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DANCE
Ballet
Seaside Arts Center’s Ballet program is designed to ground students in the technique, discipline, artistry, and history of Classical Ballet, while following a curriculum that safely and effectively teaches children to progress through the rigors of the art.
Pre-Ballet with Tap (Ms. Wen)
Ages 3-5
Ballet 1 (Ms. Dani or Ms. Wen)
Ages 6-9
Ballet 2 / 3 (Ms. Dani, Ms. Elyssa, or Ms. Wen)
Ages 8-12+
Contemporary
Contemporary dance is an expressive style of dance that infuses elements of different dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet.
Contemporary/Jazz 1 (Ms. Wen)
Ages 6-9
Contemporary 2/3 (Ms. Wen)
Ages 8-15+
Isadora Duncan Dance
In Isadora Duncan Dance, students learn Duncan’s choreography, technique, and history while developing their own artistry, choreography, and ability to speak about dance. Students learn and perform Isadora Duncan’s choreography, teach audiences about the history of the work and their own lineage within the Duncan legacy, and develop their own artistry and voice through dance. Performances feature historic modern dance as well as contemporary choreography, and choreography created by dancers.
Duncan Dance 1/2 (Ms. Elyssa)
Ages 6-12
Duncan Dance 3 (Ms. Elyssa)
Ages 10-15+
Hip Hop
Get down to Hip Hop classics and music filled with positive messages. In Hip-Hop 1, dancers will learn Hip Hop grooves, the fundamentals of Hip Hop, and build their freestyle skills! Students gain confidence in their own personal style while learning an introduction to Hip Hop!
Tiny Tots Hip Hop (Ms. Wen)
Ages 3 – 5
Hip Hop 1 (Ms. Wen)
Ages 6-9
Hip Hop 2 (Ms. Wen)
Ages 8-12
Jazz/Musical Theater Dance
From box steps to Jazz walks and kick-ball-changes, learn the essentials every director will expect you to know and perform them with confidence!
EC Jazz/Musical Theater (Ms. Dani)
Act and sing WHILE you dance to your favorite musical theater songs in this class that gives EC students a solid foundation for all musical theater parts.
Ages 3 – 5
Jazz/Musical Theater Dance 1 (Ms. Dani)
Ages 6-9
Jazz/Musical Theater Dance 2 (Ms. Dani)
Ages 8-12
Tap
Learn tap combinations from Broadway shows and increase your tap skills while doing it! This is the perfect class for anyone who loves to mix rhythm and style on the dance floor. Channel your inner Fred and Ginger!
Pre-Ballet with Tap (Ms. Wen)
Ages 3-5
Tap 1 (Ms. Dani)
Ages 6-9
Tap 2 (Ms. Dani)
Ages 8-12
Tap 3 (Ms. Dani)
Ages 10-15+
Theater
Theater
This program is built upon the principles of PLAY, ENSEMBLE, and EMPATHY. Classes empower students to speak with full voices, stand confidently in front of others, and lead with a playful imagination, while also working within a collaborative ensemble. Acting classes explore ensemble building, spatial awareness, character development, and voice control.
Acting 1/2 (Mr. Uriah)
Ages 6-9
Disney’s The Lion King Kids! (Mr. Uriah & Ms. Elyssa)
Come sing, dance, and act your way through the African savanna in Disney’s The Lion King Kids! Our version of The Lion King will be a truly unique and inspiring class for kids in 1st grade through middle school. Must be enrolled in another performing arts class at Seaside.
1st Grade & Up
EC Musical Theater (Ms. Wen)
Is your little one always singing, dancing, and acting? Join our newest class, tailored specifically to students ages 3-5, to expand their skills with all their favorites! This class will take inspiration from Frozen, Tangled, Moana, The Lion King and more!
Ages 3-5
Musical Theater 1 (Ms. Wen)
For students ages 6-9, who love singing, acting, and dancing, and want to learn more about the theater while expanding their skills. Class will take inspiration from some of the greatest children’s musicals.
Ages 6-9
Voice & Music
Singing & Voice Lessons – Private & Group
Singing (Mr. Uriah)
Students will develop their own voices while learning to sing in an ensemble with others. After warming up their voices and bodies to sing safely and practice good musicianship, students will learn to sing in harmony while working on rhythm and listening skills.
