ACCOLADES MOVEMENT PROJECT

Train: Dance: Succeed: Celebrate

Train:  we believe proper training of the mind and body creates a strong foundation

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Dance: we believe a strong foundation enables us to participate, perform and compete at the highest level

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Succeed: we believe success is defined by each dancer’s goals, achieved by training & expressed through dance

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Celebrate: we believe every success should be celebrated

We train side-by-side, we dance together, we celebrate as one

WHAT'S NEW AT AMP

FALL CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 8

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We are offering both in person traditional classes and hybrid zoom classes for our dancers. In person dancers will be limited.  Our traditional dancers will start off the year in the studio, with additional health and safety measures, and reformatted the studio to place dancers 8 feet apart. Our Hybrid dancers will begin this season through online courses, and once the Covid-19 numbers decrease, they can join us in the studio environment. The choice of being a traditional in person or zoom dancer is the choice of the parent / guardian enrolling the dancer.

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ITTY BITTY DANCERS AGES 2-5

The focus of our Itty Bitty classes is to foster a love for dance and learning while having fun. This usually is the first experience in a dance class with a teacher and other students; therefore, etiquette such as listening, following instructions and being respectful to others is emphasized. Pre-ballet and tap fundamentals are taught to increase creativity, flexibility, concentration and focus, providing a strong foundation for continued dance education.  Dancers will learn 2 routines to be performed at Spring Recital.

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Itty Bitty 2's & 3's   Tuesdays 2:30pm-3:15pm

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Itty Bitty 3's & 4's  Thursdays 3:00pm-4:00pm

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Itty Bitty  4's         Thursdays   1:30pm-2:30pm

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Itty Bitty 4's & 5's  Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:00pm

                               Thursdays 4:00pm-5:00pm

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Ballet/Tap Dress Code is Pink Leotard ( any style, may have attached skirt), Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes&Black Patent Tap Shoes

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BEGINNING DANCERS AGES 5-6

This 60-minute  combo class is designed for 5-6 year olds as a pre-curser to the Ballet and Jazz programs. Overall emphasis is on having fun while learning coordination, balance, rhythm, musical counting, self-confidence, muscle isolation and development, taking turns and following directions. Students will be exposed to multiple movements and musical styles. Students in this class will be introduced to elements in the Ballet and Jazz programs. Dancers will learn 2 routines to be performed at Spring Recital

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5-6 Year Olds                      

           Tuesdays 5:00pm-6:00pm Ballet/Jazz

            Thursdays 5:00pm-6:00pm Ballet/Jazz

5-7 Year Olds

            Thursdays 4:00pm-5:00pm Ballet/Tap

Ballet/Jazz Dress Code is Pink Leotard ( any style, may have attached skirt), Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Hair Pulled Back in a Bun

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7-11 YEAR OLD DANCERS

In Person Class Size Limited

Zoom Option Available

Mondays

Ballet                      4:00pm-5:00pm

Jazz                        5:00pm-6:00pm

Wednesdays     

Pop,Drop&Roll        3:30pm-4:30pm

Thursdays

 Hip Hop                  6:00pm-7:00pm 

Ballet Dress Code is Black Leotard, Pink Tights,

Pink Ballet Shoes and Hair in a Bun

10-14 YEAR OLD DANCERS

In Person Class Size Limited

Zoom Option Available

Mondays

Lyrical    4:00pm-5:00pm

Ballet     5:00pm-6:00pm

Wednesdays

    Jazz/Lyrical   4:30pm-5:30pm

Thursdays

Hip Hop  7:00pm-8:00pm

AMP PLUS DANCERS

AGES 11-14

In Person Classes by Permission Only
Due to Limited Class Size
Zoom Option Registration Available

Mondays

Jazz                   7:00pm-8:00pm

Ballet                 8:00pm-9:00pm

Tuesdays

Conditioning    6:30pm-7:00pm

Hip Hop           7:00pm-8:00pm

Lyrical               8:15pm-9:15pm

Wednesdays

Tap            4:30pm-5:30pm

Ballet            5:30pm-7:00pm    

Leaps Turns Tricks  7:00pm-8:00pm

Contemporary      8:00pm-9:00pm

Thursdays

Flexibility       6:30pm-7:00pm

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AMP PRO DANCERS

AGES 14-18

In Person Classes by Permission Only
Due to Limited Class Size
Zoom Option Registration Available

