Help us choose...

The cute polka dot dress...

The elegant velvet and pearls dress...
The frilly coral and black dress...

The very fancy party dress, shown below from both the front and the back...

We love pink and black together, and plan to choose one or more of the above for some of our Creative Dance tap classes. We can't yet ascertain which costume will be for each class, as we are still choosing music and must coordinate the costume with the music, but your feedback would be most helpful in letting us know what appeals to parents and little ones alike...:)

We would love your feedback either through an e-mail at inlandnwballet@aol.com, or on our facebook page. You do not have to have a child currently enrolled to share your opinion, we would love to hear from as many of you as possible...:) Thank you!

Fabulous costumes...:)

This pretty little costume has been chosen for one of our Creative Dance classes in a beautiful shade of dusty teal...:)

This soft velvet and organdy dress will be worn by one of our darling Creative Dance tap classes...Though we still have a long time before performances, we can't wait to see them onstage!

Our Fri. 6:15 Hip Hop class will be jumping around in this cargo pants and top get-up, most likely in the color turquoise that you see near the bottom of the page!

This funky costume will be danced in by our Fri. 4:30 Hip Hop class...Looks like lots of fun! :)

This cute teal costume will be worn by the Tues. 6:15 tap class, but rather than the fringe skirt, they will wear the tap skirt shown here in yellow..very sweet for this age!

The costume below will be worn in a beautiful aqua blue by some of our Creative Dance tap students...adorable!

The costume below will most likely be worn by Thurs. 6:30 and our Fri. 5:30 in different shows, however the pants will be solid black instead of patterned...very cute!

The costumes shown here have been tentatively selected for our hip hop, jazz, and tap dancers
for our June 2012 performances. While it may seem early to begin planning for June, so much goes into preparation that our staff begins working on the following year's performances almost as soon as current year's performance is over. However, students will not begin working on choreography until Feb. or March, so much to learn before then!

New Paypal buttons added below...:)

We have added two new Paypal buttons below right, one "buy now" for common tuition amounts and one "add to cart' for odd tuition amounts, such as siblings taking multiple classes, those on scholorship, etc. To pay an odd tuition amount, just "add to cart" the various amounts to reach the total that you owe for tuition or other charges.

Please remember that in order to be credited for your payment, you must include the 2.00 required Paypal fee. We hope this makes payment of tuition easier for our dance families!

We also have a drop slot in our east door, so you can drop off a check after hours or on weekends, and still get your payment in on time...:)

Be that change..

"Everyone wants to change the world, but nobody wants to change"

In order to change the world, we have to be that change. We don't always want to do so, but the change begins with us, in a hundred little ways. How are you going to make the world a better place today? :)

Nutcracker auditions are set...:)

Check out our facebook page by clicking the link on the right for updates on the 2011 Spokane Nutcracker auditions! This year the Nutcracker will be presented by the Spokane Symphony and State St. Ballet of Santa Barbara, CA. Our page has the times, dates, heights, ages, and study pre-requisite for all children who wish to audition.

If you would like more info regarding specific roles that are being offered, please see Studio Director Janine Fraser between classes next week, or check the studio bullitan board...:)

Wondering what to do with your 5 year old this summer?

Sleeping Beauty Summer Dance Camp...The big kids get to go to camp, why can't I? :) Camp for 3 years old and up!

Registration taking place now, for camps to be held in July. Activities include ballet instruction, Princes Aurora story time, a video excerpt of the ballet, fairy tale make-up, a Sleeping Beauty themed craft (make your own princess Aurora crown!), coloring time, snack and juice, and lots more!

Each session last 3 days, and takes place during one week in July. You can register for one camp, or all three! Session one will be held July 12-14, sesion two will be held July 19-21, and session 3 (best for returning students) takes place July 26-28.

The camp is held between 9:00 am and 11:00 am for ages 3-5, and between 11:00 am - 1:30 pm for ages 6 -9. 5 year olds that have completed a full year of Creative Dance may register for the afternoon session.

Costs for the session are 55.00 for the morning session (for 3 year olds, 4 year olds, and 5 year olds), and 65.00 for the afternoon session (for 6 year olds, 7 year olds, 8 year olds, and 9 year olds).

If you are interested, please call 467-0765, or e-mail inlandnwballet@aol.com for available openings (a few of the camps are already full). we would love to have your little princess join us this summer! :)

Cute but age appropriate costumes...:)

Are you looking for hip hop classes for your child but wary of skimpy costumes...You know what we mean...bare bellies, low cut tops, short shorts, and Las Vegas style make-up on 6 year olds? You will not find that here at INB, where our costumes are hip enough to make a 12 year old feel ultra cool, while still making the parents happy...:) Call for class info...467-0765.

Fall Registration

Deena prepares for our contemporary piece...:)

Registration for current students and their siblings hoping to switch clases begins on Saturday, June 4th, at noon. Pleawes call the studio today if you have questions...467-0765. :)

Miss Janine and Miss Kaiti will be on hand Sat. to asnwer questions regarding class placement.

We think that our current method of registratio will result in an easy registration process, with no standing in line at 4:30 am to get a spot...:)

Registration for new students begins on Mon., June 6th at 10 am. You may wish to ask which classes are full before filling our your registration form.

Scholarship for long time students...:)

Do you know that we offer scholarships to long term students? In addition to the many scholarships that we award annually, any student who has been dancing for 10 consecutive years automatically receives an additional $500.00 scholarship her4 senior year of high school. Our way to reward long term parents and students...:)

Rewards for long term students...

Did you know that long term committed dance students (those who have studied with us for 10 or more consecutive years) who have reached their senior year of high school, will automatically receive a $500.00 dance scholorship, for either our studio or for college? To qualify, one must be attending 3 or more days per week. A terrific way for us to reward both our students and parents for their commitment to dance!

Final Performance Schedule

Deena Smith balancing "en pointe"

Just a note to parents...The performance schedule has not been changed since it was sent home last Nov, Therefore, the once tentative schedule is now the finalized schedule, no changes have or will be be made. The only slight exception to this is the dress rehearsal change made for the Thurs. 6:30 class, which you were notified about last week...:) Thanks to al lparents who check in to our blog!

Dancers and parents,

The next time you are in the studio, please check our tentative program schedule posted at the end of the hall, near the "Noise and Toys" room. We want to make certain every child's name is spelled exactly how you would like it for our upcoming performances. Here's to lots of upcoming fun!

One of Miss Janine's favorite quotes...

"Life tends to respond to our outlook, to shape itself to meet our expectations"

Rich devos

So very true! Expect excellence from children, give them the tools to achieve such excellence, and that is often what you will be rewarded with...:)