Above; Malinda, Madeline, Miss Janine, Samantha, Shannon, Miss Kaiti and Heidi gather for a photo at the Nutcracker held in downtown Spokane...We had a wonderful time watching our dancers perform with Memphis Ballet Theatre onstage, and we were so happy to have 130+ parents and students join us in attending...:) Thank you to all who took part!
As 2010 comes to a close, we thank you for sharing this fulfilling year with us, it has been full of adventure and fun. We look forward to some terrific progress with our dancers in 2011...Happy New Year to all of our dance friends and familes!

Dancers ages 1st through 6th grade...Some of our older girls who are dancing with the Mead Dance Team will be presenting a Dance Team clinic and halftime performance on Dec. 21st. For more info, ask your instructors...Sounds like lots of fun!

Since Mead School District has closed due to snow conditions, we will be closed as well both Fri. and Sat. Our new Contemporary class will begin and end one week later than planned. Stay home where you are safe and warm...:)

Costume orders due soon...

Remember that costume orders are due by mail before Dec. 15th, getting your costume order in on time saves you 25.00 and ensures that you will receive your costume on time...:)

Studio Vacation Days...

Please remember, the only scheduled vacation days that we have off are listed in your annual calendar sent home in September...essentially our only vacations all year are Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, and Memorial Day. All other days, such as Veteran's Day, President's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Teacher's Inservice Day, Columbus Day, etc. we DO have class. If you are in doubt, check the year long event calendar that we sent home in September...:)
Also, please check our policy regarding snow days, as we do close if Mead or Spokane School District is closed for extreme snow or other weather conditions. For Sat. classes, we abide by Fri. school closures.

Ballet Channel

Check out the video of the maryiinsky Ballet on Ballet Channel...beautiful! :)

"The real reason I want to dance is that I want to explode"


Bill Evans



One of our favorite quotes! When children are bursting with energy, dance allows the child to let loose, and release this energy in the most joyful way, bringing an aftermath of calm and peace, for awhile anyway...:)

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! :)

Ballet Channel

We love Ballet Channel...click to see why, and you'll fall for them too! Check out "Becoming Balanchine"...a must see for New York City Ballet lovers!

Ballet Channel

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...