Mondays

Pointe     6:00pm-7:00pm

Ballet       6:30pm-8:00pm

Jazz         8:00pm-9:00pm

Tuesdays

Conditioning    7:00pm-7:30pm

Progressions    7:30pm-8:00pm

Hip Hop            8:15pm-9:15pm

Wednesdays

Tap            4:30pm-5:30pm

Ballet            5:30pm-8:00pm    

Leaps Turns Tricks  7:00pm-8:00pm

Lyrical         8:00pm-9:00pm

Thursdays

Contemporary  5:30pm-6:30pm

Flexibility          6:30pm-7:00pm

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BALLET AND POINTE

Ballet is the most important dance fundamental and provides the necessary technical foundation, quality of movement and artistry, which supports most genres of dance.

Pointe is a specialized ballet training that requires the proper development of muscles in order to prevent injuries and ensure success. Enrollment in this class is at the discretion of the teacher and students must meet a minimum ballet class requirement.

JAZZ  LYRICAL AND CONTEMPORARY

Jazz dance is an American dance form which evolves and changes with the latest popular styles. Students work on placement and technique while also learning popular dances and current dance styles. This class consists of floor stretches, flexibility and balancing skills, leaps, turns and dance combinations. Jazz students are also encouraged to study ballet.

Lyrical incorporates the technical elements of ballet with jazz and modern movements. Students will learn how to express a wide range of emotions through their dance based on musical interpretation.​

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Contemporary is an extremely artistic style of dance. It is a fusion of ballet, jazz, and modern dance, and usually contains an emotional journey, or story.  There is a lot of creative freedom when it comes to contemporary dance.

HIP HOP AND POP, DROP & ROLL

Hip Hop is a street style of dance that focuses on self-expression and movement that involves the whole body. Hip Hop focuses on techniques of gliding, popping, locking, breaking and whacking. Hip-Hop is perfect for the beginning or advanced student who has the desire to participate in a less structured dance form which does not require knowledge or training in classical technique.

Pop, Drop and Roll is a Bubble Gum Style Hip Hop  that is fun and upbeat to popular pop music combined with Acro, (short for acrobatics).  Students learn acrobatic movements to be incorporated with dance such as backbends, handstands, cartwheels, front and back walkovers, aerials & contortion.

LEAPS & TURNS AND PROGRESSIONS

 Leaps and Turns class will dissect these two technical movements: teaching basic building blocks to master a variety of turns and leaps which are used in jazz and in choreography. Great emphasis will be placed on the body’s center, from which all movements begin and end, making it possible to maintain balance and control while executing turns, high extensions and powerful leaps. Spotting techniques will be studied to properly execute a variety of turns to reduce the dizzying effect of repeated rotation.

Progressions is across the floor  breakdowns and lead-ups of complex steps and movements. Each innovative combination emphasizes a different element of jazz technique: direction change, weight change, level change and use of space.

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CONDITIONING AND FLEXIBILITY

Core Strength and Flexibility classes are designed for dancers to strengthen core muscles which are vital for turning and improve the range of motion in joints, as well as to lengthen muscles.  A strong core and flexibility are key to staying injury free and helps students to excel technically in dance. This is a class designed for all levels and will promote a healthy yet effective way of increasing flexibility. Dancers will also work on conditioning basics to help enhance their dancing by strengthening exercises and injury prevention techniques.

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AMP COMPACT

Beginning Competition for

Ages 8-11

AMP ASCEND

Intermediate to Advanced Competition for Ages 11-18

AMP ELITE

Experienced High Level Competition for Ages 11-18

REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Please click on the Register Button below for On-Line Registration

OUR STORY

We are excited to bring a new, fresh take on dance education to the Eastside for ages 2 - 18.  Located in central Bellevue, the owner of AMP brings more than 10 years of dance studio management to the table.  Our instructors are a mix of seasoned professionals with many years of teaching experience and knowledge along with young, energetic talent on the cutting edge of dance trends.

MYKEN NUNES

Owner and Head of Operations

Myken brings 12 plus years of studio management and events experience.  She is on the coaching staff for UW Spirit Pup Squad Program. She enjoys working with girls of all ages.  Myken has two beautiful daughters who grew up dancing.  When she is not at AMP you can find her with her dogs, Winston and BonBon!

