, that continues exploration of learned dance skills and creative expression. Intermediate Pre-Teen/Teen Ballet For students that...
ARC's Nutcracker Sweets performs at the Cornish Playhouse in collaboration with Cornish+ Prep Dance program. One performance only.
ARC Dance brings the magic of The Nutcracker alive for the community in this child-friendly version of this holiday classic ballet. The four performances this year are held at the ARC Dance Performance Space in N. Ballard/Crown Hill and have sold out for the past...
ARC Dance brings Nutcracker Sweets back to the Shorewood Performing Arts Center for ONE performance on December 16, 2023. This much-loved holiday ballet includes students of the School and a few professional dancers of ARC Dance Company. All Nutcracker Sweets performances at the ARC Dance...
Circus Workshop with Cirque du Soleil Artists ARC is excited to welcome artists from Cirque du Soleil back for a workshop on Monday, January 22. In this two hour circus arts workshop participants will join Santé D’Amours Fortunato and Alexandr Yudintsev explore hula hoop manipulation...
Spring Dance performance is back! All PERFORMANCES SOLD OUT. Two performances, March 16 and 17 at 4pm, 2024, will feature early dances from the 17th and 18th century, mixed dance works, and excerpts from the classical ballet La Bayadère. This family-friendly performance, takes the audience...
School Demonstration Performance Saturday, June 1st 4:00pm All Reserved Seating. One show only. Come share the joy of dance with the students of the ARC Ballet School at the Year End Demonstration performance. This performance showcases the students and skill progression of the entire school....
ARC Dance Company TWO Sneak Peeks Hosted by Marie Chong, Artistic Director & Bobby M. Briscoe, Choreographer Friday, July 12th & 19th @ 6pm Join us for this informal inside look at a working rehearsal with Choreographer Bobby M. Briscoe as he creates a new...
Bobby M. Briscoe will teach a Open Intermediate Ballet class. Click HERE to attend.
ARC Dance Company Final Sneak Peek Hosted by Marie Chong, Artistic Director & Bobby M. Briscoe, Choreographer Friday, July 19th @ 6pm Join us for this informal inside look at a working rehearsal with Choreographer Bobby M. Briscoe as he completes a new world premier...
Masquerade Gala Benefit Fundraiser ! We invite the public to come together to celebrate 25 years of ARC Dance's growth in Seattle. Enjoy live music, silent auction, captivating dance performances, refreshing drinks, delectable hors d'oeuvres, and delightful desserts. Enjoy performances by ARC Dancers and special...
ARC Dance and Cornish + Presents: Nutcracker Sweets Saturday, December 7, 2024 @ 4:00 PM
Nutcracker Sweets performances at the ARC Dance Performance Space ALL PERFORMANCES ARE SOLD OUT FOR THIS VENUE. Please come see us at Shorewood PAC on December 21. Friday, December 13 - 7:00pm SOLD OUT Saturday, December 14 - 2:00pm SOLD OUT Sunday, December 15 -...
Nutcracker Sweets at Shorewood PAC Two performances at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Spring Dance Spring Dance will feature early dances from the 17th and 18th century re-created with staging by Dance Historian Anna Mansbridge, mixed dance works, and a new classical ballet Gems, choreographed by Artistic Director Marie Chong. This family-friendly performance, takes the audience on a...
Wonderland Tea Party Fundraiser Sunday, APRIL 6 12-2pm ARC Dance Space $125 Adult; $75 Children under 10 years Come to Wonderland Tea, a fundraiser party. Wonderland Tea Party includes special appearances by the Queen of Hearts, A Mad Hatter, and White Rabbit. We will have...
A Jolly Holiday The School will showcase our students in this year-end performance of A Jolly Holiday. Students range in age from three years old to pre-professional young adults. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this two-act performance at the Shorewood Performing Arts Center in...
