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 with a high interest in developing more technique and performance and/or experienced dancers can audition and 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 four 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; Intermediate has a Showcase performance; and Advanced -Intermediate and Advanced Dance perform multiple times throughout the year, both for school events and at festivals and competitions.