MARCI VERNON

Youth Programming and 

 Competition Specialist

Marci has been teaching for over 30 years.  She has taught all age groups and disciplines but she has a true gift for working with two to six year olds.  Nobody has more patience than Miss Marci!  She has created an outstanding youth program combining fun while teaching dance knowledge.  Marci is very versed in the complex competition scene; organized, timely and knowledgeable.  She is enjoying living on Snoqualmie Pass with her husband and 2 weiners, Annabelle and Betty.

JESSI JENSEN

Artistic and Company Specialist

Jessi started dancing when she was just 2 years old and has been involved in the competition world for 22years now. She is trained in various styles of dance such as lyrical, jazz, contemporary, ballet, acro, tap, modern and hip hop, and has been teaching now for 10 years. Since graduating college at Utah Valley University in 2011, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Modern Dance, Jessi has had the opportunity to create several competitive group, solo, duo and trio routines, in which she has been recognized for her choreography, and creative process. Her creative works has received many high score, title, and overall awards at several competitive dance competitions.

JUJU FLORES

Contemporary

Julius "JuJu" Flores has been dancing since 2006 training on full scholarship with Honolulu Dance Performing Company.  He joined the California Pacific College of P.A.  He's traveled throughout the US teaching teaching dance&performance techniques. He was in Silver Lake Contemporary Ballet Company in LA. JuJu has choreographed many top soloists and awarded Judges Choice and Choreographer of the Year.  His goal is to make a difference in people's lives by helping them express their emotions through dance.

MICHELLE WON

Hip Hop

Michelle grew up in the Seattle area and trained at Camille's Dance Edge.  She competed throughout high school winning multiple awards regionally and nationally.  Michelle is a recent UW graduate. She was a member of the University of Washington Dance Team competing at the UDA National Finals in Division 1Hip Hop and placing in top 10.  Michelle's passion is hip hop and she loves sharing her passion with the AMP dancers.

ALISA NISHANOVA

Ballet

Alisa began her ballet training at International Ballet Academy. She continued pursuing her dance career in the UK at Northern Ballet School and Ballet West Scotland, where she graduated with a BA(Hons) Degree in Professional Dance. Throughout her training, Alisa had the opportunity to perform lead and supporting roles with International Ballet Theatre, Manchester City Ballet, and on tour with Ballet West International Touring Company.

She has worked as a ballet instructor and private coach in both the Seattle area and England since 2016, and recently came back from London, where she was invited to teach a series of ballet masterclasses.

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MEGAN DOLAN

Jazz

Megan grew up in San Diego, California, where she began dancing at the age of two. She competed in California, Las Vegas, and Florida with her studio and high school dance team. For three years, she taught high school dance and leadership camps with the United Spirit Association in California, Arizona, and Utah. Megan recently graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical engineering. There, she was a three-year captain and four-year member of the UW Dance Team. With the team, she danced in the Rose Bowl, the NCAA college football playoff, Disneyland, the Victoria Day parade in Canada, and NCAA March Madness. She competed at UDA Nationals in Orlando, making it to D1A finals for the first time in school history. She is excited to share her passion for dance with AMP!

KARI LEE FLORENTINE

Hip Hop

 Kari-Lee, the founder and director of the elite Seattle Hip Hop Dance Company “In-Effect", Kari-Lee has choreographed for artists as well as produced and directed numerous shows such as Seattle’s own hip hop production “Shameless”. Choreographer/director of award winning competition companies. Some highlights include: the Seattle production of the “The Wiz”, KUBE Summer Jam, Bumbershoot , Choreographer/director for Seattle’s WNBA Seattle Storm, half time for the Seattle Super Sonics, San Francisco Hip Hop Festival, L.A. Underground Hip Hop. She has privately trained many dancers who have moved on to dance behind artist’s such as Tyrese, P Diddy, Collin, Macklemore.   She is passionate and continues to dance and teach workshops.

JULIE PETERSON

Creative Programming & Costume Specialist

Julie is a former engineering manager and full-time mom who is now an empty nester. She is crazy about crafts of all kinds and has been sewing since she could reach the controls on her mother’s machine to sew for her dolls.  She has sewn everything from quilts to costumes and loves to solve any kind of sewing or crafty puzzle.  Her favorite sentence starts with “I wonder if we could…”. She has many years of experience managing people, developing programs and teaching classes and looks forward to contributing both creatively and functionally to AMP.

CONTACT

14028 Bel-Red Rd
Bellevue, King County 98007
USA