We offer multiple dance styles including ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and our renowned tap classes. Additionally, we also offer workshops, camps, and master classes with dance industry professionals. We have a vision for the world where everyone is empowered to use their creativity and talent to.
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VAM Studios offers tap, ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop and creative movement classes for children ages 3 to 12 at all levels from beginner to advanced. By registering your child for any of our youth classes, you are agreeing to be a part of VAM Studios' "Youth Program". Enrollment in the "Youth Program" is a commitment to a full semester of training and all tuition fees for chosen classes for the entire semester.
No food, gum, candy, or drinks except water are allowed in the dance studios or dressing areas. In case of inclement weather, please call the studio phone line (206) 826-0776 to find out the status of classes. We will do our best to send e-mail messages in a timely manner regarding studio closures and/or class changes due to inclement weather.
Whether you're joining us for classes, helping us brainstorm to strategically reopen, and/or giving us a critical lifeline through donating to our Patreon, you are making the work and dancing joy of VAM possible. We are doing everything we can to creatively and responsibly keep going and growing. If you have the space and time we would love your help in the following areas:.
We are so excited about our new expanded space! We will be able to welcome more dancers and serve them better and even provide a space for pop-up window art! VAM co-director, Mark Mendonca will be teaching a virtual Tap Masterclass at 2:30pm-3:15pm PST. The class will be will be held outside at VAM Studios and live-streamed for your viewing and participation on VAM Studios YouTube Channel.
Ballet - Boys: Any color tight fitting t-shirt, black tights, thin white socks, and black ballet slippers. Hair: long hair pulled back. Contemporary, Jazz, & Musical Theater: Any color leotard or form fitting top and tights or leggings Bare feet or jazz shoes. Ballet: Comfortable clothing that you can stretch in and that can accommodate large body movements (form fitting recommended) and ballet shoes.
Reviews (15)
Lynn Hautala
Jun 25, 2020
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Darcy P.
Jun 21, 2020
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Tiffani M.
May 31, 2020
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Lymarie Perez
Dec 17, 2019
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Susan F.
Jul 10, 2018
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We shopped around for dance studios where my teen daughter could continue to grow her love of tap dance. After visiting several dance studios my daughter was sold on VAM. She has been taking tap at VAM for 2 1/2 years and adores it so much that it's the highlight of her week. She has expanded to taking hip hop as well as loving all of the VAM performances that she has been in. Mark and Veronica have highly impressive dance credentials and have created a warm and welcoming community where dancers of all ages and experience levels have lots of fun while growing their dance skills. VAM is
Teanna Kordel
Jun 26, 2018
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Maria Delgado Stevens
Jun 02, 2018
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VAM is an excellent studio with a vibrant and creative collection of professional dance instructors. The founders, Veronica and Mark, are not only experienced and knowledgeable, but great at providing a space for students of all ages to feel like they are part of the creative process. The energy is warm and inviting, students know and care about one another rather than feel competitive. I highly recommend VAM studio for adult, as well as, teen, and child classes --all ages are guaranteed to enjoy the experience!
Mayuko Shoka
May 15, 2018
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Mark and Veronica are the most amazing people, teachers and all of the staff there are so warm and welcoming. I felt like home right when I stepped in. You do not really get this in any other dance studios. They offer so many different types of dance forms which is great for all the students to enjoy and to figure out which dance forms they like the best. Also learning different dance forms will give more opportunities in the future when they wanted to work as a dancer. Best studio!!
Betsy Czark
May 15, 2018
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The first time I saw a VAM Studios dance performance, I said, "My girls are taking dance lessons there!" It was very much NOT a dance recital. VAM put on a wildly entertaining all ages dance and music extravaganza. And they have continued to do that twice a year, every year. But now my girls are part of the show. Veronica, Mark, and all the instructors are dedicated, passionate and compassionate teachers. I highly recommend VAM studios for classes and for their dance performances.
Jahna H.
Apr 25, 2018
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My daughter took a creative movement class here. Her favorite part was twirling. My favorite part was the teachers - supportive, encouraging, positive and patient - very important when dealing with a room full of three-year-olds!
I'm not a dancer, but I have worked in the performing arts and seen plenty of kids' programs that run the gamut from soul-crushing to unorganized chaos. VAM has the perfect balance of having fun, but also laying the groundwork for the future, if your child wants to continue dancing.
I'm not a dancer, but I have worked in the performing arts and seen plenty of kids' programs that run the gamut from soul-crushing to unorganized chaos. VAM has the perfect balance of having fun, but also laying the groundwork for the future, if your child wants to continue dancing.
Bonnie Hollon
Apr 16, 2018
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Nicolas Teeuwen
Apr 06, 2018
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Sirius L.
Jan 24, 2018
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Lynn H.
Jan 06, 2018
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I really enjoy taking adult tap, beginning ballet and jazz dance classes here!
The dance instructors are very talented, warm and friendly, and so well prepared to instruct at every skill level. Specialized workshops in Bollywood and jazz dance styles are offered every so often, and I'm very pleased that all of these different dance styles are offered in one place. Mark and Veronica are very welcoming; I feel like I'm part of the dance family!
The dance instructors are very talented, warm and friendly, and so well prepared to instruct at every skill level. Specialized workshops in Bollywood and jazz dance styles are offered every so often, and I'm very pleased that all of these different dance styles are offered in one place. Mark and Veronica are very welcoming; I feel like I'm part of the dance family!
M. G.
Sep 08, 2017
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