Johansen Olympia Dance Center

A South Sound holiday tradition for 40 years, The Nutcracker will be performed December 12-21. The production features professional sets, stunning costumes, 200 local dancers and guest artist Maddox Ellison from the American Ballet Theatre School in New York. Join Clara and The Nutcracker on their magical journey through the battle scene between the mice and toys soldiers, the enchanting Kingdom of Snow, and the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Land of Sweets.

Belly Dance for kids & adults.

barefeet, socks or dance shoes, clothing that you can move in.

barefeet, socks or dance shoes, clothing that you can move in.

barefeet, socks or dance shoes, clothing that you can move in.

barefeet, socks or dance shoes, clothing that you can move in.

barefeet, socks or dance shoes, clothing that you can move in.

non-marking sturdy heeled shoes devoted to the dance studio.

Hair pulled back, dancewear and socks – DO NOT use fabric softener when laundering as it can make floors slippery.)

Just like Jazz except black Tap shoes. Inexpensive patent leather OK for Tap K/1 st Graders. No Velcro closures. 2nd grade and up and teens/adults should have better-brand (Fuzi, Bloch, Capezio, etc.) oxford-style shoes.

Clothing you can dance in and clean shoes dedicated to the dance studio that are never worn outside.

Hair pulled back. Any color or style of leotard, tights, bike-a-tard, unitard, bike shorts, leggings, jazz pants; must be flexible and show body lines. NO jeans, jeans shorts, school clothes, sweat pants. No big t-shirt cover-ups. Jazz shoes, black, inexpensive ones OK for beginner kids; 2nd year and up and teens/adults should have split-soled, better oxfords.

Pink tights and pink soft ballet slippers; darker skinned dancers may wear flesh-colored tights and flesh colored soft ballet slippers that match the color of their tights (tights should be matte not shiny or Lycra.) Pre-Ballet 1st girls: pink leotard (any style), pink skirt (any style), hair in bun. Beginner 1 Ballet girls: lavender leotard (any style), hair in bun, no skirts. Beginner 2/3 girls: royal leotard (any style), hair in bun, no skirts. Beginner 4 Ballet and Middle Ballet girls: burgundy leotard (any style), hair in bun, no skirts. Intermediate 1 Ballet girls: navy leotard (any style), hair in bun – skirt optional for pointe. Intermediate 2/3 Ballet girls: black leotard (any style), hair in bun – skirt optional for pointe. Advanced Ballet and Teen/Adult Ballet ladies: leotard (any color or style), hair in bun – skirts ok.

Pink tights and pink soft ballet slippers; darker skinned dancers may wear flesh-colored tights and flesh colored soft ballet slippers that match the color of their tights (tights should be matte not shiny or Lycra.) Pre-Ballet 3, 4, and K girls: leotard (any color or style), hair pulled back.

Black tights or dance pants, dance belt (for Beginner 4 and up), black or white soft ballet slippers OR (for young boys or beginners) shorts with elastic waist, T-shirt, socks, ballet slippers.

Black tights or dance pants, dance belt (for Beginner 4 and up), black or white soft ballet slippers OR (for young boys or beginners) shorts with elastic waist, T-shirt, socks, ballet slippers.

Save the date for Ballet Northwest’s Nutcracker auditions at Johansen Olympia Dance Center on September 20-21. Click here for more information.

If you have paid for one or more Ballet classes per week and are unexpectedly able to take more Ballet or Pointe classes in that 4 weeks, the tuition for the additional classes equals the appropriate fraction of tuition already paid, to be paid at each extra class attended.

Out-of-town visitors pay 1/4 of the regular once per week, 4-week tuition for each class visited (limited amount of time).

Continuing drop-ins after 1st trial class = $22 (We recommend paying by 4-weeks at this point.)

Students currently registered here may try any other appropriate class for just $5 each – once per class only. Other interested parties, single trial class = 1/4 of the regular once per week, 4-week tuition for that class. Once per class only.

ditto. Any mix of Parent/Child, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Flamenco, Belly Dance, Acting, Barre Fusion, Mamas Dance – same classes each week – SAME STUDENT. For 6 or more classes per week, add $20 per class, per 4 weeks = ONLY $5.00 each class!!

ditto. Any mix of Parent/Child, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Flamenco, Belly Dance, Acting, Barre Fusion, Mamas Dance – same classes each week – SAME STUDENT.

ditto. Any mix of Parent/Child, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Flamenco, Belly Dance, Acting, Barre Fusion, Mamas Dance – same classes each week – SAME STUDENT.

ditto. Any mix of Parent/Child, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Flamenco, Belly Dance, Acting, Barre Fusion, Mamas Dance – same classes each week – SAME STUDENT.

same each week, any length, same student. Any mix of Parent/Child, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Flamenco, Belly Dance, Acting, Barre Fusion, Mamas Dance – same classes each week – SAME STUDENT.

