Genie Heels Master Class
Heels Master Class! This coming Monday, June 2nd at Sitka Studio of Dance
Genie Verdiner is a professional dancer and a great teacher who we are so excited to have host this class!
$20 fee. Heels available to borrow at the studio. Must be 18+
6:00pm-8:00pm
Sitka Studio of Dance Annual Recitals
Sitka Studio of Dance performs its annual recitals throughout the day on Saturday, May 11 at the Sitka Performing Arts Center. A theme has yet to be decided. Details of times and ages will be announced later this fall.
Ticket information will be announced in April 2024.
Fireweed Dance Theatre Annual Gala
Fireweed Dance Theatre performs at their annual gala event on Saturday, March 2, 7pm at Sitka Performing Arts Center. With a variety of choreographers and styles, this evening of dance is sure to entertain everyone. Dancers are chosen from Sitka Studio of Dance .
Ticket information will be published in February, 2024.
The Nutcracker, An Alaska Tale
The Nutcracker, An Alaskan Tale is a retelling of the Nutcracker using Alaska as a backdrop. Performers are ages 2nd grade through adults and include dancers from Sitka Studio of Dance and the public. Performances include: slime line tap dancers, a Fireweed Fairy, an evil mosquito Queen, Mother Ginger, with plenty of classical pieces. Something for everyone!
Performances times are:
Friday, December 1, 7pm
Saturday, December 2, 2pm
Saturday, December 2, 7pm
Sunday, December 3, 3pm
Ticket information and how to purchase will be posted here in November, 2023
Classes Begin!
Classes begin the day after Labor Day.
A complete calendar is posted in your parent portal.
Although starting from the beginning is best, we accept new students any time.
Registration Opens!
Online registration opens on Sunday, August 1, 2021.
Current students as well as those on the mailing list will receive details via email.
New students and anyone with questions should get in touch with Melinda at sitkastudioofdance@gmail.com.
Registration Opens!
Registration Open August 15th. (details coming soon)
Classes start August 31st.
Junior Recital Dress Rehearsal
Please enter through PAC through the Performer's door. The ending time for the rehearsal is only an estimate.
Senior Recital Dress Rehearsal
Please enter through the Performer's door. The ending time for the rehearsal is only an estimate.
Free Cardio Hip Hop Class
Sitka Studio of Dance instructor Nancy Neel will teach a FREE cardio hip hop class.
This class is geared toward teens and adults.
Nancy will be teaching hip hop to everyone this year (Kindergarten through adults) so get in touch if you'd like a schedule.
Aurora Dance Ensemble Information Meeting
This is a group of dancers who are not yet eligible for Fireweed, but still interested in an extra dance opportunity. Eligible dancers are fifth grade and above, in a Topaz or high level of dance, and taking both ballet and jazz. There is no audition. There is an extra fee. We meet and learn a dance and perform when and where we can. We always perform at the recital. This is not a class and tuition is not necessary. We will have an informational meeting at the studio. We will then take a break until after Nutcracker is over.
Empire Dance Shop Clothing and Shoe Sale
Empire Dance Shop will be in Sitka to sell dance shoes, clothing, and accessories. This is your one opportunity to try on clothes and stock up on dance items in Sitka.
He will also be holding a pointe shoe fitting clinic for dancers who need a new pair of shoes as well as dancers that will be starting pointe this fall. Melinda recommends everyone get re-fitted for pointe shoes every year - your feet change. If you'd like to discuss your progress toward pointe shoes, don't hesitate to get in touch. These fittings are by appointment. Contact Melinda to set up a time for your pointe shoe fitting.
Amethyst/Sapphire Summer Dance Intensive
Who: Amethyst and Sapphire Levels
When: August 14th - August 19th
Time: 8:00am - 12:30pm
What: We’ll explore new dance genres and workout routines
Cost: $200.00
We will have a guest teacher!!!!! Miranda Hein!!!!!!
We will have a pool party.
We will have a sleepover.
