Fall Semester Begins
Fall Semester - September 15 - January 31
Fall Semester - September 15 - January 31
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...
Students in the Elementary level and higher wishing to perform in Spring Dance on March 21 & 22 must sign up and pay the fee by TODAY.
Casting for Spring Dance Performance will be posted on the board.
Spring Dance Rehearsals begin
2nd Semester/Spring February 2 - June 6
The School will take a full week off for mid-winter break this year. February 16-22, 2026 Enjoy!
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 Spring Break April 13 - 19. No regularly scheduled classes. Enjoy!
On this day we will have rehearsal at Shorewood PAC for School Demonstration and La Fille Mal Gardee.
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...
Saturday, June 6 is the last day of Spring/2nd Semester of the 2025/26 School year. Hope to see you dancing in the Summer!
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...
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...
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...
Students of the school will have TWO opportunities to audition for Nutcracker 2026. 1. Friday, August 21, 2026 4:30-5:00pm - Creative Movement/Pre-Ballet/Elementary 1 & 2 5:00-5:30pm - Elementary 3 & 4 5:30-6:00pm - Intermediate 1 6:00-6:30pm - Intermediate 2,3,4 2. Saturday, September 12, 2026 4:30-5:00pm...
Final audition opportunity for Students of the school to participate in Nutcracker 2026. Saturday, September 12, 2026 4:30-5:00pm - Creative Movement/Pre-Ballet/Elementary 1 & 2 5:00-5:30pm - Elementary 3 & 4 5:30-6:00pm - Intermediate 1 6:00-6:30pm - Intermediate 2,3,4
Welcome to the 2026/27 School year. Fall/1st Semester begins!