NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION, ICE CREAM SOCIAL, AND LEOTARD EXCHANGE! Sunday, September 10, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at ARC School of Ballet All returning and new ARC families are welcome and encouraged to join the ARC Parents’ Guild and Artistic Director, Marie Chong, on Sunday, September...

Creative Movement Quarter 1

Nutcracker Orientation Meeting Saturday, September 30th 3pm - 4pm Parents will receive a Nutcracker Packet with detailed rehearsal schedule & performance times, explanation of expectations, time commitment, etc. **ONE ADULT representative of students considering participation in Nutcracker MUST ATTEND!** We encourage questions. Please bring your...

Nutcracker Sweets Auditions Saturday, October 7 ALL students must be currently registered in the School and are required to attend the audition to be considered for a role in Nutcracker Sweets. Casting may be determined by a combination of the following criteria: summer dance attendance,...

Nutcracker Sweets Tickets go on sale beginning at 10am!

Nutcracker Sweets Rehearsals begin! Please check the board regularly in the office for updated information and rehearsal schedule.

Watch Week The observation of class is special to each student and is open to parents/guardians and family members. This is an opportunity for guests to experience the progression of a ballet class at a specific developmental level. Students get to present what they have...

Creative Movement Quarter 2

No Classes for Thanksgiving Break

Nutcracker Sweets Performances at ARC 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...

Nutcracker Sweets Performance at Shorewood PAC December 16 1pm & 5pm ARC Dance brings Nutcracker Sweets to Shorewood Performing Arts Center. ARC Dance and the School combine for two performances on December 16, 2017, of this much-loved, child-friendly holiday ballet. A favorite tradition for families...

No Classes Winter Break!

Progress Reports and Teacher Conferences Progress reports will be issued for students in the Elementary 1 level and higher. If you would like to have a conference with a teacher, please sign up on the board in the office.

Registration is Open now for Summer Dance Programs

ARC Youth Dance Company (AYDC) is open to dedicated students ages 11- 19 years old currently training in the School, as selected by the Artistic Director by audition. The Student Youth Company offers broad-based performance opportunities and accelerated dance training in preparation for collegiate dance...

Last Day of First Semester

Creative Movement Quarter 3

Second Semester Begins!

No Classes Mid-Winter Break!

Spring Dance Performance  

Watch Week The observation of class is special to each student and is open to parents/guardians and family members. This is an opportunity for guests to experience the progression of a ballet class at a specific developmental level. Students get to present what they have...

Creative Movement Quarter 4

No Classes Spring Break!

Leotard Pop-up Shop, Saturday, June 2nd, 9:30 - noon The Summer Leotard Pop-up Shop is on Saturday, June 2, from 9:30 - noon in the ARC common hallway. Items include gently used leotards, tights, ballet shoes, jazz shoes, jazz pants, and ARC shirts. Prices range from $5...

Please attend the ALL School Demonstration Rehearsal on Sunday, June 3 3:00-5:00pm This is the only rehearsal for our Demonstration performances on June 9. Students should arrive at 3:00pm and get picked up at 5:00pm

Last day of School year!

Demonstration (Demos) performance is on Saturday, June 9 this year. Demos are a true favorite to our friends and families. ASB presents Demos during our non-showcase performance years. This informal performance of the syllabus progression of the school offers a sneak peak into the technique...

Come celebrate the beginning of the school year with our September Meet and Greet. Re-kindle dance friendships and here what will be happening throughout the  2018/19 School year. We welcome all new and returning families and friends!

Classes Begin!

Creative Movement Quarter 1 All quarters are 9 weeks in length

If you are interested in participating in our Nutcracker Sweets production, this Orientation is important to attend. Discussed at this meeting is the time commitment and expectations required to be part of our Nutcracker Sweets performances.  All students that would like to perform must audition.

Nutcracker Auditions! All students are required to audition for ARC's production of Nutcracker Sweets. Students must be registered in the School. CREATIVE MOVEMENT - Students must be enrolled in Quarter 1 & 2 STUDENT YOUTH PROGRAM -  Students must be enrolled for the entire school...