We will learn a dance to perform at a Monthly Grind.
Select Fireweed members may be asked to learn a dance from our guest choreographer. Rehearsals will be late afternoon/early evening.
Call Melinda for more information or to register.
Topaz/Emerald Summer Dance Camp
Who: Topaz/Emerald Levels (this year)
When: August 7th - August 12th
Time: 8:00am - 12:30pm
What: We’ll explore new dance genres and workout routines
Cost: $200.00
We will have a pool party.
We will have a sleepover at the dance studio. (not required)
We will learn a dance to perform at a Monthly Grind.
Call Melinda for more information or to register.
Keet Kids Summer Dance Workshop
Who: Keet Kids
When: June 26th - June 29th
Time: 9:00am - noon
Where: Sitka Studio of Dance (1310 SMC)
What: We’ll explore dance genres, work on choreography,
play games, use props, and have fun!
Cost: $200.00
We’ll have a pool party.
We’ll have a fun sleepover at the studio. (not required)
We will learn a dance to perform at a Monthly Grind.
Call Melinda for more information or to register.
Preschool/KIndergarten Summer Dance Workshop
Join us at the studio for games, stories, props, crafts, dress-up and fun! This workshop is for young dancers from 4 years old to first grade. The cost is $75.
The workshop will be held at the Sitka Studio of Dance from Tuesday, May 30th, through Friday, June 2nd, from 9:30 to noon.
Creative Movement Recitals
Creative Movement I will have their recital at 1:00 pm, and Creative Movement II will be at 3:00 pm.
Alaska Nutcracker Auditions
Auditions for the 2017 Nutcracker will be Saturday, May 20th starting at 1:30pm in the Keet Commons.
They will last several hours - the exact time will depend on how many people show up. Both dancers and actors need to attend. Actors will be done first, then the younger kids; the older kids will be the last to go home. We will be done no later than 6pm.
Kids in the Nutcracker must be in second grade at the time of the auditions. All dancers (except grown ups) must be taking class twice a week (any style) next year.
Most rehearsals meet once a week - usually (but not always) on the weekends.
Our tentative performance dates are December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
There are mandatory rehearsals on the first three Saturdays in November. Depending on your part, you do not have to attend all three. We do not rehearse over Thanksgiving Break.
There will be an application to fill out before the audition. You do not need to prepare anything. It's pretty painless actually.
As we get closer, you will receive an outline of the story and the highlights of the 2017 production.
Many thank to Susan Brandt-Ferguson for chaperoning the auditions!
Sitka Studio of Dance Junior Recital
Please come and watch the dancers as we present dances inspired by fairytales, legends, myths, and fables.
The following classes will perform: Ruby Ballet, Diamond Ballet, Abalone Ballet, Turquoise Ballet, Keet Jazz, Hip Hop I, Topaz Ballet, Topaz Jazz, and Boys Crew.
There will also be three dances of siblings: Leah and Alli Christner, Sienna and Muriel Reid, and Laura, Theo, and Sally Everson.
Special Guests: Amethyst Jazz, and Sapphire Ballet.
Tickets are $5 and will be available at Old Harbor Books starting on April 29th and at the door.
Sitka Studio of Dance Senior Recital
Please come and watch the dancers as we present dances inspired by fairytales, myths, legends, and fables.
Classes include: Emerald Ballet, Emerald Jazz, Amethyst Ballet, Amethyst Jazz, Sapphire Ballet, Sapphire Jazz, Ballet I, Ballet II, Lyrical I, Lyrical II, Modern I, Modern II, Hip Hop II, Girls’ Variations I, II, III and Boys’ Variations. There will also be solos from four senior dancers: Emma Combs, Aidan Horner Raffaele, Sienna Reid, and Ali Venneberg.
Tickets are $5 and will be available at Old Harbor Books starting on April 29th, and at the door.
Junior Recital Dress Rehearsal
Please enter through PAC through the Performer's door. The ending time for the rehearsal is only an estimate.