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Zumba 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…
Read MoreAbout In Motion – Dance Performance Program for Middle School Students
It’s not meant to be a secret, but sometimes our dance program for middle school students is tricky to learn about. The In Motion Dance team is waiting for you. Here is a video explaining our program for the 2022-2023 season: Applications for In Motion Dance Team are for current 5th-7th grade students who are…
Read MoreRegistration for Dance Classes for 2022-2023!
Schedule and Tutorial Now Available! Fall registration is now open! Here are the steps to securing your spot in class next year. Step 1: Determine Which Dance Classes are Best for YouIf you are a current student, you will receive an email with recommendations. Step 2: Determine the Dance Classes Your Class Day and TimeClick here…
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