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Vam Studios - School of Dance
4.9 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Ballet school in Seattle, Washington
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for age 3 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 206-826-0776
- Website & schedule vamstudios.net — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“They offer a wide variety of classes at all different levels for people of all ages--I take the adult ballet classes and it is such a positive environment to dance in!”
“I am an adult beginner and they welcomed me and provided excellent service to my inquiries about beginning tap dance classes.”
“There are extensive programs for children and adults, and they are all affordable and worth your while.”
What families & students say
“Veronica is a wonderful teacher who really pushes her students to achieve more and does it in a way that is encouraging instead of demoralizing.”
“I’ve been taking Soleil's ballet classes for a few months now, and already my technique has improved significantly!”
“I recommend VAM to everyone I know because it's small enough that almost everyone knows your name so you get to be part of a welcoming community.”
“Veronica is a wonderful teacher who really pushes her students to achieve more and does it in a way that is encouraging instead of demoralizing.”
“The winter performance was also one of the best I've seen and she really enjoyed being a part of it.”
“They offer a wide variety of classes at all different levels for people of all ages--I take the adult ballet classes and it is such a positive environment to dance in!”
From the reviews
I take the adult and teen ballet classes here and it’s wonderful! Veronica is a wonderful teacher who really pushes her students to achieve more and does it in a way that is encouraging instead of demoralizing. She is very aware of the individual dancer and gives plenty of individual and group corrections during class.
I've been thrilled to find a dance studio which offers beginning to advanced dance classes for adults! Mark and Veronica are wonderful instructors and very warm and welcoming. Mark's classes have offered techniques for taking my intermediate level tapping to the next level.
This studio is an extraordinary treasure right here in Seattle! Veronica and Mark (VAM) are such talented dancers AND teachers with such humility and care and dedication to helping their students progress just as far as they want to. This is not a snotty studio, either.
I recently began taking tap classes at VAM Studios, and it was the best decision I've made in years! Mark and his family are lovely people, and he is a fantastic instructor. All the instructors I've had as substitutes for Mark's class have also been phenomenal.
Adult ballet at Vam Studios - School of Dance
Vam Studios - School of Dance runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Vam Studios - School of Dance
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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