Welcome to Eastside Dance!
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.
The Eastside Dance Difference:
Welcome All Dancers
Educate on Diversity in Dance & Increase Representation
Evolve Physical Training & Mental Health Support
- All ages (2yrs - senior), levels, identities, and aspirations (recreational to professional) are welcome
- We offer many styles of dance so dancers can select the movement styles they love
- We are non-competitive; all abilities are welcome!
- We offer Adaptive Dance Classes (ADC) for students with disabilities or neurodivergence
Evolve Physical Training & Mental Health Support
Educate on Diversity in Dance & Increase Representation
Evolve 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
- We offer a borrow bin where students may ballet & tap shoes
Build Inclusivity Into Our Practices
Create Accessibility Through Financial Help & Outreach
Build Inclusivity Into Our Practices
- Dress codes and costuming are gender-agnostic
- Pronouns are used
- Instructors teach to all learning styles (Aural, Visual, Linguistic, Physical, Logical, Emotional, Social, Solitary)
Have Fun & Build Community!
Create Accessibility Through Financial Help & Outreach
Build Inclusivity Into Our Practices
- We hire instructors who have a deep knowledge of dance but also LOVE teaching and bringing joy to the classroom
- We host community events (COVID permitting) to build our community, shared experience, and a sense of belonging
Changing Dance Education
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 experience in life.
To make high-quality dance training accessible for everyone, dance education needs to:
- provide inclusive training practices and environments
- support dancers' mental and physical health
- evolve curriculums to include injury prevention strengthening and training
- educate on the contributions of BIPOC and other underrepresented artists
- reduce financial barriers
This is why Eastside Dance exists - to change the way we educate in dance. When dancers have the training and an environment that supports their physical, mental, emotional, and socioeconomic needs, our dancers and community will be more vibrant, creative, empathetic, and successful. Join us in building up the wonderful world of dance!
Sincerely,
Molly Davis (She/Her)
Founder & Director of Eastside Dance
About me: I love ballet and being outside! -->
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