Jennifer Santos Academy of Dance

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3414 Northeast 52nd Street

Vancouver, Washington 98661

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:00 - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 2:00 - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
33 programs

About Jennifer Santos Academy of Dance

Jennifer Santos Academy of Dance, located in Vancouver, Washington, is a premier dance studio dedicated to nurturing talent across a diverse range of ages and skill levels. Founded by Jennifer Brouard Santos, a seasoned professional with over 20 years in the entertainment industry, the academy draws upon her extensive experience, which began with rigorous training in ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical dance under Claudette Walker at age 5. Jennifer's professional career included national and international tours and Las Vegas-style revues, followed by 12 years operating BodyArts School of Dance. The academy offers a rich curriculum designed to foster a passion for movement and technique. Core offerings include dedicated Ballet classes for levels 1 through 5, focusing on intricate techniques and advanced skill refinement. Energetic "Tap/Jazz" combination classes blend tap sequences with stylized jazz movements like isolations and leaps. For younger students, the "Tiny Dancers" program (ages 3-6) introduces foundational ballet, tap, and jazz, while a "Tumbling" class (ages 6-9) focuses on essential mat skills and flexibility. Jennifer Santos Academy of Dance emphasizes personalized attention with limited class sizes, ensuring high-quality instruction from experienced professionals. While "Ms. Jenny" is a point of contact for registration and class placement, the studio prioritizes sharing Jennifer's passion and extensive knowledge to cultivate the next generation of dancers in a supportive and inspiring environment. Registration involves a fee and first month's tuition, with clear policies on make-up classes and tuition payments.

Styles offered at Jennifer Santos Academy of Dance

Programs from Jennifer Santos Academy of Dance

33 programs available

Classes

Ballet 5/Pointe & Sr. Tap/Jazz
$475.00

This advanced combination class for experienced dancers includes Ballet technique, pointe work, and Senior Tap/Jazz styles.

Ballet 4 & Adv. Tap/Jazz
$460.00

An advanced combination class that integrates rigorous Ballet training with challenging Advanced Tap and Jazz choreography.

Ballet 3 & Int. Tap/Jazz
$450.00

This combination class merges intermediate Ballet technique with the energetic and rhythmic styles of intermediate Tap and Jazz.

Ballet 1 or Ballet 2 & Beg. Tap/Jazz or Tumbling
$375.00

A combination class offering foundational Ballet alongside Beginner Tap/Jazz or Tumbling skills for a well-rounded dance experience.

Tumbling
$275.00

Tumbling class for ages 5-12 years old focuses on developing strength, flexibility, and acrobatic skills.

Sr. Tap/Jazz
$300.00

Senior Tap/Jazz classes are designed for experienced dancers seeking to master advanced techniques and performance artistry.

Adv. Tap/Jazz
$300.00

Advanced Tap/Jazz classes challenge dancers with intricate footwork, complex rhythms, and high-energy performance routines.

Int. Tap/Jazz
$300.00

Intermediate Tap/Jazz classes build on beginner skills with more complex rhythms and dynamic choreography.

Beg. Tap/Jazz
$275.00

Beginner Tap/Jazz classes introduce the fundamentals of rhythm and syncopation in tap, and energetic movements in jazz.

Ballet 5
$375.00

Ballet 5 is for advanced dancers, delving into professional-level technique and performance quality.

Ballet 4
$350.00

Ballet 4 focuses on advanced ballet techniques, including pointe work preparation and increased complexity.

Ballet 3
$325.00

Ballet 3 introduces more complex choreography and refined technique for intermediate dancers.

Ballet 2
$275.00

Ballet 2 classes continue to build upon fundamental ballet techniques and artistry.

Ballet 1
$275.00

Ballet 1 classes are suitable for beginners or those with some foundational ballet experience.

Tiny Dancer
$250.00

4-6 years Old and 5-6 years old. This class is designed for young children to explore movement and rhythm through dance.

Tumbling

New to our program we are now offering to our younger students 6-9 years of age a tumbling class. This class works on basic mat skills and strengthening exercises helping students to become more flexible and versed in basic tumbling skills such as forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, bridges, walkovers, handstands and etc.

Tap/Jazz

A great way to to spend an hour enjoying two fast paced fun filled classes. The first 30 minutes you get to put on your "HAPPY FEET" and tap away. The class is designed to teach the basic techniques and fundamentals used in tap, ensuring that students have the building blocks to become a strong proficient tap dancer. The last 30 minutes is spent on the "COOL" styles of jazz. This class is designed to work on stylized jazz movement such as isolations, across the floor movement, turns, jumps, leaps and extensions, again ensuring that students have the proper building blocks to become a strong and proficient jazz dancer.

Ballet Classes

Each of these levels of ballet are designed for the older student who is becoming more serious about their craft. The techniques and fundamentals are now broken down more intricately to ensure proper form and placement, skills are now being strengthened and perfected as well as new elements added. Classes consist of stretch, barre, center work and across the floor exercises.

Tiny Dancers

This is a special program for our 3-4 yr old & 5-6 yr old dancers where they are given the opportunity to try all the core elements of dance, Ballet, Tap & jazz. In this 1 hour and 15 minute fast paced class they will move through each style of dance, working on the fundamentals and techniques of each while of course having fun. From the gentle and graceful movement of ballet, to the toe tapping noise making shoes of tap, to the wiggles and giggles of jazz, you child is sure to come out of their class with a smile on their face. These classes fill up fast so make sure to reserve your spot!

Ballet Level 1

Fridays 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Tumbling

Fridays 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Tiny Dancers 5-6 yrs old

Mondays 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Senior Jazz/Tap

Mondays 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ballet/Pointe Level 5

Mondays 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Beginner Tap/Jazz

Saturdays 10:00am - 11:00am
Tiny Dancers 4-6 yrs old

Saturdays 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ballet Level 2

Saturdays 9:00am - 10:00am
Ballet Level 4

Thursdays 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Ballet Level 5

Thursdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Senior Show Group

Thursdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ballet Level 3

Wednesdays 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Int. Jazz/Tap

Wednesdays 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Adv. Jazz/Tap

Wednesdays 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Jennifer Santos Academy of Dance?

Call Jennifer Santos Academy of Dance at (360) 901-6006 or visit http://www.jennifersantosacademyofdance.com/.

How much do classes cost at Jennifer Santos Academy of Dance?

Classes at Jennifer Santos Academy of Dance range from $250 to $475.

Does Jennifer Santos Academy of Dance have Saturday classes?

Yes, Jennifer Santos Academy of Dance is open Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.

Does Jennifer Santos Academy of Dance have evening hours?

Yes, Jennifer Santos Academy of Dance offers evening hours. Monday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:00 - 5:30 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Thursday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday: 2:00 - 7:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.

Does Jennifer Santos Academy of Dance offer morning classes?

Yes, Jennifer Santos Academy of Dance has morning availability. Monday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 3:00 - 5:30 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Thursday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday: 2:00 - 7:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.