The Academy of Music and Dance; Ballard

Attention Current and previous Performance Troupe Members!! We are going to Disney World next December and you’re invited! Rehearsals will take place on Sunday afternoons at the shoreline location starting in February. Not in Troupe but interested? There is still room in the Shooting Stars and Sparkle Squad at our Ballard location. E-mail the desk and ask Angie for details!

Break a Leg STAR performance Troupes!!! Much thanks to the Ballard high school dance team for letting us join your holiday performances today!

Our Star performance troupe got to join in on the fun with the Seattle Thriller’s yesterday for a performance of the iconic choreography. Thanks for letting us join Thrill the World!

We are looking for a friendly, customer service and detail oriented person to be a member of our small but dynamic team. Hours available in both Ballard and Shoreline locations. Hours of operation are M-F 2pm-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-3pm.

Requirements:
-Have excellent in person, email, and over the phone customer service skills
-Attention to detail and ability to work in often noisy, distracting environment
-Basic computer skills in Mac and Microsoft Office, Google Suite
-Good attitude and ability to work with and around children
-Reliable transportation and good communication skills; ability to work both locations
-Passion for performing arts

Not required but encouraged:
-Be self-motivated
-Able to work independently and as part of a team
-Flair for the artistic
-Excellent time management
-Sense of humor!

Some basic duties of our Front Desk Leaders are:
-Answering phones, emails and questions
-Acting as liaison between students and faculty
-Scheduling and registering students
-General Cleaning
-Manage time-sensitive projects and tasks
-Assist Operations Manager and Dance Manager with projects, event planning, etc.

What's in it for you:
-Work with amazing team of staff and teachers
-Paid training
-Free lesson package for yourself or immediate family
-Regular holiday breaks off (Christmas/New Years, Spring Break, Thanksgiving)
-Help out with fun events and recitals!

We always love hearing from our students! If you or a loved one has taken lessons with us before, please share your thoughts in an online review.

Fun fact: Almost everyone likes to dance, given the right music and mood. The largest group dance featured 72,000 people doing the famed “chicken dance” in 1996. At least it wasn’t the Macarena!

Our expert instructors can teach practically anyone how to dance, sing, and play piano, guitar, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, and more. Even better, we make learning fun! Pick up the phone and ring us today to get signed up.
(206) 240-3408

Chuck K. recently sent us a lovely 5-star Google review that said, “(Daughter) loves her singing lessons with Jack. He is funny and supportive and works with her to learn while singing songs she likes. …”

Thanks for the kind words, Chuck!

Fun fact: Ancient Greek myth features the “Nine Muses,” who each represented the primary artistic disciplines. The muse of dancing was called Terpsichore.

Children, teens, and adults alike are welcome to participate in the musical arts with us. Whether they want to learn an instrument or how to dance like a pro, we can help! Call us with any questions or to get register today.
(206) 240-3408

Our exceptional facilities, small class sizes, and professional, university-trained instructors give our students the best music and dance instruction. Please feel free to visit us online now for more information!
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Fun fact: Humans had loved to dance since long before historians started keeping track of things. Archeologists have found artistic depictions of people dancing upwards of 10,000 years old in Africa.

“After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.”
- Aldous Huxley

Music lessons can offer a massive list of perks beyond mere creativity. Please take a few moments to read this exciting article outlining all the surprising ways learning music benefits a person’s life.
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Our local academy offers top-tier professional music and dance instruction for people of all ages throughout North Seattle. It’s never too late to embrace the arts, so see our website anytime to learn more about us!
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"Give me a laundry-list and I'll set it to music." - Gioacchino Rossini

Summer is just around the corner! Have you registered yet? Check out our new camp style classes and register today! https://www.seattlemusicanddance.com/ballard-summer-dance-classes

What does your musically gifted child enjoy listening to the most when it comes to instruments or styles of music?

From ballet to the piano, from hip-hop to guitar, the Academy of Music and Dance offers a wide array of avenues for discovering rhythm and beat. Contact us today to get started. https://bit.ly/3RLyCEE

“Shauna is the BEST! My son loves to tap, but he is very aware of being the only male-identifying student in the class. Shauna does so much to encourage his love of dance and make sure he feels seen and supported. We are so grateful for her! “ Thanks, Robyn