Dance

There are two levels of participation in the Middle School. All Middle School students take a beginning dance class as part of their general arts curriculum in 6th and 7th grades. These classes meet during a regular class block during the school day, have no outside commitment, and perform for the whole school at our End-of-Trimester Performances. Middle School dancers who are experienced or who have an interest in developing more technique and performance can audition to be part of the Middle School company, SAAS Dance Project, which meets two days a week after school for the entire school year. The SAAS Dance Project performs several times per year.

There are five levels of participation in the Upper School. All students take a beginning dance class as part of the general arts curriculum and perform at the End-of-Trimester showcase. Highly interested and/or experienced dancers can audition for the Dance Program levels: Beginning, Intermediate, Intermediate-Advanced, and Advanced Dance. These classes include a progression of skill development, dance analysis, and choreographic opportunities with professional guest artists from around Seattle. Beginning-level classes all perform at End-of-Trimester Performances and the Intermediate and Intermediate-Advanced and Advanced Dance groups perform throughout the year, both for school events and at festivals and competitions. Seattle Academy also has a competitive Dance Team that performs and competes through the Washington Interscholatic Activites Assocation (WIAA).