Q: Where is my class located?

Dance Fremont is located on the second floor of 8420 Greenwood Ave N . The entrance is in the alley/parking lot between our building and Windermere. We suggest parking in the residential streets south of 85th Street. You can also pay to park in the lot after certain hours. If you are taking the bus, the 5 and 45 drop you off right at our door 🙂

Q: How do students register?

Existing students, or new students registering for our Primary or Preparatory program classes may register online here . Our Proficiency program classes require a placement class for new students. Please contact Dance Fremont to make an appointment.

Q: When are your holiday closures and breaks?

Visit our Calendar to see our holiday closures and breaks. We follow the Seattle Public Schools calendar.

Q: Do you have a dress code?

Yes. You can find our requirements for youth classes here , and our adult class attire guidelines here .

Question 1

Where is my class located?

Accepted Answer

Dance Fremont is located on the second floor of 8420 Greenwood Ave N. The entrance is in the alley/parking lot between our building and Windermere. We suggest parking in the residential streets south of 85th Street. You can also pay to park in the lot after certain hours.
If you are taking the bus, the 5 and 45 drop you off right at our door 🙂

Question 2

How do students register?

Accepted Answer

Existing students, or new students registering for our Primary or Preparatory program classes may register online here. Our Proficiency program classes require a placement class for new students. Please contact Dance Fremont to make an appointment.

Question 3

Is your studio available to rent?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You may arrange a rental anytime the studio is not in use for Dance Fremont classes or rehearsals. At least 1 week’s advance notice is preferred.

Our large studio offers a professional dance studio space for rehearsals, auditions, private lessons, and group classes/workshops. Stiletto/spiky heels and shoes worn outside are not permitted on the dance floor. Rates vary between $25-$40/hr and may require the renter to provide proof of liability insurance depending on the type of rental.

For photos and details click here.

Question 4

When is tuition due?

Accepted Answer

Tuition is due on the 20th of each month. Students are required to be enrolled in Auto-Pay unless they have paid annual tuition, or have made other arrangements with Dance Fremont. You can find more information and our payment policies here.

Question 5

What forms of payment do you take?

Accepted Answer

We accept payment by check, cash, or credit card, as well as through our new online system. Please note that a processing fee is added to all payments made via credit card. You can find class rates and payment policies here.

Question 6

Can payment be made online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can pay tuition and registration fees online through your account. You may also mail in payments by check, and we are happy to process credit card payments in person.

Question 7

When are your holiday closures and breaks?

Accepted Answer

Visit our Calendar to see our holiday closures and breaks. We follow the Seattle Public Schools calendar.

Question 8

What is your snow closure policy?

Accepted Answer

Dance Fremont’s policy is to close for snow or inclement weather if the Seattle Public Schools close, or if conditions warrant it. We post any closures on our home page and on our Instagram and Facebook pages as early as possible, and we email affected classes.

Question 9

Do you have a dress code?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can find our requirements for youth classes here, and our adult class attire guidelines here.

Question 10

Where should students purchase dance apparel?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of dance boutiques in the Seattle area. The following stock required Dance Fremont attire:

Centerstage Dance Shop
5261 University Way NE
Red Curtain Dance Boutique
720 N 35th St, Unit 101
Dancewear Center of Kirkland
8425 122nd Ave NE, Kirkland

Question 11

Are there any male students?

Accepted Answer

Yes, students of all genders are welcome at Dance Fremont!

Question 12

Do you have a newsletter?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We have a monthly email newsletter that includes Dance Fremont events and deadlines, community dance events, faculty interviews, and more.
Subscribe here — we won't spam your inbox.

Question 13

How can I support Dance Fremont?

Accepted Answer

Dance Fremont is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization since 2019!

We rely on your donations to continue offering high-quality dance education to all who wish to dance. This year, we are raising money to rebuild our scholarship program so we can meet the needs of all in our community. Every donation goes directly to our scholarship program, faculty, subsidized rehearsal space, and community performances.

DONATE HERE >

We also offer sponsorship opportunities for local businesses. Engage with our vibrant community when you donate goods or services, or sponsor a Dance Fremont performance.

BECOME A PROUD DF SPONSOR >

Question 14

What are your health protocols?

Accepted Answer

To keep our community healthy, we ask that dancers stay home when sick. Please let us know if you will not be attending class because of illness.

Click here for Covid-19 updates.

Question 15

How many performance opportunities are offered for students?

Accepted Answer

Students in Creative Dance and Primary Dance classes are introduced to the experience of dancing in front of an audience in our quarterly Parent Watch Weeks, when parents are invited to observe their children’s dance class in the studio.

Students in Preparatory Dance and up may perform in Dance Fremont’s winter production, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, and in the end-of-year performance, Rite of Spring.

Students in Levels 4-6 can participate in Dance Fremont’s annual Impact Dance Festival This is an opportunity for advanced dancers to work with local choreographers, learn iconic repertory, and showcase their own choreography while building community with other Seattle youth dancers. Dancers may have additional opportunities to perform the repertory at other local dance festivals and showings.

Question 16

Where can I purchase tickets to performances?

Accepted Answer

As performances draw near, you can find ticket information on our performance page. We will also share ticket links for our performances in our newsletter, and on Instagram and Facebook.

