Classes & Workshops
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Workshops
Summer Session Dates: Tuesday July 5 – Saturday August 6, 2022 (5 weeks – see Summer schedule for exceptions)
All classes are taught in studio unless otherwise noted. Register for classes at the links below, using the buttons marked SUMMER.
Please note, makeup classes are not available during Summer Session.
Ages 0-5

Nurturing Baby
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Caregiver/Toddler
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Caregiver/Child
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Family Dance (Online and In-Studio)
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Pre-K

Creative Dance
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Creative Ballet
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Children & Teens

Creative Dance K-1
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Creative Modern
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Modern I
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Modern II
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Modern III
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Modern IV
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Intermediate/Advanced Modern
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Intergenerational Modern
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Pre-Ballet
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Ballet I
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Ballet II
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Ballet III
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Jazz
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Hip Hop I
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Hip Hop II
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Inclusive Hip Hop for Tweens/Teens
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Intermediate/Advanced Hip Hop
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Pilates Mat Class
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Adaptive BrainDance (Online)
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Adults

Intergenerational Modern
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Creative Modern for Adults (Online)
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Keep Dancing! Modern for 40+
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Intermediate/ Advanced Modern
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Intermediate/Advanced Hip Hop
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Adaptive BrainDance (Online)
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Pilates Mat Class
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Exercise & Dance (Online)
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Camps

Ballet Stories Camp
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EnviroDance! Art in Nature Camp
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Stories in Motion Camp
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Art in Motion Camp
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Roots & Branches: Jazz | Ballet | Modern
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Hip Hop Camp
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Musical Theatre Camp - Encanto
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Musical Theatre Camp - Coco
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Summer Teen Intensive Aug 8-12
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Summer Teen Intensive

Summer Teen Intensive
Ages 13 to 19 / Monday Aug 8 – Friday Aug 12
Mon – Fri 4:30pm – 8:15pm
Experience freedom and growth this summer! A caring, non-judgmental, and inspiring faculty is ready to support your development as a dancer and creative artist.
Teens ages 13-19 have the opportunity to study with five passionate, unique, and gifted dance educators: Etienne Cakpo, Niyafath Cakpo, Sara Caplan, Nia-Amina Minor, and Robbi A. Moore. Each day features class from 4:30-6:00pm followed by a facilitated talk back and discussion on issues pertinent to teens/artists/creators/dancers. After the talk back students will take a class in different styles or dive into the creative process from 6:50-8:15pm..
Click below to learn details about our Teen Intensive faculty, course offerings, and schedule. The Teen Intensive is not to be missed!
Summer Dance Institute for Teachers (SDIT)

Sensing ~ Connecting ~ Moving
Join our renowned faculty as they share the philosophy of Brain-Compatible Dance Education and the power of the BrainDance. Planning successful dance classes that are brain-based is straightforward, creative, and fun when you use a five-part lesson plan, focus on the dance concepts of Space, Time, Force and Body, and utilize principles of brain-compatible teaching. Through movement and discussion, these workshops will provide teachers with tools to create meaningful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate dance curricula for all ages and abilities, in person and online.
Celebrating over 25 years of professional development, our workshops are designed for educators, dance teachers, arts specialists, and therapists who wish to understand the vital link between movement and cognition. Information about SDIT 2022 – with online courses for both new and returning participants – is available at the link below.
Educator & Community Workshops

Workshops That Move You
Join us at the Creative Dance Center as we laugh, learn, discover, and dance throughout the school year. Educators, dance teachers, teaching artists, early childhood specialists, OTs and PTs, and parents are welcome. Led by CDC staff, workshops focus on Brain-Compatible Dance Education and BrainDance. Guest presenters share work that complements CDC’s holistic and somatic approach to learning.
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BrainDance Workshops
The BrainDance is based on fundamental movement patterns infants move through in the first year of life and continue refining through childhood. The Creative Dance Center offers a number of workshops on how to utilize this wonderful tool across ages and genres. Past offerings include:
- BrainDance Foundations
- BrainDance Variations
- BrainDance for ages Birth to 5
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Field Trips

