DANCE education SERIES dates
1st semester: September 16th - December 13th, 2024
FALL BREAK: November 25th - 29th, 2024
WINTER BREAK: December 16th, 2023 - January 31st, 2025
2nd semester: February 3rd - May 9th, 2025
SPRING BREAK: March 24th - April 4th, 2025
SUMMER TERM 2025
6 WEEK SERIES: July 13th - August 22nd, 2025
Returning student registration opens 5/12
New student registration opens 5/19
Pop-ups, summer camp, and toddler dance class registration now open.
SHOWS
community Celebration fundraiser: SATURDAY, May 17tH: 2:00-3:30pm - The Grange, white salmon
A chance to watch each other perform and celebrate the end of the dance year! Save your spot here.
SUMMER DANCE education series schedule
MONDAY
3:30 - 4:25pm /// Invite Only Irish I & II with Carlye - This is our upper level Irish class for dancers who know advanced steps & have been developing their technique in the genre for several years. This class continues to build on the foundation used in Irish dance, emphasizing rhythm and musicality to upbeat traditional tunes, and encourages self expression.
4:30 - 5:15pm /// 3rd Grade & Up Jazz with Leah - An upbeat class for young movers that focuses on building jazz specific dance skills and working on move breakdowns and choreography that will boost body awareness & confidence.
5:30pm - 6:25pm /// Adult Contemporary with Leah - Join our sassy, funky, and upbeat adult choreography class and get your summer evening groove on. In this beginner jazz class, we will work on combinations to improve technique, energetic choreography, build confidence, and most importantly, have fun! All dance levels welcome!
6:30 - 7:25pm /// Adult Jazz with Leah - An elegant adult choreography class that makes you feel longer + stronger in your body & more confident in your life. This class meets you where you're at on your movement journey and is suitable for all dance & fitness levels.
5:30 - 6:55pm (pre-term offering) /// Salsa Shines & Latin Fusion con Laura /// June 9th - July 7th (excluding 6/16) - A 4-class series of 90-minute workshops that covers footwork patterns, arm styling, musicality, and a short choreography. Salsa shines refers to solo dance combinations that while practiced individually in this class series, you can use when you’re out social dancing. Latin fusion refers to the tradition of artists blending other Latin genres into salsa music. Have you heard a song that is both salsa and reggaetón? Or salsa and samba? Or have you been out salsa dancing and then a cumbia or bachata song popped up? Many musicians love a good blend of the Latin genres, and the dance community is here to keep up! With the Latin Fusion component, Laura will continue focusing on salsa while briefly introducing other Latin genres.
TUESDAY
10:00 - 10:45am /// 3-4 Kids Creative Dance with Carlye - This is a perfect class for 3 & 4 year olds to explore the magic of dance. We focus on fun and positivity through stories, songs, and games. Dancers take this class independent of caregivers. This short summer term is a perfect class for new 3 year olds to try an independent class. Includes one-time non-refundable registration fee for the term.
11:00 - 11:45am /// Toddler Creative Dance (with caregiver) with Carlye - This is a perfect class for movers ages 18 months - 3 years to to explore the magic of dance with a caregiver. We focus on fun and positivity through stories, songs, and games. Caregivers should plan on being active participants with their dancer throughout this class.
4:00 - 4:45pm /// 5th Grade & Up Hip Hop with Ali - An inviting dance class for kids focusing on hip hop choreography that will boost body awareness, build confidence, and spark joy.
5:15 - 6:10pm /// 7th Grade & Up Hip Hop with Giselle - An inviting, all-levels dance class for youth focusing on hip hop choreography that will boost body awareness, build confidence, and spark joy.
6:30 - 7:25pm /// Adult Hip Hop with Giselle - An inviting, all-levels dance class for adults focusing on hip hop choreography that will boost body awareness, build confidence, and spark joy.
WEDNESDAY
3:30 - 4:15pm /// 4-5 Kids Creative Dance with Allan & Gracen - This is a perfect class for young daners to explore the magic of dance. We focus on fun and positivity through stories, songs, and games. Dancers take this class independent of caregivers.
7:00 - 7:55pm /// Adult Irish Dance with Carlye - Explore the upbeat and joyful art of Irish step dancing by building skills, learning new movement patterns and exploring traditional and contemporary Irish dance choreography. Each class includes a dynamic warm up, steps set to traditional tunes, and a mix of solo and group dancing. You don't need special shoes - bare feet, or ballet/jazz shoes will do!
THURSDAY
4:15 - 5:15pm /// Beginning Irish Dance 5+ with Carlye - An upbeat class for young movers that focuses on building foundational Irish dance skills like rhythm, body awareness, and simple choreography that dancers will use across dance styles in their future dance adventures.
5:15 - 6:15pm /// Invite Only Adult Team/Choreography with Carlye - An invite only performance focused class for intermediate and advanced adult dancers focusing on contemporary choreography, stage presence, and dancing as a unified group. Dancers must be enrolled in at least one other dance education class. For performance bookings, email us here.