Question 17

Can teachers bring their classes to performances?

Accepted Answer

We host a special matinee school performance of The Steadfast Tin Soldier. Please contact Dance Fremont for more information.

Question 18

What is required of the Steadfast Tin Soldier performers and their parents/guardians?

Accepted Answer

Steadfast Tin Soldier is a delightful performance opportunity and a treasured experience for generations of Dance Fremont students—and we highly encourage students to participate. However, dancers and their families should consider the time commitment carefully ahead of time. Most rehearsals are on Saturday afternoons, with a couple Sunday rehearsals. Students in Level 5 & 6 may also have some Thursday evening rehearsals. There is also a performance fee to help cover maintenance and construction of new costumes. There is a mandatory meeting for all parents/guardians who have not previously had a child take part in the production.

Question 19

Do you have classes for teen and adult beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Click here to explore our teen and adult beginner classes.

Question 20

How old do students need to be in order to participate in drop-in/open classes?

Accepted Answer

Current Adult Program students range from 17-80 years. Our only age requirement is that you must be at least 15 years old to take our open classes. Dance Fremont students under age 15 require permission to join.

Question 21

Do teen and adult beginner students need to have some prior dance experience?

Accepted Answer

No experience is needed! We have beginning ballet and modern classes geared towards adult students completely new to dance, or students desiring a slower, more methodical approach. Classes are taught with an emphasis on accumulative learning, and steps are broken down clearly and logically.

Question 22

When can students begin pointe work?

Accepted Answer

A dancer is ready for pointe work after slow and gradual training of the whole body. Pointe readiness is contingent upon many factors, including age, technical level, and skeletal structure. Students in Ballet 3 may be considered candidates for pre-pointe class.

Students often begin pointe work at around 12 years of age.

Question 23

Is pointe a requirement for advancing through the program?

Accepted Answer

The study of pointe is not a requirement for advancement through the levels or participation in the performing company.

Question 24

What is the registration process for pointe classes?

Accepted Answer

Students wishing to study en pointe must take at least three ballet classes per week, have the recommendation of an instructor, and be assessed independently by the faculty to determine if the student is a candidate for pointe study. Physiologic development, anatomic facility, strength of technique, hypermobility of the feet and ankles, length and frequency of study, attendance habits, maturity and past injury are all taken into consideration.

Question 25

Is there an open house for new and potential students?

Accepted Answer

We host an Open House & Dance Attire Sale at the beginning of each school year. We also encourage new students and their parents to contact us at any time to make an appointment to take a tour of our facilities and get an orientation to our program.

Question 26

What is a good age to start ballet?

Accepted Answer

Dance Fremont offers dance classes to children ages 3 and up. Our classes for children ages 3 through 7 progressively build their dance skill and knowledge, and introduce ballet and modern dance vocabulary in age-appropriate ways. Students age 8 and up are ready for the extra rigor and structure of formal ballet and modern technique classes.

Question 27

What is the required time commitment for students?

Accepted Answer

The time commitment starts at 45 minutes per week for students in Creative Dance and increases to 11–15 hours per week for high school students who choose to participate in elective classes and additional performance opportunities in addition to their ballet technique classes.

Time commitments by level:

Creative Dance/Primary/Prep, ages 4-7: 1 day/hour per week
Level 1, ages 8-11: 1 hour classes 1-2 times per week
Level 2, ages 9-12: 1.25 hour classes 2-3 times per week
Level 3, ages 11–14: 1.5 hour classes 3+ times per week
Level 4-6, ages 12–18: 1.5 hour classes 4+ times per week*

*With the addition of Modern and Dance Composition classes, and performance participation, the commitment for Level 6 students could increase to 6 days per week (15 hours).

Question 28

Do students have to audition to be accepted into the program?

Accepted Answer

For the Primary Program classes (Creative Dance, Primary Dance) students are welcome to join a class at any time, space allowing. Placement is determined by age.
For Preparatory Dance & Level 1A, students may join at any time before the third quarter, space allowing and in consultation with the director.
For Levels 1B through 6, students must have previous training and will be assessed by the director for placement in the appropriate level. Placement is determined by ability, not by age or level at a previous ballet school. Students who have been taken pointe classes at another program will be assessed for consideration to study pointe work, as well as placement in the appropriate level at Dance Fremont.

Question 29

Does the Unlimited Classes tuition also cover Open (drop-in) classes?

Accepted Answer

Students paying tuition for the Unlimited Classes may take any class in their designated level or below in any of the Youth Program classes. Open Classes are considered a separate program and must be paid for with a class card.

Question 30

Are there any prerequisites for summer programs?

Accepted Answer

Our full-day intensives and more advanced weekly classes have training and technique prerequisites. Find full details on required training for each summer program here.

Question 31

Are summer program offerings only for existing Dance Fremont students?

Accepted Answer

No. Our summer programs are available to both to current students and students who are not currently enrolled at Dance Fremont. Join us!

Question 32

Do the workshops and intensives include lunch and snacks?

Accepted Answer

No. Students must bring their own snacks and lunch. Breaks will be provided to eat and refresh, however students are not allowed off the Dance Fremont premises during the day.

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General Info

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