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ACCOLADES MOVEMENT PROJECT
Train: Dance: Succeed: Celebrate
Train: we believe proper training of the mind and body creates a strong foundation
Dance: we believe a strong foundation enables us to participate, perform and compete at the highest level
Succeed: we believe success is defined by each dancer’s goals, achieved by training & expressed through dance
Celebrate: we believe every success should be celebrated
We train side-by-side, we dance together, we celebrate as one
CLASSES WE OFFER FOR AGES 3-8
2023-2024 School Year Schedule
All Classes CLOSED
Check Back in July for Fall Schedule and Registration
BITTY DANCERS AGES 3-6
The focus of our 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.
Itty Bitty 2's & 3's Thursdays 2:45pm-3:30pm Ballet/Tap
Bitty 4's - 6's Thursdays 4:00pm-4:15pm Acro
Thursdays 4:15pm-5:00pm Ballet/Tap
Itty Bitty & Bitty Ballet/Tap Dress Code is Pink Leotard
(any style leotard, may have attached skirt),
Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes & Black Patent Tap Shoes
PETITE DANCERS AGES 5-7
This combo class is designed for 5-7 year olds as a pre-curser to the Ballet and Jazz programs. Overall emphasis is on building a foundation technique while having fun and working on 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
Petite 5-7 Year Olds
Mondays 5:00pm-5:45pm Ballet/Jazz
Thursdays 4:30pm-5:00pm Acro
Thursdays 5:00pm-5:45pm Ballet/Jazz
Petite Ballet/Jazz Dress Code is Black Leotard
(any style leo, may have attached skirt),
Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Hair in a Bun
CLASSES FOR 7 YEAR OLDS THRU ADVANCED
2023-2024 School Year Schedule
All Classes CLOSED
Check Back in July for Fall Schedule and Registration
MINI 7-9 YEAR OLD DANCERS
Mondays
Ballet 4:00pm-4:45pm
Progressions 5:00pm-5:45pm
Jazz 5:45pm-6:30pm
Tuesdays
Flexibility 4:00pm-4:45pm
Lyrical 4:45pm-5:30pm
Wednesdays
Contemporary 4:00pm-4:45pm
Ballet Barre 4:45pm-5:30pm
Turns/Leaps 5:30pm-6:00pm
Thursdays
Acro 5:00pm-5:30pm
Hip Hop 5:45pm-6:30pm
Ballet Dress Code is Black Leotard, Pink Tights,
Pink Ballet Shoes and Hair in a Bun
JUNIOR 10-13 YEAR OLD DANCERS
Mondays
Progressions 5:00pm-5:45pm
Ballet 5:45pm-6:30pm
Jazz 6:30pm-7:15pm
Tuesdays
Flexibility 4:00pm-4:45pm
Turns/Leap 4:45pm-5:30pm
Wednesdays
Lyrical 4:00pm-4:45pm
Ballet Barre 4:45pm-5:30pm
Contemporary 5:30pm-6:15pm
Thursdays
Acro 5:30pm-6:30pm
Hip Hop 5:45pm-6:30pm
Ballet Dress Code is Black Leotard, Pink Tights,
Pink Ballet Shoes and Hair in a Bun
TEEN 12-16 YEAR OLD DANCERS
Mondays
Jazz* 7:15pm-8:15pm
Ballet* 8:15pm-9:15pm
*must have 3+ years of ballet experience
Tuesdays
Core Strength 5:45pm-6:30pm
Flexibility 6:30pm-7:15pm
Lyrical 7:15pm-8:15pm
Turns/Leaps 8:15pm-9:15pm
Wednesdays
Contemporary 7:15pm-8:15pm
Thursdays
Teen Hip Hop 6:30pm-7:30pm
Acro 7:45pm-8:45pm
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
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BALLET JAZZ LYRICAL CONTEMPORARY
Ballet is the most important dance fundamental and provides the necessary technical foundation, quality of movement and artistry, which supports most genres of dance.
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.
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 MUSICAL THEATER BALLROOM
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.