DANCE EDUCATION SERIES COST
$50 one-time non-refundable registration fee per class per dance year
$200 tuition per semester, per class /// 2 semesters per year with summer term being stand alone & separate
$115 tuition summer term + $15 registration fee for non-returning students
$25 per dance edu. class drop-in (when not sold out)
Scholarships available. Apply here.
POP UPS & EVENTS
Let’s Dance with Jill /// Saturday, May 10th: 10:00am - Move. Flow. Express. Let’s Dance with Jill draws upon the rhythms and movement styles of African, Latin, and Contemporary dance. Each session begins with a dynamic warm-up, then moves into choreography that is bold, fluid, and deeply expressive. Set to vibrant, rhythm-based music, this class evokes freedom while hitting your cardio. No experience necessary—just bring your willingness to move. Let’s dance! SIGN UP HERE!
Salsa Shines & Latin Fusion con Laura /// Mondays, June 9th - July 7th (excluding 6/16): 5:30pm - Salsa Shines and Latin Fusion con Laura is a 4-class series of 85-minute workshops that covers footwork patterns, arm styling, musicality, and a short choreography. Salsa shines refers to solo dance combinations that while practiced individually in this class series, you can use when you’re out social dancing. Latin fusion refers to the tradition of artists blending other Latin genres into salsa music. Have you heard a song that is both salsa and reggaetón? Or salsa and samba? Or have you been out salsa dancing and then a cumbia or bachata song popped up? Many musicians love a good blend of the Latin genres, and the dance community is here to keep up! With the Latin Fusion component, Laura will continue focusing on salsa while briefly introducing other Latin genres. SIGN UP HERE!
New to salsa? This 4-class series can be a great introduction to the basic footwork, common turns, and different body frameworks for varied Latin dances. Have experience with salsa? Come anyway to practice posture, increase timing, and enhance styling! No matter your background, the goal remains the same: exploring more tools for self-expression and connection!
BYOBaby Dance Fitness with Debi & Sensi /// Saturdays & Wednesdays: 9:00am - Join us for a fun & casual 35-minute low-impact class designed for caregivers! Arrive at 8:45a to get acclimated & we’ll begin at 9:00a. No matter where you’re at on your postpartum journey, if you’re ready to exercise, this class is for you! We ask that little ones remain in a baby carrier or stroller for the duration of class. Please be familiar with proper baby-wearing & stroller use prior to class. Class is sliding scale with proceeds going to scholarships! SIGN UP HERE!
Dance Fitness Pride Edition with Debi /// Monday, June 16 - 5:30pm - This follow-along dance cardio class is on a mission: to celebrate the right to authentic self expression and love in all its forms! Join Debi for a fun, high energy class with a deeper purpose, set to a thoughtfully curated playlist featuring Queer artists. Proceeds benefit Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance. All dance and fitness levels are welcome! SIGN UP HERE!
Summer Dance Camp for School-Age Kids with Carlye & Allan /// June 30th - July 3rd /// 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM - This dance camp is an exploration of dance from around the world, all in one week! Dancers will have lots of time for exploration, creativity, skill-building and choreography. Join us for a fun week of movement this summer, appropriate for all levels and dance experience. SIGN UP HERE!
DROP IN CLASS SCHEDULE
MONDAY
12:00pm /// Stretch & Strength with Carlye
TUESDAY
12:00pm /// Power Barre with Christa Joy
6:00pm /// Let’s Dance with Jill (June only)
WEDNESDAY
7:00am /// Power Barre with Christa Joy
5:30pm /// Sunset Burn with Madz (last class 4/30)
5:30am /// InBody with Clare (starts class 5/7)
THURSDAY
12:00pm /// Stretch & Strength with Carlye
6:00pm /// Dance Fitness with Nika (DFN)
FRIDAY
8:00am /// Tempo & Tone with Rose (starts 5/9)
8:30am /// InBody with Clare (last class 5/3 - moving to Wednesdays)
12:00pm /// Step+ with Nicole
SUNDAY
9:30am /// Dance Fitness with Nika (DFN)
DROP IN CLASS COST
First class $5 (get code by signing up for our newsletter here & then using the code from our welcome email at checkout!)
10-Class Pass: $140 /// $14 per class /// 120 day expiration
5-Class Pass: $75 /// $15 per class /// 90 day expiration
Drop-In: $17
*A NOTE ON OUR business model*
With our profit-sharing business model, NK STUDIOS provides a space for creatives to offer uplifting classes to our community in a way that is financially sustainable. We do not operate on a pay-per-hour model. When you attend a class, the majority of your payment goes to the instructor. Our rates reflect the experience of our instructors, the time & energy required to create & teach epic classes, as well as the costs associated with running an arts-based brick & mortar in a small town. Thank you for supporting us by attending class & bringing your friends! We love to see you & are excited to foster more dance, art, movement, and community in the Gorge.