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are there any schools that welcome newcomers to dance like tap or jazz that are in the puget sound area? dance schools like dance premier. im 13 and going to be taking tap or jazz for the first time and i want to ind a place that will have begginer classes with girls my age and then classes that i can move up to.

I’m not sure exactly where you’re located, since the Puget Sound area encompasses quite a distance and a lot of cities. However, for starters, since you’ve mentioned Dance Premier, and if you’re already familiar with this studio and its satellite location in Issaquah, you might want to contact the owner or manager at http://dancepremier.com/ or by phone at (425) 427-2328 about beginners’ classes. If Issaquah is too far for you, you can still contact Dance Premier to see if they can recommend a studio with beginner tap and jazz classes in *your* area.

There are quite a few dance studios and places that offer beginning jazz and tap dancing classes for teens in various parts of the Puget Sound area, including the following:

All the Dance in Seattle at http://www.all-that-dance.com/

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties at http://www.ymcapkc.org/page.php?id=182

Puget Sound Gymnastics & Dance in North Bend at http://psgdnorthbend.com/default.aspx

Carrabba Dance Theater & School in Seattle at http://www.cameodance.com/teen-classes.html

Velocity Dance Center in Seattle at http://www.velocitydancecenter.org/

Spectrum Dance Theater in Seattle at http://www.spectrumdance.org/school/featured-items.php

Dance Fremont! in Seattle at http://www.dancefremont.com/

5th Avenue Theater in Seattle at http://www.5thavenue.org/education/danceclasses.aspx

I’m sure there are other places, as well (including your local Recreation & Parks Department and/or local Community Center, etc.), and you can certainly ask for recommendations when you contact the places I’ve mentioned above. You can also do a web search for "dance (or jazz or tap, etc.) class + [your city]" for studios and classes that are closest to you. You’ll also notice that there’s a wide range of prices for these classes, and usually, by purchasing a block of classes in advance, you can save on the per-class cost. Some places might offer scholarships or reduced class fees, as well. You’ll just have to check — and ask!

There’s a good article entitled "How To Find a Dance Class " online at http://dance.about.com/od/getstarteddancing/ht/Find_Class.htm that also has links to other good articles on dance and getting started, etc. I’m sure you’ll find all of them helpful.

I truly wish you the best! Enjoy your dancing experience!
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I am 21 years old and am looking for schools where I can study music and dance. Anywhere in the world! Looking to see what my options are thanks!
I have only a few semesters worth of jazz modern and hip hop experience and no music theory knowledge. Looking to find a good place to start.

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