Learn With Movement
Experience the magic of an award-winning Creative Dance Center class with your preschool, homeschool group, troop, club, or other group. We offer both in-studio and virtual field trips. Children explore dance concepts such as Pathways, Relationships, Size, and Weight. Class includes the BrainDance warm-up, fun movement explorations utilizing a wide variety of props, and an obstacle course. We offer a balance of student-centered and teacher-directed activities, to explore, develop skills, and build tools for creative self-expression. Field trips are booked based on studio space and teacher availability.
Details
- Field trips are limited to 25 students in-studio or on Zoom.
- IN-STUDIO field trips are one hour. $140 for up to 14 children; $165 for 15-25 students.
- For in-studio field trips, vaccine verification will be required for ages 12+ per the King County Vaccine Verification Order.
- VIRTUAL field trips are one hour. $140 for up to 14 children; $165 for 15-25 children
- Cancellation policy: Full refund if cancelled with 14+ day’s notice. Refund less $50 with 7-14 days notice. Less than 7 days notice, full payment is retained by CDC.
Have more questions?
Contact Terry at terry@creativedance.org for teacher availability. Time and date must be confirmed before paying at link below.
Birthday Parties

Celebrate Through Dance
Celebrate a birthday in a unique way with one of the Creative Dance Center’s talented and creative teachers. We offer both in-person and virtual birthday parties! Enjoy a dance class in our studio or over Zoom that celebrates self-expression, creativity, and fun. Warm up with the BrainDance, dance to great music, and explore dance concepts such as Level, Energy, Speed, and Size. Birthday parties are booked based on teacher availability.
Details
- In-studio Birthday party fee is $245.00 for up to 12 guests. This limit applies to children, and each child can bring an adult.
- Length of party time is 90 minutes and includes up to a 60 minutes dance class and use of the party room adjoining the studio.
- For in-studio parties, vaccine verification will be required for ages 12+ per the King County Vaccine Verification Order.
- Virtual Birthday party fee is $180.00.
- Party time on Zoom is up to 90 minutes. This includes a 45-60 minute dance class with remaining time for welcoming, socializing, and celebrating over Zoom.
- Cancellation policy: Full refund if cancelled with over 14 day’s notice. Refund less $50 with 7-14 days notice. If under 7 days notice, full payment is retained by the Creative Dance Center.
Have more questions?
Contact Terry at terry@creativedance.org for teacher availability. Time and date must be confirmed before paying at the link below.
Policies & FAQs
Getting Here
Creative Dance Center is located in the beautiful Haller Lake Community Club in a residential neighborhood just off Aurora Avenue North.
12577 Densmore Avenue North is just south of the North 128th Street and Densmore Avenue North intersection.
From Aurora Avenue North, go east on N 128th Street. Northbound on I-5, take the NE 130th Street exit. Southbound on I-5, take the NE 145th Street exit.
From either exit, head west and turn south on Meridian N and west on N 128th.
Parking & Additional Info
We have plenty of free parking. Our office is located next door to the studio, just to the north at 12583 Densmore Ave. N.
Visit tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for convenient bus routes from your neighborhood.
What are the 2021-2022 session dates?
Here are the dates for the 2021-2022 School Year:
All classes follow the 17-week schedule except Nurturing Baby, Creative Modern for Adults, Dance & Exercise, Keep Moving for 40+, and Adaptive Dance.
FALL/WINTER 2021
Fall/Winter Session: 17-Week Session Monday, September 13, 2021 through Saturday, January 29, 2022.
Fall Nurturing Baby and Adult Class Schedule:
Fall 13-week session: Monday, September 13 through Saturday, December 18, 2021
Winter 11-week session: Monday, January 3 through Saturday, March 26, 2022
No classes:
November 22 – 28, 2021 (Thanksgiving break)
December 20, 2021 – January 2, 2022 (Winter break)
Monday, January 17, 2022 (MLK Day)
WINTER/SPRING 2022
Winter/Spring Session: 17-Week Session Monday, January 31 through Monday, June 13, 2022.
Fall Nurturing Baby, Adaptive Dance, and Adult Class Schedule:
Winter 11-week session: Monday, January 3 through Saturday, March 26, 2022
Spring 10-week session: Monday, March 28 through Monday, June 13, 2022
No classes:
February 21 – 27, 2022 (Mid-winter break)
April 11 – 17, 2022 (Spring break)
Monday, May 30, 2022 (Memorial Day)
What are your in-studio Covid-19 policies and procedures?
Covid Information and Guidelines for In-Person Classes and Camps