Children's Summer Dance Program Creative Movement for ages 3-5+ Pre-Ballet for ages 5-6
Student Youth Summer Programs Elementary 1 & 2 for ages 6-7+ Elementary 3 & 4 for ages 8-10+ Intermediate for ages 11+
ARC DANCE COMPANY SNEAK PEEK OPEN REHEARSAL Hosted by Marie Chong, Artistic Director and Betsy Cooper, Choreographer Friday, June 27 6:30-7:30pm Join us for this informal inside look at a working rehearsal with Choreographer Betsy Cooper (NYC) as she creates a new world premier dance...
Open Summer Dance Intensive 2025 Session 1 July 7 - 25, 2025 Program Highlights: No audition required: The Open Summer Dance Intensive welcomes all dancers. Flexible attendance: Choose the number of weeks that work best for you. Eligibility: Recommended for students with at least 4...
ARC Dance Company returns to the Leo K. Theatre on July 10 through 12 in a mixed-repertory program with guests Les Ballets Eloelle/Grandiva (NYC), and Ballet Victoria. ARC launched a concert-dance series at the Leo K. in Seattle Center in 2008 and produced various programs...
July 28 – August 1, 2025 Ages: 12 to 19+ Limited to: 6 students The Dance Lab is a one week conditioning intensive for dancers that offers small-group instruction in: GYROTONIC® GYROKINESIS® Pilates Aerial Dance Conditioning The Dance Lab is perfect for dancers (ages 12...
Open Summer Dance Intensive 2025 Session 2 August 4 - 22, 2025 Program Highlights: No audition required: The Open Summer Dance Intensive welcomes all dancers. Flexible attendance: Choose the number of weeks that work best for you. Eligibility: Recommended for students with at least 4...
Have you been touched by an ARC Angel? Come join in the appreciation celebration of three very special ARC Angels. Momma Chong - Office manager, school administrator and nurse, master ballet bun maker, board member, facility operations since the School opened in 2004. Over all...
Three Day Adult Ballet Workshop! ARC welcomes adult dancers for three days of a Ballet Workshop taught by Marie Chong. This three day Workshop will better develop students' comprehension of ballet technique, increase flexibility and endurance, ballet vocabulary, and introduce supplemental conditioning modalities. The Workshop...
ARC Dance Hosts its inaugural ARC After Dark – a Halloween Fundraiser ARC After Dark is a 21+ party complete with light appetizers, potion cocktails, and spooky dancing. Also on offer is a Monster Bash for younger ghosts and goblins (5+) so the whole family...
Nutcracker Misfits at ARC Ready for an un-Nutcracker Nutcracker? ARC Dance presents a loosely Nutcracker-themed mashup show filled with humor and whimsical holiday cheer in this NEW production called Nutcracker Misfits. Featuring misfit characters and a completely new through-line, this 45-minute production choreographed by Marie...
Nutcracker Misfits at ARC Ready for an un-Nutcracker Nutcracker? ARC Dance presents a loosely Nutcracker-themed mashup show filled with humor and whimsical holiday cheer in this NEW production called Nutcracker Misfits. Featuring misfit characters and a completely new through-line, this 45-minute production choreographed by Marie...
Nutcracker Sweets at ARC ARC Dance brings the magic of The Nutcracker alive in this child-friendly version of the holiday classic ballet. Celebrating its 20 year anniversary, “We are excited to bring back our 'Fastest Nutcracker in the West,'” back this year. It has been...
Marie Chong's Nutcracker Sweets performs at Shorewood PAC Two shows only All reserved seating 1:00pm & 5:00pm Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 18 10am
Saturday, January 10 Audition for the Pre-professional Intensive Three week Intensive: August 3 - 21, 2026 There are two ways to audition for the Pre-professional Summer Intensive: 1. Attend the in person audition in Seattle, WA on Saturday, January 10 Pre-Registration form - HERE Class...
Spring Dance performance Two performances, March 21 and 22 at 4pm, will feature early dances from the 17th and 18th century re-created with staging by Dance Historian Anna Mansbridge for the first half, and excerpts of the classical ballet La fille mal gardée, a charming...
