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Performing Groups at Blue Dog Dance!
At Blue Dog Dance we offer a performing group program for elementary and middle school students. This program is great for dancers who would like to get on stage more and even get the experience of going to competition! Dancers in our performing group program also go to dance conventions and take class from special…
Read MoreWhy Do Dancers Have a Recital?
It is that time of year when all of our teachers and students at Blue Dog Dance begin to work on their recital dances! The question is, why do we have recital? Why does it only occur once a year? Why do dancers not participate in “games” like other sports? All of the answers to…
Read MoreZumba Has Arrived at Blue Dog!
That’s right! Blue Dog Dance now offers Zumba classes for adults! Zumba is an amazing way to get your blood pumping and test those coordination skills all while listening to a wide variety of fun music. We have everything from some Latin hits to the classic Footloose. Curious about Zumba? Let’s dive into what a…
Read MoreMemberships, Watch Week, Julia Blue, Oh My!
Welcome back Blue Dog Families! We are now two weeks into our dance season and while our teachers, staff, and families get into the groove we cannot wait to continue into this new year with our new memberships, watch week, and Julia Blue auditions at the end of this week. Memberships are a new way…
Read MoreThe Greatest Show Indeed!
This past Memorial Day weekend the Royal Blue Dance Company at Blue Dog Dance (The Royals) set the stage at the Kirkland Performance Center alight with their annual benefit gala to raise money for Seattle Children’s Hospital. And if you missed it, you missed a show that would have, in the words of Barbara Walshe…
Read MorePerforming Group: There’s More to it Than Just Dance
Blue Dog Dance offers its students and dancers many different avenues through which to explore and experience dance. One of those avenues is through our Performing Group. Under the experienced wing of Blue Dog Alum and Performing Group Director Kyra Jackson, dancers in second to eighth grade who qualify are invited to apply to join…
Read MoreSummers Groove At Blue Dog Dance
It is hard to believe but summer is around the corner! And now is the time to look at those schedules and decide on vacations, staycations, and yes, SUMMER CAMPS and SUMMER CLASSES! Aside from allowing kids to see their friends or make new friends during the long summer months off from school, summer camps…
Read MoreThe Cold Hard Truth: Warming-Up Is Key
You come into class, and you just want to start dancing! But there is one important step that you can NOT miss because skipping this step can cause trouble for you further down the line. Do you know what I am talking about? Yes! Warming up! It is vital to having a successful class for…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Recital
In January of every year, the attention at almost all dance studios turns toward the June recital. Blue Dog Dance is no exception. By January the theme of the upcoming recital has already been chosen and the teachers have been working hard at choosing music and starting their choreography. A dance recital by definition is…
Read MoreAbout Performing Group – Our Dance Team for 2nd-5th Graders
Calling all dancers who would like more opportunities to perform! Our Performing Group is a fun activities for those dancers wanting to join a team and get out there in our community. Auditions for 2022-2023 Season are June 4th. Audition forms are in the lobby. Watch the video to see if Performing Group is a…
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