We are excited to continue dancing in person during our Winter/Spring Session! To ensure the health and safety of our students, families, staff, and faculty, the Creative Dance Center follows or exceeds federal, state, and/or local COVID-19 public health requirements and guidelines. Due to the evolving nature of the pandemic, public health recommendations and requirements may change. The Creative Dance Center will remain responsive and adaptive and will adjust safety protocols as needed. Although King County mandates for vaccine verification and mask wearing may be ending, we are committed to going above and beyond for the health and safety of our community and those most vulnerable, including populations at our school that are not yet eligible for the vaccine or are at higher risk for severe illness.
Creative Dance Center is committed to the following COVID-19 protocols: required Vaccine Verification form must be filled out for all people age 12 and older who are entering the building; if you and/or your student age 12+ cannot provide proof of full vaccination, a negative COVID-19 lab administered test taken within 72 hours needs to be provided before entering the building; masks are required for students and guardians ages 2 and up, regardless of vaccination status, to enter the building, during class, and at drop off and pick up; required Assumption of Risk/Health Screening/Release of Liability form must be filled out for all students before each session; hand sanitizing stations available throughout the building; break times between classes have been lengthened allowing one class to fully exit the building before the next class enters; cleaning and sanitizing of high use areas and props; only staff, faculty, and students are allowed to stay in the building (exceptions may be made on a case by case basis in consultation with CDC Director, Terry Goetz – please email terry@creativedance.org if your student may need support transitioning to their first class).
Due to increased vaccination rates, restrictions having been lifted on capacity for indoor classes, and a successful Fall/Winter Session with no reported COVID-19 exposures at the Creative Dance Center, we hope to one day soon no longer use taped floor markings in our studios. Due to the omicron variant and recent increase in COVID-19 cases in King County we may continue to use taped floor marking at the start of Winter/Spring session to encourage physical distancing in class. We will continue to monitor the situation and update protocols as needed.
Detailed COVID-19 procedures will be shared with registered students prior to your first class. This email will include important information on how to prepare for coming to the Creative Dance Center for class, what to bring, parent and dancer drop-off and pick-up information, and more. Working together we can stay safe and healthy as we dance in our physical space once again!
Please review our current COVID-19 Safety Protocols HERE. These will be updated if the Creative Dance Center makes any changes to safety procedures based on guidelines and requirements from federal, state, local governments and public health agencies.
Any additional questions about COVID-19 procedures can be directed to bronwen@creativedance.org.
Is proof of COVID-19 vaccination required to attend class at CDC?
King County now requires vaccination verification for caregivers and students age 12 and older.
In accordance with the King County Verification of Vaccination Order, beginning Monday, October 25, people ages 12 and older will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result to enter many indoor and outdoor events and establishments in King County. As outlined by this Seattle & King County Health Order the Creative Dance Center must require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 lab administered test within 72 hours of class for all eligible students and caregivers (ages 12+) to enter the building and/or attend class.
VACCINATION VERIFICATION JOTFORM – All students and caregivers entering the building who are age 12 and older will need to fill out this vaccination verification form and, if applicable, upload proof of vaccination in advance of coming to class.
What can be used as proof of vaccination?
- Center for Disease Control vaccination card or photo of vaccine card.
- Documented proof of vaccination from medical record or vaccine provider.
- Printed certificate or screenshot of vaccination proof from MyIRMobile.com. (MyIR Mobile is an internet-based service that gives people access to their official Washington state vaccination records. Register at MyIRMobile.com to access these records.)
Options for people who are unvaccinated or unable to prove vaccine status
If you and/or your student age 12+ cannot provide proof of full vaccination, a negative COVID-19 lab administered test taken within 72 hours needs to be provided to your teacher before entering the building for class. This process of showing a negative test result needs to happen each time you and/or your student comes to the Creative Dance Center for class as mandated by King County.
What type of negative COVID test is acceptable as an alternative to proof of vaccination?