Musical Theater is a jazz-based class filled with Broadway style dancing and music. Classes incorporate the style of dance one would typically see on a Broadway stage. This form of dancing emphasizes learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and facial expressions.
Ballroom class introduces the basic steps and patterns of ballroom dances and helps dancers gain a basic understanding of ballroom vocabulary. Emphasis on Latin styles
LEAPS & TURNS ACRO/TUMBLING FLEXIBILITY CORE STRENGTH
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.
Acro/Tumbling includes flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique. Students will learn such things as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance, & contortion tricks.
Flexibility, Core, Strength will improve flexibility, body alignment, and strength. This class trains in building strength by isolating specific muscle groups, and uses stretching to become a well-rounded athlete.
COMPETITION TEAM
2024 AUDITIONS - June 5, 2024
AMP Competition Team Program gives dancers the opportunity to express themselves through their art with
exemplary technique and innovative choreography.
Our program is intensive, creative and disciplined. We attend dance competitions and conventions where our students continually excel. We take pride in encouraging a supportive and motivating atmosphere amongst our students. The studio is a home away from home for our dancers and a place where lifelong friendships are made.
Being apart of the AMP Team is like being a part of a big family. Competition Team is a wonderful opportunity to develop a skill, build self esteem and learn to work well with others. It is our goal that each and every member of our team reach their fullest potential.
Competition team has 3 different paths based on commitment level.
Email Info@AMPdancebellevue.com for an audition information packet.
AMP MINI & PETITE
Beginning /Intermediate Competition for
Ages 7-11
AMP ASCEND
Intermediate Competition for Ages 9-14
TEAM AMP
Experienced High Level Competition for Ages 10-18
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.
CREATORS OF AMP
We Support and Encourage Each and Every Dancer!
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.
FACULTY
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.
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.
MIJA BISHOP
Ballet
Mija Bishop started studying ballet in Japan at the age of six. She has 10 years of teaching experience throughout the Pacific Northwest, as well as in Tokyo and Kanagawa, Japan (Ballesonance Tokyo Ballet Studio and Kyogo Ballet). Mija has directed and staged various ballet performances including The Nutcracker, Paquita, Cinderella, Midsummernight’s Dream, and Snow Queen. She has also managed a dance traveling company called the Inside Out Dance Company, choreographing/coaching the students and taking their dance pieces to be performed at local theaters, community centers, and nursing homes. Even though her schedule doesn't allow her to perform in full-length ballet productions anymore, Mija still enjoys collaborating with local musicians and artists, dancing and being featured in their shows and music videos.
ELI RUANE
Modern & Jazz
Eli Ruane grew up in Spokane, Washington where he began dancing at the age of 8. With a gymnastics background prior to dance training, he was quickly drawn to contemporary and ballet. He competed all over the Pacific Northwest at dance competitions with his home studio Dance Arts Academy. Eli has been choreographing for himself and others since the age of 14, showing works all over the country. After graduating high school, Eli started training at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. He then went on to complete the Certificate Program at Millennium Dance Complex. Professionally, Eli has toured as a resident and guest dancer for several dance companies such as Firewall Dance Theatre and Artistry in Motion Dance Collective. His passion is providing tools for his students to nurture and develop their artistic skills and choreographic voices.
ERIKA NAVARRO
Advanced Jazz
Erika is from Menifee, California where she grew up dancing amongst the most competitive studios and schools in Southern California. She has trained in different styles of dance including jazz, lyrical, modern, contemporary, tap, ballet, hip hop, and musical theater. She has earned two bachelor’s degrees in dance and Political Science for California State University Fullerton. While attending California State University Fullerton she competed on their 17-time division 1 national championship dance team! Erika is on staff with the United Spirit Association where she travels all over the west coast teaching at high schools and middle schools. She has represented the USA in events like performing at the rose bowl during a UCLA event. She is excited to start her rookie season this year on the Seattle Seahawks dance team. She loves sharing her passion of dance with her students and pushing them in all her classes.
