About us
Glass House Dance has two locations: Sammamish and Black Diamond, WA.
We are committed to developing new and innovative approaches in teaching pedagogy that will instill students with a respect, love and passion for dance. We offer our students instruction of the highest quality, with faculty that embody that Glass House philosophy both professionally & personally. While Glass House is devoted to developing dancers with a strong technical foundation, we recognize that our responsibility is something much greater.
We are responsible for providing an atmosphere with a positive culture and a deep sense of community. Our loyalty lies not only in assisting our students with developing their craft but also in forming their character while helping them to become successful, responsible, kind human beings.
"Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance" -Verna Meyers
Sammamish Location: 3310 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Sammamish, WA 98075
Call 425-399-2353 or Email: info@glasshousedance.com
Black Diamond Location: 31213 3rd Ave, Black Diamond, WA 98010
Call 360-469-9099 or Email: info@glasshousedance.com
Glass House Sammamish
Glass House is a 5,600 square foot facility, comprised of five dance rooms! One way viewing windows into every dance room gives parents daily opportunities for class observations, without worry of becoming a distraction to the dancers taking class. We never obstruct your view to observe!
Spacious front & back lobby with cozy couches and chairs, all make Glass House comfortable & feel like a second home. Three private bathrooms, changing table, bar tops to eat, work or do homework at.
Each dance room offers top of the line sound systems enhanced with sub-woofers, flat screen TVs for deepening classroom pedagogy & feedback & 5 LED wash/stage lights for atmosphere enhancement!
Our facility is cleaned by a professional cleaning crew twice weekly, to ensure for a clean, warm and welcoming environment for all. Our commitment to cleanliness is STRONG! Yes, this means it smells good!! :)
Glass House Black Diamond
Glass House Dance – Black Diamond will feature a 6,000 square foot building that offers 5 full size dance rooms! Each room will offer top of the line sound system enhanced with sub-woofers & flat screen TVs for deepening classroom pedagogy, plus 5 LED wash/stage lights for atmosphere enhancement! Each dance room will also be equipped with one way mirror, viewing windows. Giving our parents daily opportunities for class observation, without worry of becoming a distraction to the dancers taking class. We never obstruct your view to observe! Following in Sammamish's footsteps Glass House BD will eventually offer over 120 dance classes weekly, a variety of performance & competitive dance teams, Paid Student Teaching opportunities & a variety of annual performances/recitals for dancers of all ages & skill sets! With a spacious lobby, completed with cozy couches and chairs for lounging, three private bathrooms, bar tops to eat, work or do homework at, Glass House Dance BD can't wait to welcome you home!
Awards
Glass House Dance, our progressive teaching philosophies and innovative recital experience has been featured in four national dance magazine articles since our doors opened in 2016! We thrive in out of the box thinking, chance taking & innovation! The world is our playground & nothings impossible! Take a moment to read the articles in:
· September 2016 issue of Inside Dance Magazine
· January 2017 issue of Dance Informa Magazine
· November 2017 issue of Dance Informa Magazine
· September 2019 issue of Inside Dance Magazine
Class Descriptions and attire
BALLET/LYRICAL/CREATIVE MOVEMENT 3-4years Class is designed to provide our newest dancers with an introduction to dance!! Ballet/creative movement/lyrical, will offer instruction into basic technique within the ballet & lyrical dance genres. Of equal emphasis is movement exploration & self-expression. Experimental games will aid dancers in imaginative thinking, imagery and story-telling. This class is perfect for the self-thinker and dreamer, offering the perfect balance of structure & freedom!
*Attire: ballet tights (any color) & leotard (any color). Pink ballet shoes* (Boys: Black form fitting dance pants/tights & any SOLID colored form fitting shirt. Black ballet shoes)
BALLET/JAZZ/ACRO 3-4years Class is designed to provide our newest dancers with an introduction to dance! Ballet/Jazz/Acro will offer instruction into basic technique within the ballet, jazz & acro dance genres. Early exposure to these three foundational dance genres will lay a strong foundation for future development in any specific dance genre! Classes are energetic, stimulating and aim to teach our newest dancers proper classroom structure and etiquette, while creating a love and passion for dance, at a very young age!
*Attire: ballet tights & leotard (any color). Pink ballet shoes. Hair pulled back. (Boys: Black form fitting dance pants/tights & any SOLID colored form fitting shirt. Black ballet shoes)
HIP HOP/ACRO/AGILITY 3-4years Class is designed to provide our newest dancers with an introduction to dance! Hiphop/Acro/Agility will offer instruction into basic technique within the hip hop & acro dance genres. Agility portions of class will focus on team building & social skills, strength/flexibility & coordination. Early exposure to these foundational dance genres & concepts will lay a strong foundation for future development in any specific dance genre, gymnastics and/or team sports. Classes are energetic, stimulating and aim to teach our newest dancers proper classroom structure and etiquette, while creating a love and passion for dance, at a very young age!