- Any type of COVID-19 test administered by a testing provider can be used. Testing providers are required to use FDA-authorized or approved COVID-19 tests. The negative result must be within the past 72 hours of attending class or coming into the building.
- Rapid tests used without the supervision of a testing provider will NOT be accepted.
Note: this policy does not replace the current mask mandate; the mask mandate will still be in effect. Verification requirement is an additional layer of protection on top of masks, distancing, and air quality.
You can read this Public Health Insider post for more information on requirements of the King County public health order.
Any additional questions about vaccination verification can be directed to bronwen@creativedance.org.
What should I know about online classes on Zoom?
We are excited to offer our Brain-Compatible Dance Education classes online while COVID-19 precludes gathering safely in the studio. CDC’s virtual classes are taught by our award-winning faculty, all experienced in leading fun and engaging dance classes over Zoom since Creative Dance Center moved online in March.
You should have a clear, safe space to move – CDC students have been dancing in their living rooms, bedrooms, playrooms and basements! For the best virtual class experience, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer. Make sure your device has plenty of battery life!
Before registering please review these tips from Zoom to make sure you have the technology needed to participate successfully. Please familiarize yourself with Zoom in advance to prepare for the online learning experience. A hardwired connection is recommended over wifi. Check out helpful tips here and here to improve your Zoom connection.
What do I need to know for our first Ages 0-4 class?
Please note: Covid Protocols may prohibit normal operations as described below. Please refer to the Detailed Covid Guidelines when they become available for protocols during the pandemic. Thank you!
Welcome! Our Caregiver-Child classes include Nurturing Baby and Family Dance (formerly Caregiver/Toddler, Caregiver/Tot/Child, and Caregiver/Child). Children and adults should wear comfortable clothing (we get down on the floor!) and we dance in bare feet.
When we are back in studio, in our main lobby you will find a poster easel with the Dance Concept we will be exploring that week in class as well as any important information. The upper studio is right off the main lobby. If the doors are open to the studio come right in and introduce yourself and your child to your teacher. If the doors are closed, please wait in the lobby until your teacher invites you in. If your class is in the lower studio, take the interior stairs to the lower level and introduce yourself and your child to your teacher. Only water bottles are allowed in both studios, no other food or drink. Food and other drinks are allowed in our waiting room.
The waiting room, off the main lobby, has wifi, tables, chairs, toys, crayons, paper, and a library of wonderful books for children and adults. We have a girls dressing room/bathroom and a large all-gender ADA equipped restroom on the main floor. There is an all gender restroom on the lower level as well. Please keep your valuables and personal belongings with you at all times. You may bring your belongings into both studios. At the beginning of class your teacher will welcome everyone, share printed resources about classes at CDC as well as helpful tips for having a fun and playful experience with your child/children in dance class!
What do I need to know for my child's first Pre-K drop-off class?
Please note: Covid Protocols may prohibit normal operations as described below. Please refer to the Detailed Covid Guidelines when they become available for protocols during the pandemic. Thank you!
Pre-Class Prep for classes in the Studio:
How exciting! A drop-off, independent dance class is a big step – as much for parents and caregivers as it is for preschoolers! We have close to 40 years teaching experience with this age group. We understand every child and caregiver is unique and we also have some tried and true tips and recommendations to make this transition a smooth one.
Please arrive a few minutes early to support your dancer’s transition into class. Separation anxiety is eased when there is ample time for greetings and good-byes. In our main lobby you will find a poster easel with the Dance Concept we will be exploring that week in class as well as any important information. We have a girls dressing room and bathroom and a large all gender ADA equipped restroom on the main floor. There is an all gender restroom on the lower level as well. If your class is in the lower studio take the interior stairs down to the lower level. If your class is in the upper studio please wait in the lobby and your teacher will invite you in to the studio when they are ready for students. Please introduce yourself and your child to your teacher.
