Zumba classes begin Mon. at the studio...how fun! Crystal will offer classes at no charge next week, just so you can try it...and you'll love it! Classes will be held on Mon. and Wed. at 9:45 am, so drop the kids off at school and join us! :)

Thoughts on progress in dancing...

Remember, we are happiest when we focus on our own progress, not the progress of others...:)

Fall classes are in full swing!

We are so happy to see our students that we have missed while on break, and are having fun meeting so many new dancers...

We hope you are all enjoying your new classes!

If you would like a copy of our fall schedule, please e-mail us at inlandnwballet@aol.com and we will be happy to send you an updated copy.
We have some fun events coming up, including Nutcracker auditions with Ballet Memphis, (tentatively scheduled for Oct. 15), our annual sleepover for grades 3 and up,and much more!
We have also added a new Ballet 1 class on Thurs. at 7:15, please call the studio at

509-467-0765 if interested...Happy dancing!

Fall classes begin Sept. 7th...

Fall classes are set to begin on Tues. September 7th. If you need a fall schedule, please contact us at 467-0765 and we will be happy to e-mail you one. Many classes are full, so please call before mailing in your registration. We can't wait to see all our dancers again, we hope you hav e had a relaxing and rejuvinating summer! :)

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Spokane performance photos...:)

Madi Maude with little ones backstage, just before the curtain rose...



Amanda preparing her make-up before our matinee performance...



Emily and Betsy warming up backstage...

Thoughts on advancement...

Fall registration is upon us, and we are beginning to field many questions regarding advancement to higher levels, for students up to level 5 (children stay in level 5 until the instructor promotes them to level 6 or higher). Current students will receive letters regarding advancement, but essentially, the decision about whether a child should advance or not can come down to answering one question...

Are they among the top 2 or 3 students in the class? (Are they leading the others, and doing so with beautiful posture, turnout and foot articulation? Do they count and follow the music?) If so, then yes, they may advance.

If they are closer to the bottom level of the class (follows instead of leading, lack of turnout or foot articulation, does not count or follow music) then no, they should stay until the exercises that they are performing in class are polished. If they are in the middle, that's where you may need to ask the instructor. Most of the time the answer is "stay and polish", but for certain students in certain levels the instructor may wish for them to move up.

Remember, it is better to stay at a lower level and dance well, than to be in a higher level and flounder. Children can actually be pushed more in a lower level...They already (should) know the exercises and can focus on technique, rather than just trying to keep up with new and more difficult steps. When a child cannot keep up with the basic steps, the instructor offers little technique correction , because the child has too many other things to think about.

Happy dancing! :)

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Spring Break!

Remember that we are closed March 29 - April 3rd for spring break...Enjoy this fun time of year! :)

"I don't want people who want to dance, I want people to have to dance"

George Balanchine
(1904 - 1983)

The Wizard of Oz...

Make plans now to see Wizard of Oz, a fun-filled musical starring Spokane children, including some of our very own Inland Northwest Ballet students. This musical is presented by CYT - Spokane, performed on stage at The Bing Crosby Theater, Feb. 26th through March 7th. Call the CYT office at 487-6540 or go to www.cytspokane.com to reserve tickets.

Twelve-15 Costume will be closing for the season on Feb. 15. All loose ends regarding costumes should be tied up by that time, and no costumes will be ordered after that date (remember, the deadline was Dec. 15). Happy Dancing! :)

Presidents' Day...

As always, we DO have class on President's Day. If unsure in the future, check your annual calendar that was sent home in September...:)