*Attire: Athletic attire that allows for freedom of movement. No Jeans. Hair pulled back. Tennis Shoes for Hip Hop/Agility portions of class. Bare Feet for Acro
INTRODUCTORY BALLET 5-6years Introductory ballet will teach our Pre-K, K & 1stgrade dancers the most basic & fundamental techniques of ballet technique! Following a traditional ballet class structure, class will offer barre, across the floor & center combinations. Introductory ballet acts as a transitional class from the micro division into the mini division, with full focus on ALL things ballet. Ballet focuses on the technicality of movement through graduated levels, designed to teach awareness and respect for the body. Of emphasis is careful technical training that will enhance all physical endeavors and dance disciplines.
*Attire: Pink ballet tights & any SOLID colored leotard. Pink ballet shoes. Hair in Bun* (Boys: Black form fitting dance pants/tights & any SOLID colored form fitting shirt. Black ballet shoes)
INTRODUCTORY HIP HOP 5-6years Introductory hip hop will teach our Pre-K, K & 1stgrade dancers the most basic & fundamental techniques of hip hop dance!! Class structure will offer a warm up, across the floor & center combinations. Introductory hip hop acts a transitional class from the micro division, into the mini division!! Class will introduce concepts of improvisation and focus on building confidence & self-expression through movement & music. Hip Hop encompasses a wide array of movement vocabulary that uses elements of popping, locking, tutting, animation, krump, breaking, and new style. Hip Hop is a blend of modern and contemporary dance styles, performed to current day Hip Hop music and beats.
*Attire: Loose fitting clothing or athletic attire (no jeans), tennis shoes. Hair pulled back
INTRODUCTORY JAZZ/ACRO 5-6years Introductory jazz/acro will teach our Pre-K, K & 1stgrade dancers the most basic & fundamental techniques of jazz & acro dance! Class will split focus, with the first half on jazz technique and the second half on acrobatics. Jazz/Acro acts as a transitional class from the micro division, into the mini division!! Jazz Technique will offer a warm, across the floor & center combinations. Jazz is a mixture of many styles reflecting today's pop culture; identifiable by exciting "tricks" and fast paced movement. These classes place an emphasis on isolating body parts, increased flexibility & strength, and exhibition of individual personality. Acro will focus on strength & flexibility with introduction into
backbends, cartwheels, handstands, rolls & walkovers; just to name a few. Acro is a high energy performing art that focuses on strength, flexibility, balance and motor coordination. Early exposure to Jazz/Acro disciplines will lay a strong foundation for future development in any specific dance genre or gymnastics!!
*Attire: Form fitting dance wear, Nude turners (shoe) for jazz. Bare feet for acro. Hair pulled back
MODERN/CONTEMPORARY and/or LYRICAL Contemporary is a “melting pot” of all dance styles, pulling from a foundation of ballet & post-modern dance techniques. Contemporary pushes today’s boundaries of movement vocabulary and movement innovation. Lyrical, a “sister” to contemporary, focuses on story telling through dance and is emotionally expressive. Class includes a technical warm-up, progressions across the floor, and center combinations. Classes are offered for all ages and skill sets, beginning to advanced, regardless of previous training.
*Attire: Form fitting dance wear. Nude turners (shoe) Hair pulled back*
BALLET Ballet focuses on the technicality of movement through graduated levels, designed to teach awareness and respect for the body. Of emphasis is careful technical training that will enhance all physical endeavors and dance disciplines. Class will consist of barre, across the floor & center combinations. Classes are offered for all ages and skill sets, beginning to advanced, regardless of previous training. All ballet classes within the Mini, Jr & Sr age divisions are accompanied by a live pianist!!
*Attire: Pink ballet tights & any SOLID colored leotard. Pink ballet shoes. Hair in Bun* (Boys: Black form fitting dance pants/tights & any SOLID colored form fitting shirt. Black ballet shoes)
HIP HOP Hip Hop encompasses a wide array of movement vocabulary that uses elements of popping, locking, tutting, animation, krump, breaking, and new style. Hip Hop is a blend of modern and contemporary dance styles, performed to current day Hip Hop music and beats. Emphasis will be placed on style and texture. Class includes a warm-up, progressions across the floor, and center combinations. Classes are offered for all ages and skill sets, beginning to advanced, regardless of previous training.
