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8 Years
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Your Premier Destination for Dance Education in Seattle
VAM Studios was founded on the belief that dance is a transformative force for personal growth and community empowerment. With over three decades of combined experience in performance, choreography, and education, our team of seasoned professionals offers comprehensive training in ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and more. Our holistic approach emphasizes technical mastery, creative expression, and physical well-being, fostering a nurturing environment where students of all ages and skill levels thrive. From beginner youth classes to advanced adult programs, we provide structured curricula with flexible scheduling options, including in-person and virtual instruction.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our rigorous teacher training, partnerships with industry professionals, and community-focused initiatives that make dance accessible to all. Through workshops, masterclasses, and performance opportunities, we cultivate a vibrant ecosystem where creativity and technical proficiency flourish in equal measure.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Contemporary
Jazz
Hip-Hop
Conditioning
Workshops
Private Lessons
Virtual Classes
Adult Dance
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined teaching experience from industry professionals
- Our curriculum blends technical mastery with creative expression in 5+ dance styles
- Flexible scheduling with drop-in adult classes and structured youth programs
- We provide both in-person and virtual instruction options for all skill levels
- Our holistic approach includes conditioning and performance preparation components
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops technical proficiency through progressive training from beginner to advanced levels. Students learn classical techniques, terminology, and proper alignment while exploring creative movement. Pointe work is introduced at intermediate levels with emphasis on safe progression and artistic development.
Tap Dance
Seattle's largest adult tap program offers classes from beginner to professional levels. Curriculum focuses on rhythm, musicality, and improvisation with progressive skill development in shuffle techniques, polyrhythms, and performance-ready combinations taught by industry professionals.
Private Lessons
Customized one-on-one training available for all ages and skill levels. Sessions focus on individual goals with specialized attention to technique refinement, competition preparation, or personalized choreography development with experienced faculty members.
Youth Programs
Structured dance education for ages 3-18 with tiered pricing based on weekly commitment. Programs include ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop with emphasis on foundational skills, creative expression, and age-appropriate technical development in a supportive environment.
Virtual Classes
Live-streamed and on-demand dance instruction available for adult students. Features include weekly class recordings, flexible scheduling, and interactive participation options while maintaining technical training standards and community engagement elements.
People
Veronica Mendonca
Owner/Director
Founder with 30+ years experience as performer, choreographer, and teacher. Trained with New York City Ballet and Royal Ballet professionals, former faculty at Westside School of Ballet, and Cornish College instructor.
Mark Mendonca
Co-Director
Internationally recognized dance educator with three decades of teaching experience across five continents. Former faculty member at Loyola Marymount University and multiple national dance festivals.
Amanda White
Dance Instructor
Multi-disciplinary instructor trained in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and modern. Experienced performer with regional companies and recipient of Chop Shop Dance Festival scholarship.
Jasmine Morgan
Dance Instructor
Seattle native with extensive performance background in classical and contemporary styles. Specializes in teaching ballet to diverse age groups and adaptive dance instruction for individuals with disabilities.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and conditioning classes for ages 3+ with both recreational and advanced training options.
Do you have flexible scheduling options?
Yes, our adult program features drop-in classes with virtual options, while youth programs follow structured semester schedules with multiple weekly time slots.
What are your payment policies?
We accept cash, check, credit card, and PayPal with 4-installment or full-semester payment options for youth programs. A $35 fee applies to returned payments.
Do you offer private instruction?
Yes, private lessons are available for all ages and skill levels with 30-minute, 1-hour, and package options for regularly attending students.
What is your cancellation policy?
Written notice is required for cancellations with $75 mid-term fee. Full refunds available for early withdrawals when notified 30 days in advance.
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