We invite you stay for the first 5 minutes or so, then quietly move into an area where students do not see you. This allows students to bond with each other and their teacher and maintain focus in a more effective way. Our lobby and our waiting room are right off of the upper studio for those taking class on the upper level. For classes in the lower studio, parents/caregivers are welcome to stay on the stairs (which are out of sight but easily accessible if you are needed by the teacher) or move upstairs to the waiting room. We ask that you plan to stay on-site during your child’s classes in case you are needed. If you do need to leave CDC while your child is in class, please confirm with your teacher that your child has adjusted to being on their own before leaving. Always notify your teacher if you will not be on site during class.
Director Terry Goetz is at the first class of new sessions to help ease this transition for young dancers and their parents and welcome everyone. Each situation that may arise is handled on an individual basis. Our waiting room has wifi, tables, chairs, toys, crayons, paper, and a library of wonderful books for children and adults. Our instructors will communicate with you if there are any issues that come up regarding separation and participation in class. We do our best to resolve these issues keeping in mind what will work best for the individual child and the class as a whole. If your young child is not ready to dance on their own, Parent/Child class may be more developmentally appropriate. Please call Terry Goetz, Director, at 206-363-7281 if you are unsure of appropriate class placement for your child or email terry@creativedance.org.
First Time Transition Tips
Please prepare your child by letting them know they will be dancing with their teacher and other children and that you will be nearby in our waiting room or on the stairs. We ask that you plan to stay on-site during your child’s classes in case you are needed.
Class Attire & Bathroom Breaks
Make sure your child uses the bathroom right before class, and have your dancer wear clothes they can handle on their own (take on/off) for bathroom visits during class. Be aware our teachers cannot accompany students to the bathroom while they are teaching so caregivers of students that need restroom assistance must stay in the building during class. Email bronwen@creativedance.org if you anticipate separation issues at your first class or if you have additional questions/concerns.
What do I need to know for my child's first Children & Teens class?
Please note: Covid Protocols may prohibit normal operations as described below. Please refer to the Detailed Covid Guidelines when they become available for protocols during the pandemic. Thank you!
Please arrive a few minutes early to support your dancer’s transition into class. Separation anxiety is eased when there is ample time for greetings and good-byes. In our main lobby you will find a poster easel with the Dance Concept we will be exploring that week in class as well as any important information. We have a girls dressing room and bathroom and a large all gender ADA equipped restroom on the main floor. There is an all gender restroom on the lower level as well. If your class is in the lower studio take the interior stairs down to the lower level. If your class is in the upper studio please wait in the lobby and your teacher will invite you in to the studio when they are ready for students. Please introduce yourself and your child to your teacher. We invite you stay for the first 5 minutes or so, then move into an area where students do not see you. This allows students to bond with each other and their teacher and maintain focus in a more effective way. Our lobby and our waiting room are right off of the upper studio.
What is the recommended class attire?
For adults, we recommend wearing dance or exercise clothes.
For children, we recommend dance clothes such as leotards, leggings, footless tights, t-shirts, sweatpants or shorts, dance skirts, etc., bare feet.
For toddlers, we suggest dance or play clothes, bare feet.
By Class Genre:
Ballet shoes are optional for Pre-Ballet K and required for Pre-Ballet 1 and Ballet I/II & III classes.
For Hip Hop classes please wear indoor-only soft-soled dance sneakers or athletic shoes.
Where do I store my personal belongings?
Please keep valuables and personal belongings with you at all times. Do not leave valuables unattended. Dancers are encouraged to bring valuables and water bottles into the studios while taking class. CDC is not responsible for lost or stolen belongings. Food and drinks other than water are only allowed in our waiting room on the main floor.
How do I guarantee my place in class?
Can I get a discount if I am registering multiple children?
Sibling Discount: For siblings registering in different classes within the same session, or in the same class that is not Family Dance (see below), we offer a 5% discount on the tuition of each class. Email bronwen@creativedance.org for the Sibling Discount Coupon Code BEFORE registering for class.