*Attire: Loose fitting clothing or athletic attire (no jeans), tennis shoes. Hair pulled back
JAZZ TECHNIQUE Jazz is a mixture of many styles reflecting today's pop culture; identifiable by exciting "tricks" and fast paced movement. These classes place an emphasis on isolating body parts, increased flexibility & strength, and exhibition of individual personality. Class includes a warm-up, progressions across the floor, and center combinations. Classes are offered for all ages and skill sets, beginning to advanced, regardless of previous training.
*Attire: Form fitting dance wear, Nude turners (shoe). Hair pulled back
ACRO Acrobatics for dancers is a class designed to teach the fundamentals of tumbling, acro-flex, and acrobatics. It is a high energy performing art that focuses on strength, flexibility, balance and motor coordination. Acro includes backbends, cartwheels, handstands, headstands, rolls, walkovers, handsprings, aerials, tucks, hand balancing, partner tricks and so much more. The ultimate intention of acro is the incorporation/integration of these various skills and tricks into other dance styles. Classes are offered for all ages and skill sets, beginning to advanced, regardless of previous training.
*Attire: form fitting dance/athletic wear, bare feet, hair pulled back*
IMPROVISATION/INTRO CHOREO Improvisation/Intro Choreo introduces the most fundamental techniques & disciplines into dance academia. Dance is a continually evolving art form, that is predicated upon individual self-expression, interpretation & communication. Improvisation/Intro Choreo is designed to introduce dancers to the fundamental tools for dance improvisation and composition, guiding them in developing confidence in their own unique voice within movement vocabulary and artistry. Games, activities, collaboration and “chance” will act as a means of exploration. Creative choices will be identified, discussed, examined and reconsidered. Dancers enrolled into Improvisation/Intro Choreo Sep-Dec, will present their own choreographic work at “The Informal Student Showcase” (December). Dancers enrolled Jan-June, will present their own choreographic work at “The Glass House Ball” (June).
*Attire: anything that allows freedom of movement
DEEP STRETCH Exactly as it sounds, deep stretch will focus on total body flexibility for dancers! Of emphasis however, is flexibility of the hips & major muscle groups such as the hamstrings & quadriceps; aiding in splits, battements & leaps. You cannot properly stretch and release without first & foremost strengthening, therefore class will also focus on building strength & awareness of various major muscle groups that are imperative to developing one’s dance technique. Of deep focus will be the core/abdominals. Classes are offered for all ages and skill sets, beginning to advanced, regardless of previous training.
*Attire: anything that allows freedom of movement
Glass House offers two yearly performance opportunities for our entire student body at both Sammamish and Black Diamond. These events are optional, but we highly encourage participation! To read more about the Informal Performance Showcase or the Glass House Ball, please scroll down.
InformalPerformance Showcase
The Informal Performance Showcase is a semi-annual performance that occurs every December. Much different from The Glass House Ball (end of the year recital), this mid year performance is offered in a “traditional” performance venue. The informal showcase gives dancers enrolled in weekly class an opportunity to perform a "snap shot" of what they have been working on in class. Its the perfect "get your feet wet" opportunity to stage performance! There are no costume fees associated with the informal showcase but rather a small participation fee. Every participant will share a universal/informal costume; a glass house tank/shirt (provided) & black athletic shorts or pants (not provided). Tickets are at an additional and minimal cost & are on a first come, first serve basis. Participation is optional. Sign up is NOT required but opting out (should you NOT wish to perform) is. It will be assumed that all enrolled students WILL participate and perform, unless opted out by the specified deadline.
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The Glass House Ball is vastly different from a “traditional” dance recital! Offered every June, dancers enrolled in a weekly class have the opportunity to perform a full routine, in costume. Presented festival style, this FREE admission & inclusive event prides itself on making art & dance performance accessible & relatable to the community at large. Participation is optional. Participation is optional. Sign up is NOT required but opting out (should you NOT wish to perform) is. It will be assumed that all enrolled students WILL participate and perform, unless opted out by the specified deadline.
DANCE CORPS, is a performance program for dancers 6-18 years of age with a beginning-intermediate skill set! It is designed to be low pressure & inclusive, with minimal requirements & associated costs. Performance emphasis in the styles of Jazz & Hip Hop, Corps is perfect for the dancer who is in search of something community driven & conceptually focused. Performances include college basketball games, farmers markets & themed stage productions, just to name a few. There is no audition required! Sign ups are accepted for both Fall & Spring Programming.