Ages 8-15+
Private Voice Lessons (Mr. Uriah/Ms. Olesya)
Learn foundational vocal techniques in a variety of styles from musical theater, to opera to pop! Lessons are tailored to all levels of proficiency, from beginners to advanced vocalists. We employ the joyful cornerstones: diction, breath, pitch, and tone. The first half of your private class will be technical exercises, the second half, and engaging singing repertoire.
Ages 5 & Up
Music
Private Piano Lessons (Mr. Uriah)
Learn to read music and play your favorite songs, in these private lessons tailored to your child’s skill-levels and desires. Start from the most basic music theory to more complex rhythms and chords, these lessons will give students a strong foundation that can carry through to more advanced piano skills or any instrument or vocal technique.
Ages 6 & Up
Seaside’s Musical
Spring Musical
Disney’s The Lion King Kids! (Mr. Uriah & Ms. Elyssa)
Come sing, dance, and act your way through the African savanna in Disney’s The Lion King Kids! Our version of The Lion King will be a truly unique and inspiring class for kids in 1st grade through middle school. Must be enrolled in another performing arts class at Seaside.
1st Grade & Up
EC Musical Theater (Ms. Wen)
Is your little one always singing, dancing, and acting? Join our newest class, tailored specifically to students ages 3-5, to expand their skills with all their favorites! This class will take inspiration from Frozen, Tangled, Moana, The Lion King and more!
Ages 3-5
Musical Theater 1 (Ms. Wen)
For students ages 6-9, who love singing, acting, and dancing, and want to learn more about the theater while expanding their skills. Class will take inspiration from some of the greatest children’s musicals.
Ages 6-9
Visual Arts
Visual Arts
Seaside Arts Center’s Visual Arts program provides a space for students to explore, develop, and express their ideas while learning various media, styles, and techniques. Classes feature paint, sculpture, textile weaving, assemblage, mixed media, (and more!), as they learn to express themselves and their own ideas through art and find inspiration from artists throughout history and the world. They’ll use their imaginations and create one-of-a-kind art works as they learn about color, shape, and more.
Budding Artists (Ms. Stacie)
Ages 3-5
Art Adventures (Ms. Stacie)
Ages 6-9
Upcyled Art (Ms. Stacie)
Create, reuse, imagine! Students will produce unique art projects using a variety of recycled materials, from magazines, to fabric scraps, to plastic bottles, and everything in between. Students will develop problem-solving skills, while exploring painting, collage, sculpture, and mixed media.
Ages 8 & Up
Sewing (Ms. Wen)
Students will discover their own artistic abilities by learning one of the oldest art forms in the world. They’ll explore different techniques of hand sewing and will have the opportunity to work with different textiles while learning to create and mend clothing. They’ll also explore fiber art through embroidery, and create a variety of projects utilizing skills gained in class.
Ages 6+
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Classes
Early Childhood (EC) visual and performing arts classes encourage young children to express themselves in new ways, to understand and appreciate a variety of forms of art, and to develop their gross and fine motor skills through fun, structured activities.
Budding Artists (Ms. Stacie)
Students will dive into the world of visual arts, exploring a wide array of mediums, including paint, sculpture, textile weaving, mixed media, (and more!), as they express themselves and their own ideas through art.
Ages 3-5
Kids Jazz & Tap Combo (Ms. Dani)
From box steps to Jazz walks, shuffles to digs, this class will introduce young children to the rhythms and terminology of both Jazz and Tap in a fun, friendly, and creative environment.
Ages 3-5
EC Musical Theater (Ms. Wen)
Is your little one always singing, dancing, and acting? Join our newest class, tailored specifically to students ages 3-5, to expand their skills with all their favorites! This class will take inspiration from Frozen, Tangled, Moana, The Lion King and more!
Ages 3-5
Pre-Ballet with Tap (Ms. Wen)
Develop gross motor skills, musicality and rhythm while learning the basic structure and language of both a Ballet and Tap class. With a focus on personal expression and social emotional growth, student will develop confidence, compassion, and creativity.
Ages 3-5
Tiny Tots Hip Hop (Ms. Wen)
Dancers will learn fundamental dance skills, work on their gross motor abilities, and gain confidence while getting an introduction to Hip Hop. Fun for all students with a focus on creative expression and social emotional growth.