Deborah Messinger's Dance Schools

Please Call for Current Tuition Rates and Class Schedules

Gresham:

(503) 661.6948

Camas/Washougal:

(360) 835.7980

Ridgefield:

(360) 887.0373

ALL OF OUR CLASSES ARE TAUGHT FOR THE RECREATIONAL STUDENT THAT'S HERE TO HAVE FUN & EXERCISE AS WELL AS FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN A POSSIBLE DANCE CAREER.... 

Mommy & Me: 

This is a wonderful class for the "just walking" toddlers thru 3 yr olds.  It's great for adult/child bonding, social skills & muscular development.  Plus, it certainly doesn't have to be "mommy" who participates with the child - we have lots of Daddies & grandparents as well.

Acrobatics & Gymnastics:

3- to 5-year-olds get acrobatics (basic tumbling) included in their combination class along with ballet and tap. Gymnastics may be taken as a separate class for children 5-1/2 years and up, or they may have gymnastics included in combination with one or two forms of dance. The classes include floor exercise, partner work, and mini-trampoline.

Combination Classes for Ages 3 to 7-1/2 Years:

3, 4, and young 5-year-olds take a 1-hour combo class which includes 20 min. each of pre-ballet, tap and tumbling. Children 5-1/2 to 7-1/2 years old take the same 3 things but for 30 minute each. Both ages are set up as once-a-week classes; however, the students who have a real interest in dance are certainly encouraged to join more than one class per week in order to advance faster and retain the material better. Quite a few of this age group do come more than once a week and we offer a special discounted rate for their second class.

Ballet/Pointe:

Traditional Classical Ballet is taught for those aged 5-1/2 years and up. At about 12 years old, students with a sufficient amount of proficiency and previous training may, upon instructor's approval, add a pointe class. 

CheerDance Class: 

This class teaches 6 - 11 year olds some of what to expect if they try out for their school's cheerleading squads.  It will include a little bit of jazz dancing, hip-hop, basic gymnastics and cheers.  It's a lot of fun and this class is a "must do" to be ready to try out for your team. 

Jazz:

A fun form of dance that's very popular these days because it's done to the "Top 40 Hit Songs." This class is offered for beginners starting at approximately 7 years of age and up. 

Tap:

We teach all styles of tap, from the vaudeville routines with top hats and canes, through the new modern rhythm tap which is performed to some pieces of modern rock music. 

Hip-Hop:

If you like a good workout, done in a funky hip-hop style to all the latest music, this class is for you! Classes available for 7-year-olds through adults. Our instructors study all the latest MTV video moves and attend many seminars to keep up on all the most current material. These classes are lots and lots of fun! 

Lyrical:

Lyrical is a cross between ballet and smooth jazz dancing. This style is introduced when the student is about 10 years old and has had a sufficient amount of previous dance training in both ballet and jazz. 

NEW! Voice and Guitar Lessons:

All three locations, Please call for details. Group or Private Lessons Available.

 

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