Ballet - Jazz - Contemporary - Jazz Funk
Ages: 3-5
Teacher: Vivian Larsen
Ages: 4-5
Teacher: Vivian Larsen
Ages: 6+
Teacher: Vanessa Fontaine
Ages: 5-6
Teacher: Vivian Larsen
Ages: 8+
Teacher: Vanessa Fontaine
Dance Team: Seniors
Teacher: Vivian Larsen
Ages: 10+
Teacher: Vanessa Fontaine
Ages: 13+
Teacher: Vanessa Fontaine
Ages: 12+
Teacher: Vivian Larsen
Ages: 2.5-5
Teacher: Vivian Larsen
Ages: 3-5
Teacher: Vivian Larsen
Ages: 8+
Teacher: Katelyn Kingham
Ages: 6+
Teacher: Vivian Larsen
Ages: 10+
Teacher: Katelyn Kingham
Ages: 8+
Teacher: Vivian Larsen
Ages: 12+
Teacher: Katelyn Kingham
Ages: 12+
Teacher: Vivian Larsen
Ages: 18+
Teacher: Vivian Larsen
Dance Team: Seniors
Teacher: Sabrina Han
Dance Team: Seniors
Teacher: Vivian Larsen
Teens/Seniors
Teacher: Sabrina Han
Dance Team: Juniors
Teacher: Vivian Larsen
Juniors
Teacher: Sabrina Han
Ages: 12+
Teacher: Vivian Larsen
Ages: 3-5
Teacher: Jude Myers
Ages: 3-5
Teacher: Katelyn Kingham
Ages: 4-5
Teacher: Jude Myers
Ages: 4-5
Teacher: Katelyn Kingham
Ages: 5-6
Teacher: Jude Myers
Ages: 5-6
Teacher: Katelyn Kingham
Ages: 8+
Teacher: Vanessa Fontaine
Ages: 8+
Teacher: Katelyn Kingham
Ages: 10+
Teacher: Vanessa Fontaine
Ages: 10+
Teacher: Katelyn Kingham
Ages: 12+
Teacher: Vanessa Fontaine
Ages: 18+
Teacher: Katelyn Kingham
Teens/Seniors
Teacher: Sabrina Han
Juniors
Teacher: Sabrina Han
Ages: 3-5
Teacher: Clara Hanley
Ages: 6+
Teacher: Fawnia Chauvaux
Ages: 4-5
Teacher: Clara Hanley
Ages: 5-6
Teacher: Clara Hanley
Ages: 8+
Teacher: Fawnia Chauvaux
Stop by our studio and get a little taste of our dance school. We will be available to help with registration and getting all your studio gear ready to go. Get a chance to meet some of our teachers/staff and maybe some future classmates! The NWBC Dance Team will also be selling some delicious baked goods to fundraise for upcoming competitions. Come and support!
This Summer dance camp is geared towards dancers ages 6-13 (upcoming 1st graders-8th graders). Each day is filled with technique classes, choreography, crafts, games, and more!
This Summer dance camp is geared towards dancers ages 3-5 (preschool-upcoming kindergarteners). Each day is filled with dancing, crafts, games, and more!
This year NWBC presents HEORES & VILLAINS! Our annual end of year, Spring Recital is going to be held at the Shorecrest High School PAC. We are so excited to celebrate year 46 with dances all about different heroes and villains. This year recital will be split into 2 shows (1PM and 3PM). Tickets will be pre-sold through the Dance Portal starting May 1st. Contact us for more information!
NWBC Dance Team auditions are June 5th at 6:30 pm with a mandatory parents/caregiver meeting to follow (approx. around 7:30 pm). Auditions are open to dancers ages 8-18 with prior experience to dance (ballet, jazz, contemporary, and/or jazz funk). We are looking for dancers who are passionate about dance, ready to work hard, excited to train in multiple styles, and want to make great friends. We hope to see you there!
This year we will be combining annual Fall and Winter recitals into 1 Fall Holiday Recital! There will be 2 back to back showings (1PM and 3PM) that will showcase some of what our dancers have learned this quarter. Each show is a little different, so feel free to watch both. Our teachers and dancers are working hard to put together some awesome dances. Keep an eye and ear out for some spooky and fun holiday music/dances. Check out our social media or become a part of our email list to learn more about the show. You won't want to miss out!
Join us at our new studio and get a little taste of our dance school. We will be available to help with registration and getting all your studio gear ready to go. Our 2023-2024 dance team will also be doing a short performance in Studio B. Come grab a snack, get registered, and enjoy getting to mingle with some of our teachers and maybe some future classmates!
