Blue Heron Dance

Important schedule update info:

Blue Heron Dance rehearsal/show schedule for this week. Please call or email
if you have any questions.Thanks, Catherine MacLean, 463-6111

Monday-May 12
Run thru full cast 4:30-7:30 at Studio

7:30 (original works) at Studio

Tuesday May 13
Run thru full cast 4:30-7:30 at studio
7:30-8:30 (original works)

Wednesday May 14 Run thru full cast 6:30-8:30
(solos and original works after)

In show order all stay for finale VHS

Thursday May 15
Run Thru full cast
6:30-8:30 (solos and original works after)

In show Order all stay for finale VHS

**This is an Early Release Day for Vashon School District. Dancers should go straight to the High School or you may choose to leave school early
Dancers should be done by 1:30pm

Friday May 16 12-1:30
Community Performance Sleeping Beauty performed for
Seniors and various school at a 12. Discount admission $5.
4pm Pointe warm up at Blue Heron (Be on time)
5pm warm up onstage
7pm curtain VHS

Saturday May 17
4pm Pointe warm up at Blue Heron (Be on Time!)
5pm warm up onstage
7pm curtain VHS

Sunday May 18
11am Pointe warm up at Blue Heron (Be on Time!)
12noon warm up onstage
2pm curtain VHS

Tuesday May 20
Cast Party Potluck at Blue Heron 4:30-7 pm at studio
Classes continue come back and just dance! Last day of classes-June 13
Lower School: Creative 3,4, Prep Ballet, Primary, Ballet 1
Rehearsal Alert Change of Schedule for all Rehearsals

May 12-13, 2008
Blue Heron Dance Spring Ballet
Due to the High School annual Jazz concert and Mike Scott’s final year of leading the VHS jazz band, Blue Heron Dance has been asked to vacate the theater on Monday and Tuesday, May 12-13, for Mr. Scott’s farewell show.

This will eliminate 2 days of stage rehearsals and we have had to rearrange lower school stage times. I apologize for any inconvenience. Please check the schedule below for your class and any time changes.

Monday May 12
-no rehearsals; meet at regular class times at Studio.

Tuesday May 13
-no rehearsals; Ballet Prep meet at regular class time, 3:30 at Studio

Wednesday May 14
- at VHS Theater:
5:15-5:45 Creative Movement
(Monday 3:15 class)
5:45-6:15 Creative Movement (Monday 12:30 class)
6:15-630 Ballet 1 (Thursday 4:30 )

Thursday May 15
– at VHS Theater:
5:15-5:45 Creative Movement (Monday 2pm class)
5:45-6 Primary Ballet (Thursday 3:30)
6-6:15 Prep Ballet (Tuesday 3:30)

Friday, Saturday and Sunday – performance days: no changes to original schedule.


Ballet/Modern/Exercise/Performance

Artistic Director: Christine Juarez
Instructors: Rebecca Schroeder, Jill Adomaitis, Randee Fox
  • Class fees and tuition based on 18-week term.
  • Spring Term begins January 28, ends June 14, 2008.
  • Classes will skip February 18-23 (mid-winter break) and April 7-12 (spring break).
  • Tchaikovsky’s “The Sleeping Beauty” will be performed May 16, 17 and 18 at Vashon High School Theater.
  • Summer Term begins July 14, 2008.
Dancewear (shoes, tights, leotards) is available at the studio or call:
(206) 575-8683

Mondays
9:30-10:45 Fusion Exercise (adult) (by punch card $12/class) A*
12:30-1:30 Creative Movement (3 yrs) $210 + $40 prod. fee J
3:15-4:15 Creative Movement (4 yrs) $210 + $40 prod. fee J
4:15-5:30 Ballet 2/3 (3rd-4th grade) $225 J
5:30-6:15 Blue Heron Dance Company (Ballet 2/3 Sleeping Beauty rehearsals 1/28-5/18) $180 J
6:15-7:15 Ballet 4A/4B (10-16 yrs) $210 J
7:15-8:00 Blue Heron Dance Company (Ballet 4A/4B Sleeping Beauty rehearsals 1/28-5/18) $180 J

Tuesdays
3:30-4:30 Ballet Prep (Kindergarten) $210 + $40 prod. fee J
4:30-5:30 Modern 1 / 2 (6-8 yrs) $210 + $40 prod. fee J
5:30-6:15 Blue Heron Dance Company (Modern 1 / 2 Sleeping Beauty rehearsals 1/29-5/18) $180 J
6:15-8:30 Ballet 5/6 and Pointe (12-adult) $390 J

Wednesdays
3:30-4:30 Modern 3 (9-12 yrs) $210 + $40 prod. fee S
4:30-5:00 Blue Heron Dance Company (Modern 3 Sleeping Beauty rehearsals 1/30-5/18) $180 S
5:00-6:15 Modern 5 (12-18 yrs) $225 S
6:15-8:30 Ballet 6/Pointe (14-adult) $390 S

Thursdays
3:30-4:30 Primary (1st grade) $210 + $40 prod. fee J
4:30-5:30 Ballet 1 (2nd grade) $210 + $40 prod. fee J
5:30-7:00 Ballet 5/6 (12-adult) $300 J
7:00-8:30 Blue Heron Dance Company (Ballet 5/6 Sleeping Beauty rehearsals 1/31-5/18) $180 J

Fridays
9:30-10:45 Fusion Exercise (adult) (by punch card $12/class) A*
3:30-5:00 Ballet 2/3 (3rd-4th grade) $300 A
5:00-6:30 Ballet 4A/4B (10-16 yrs) $300 A
6:30-7:00 Pointe 4 (10-16 yrs by permission) $90 A

Saturdays
10:45-12:15 Accelerated Children’s Ballet (8-12 yrs. by permission) $300 A
12:15-1:45 Advanced Ballet (13-adult) $300 A

Private lessons available in Ballet, Pointe, Turning Skills and Fitness.
Call 463-5131 for more info.

Sundays
11:30-1:30 Nia™ Choreography Creativity Workshop, Sunday, January 27 only! $20 F**
11:30-12:45 Nia™ (start Sunday, February 3, 5 weeks) (skip Feb. 17) $60 or $14 drop-in F***
(See Dance & Movement section for class descriptions)

Tuition: (18 weeks) Payment requested in full upon registration (cash, check or credit card). Payment plans and scholarships available by request.
Punch Cards: Available for adults. Purchase at Blue Heron Art Center $12 for one-hour classes/$14 classes over one hour. Fusion Exercise $12/class.

*J=Christine Juarez S=Rebecca Schroeder A=Jill Adomaitis F=Randee Fox


* Fusion Exercise

Instructor: Jill Adomaitis

Women of all ages and every fitness level can reshape, strengthen and elongate muscles in this fun class. Become more limber, reduce stress and gain core stability. Based on the principles of Lotte Berk, Pilates and proper stretching methods, Fusion Exercise provides individual attention to each student in a joyful atmosphere filled with fun, music and great women. Join us!

Mondays and/or Fridays, 9:30-10:45 am
Begins January 4
Tuition: $12/class by punch card

Nia™

Instructor: Randee Fox, Certified Brown Belt Nia Teacher

Nia is an exhilarating, high energy movement class which blends a range of styles with choreographed routines. Inspired by three art forms: The Dance Arts (jazz, modern, Duncan Dance), the Healing Arts (yoga, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais) and Martial Arts (Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi). Discover the power and joy of Nia!

Sundays, 11:30-12:45, 5 weeks
Begins Sunday, Feb. 3 (skip Feb. 17)
Tuition $60 or $14 drop-in

Register now!


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