School Demonstration Performance and the premier of Marie Chong's La Fille Mal Gardee One show only at Shorewood Performing Arts Center School Demos are a true favorite among our friends and families. This informal performance of the syllabus progression of the entire school offers a...
A Three-Week Program for Children Ages 3-7+ June 8 – June 26, 2026 *Please note: Children must be 3 years of age and toilet trained. The Summer Primary Children’s Program introduces children, three to seven+ years old, to dance through a carefully designed syllabus with...
Student Youth & Pre-Teen Summer Program 2 – Three week sessions Session 1: June 8 – June 26 Session 2: July 6 – July 24 Summer Foundation Student/Youth Program The Summer Foundation Student/Youth Program is designed for dance students aged 8 through 11+ years old...
Student Youth & Pre-Teen Summer Program 2 – Three week sessions Session 1: June 8 – June 26 Session 2: July 6 – July 24 Summer Foundation Student/Youth Program The Summer Foundation Student/Youth Program is designed for dance students aged 8 through 11+ years old...
Open Dance Intensive for ages 11 to 17+yrs Two three-week sessions of Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Modern, and Musical Theater classes: Session 1: July 6 – July 24 Session 2: August 3 – August 21 Program Highlights: No audition required: The Open Summer Intensive welcomes...
SUNDAY, JULY 12 12:00-2:30pm Intermediate Ballet followed by pre-pointe/Pointe class. Julie Tobiason is a former principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet (directed by Francia Russell and Kent Stowell), Chicago City Ballet (directed by Maria Tallchief), and Founder and former Director of Seattle Dance Project.
Dates: July 27 – July 31, 2026 Ages: 13 to 17+ Limited to: 25 students ARC’s Summer Intensive in Leavenworth, WA is a one week intensive for students ages 13-17+ yrs that offers small-group/ personal dance instruction on the beautiful campus’s of Sleeping Lady and...
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 12:00-2:30pm Intermediate Ballet followed by pre-pointe/Pointe class Marika Brussel is a contemporary ballet choreographer, currently creating internationally across the USA & UK. Her ballets have been commissioned by many companies, including Sacramento Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Madison Ballet, New Ballet Studio Company, ARC Dance...
Open Dance Intensive for ages 11 to 17+yrs Two three-week sessions of Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Modern, and Musical Theater classes: Session 1: July 6 – July 24 Session 2: August 3 – August 21 Program Highlights: No audition required: The Open Summer Intensive welcomes...
Pre-Professional Intensive This three-week intensive is designed for dedicated dancers ages 15-23 years old with training intention towards a professional career in dance. Classes include ballet, pointe/variations, men’s technique, pas de deux, modern (Graham/Horton), and jazz (musical theater). The Pre-professional intensive offers a intimate class...
At the Erickson Theatre – 1524 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 Reserved seats: $27-$37 At the door: $45 cash only Thursday, August 6 at 8pm Friday, August 7 at 8pm Saturday, August 8 at 8pm ARC Dance returns to the stage with Summer Season 2026...
At the Erickson Theatre – 1524 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 Reserved seats: $27-$37 At the door: $45 cash only Thursday, August 6 at 8pm Friday, August 7 at 8pm Saturday, August 8 at 8pm ARC Dance returns to the stage with Summer Season 2026...
At the Erickson Theatre – 1524 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 Reserved seats: $27-$37 At the door: $45 cash only Thursday, August 6 at 8pm Friday, August 7 at 8pm Saturday, August 8 at 8pm ARC Dance returns to the stage with Summer Season 2026...
Adult Summer Ballet Workshop 2026 ARC welcomes adult dancers for three days of a Ballet Workshop taught by Marie Chong. This three-day workshop will improve students’ understanding of ballet technique, ballet vocabulary, supplemental conditioning modalities, and increase their flexibility and endurance. The workshop is offered...