Register for our 2023-2024 Dance Year! We have so many new classes available at our brand new location. We can't wait to dance with you soon!
This year NWBC presents Dance Speaks! Our annual end of year, Spring Recital is going to be held at the Shorecrest High School PAC. We are so excited to celebrate year 45 with dances that share motivational, inspiring, and positive stories. Tickets will be pre-sold through the Dance Portal starting May 1st. Contact us for more information!
This year we will be splitting our annual Winter Recital into 2 shows! These back to back shows (1PM and 3PM) will showcase some of what our dancers have learned this quarter. Our teachers and dancers are working hard to put together some awesome dances. Keep an eye and ear out for some Nutcracker and fun holiday music/dances. Check out our social media or become a part of our email list to learn more about the show. You won't want to miss out!
This year we will be splitting our annual Fall Recital into 2 shows! These back to back shows will showcase what our dancers are learning in a fun and spooky way. Our teachers and dancers are working hard to put together some awesome dances, including our annual "Thriller" and "This is Halloween" dances. Check out our social media or become a part of our email list to learn more about the show. You won't want to miss out!
Our annual Sumer Spotlight Dance Camp is great for dancers of all levels! This we will have 2 focus groups split by age (6-10 year-olds and 11-18 year-olds). All dancers will get the chance to learn technique and mini combinations in ballet, jazz/HH, and contemporary dance styles. Along with all our arts & crafts, dancers will also have a portion of day set for their own personal choreography. They will become choreographers, directors, and dancers by the end of the 4 days! Registration begins and runs the full month of July.
This year our annual Twinkle Toes Dance Camp will be split into 2 age groups! 9:30-11:30 am for dancers ages 3-4 years old and 12-2:30 pm for dancers ages 5-6 years old. This is a great chance for your dancers to try some different styles of dance, learn choreography, and meet new friends! We play games, do some arts & crafts, and go on a fun walk around the town center. Registration will be open the full month of July!
This year NWBC presents Dancing Through The Decades! Our annual end of year, Spring Recital is going to be held at Shorecrest High School PAC. We are so excited to get things closer to normal and be in an indoor theater. Come and celebrate 100 years of music and dance with us! Tickets will be pre-sold at the studio or through our email northwestballetcenter@gmail.com starting May 1st. Contact us for more information!
Our annual 4-day dance camp for dancers ages 6-18!
Our annual Summer day camp for dancers ages 3-5!
This year NWBC presents A Disney Dance In The Parks! Our annual end of year, Spring Recital is going to be held outdoors. This is first for us, but with all the challenges the pandemic has brought, our dance family is ready to put on an awesome show! There will be options to watch in-person and virtually through Zoom. Tickets will be pre-sold at the studio or through our email northwestballetcenter@gmail.com. Contact us for more information!
This great 4 day camp is for dancers ages 6 and up. They will get the chance to learn technique and choreography in multiple styles of dance (ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, etc.). We also do a small little showcase on our last day of camp that includes dance pieces created by each of the dancers who attend camp. They will have time to choreograph their own works as soloists, duets, and/or groups. **A studio t-shirt and a pizza party lunch (Friday) is included in the cost as well!
This is an awesome day camp for dancers ages 3 to 5. They will have the chance to learn some ballet and jazz technique while getting to play fun dance games in our wonderful studio! **Studio t-shirt included in price!
Studio Owner & Teacher
Sabrina Han took over NWBC in 2021, but has been with the studio since 2017. She has trained in jazz, contemporary, ballet, modern, tap, and some street styles as well. She competed for 4 years with the Dulcineas Dance Team, a WIAA award winning team, under the direction of Kathryn Noonan. Her BFA degree with a double major in Dance and Education (ECO) was obtained from UW in 2019. She has had the opportunity of studying under/performing and collaborating with Brian Brooks, Carlye Eckert, Jennifer Salk, Rachel Lincoln, Hannah Wiley, Bruce McCormick, Wilson Mendieta, Steven Sofia, Etienne Cakpo, Brian Evans, Alethea Alexander, Dani Tirrell, Brandin Steffensen and many other artists. She has produced her own works, “perspective” and “moments” at UW in 2018/2019. While at NWBC, Sabrina has developed its jazz and contemporary programs, as well as, start the very first NWBC Dance Team in 2021. As Sabrina’s love for dance grows, she wants to continue exploring dance and how it can connect with other parts of life, choreograph meaningful work, and run/teach at NWBC!