Any mix of Parent/Child, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Flamenco, Belly Dance, Acting, Barre Fusion, Mamas Dance – same classes each week – SAME STUDENT.

Any mix of Parent/Child, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Flamenco, Belly Dance, Acting, Barre Fusion, Mamas Dance – same classes each week – SAME STUDENT.

All 4-week periods contain 4 full weeks of classes and each Quarter contains 12 full weeks of classes – you DO NOT PAY for our Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. NO additional insurance and registration fees! Unless noted, all classes are school-year long; once registered, that space in the class is yours all school year.

All 4-week periods contain 4 full weeks of classes and each Quarter contains 12 full weeks of classes – you DO NOT PAY for our Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. NO additional insurance and registration fees! Unless noted, all classes are school-year long; once registered, that space in the class is yours all school year.

All 4-week periods contain 4 full weeks of classes and each Quarter contains 12 full weeks of classes – you DO NOT PAY for our Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. NO additional insurance and registration fees! Unless noted, all classes are school-year long; once registered, that space in the class is yours all school year.

All 4-week periods contain 4 full weeks of classes and each Quarter contains 12 full weeks of classes – you DO NOT PAY for our Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. NO additional insurance and registration fees! Unless noted, all classes are school-year long; once registered, that space in the class is yours all school year.

All 4-week periods contain 4 full weeks of classes and each Quarter contains 12 full weeks of classes – you DO NOT PAY for our Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. NO additional insurance and registration fees! Unless noted, all classes are school-year long; once registered, that space in the class is yours all school year.

All 4-week periods contain 4 full weeks of classes and each Quarter contains 12 full weeks of classes – you DO NOT PAY for our Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. NO additional insurance and registration fees! Unless noted, all classes are school-year long; once registered, that space in the class is yours all school year.

All 4-week periods contain 4 full weeks of classes and each Quarter contains 12 full weeks of classes – you DO NOT PAY for our Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. NO additional insurance and registration fees! Unless noted, all classes are school-year long; once registered, that space in the class is yours all school year.

All 4-week periods contain 4 full weeks of classes and each Quarter contains 12 full weeks of classes – you DO NOT PAY for our Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. NO additional insurance and registration fees! Unless noted, all classes are school-year long; once registered, that space in the class is yours all school year.

All 4-week periods contain 4 full weeks of classes and each Quarter contains 12 full weeks of classes – you DO NOT PAY for our Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. NO additional insurance and registration fees! Unless noted, all classes are school-year long; once registered, that space in the class is yours all school year.

All 4-week periods contain 4 full weeks of classes and each Quarter contains 12 full weeks of classes – you DO NOT PAY for our Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. NO additional insurance and registration fees! Unless noted, all classes are school-year long; once registered, that space in the class is yours all school year.

All 4-week periods contain 4 full weeks of classes and each Quarter contains 12 full weeks of classes – you DO NOT PAY for our Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. NO additional insurance and registration fees! Unless noted, all classes are school-year long; once registered, that space in the class is yours all school year.

All 4-week periods contain 4 full weeks of classes and each Quarter contains 12 full weeks of classes – you DO NOT PAY for our Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. NO additional insurance and registration fees! Unless noted, all classes are school-year long; once registered, that space in the class is yours all school year.

All 4-week periods contain 4 full weeks of classes and each Quarter contains 12 full weeks of classes – you DO NOT PAY for our Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks. NO additional insurance and registration fees! Unless noted, all classes are school-year long; once registered, that space in the class is yours all school year.

These popular creative dance camps are for kids age four through ten. No previous dance experience necessary. Dancers are divided into two classes based on age, where they explore the elements and principles of creative dance. Each day children learn dances in a fun and supportive environment while making new friends. Theme-based movement, storytelling, crafting and snack time are part of each day’s schedule. The week concludes with an in-studio performance which is recorded and sent to families.

The Olympia Summer Dance Intensive program is for intermediate and advanced dancers. Students are divided into three levels based upon ability, experience, and age. The Intensive features faculty of the highest quality. Students receive personal attention in a positive and nurturing environment. The daily class schedule includes ballet and pointe (or pre-pointe) from 9:30-noon, an hour break for lunch, and two rotating electives each afternoon from 1:00-2:15 and 2:15-3:30. Electives include contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, character, conditioning, and musical theater.