Nutcracker rehearsals begin. Every weekend beginning now until December 15 will be rehearsals and performances for Nutcracker Sweets.

Nutcracker tickets go on sale!

Come see what our students have learned. School watch week! This week is special and open to parents/guardians and family members to experience the progression of a ballet class at a specific development level.

Join our Parents' Guild (PG) Meeting The PG is working hard this year to build a larger volunteer base - parents or community members who can help with events such as Nutcracker and the Biennial School Showcase. Many hands make for light work, and we...

Creative Movement (CM) Quarter 2 All quarters are 9 weeks  

Thanksgiving Break No School Classes

Winter Break - No School classes! Happy Holidays!

Join our Parents' Guild (PG)! The PG is working hard this year to build a larger volunteer base - parents or community members who can help with events such as Spring Repertory and the Biennial School Showcase. Many hands make for light work, and we...

Summer Intensive Audition for students 11-22 years old. Pre-Registration is required for ARC's Summer Intensive Program. All students must audition for the Summer Intensive Program. For students ages 11 and younger, please see the Student Youth Summer Programs. For ages 11-14+ years Registration 3:30pm 4:00-5:30pm...

Progress Reports and Conferences

ARC Youth Dance Company (AYDC) Auditions AYDC is the student company made up of Intermediate level dancers. AYDC provides students with broad-based performance opportunities. Members are students of the School ages 11-19 years old in the Intermediate level, as selected by the Artistic Director by...

Last Day of First Semester

2nd Semester Classes begin

Creative Movement  (CM) Quarter 3 All quarters are 9 weeks

AYDC rehearsals begin. Beginning now until June 8, weekends and some weekdays will be rehearsals and performances for the Student Company.

Two Day Mid- Winter Break - No Classes

Join our Parents' Guild (PG)! The PG is working hard this year to build a larger volunteer base - parents or community members who can help with events such as Spring Repertory and the Biennial School Showcase. Many hands make for light work, and we...

Spring Repertory is a performance utilizing committed students of the school in a mixed repertory program of dances.

Creative Movement ( CM) Quarter 4 All quarters are 9 weeks

Spring Break - No Classes

Mr. Nigel Cooper will be back to take school pictures. This is a Showcase year so individual photos may be taken in costume.

Join our Parents' Guild (PG)! The PG is working hard this year to build a larger volunteer base - parents or community members who can help with events such as Spring Repertory and the Biennial School Showcase. Many hands make for light work, and we...

This day should be reserved for the theater rehearsal for our performances on June 1st. Please be prepared to be at this important theater rehearsal in preparation for our performances on the next day, Saturday, June 1st

The School presents Winnie's Woods our biennial School Story Ballet Showcase Performance. Please look to the Showcase packet for detailed information on theater rehearsals and performances.

Last day of School

Please Join our Parents' Guild (PG) for the final meeting of the school year!  

2019/2020 School year begins! Welcome back! Come re-kindle dance friendships and share summer adventures.  This is a great gathering to hear plans for the 2019/2020 school year and join the ARC community.

Classes begin for 2019 Fall Semester.

Nutcracker Sweets Parent Orientation All students interested in participating in Nutcracker Sweets should have a parent representative at this orientation. Performance and rehearsal expectation, time commitment, and other details are discussed.

Nutcracker Sweets Auditions All students must audition to be cast in Nutcracker  Sweets. Students that audition must be registered for the entire school year September - June. Students should be in class uniform and ready to dance at audition time. Please plan to arrive with...

Nutcracker Rehearsals Begin!

School watch week. Come see what we have learned.

Thanksgiving Break no regularly scheduled school classes. Gobble Gobble!

Registration open for 2nd Semester Register online for Spring Semester.

Holiday Break no school classes. Happy Holidays!  

Spring Semester!

We will only take one day, Tuesday, February 18th off for mid-winter break. All regularly scheduled classes continue the remainder of the week.