Teacher
Vivian Larsen is a teacher, choreographer, and performance artist. She has recently received her BFA in dance from Cornish College of the Arts. Vivian began training at seven in Las Vegas. She has trained in contemporary, ballet, modern, lyrical, and jazz. Vivian studied at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts high school, Las Vegas Dance Academy, and Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre. After moving to Seattle, Vivian performed and choreographed in many Cornish productions and student-produced work. Vivian is currently teaching and choreographing in the Seattle area and is excited to work with the students of NWBC!
Teacher
Vanessa Fontaine (she/her) is a dance teacher, choreographer, and performer based in Seattle. Originally from Las Vegas, NV, Vanessa attended Cornish College of the Arts and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance in 2024. Currently, Vanessa is a performer at Julia’s On Broadway, the longest running drag cabaret in Seattle. Vanessa loves all forms of live theatre, and loves to share her passion with her students!
Teacher
Originally from Illinois, Katelyn grew up in Huntsville, AL, where she began dancing at a local studio. After high school, she moved to Dallas to tour with Ingredients Dance Company. She then returned to Alabama to dance and instruct at several studios. In 2019, Katelyn continued her education at Nashville Ballet’s pre-professional program before moving to Seattle to attend Cornish College of the Arts. She has since performed with Cornish Dance Theatre, Artists at the Center, and MadArt installations. With a BFA in Dance, Katelyn is excited to return to teaching and share her love of dance with the community.
Teacher
Jude is a NWBC 2022 Alumni! He spent his last few years of high school dedicating his time in the studio. Multiple days a week training in the upper level ballet classes and several other styles in the masterclasses. He has trained under Sabrina Han, Andrea Byrd, and Shira Liore. Jude will be entering his 3rd year of teaching the Pre-Ballet levels at NWBC, while working on getting his college degree. He is so excited and ready to work with the dancers!
Teacher
Clara has been dancing at NWBC for 10 years with the studio and was a teachers aide for two years in classes with teacher Sabrina and teacher Jude. She is stoked to continue to be able to dance with you all. She has danced under teacher Sabrina and teacher Rose and several other teachers who have since retired. She graduated spring of 2024 and is now attends Edmonds college, where she will be working on her musical education degree. She enjoys working with kids and helping them find the joys of dancing. She is so excited to meet the dancers!
Teacher
Fawnia Chauvaux has an extensive movement background in Dance, Yoga, and Physical Therapy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University of Washington with emphasis on World Dance and Culture and has studied: Ballet, Jazz, Modern, African, Brazilian, and Latin dance. She has been teaching a variety of dance to all ages since 1999. She is also a Certified Yoga Teacher and teaches Yoga for kids and adults. She has experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant teaching kids with developmental delays and special needs and adults in Outpatient and Home Health.
Teacher (Retired)
Lauralee Smith-Dewey is a retired certified Montessori Teacher. At the age of 19, with a strong desire to dance, she walked into Martha Nishitani’s 1970 modern dance class, and has never stopped since! She has since studied dance with several of Seattle’s local instructors: 1974 Nikitins School of Dance (Jazz/Ballet), 1977 Gwen Barker (Classical Ballet), 1980 Laura Denke (Pointe), 1992 Rae McCaul-Northwest Ballet Center (Performed on Pointe at age 40!), 1996 Ray Bussey (Jazz). Lauralee has also taken many open level adult classes at the Pacific Northwest Ballet school throughout her life in Seattle and Bellevue. In Ray Bussey’s class, she met Elizabeth Reyes, who mentored her at Northwest Ballet Center, first as a performer, and then as a teacher. She began teaching Pre-ballet classes for the 3-5 year age groups and continued with her “All Mixed Up” combination of Hip Hop, Jazz, and Ballet. It’s definitely a favorite with all age groups. Supporting her fellow instructors, and the entire community of dance at Northwest Ballet Center, at age 70 she continues her passion for dance.
Teacher (Retired)
Elizabeth has been teaching for over 40 years. She was enrolled in dance classes at the age of 3 after her mother found her dressed in crinolines with album cover fans, dancing to Bolero. She has studied ballet, jazz, modern and tap. Instructors: Perry Brunson, Ray Bussey, Pat Hon, Dale Merrill, Jerry Tassin, Phyllis Legters, Mary Cowden Snyder, Joanne Nix, Betty Stipek, Rae McCaul Performance: Dance Theater of the North, Repertory Dancers Northwest, Colleen Corkery’s Jazz Ballet Choreography: company repertoire, musicals, public television clips, community fairs
Studio communications is open Monday - Friday (generally between 10 am - 5 pm). You can contact us at any time, but responses will be made mostly during communication hours. *Email will always be the best form of contact!*