Welcome to Eastside Dance!
A message from our founder:
Eastside Dance was founded to provide a home and community for anyone looking to dance. Dance is one of the few art forms that is both physical and creative. This combination sparks immense joy; something everyone should get to experience in their life, now more than ever!
To make high-quality dance training accessible for everyone, we need to evolve the traditional dance education model by:
- creating more inclusive training practices and environments
- better supporting dancers' mental health
- improving training techniques to reduce injury and accommodate different body types and ages
- decolonizing dance and educating on the contributions of BIPOC and other underrepresented artists
- reducing financial barriers
Eastside Dance's mission is specifically aimed to address these issues. By providing training and an environment that better supports all dancers' physical, mental, and socioeconomic needs, our dancers and community will be more vibrant, creative, empathetic, and successful.
Read more about our mission below and join us in building up the wonderful world of dance!
Sincerely,
Molly Davis (She/Her)
Founder & Director of Eastside Dance
Our Mission:
Eastside Dance is a welcoming and inclusive studio where anyone can learn to dance. We provide high-quality dance training that builds technical excellence, creativity, healthy minds, and healthy bodies.
To deliver on this mission, we:
Welcome Everyone
Educate on Diversity in Dance & Increase Representation
Are Evolving Physical Training & Mental Health Support
- All ages (2yrs - senior)
- We offer over 15 styles of dance so dancers can select the movement styles they love
- We are non-competitive; all levels and abilities are welcome!
- All identities are welcome
- we offer Adaptive Dance Classes (ADC) for students with disabilities or neurodiversity
Are Evolving Physical Training & Mental Health Support
Educate on Diversity in Dance & Increase Representation
Are Evolving Physical Training & Mental Health Support
- To provide safe and effective training, our staff has certifications in Progressing Ballet Technique, Pointe Safe, Youth Protection Advocates in Dance, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Integrated Movement Therapy, Brain-Compatible Dance Education, and more
- These programs are built into our curriculum
Educate on Diversity in Dance & Increase Representation
Educate on Diversity in Dance & Increase Representation
Educate on Diversity in Dance & Increase Representation
- We celebrate heritage/identity months and Body Pride Week through in-class and online education
- Our Lobby Library features dance books crossing different cultures and identities
- Our Staff has diverse identities allowing students to see people like themselves in dance
Create Accessibility Through Financial Help & Outreach
Create Accessibility Through Financial Help & Outreach
Educate on Diversity in Dance & Increase Representation
- We are official partners with the City of Redmond, providing outreach dance classes
- We offer tuition assistance for families in need
- For Pre classes, no special attire is required
- Pre/Begining students can borrow ballet & tap shoes from our lobby Borrow Bin
Build Inclusivity Into Our Practices
Create Accessibility Through Financial Help & Outreach
Build Inclusivity Into Our Practices
- Dress codes and costuming are gender-agnosic
- Pronouns are used
- Instructors teach to all learning styles (Aural, Visual, Linguistic, Physical, Logical, Emotional, Social, Solitary)
- Individual student learning and accommodation plans are available
Have Fun & Build Community!
Create Accessibility Through Financial Help & Outreach
Build Inclusivity Into Our Practices
- We hire instructors who not only have a deep knowledge of dance but also LOVE teaching and bring joy to the classroom
- We host community events (COVID permitting) to build our community, shared experience, and a sense of belonging
Copyright © 2022 Eastside Dance - All Rights Reserved.
(425) 636-8494 | office@eastside-dance.com