Family Dance Discount: For families registering more than 1 child in a single Nurturing Baby, Family Dance (formerly Caregiver/Toddler, Caregiver/Child, or Caregiver/Tot/Child), we offer a 50% discount for the second and/or third child. Email bronwen@creativedance.org for the Family Dance Coupon Code BEFORE registering for class.
Office Hours to receive Coupon Codes are Monday through Thursday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.
What if I’m late to register? Can I register once the session begins?
Classes and camps without sufficient enrollment will be canceled and refunded in full.
Do you offer financial aid?
Financial aid is available based on need. An application will be sent to you at your request and must be received at CDC before you register. Email: bronwen@creativedance.org
When can I visit and/or observe my child in class?
When we are back in the studio, we have several Visiting/Observation weeks throughout the year.
Please note: Covid Protocols may prohibit normal operations including visiting week. Please refer to the Detailed Covid Guidelines when they become available for protocols during the pandemic. Thank you!
Creative Dance Center schedules Visiting/Observation Weeks approximately halfway through and during the last week of our in-studio sessions. Visiting Week is meant for families to observe their child’s class and see the progress that is being made and to witness the fun! If your child is taking a drop-off class, these two Observation weeks are the only time parents are invited to observe classes. We feel it is important to develop bonds with instructors and peers and that the presence of parents/caregivers may impede this opportunity for bonding. Many teachers do invite parents in to watch free dancing or student choreography at the end of each class. Check in with your teacher about this.
Will my child have an opportunity to perform?
Winter/Spring students in independent drop-off classes including Creative Ballet, Creative Dance, Creative Modern, Hip Hop, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, and Modern classes have the opportunity to perform with their class in the Afternoon of Dance, CDC’s “not your typical recital” school shows. Students share skills they have developed and their creativity with family and friends at Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, usually in mid-March.
Note: The Covid-19 pandemic may affect our ability to hold the Afternoon of Dance school show. We will send updates as we have more information.
View more information about the Afternoon of Dance on our Performances page.
What if I miss a class? Can it be made up?
You may make up missed classes in any comparable class during the current session.
Please note: Covid Protocols may prohibit normal operations including make up classes. Please refer to the Detailed Covid Guidelines when they become available for protocols during the pandemic. Thank you!
Make up classes cannot be carried over to the next session.
For in studio classes, do not come to class if you or your child is sick. Make up your missed class after health has returned.
What if I need a refund due to a class withdrawal?
During Fall or Spring Session, If class is not working out for you or your child, you may withdraw from class and request a refund before the 4th week of the session. We will refund the remainder of the session and charge a $10 processing fee. Refunds are not offered after the 4th week of the session.
During the Summer Session, CDC Administration must be notified 1 week prior to the start of classes or 2 weeks prior to the start of camps to receive a refund. A $10 processing fee will be levied for classes and a $25 fee will be levied for camps.
Email Bronwen Houck at bronwen@creativedance.org for information on how to process a refund.
How do I know if class is canceled or the studio is closed?
Zoom Classes: if class is canceled for some reason, you will be notified by email. The studio will remain closed until further notice, and all classes will continue online. We will continue to update our students and community as COVID-19 phasing, safety, and protocol information is updated.
Emergency closures for in-studio classes: Though CDC often closes when Seattle School District has snow closures, please check the home page of our website for up to the date info and individual class information. Classes canceled due to snow closures may be made up in another comparable class during the current session.
Where can I find more resources for my child?
We also have music by Eric Chappelle that beautifully supports BCDE and BrainDance.
Plus! We’ve curated a list of our favorite things from arts organizations to book authors, as well as links to shop for dance supplies.

Photo Credits
Modern III: Pam Lauritzen
Master Classes/HHS Workshop: We Merry Go Round
All other: Bronwen Houck Photography