Glass House Pre-Company is a Competitive & Performance program designed to bridge the gap between “Dance Corps” (recreational performance division) & Company (highly committed & competitive division). Our mission is to provide a holistic program in which fosters growth, at any skill set while giving a “taste” of the competitive circuit. Program focus is on Jazz & Contemporary dance styles with emphasis on technical elements & performance quality. Pre-Company is open to dancers ages 5-18 years old with an intermediate skill set.
COMPANY, is a competitive program program designed specifically for our highest achievers and most dedicated & committed artists. With focus in the styles of Jazz & Contemporary, emphasis is placed on technical training & discipline with deep awareness to performance artistry & nuance, choreographic conceptual development & artistic maturity. Company is open to dancers ages 6-18 years of age, with an intermediate to advanced skill set. Audition is required!
HIP HOP COALITION, is a competitive & pre-competitive program designed for dancers who wish to focus on "street styles" specifically. Coalition is designed for our highest achievers and most dedicated & committed artists with training and performance emphasis on movement quality & texture, artistic voice and team syncopation/rhythm. Coalition is open to dancers 10-18 years of age. Audition is required!
An educational track for committed dancers, who wish to pursue a deeper understanding or possible career in the arts. The Student Teacher Apprenticeship Program offers, participants the opportunity to work with faculty in developing their own teaching pedagogies, instructional techniques, and class planning, with “out of studio” mentorship, and “in studio” practicum.
Teacher Apprentices (TAs) begin with at least one to two years of assisting Glass House Faculty in weekly classes, while working outside of the classroom with their dedicated mentor. After completing their initial phase of training. TAs graduate to the position of “Student Teacher” where they are given their own weekly class (of reduced student size) to continue developing their practicum. Student Teachers continue to assist Glass House Faculty weekly while also working with their mentor to fine tune and hone their philosophies, communication, classroom management, and artistry.
Please learn more about our 2023 Student Teachers by clicking their image below:
There are NO registration fees, NO withdrawal fees & NO penalties to switch classes at Glass House Dance! It is our intention to keep things as simple, family-friendly & transparent as possible. In a world of scheduling chaos, consider our schedule of on-going, year-round classes your constant. Enroll as you want, switch classes as you need or withdrawal if necessary, 100% completely penalty FREE!! NO BS!!
Absent from your enrolled class? No problem! We are proud to offer the most flexible absence makeup policy around! Should your dancer be absent, a makeup class is permitted to them. Makeup Classes NEVER expire as long as your dancer is an enrolled student! Any class within your dancers age division (regardless of level & genre) is available as a makeup! After the absences has occurred, please email us at: desk@glasshousedance.com to schedule your desired makeup class!
*All makeups expire upon student withdrawal*
Monthly Tuition is a set dollar figure, that is charged on the 22nd of each month, for the following months tuition (regardless of attendance and/or the number of classes in any particular month.) Monthly Tuition is NOT pro-rated for classes/months that are affected by a studio closure or observed holiday.
Registering mid month? No problem, your first months tuition will be pro rated to reflect your start date!
ALL ENROLLMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE ON AUTOPAY. Tuition may be paid via debit / major credit card or bank draft only. No cash or checks are accepted. All tuition, payments, and fees paid to GLASS HOUSE DANCE are non-refundable and non-transferable.
ONE CLASS HOUR PER WEEK
One CLASS HOURS PER WEEK
$105/month
TWO CLASS HOURS PER WEEK
$186/month (11.5% discount off both classes)
THREE CLASS HOURS PER WEEK
$257/month (18.5% discount off all 3 classes)
FOUR CLASS HOURS PER WEEK
$297/month (29% discount off all 4 classes)
FIVE CLASS HOURS PER WEEK
$345/month (34% discount off all 5 classes)
SIX CLASS HOURS PER WEEK
$380/month (40% discount off all 6 classes)
SEVEN CLASS HOURS
$415 month (43.5% discount off all 7 classes)
EIGHT CLASS HOURS / UNLIMITED
$445/ month. (47% discount off all 8 classes
and 100% free for any additional classes)
PRIVATES/SEMI PRIVATES
One Dancer - $80 per hour
Two Dancers - $60 each, per hour
Three Dancers - $50 each, per hour
DANCE CORPS. (Performance Program)
$60 monthly
(In addition to weekly tuition)
HIP HOP COALITION. (Performance/Competitive Program)
$80 monthly
(In addition to weekly tuition)
COMPANY. (Performance/Competitive Program)
$80 monthly
(In addition to weekly tuition)
**We also offer a Sibling Discount:
10% off total tuition
Glass House Sammamish has a student body that is split between Lake Washington School District & Issaquah School District. We have tried our best where possible, to accommodate both school districts academic calendars of closure & observation of holidays.
7/24/23 - 7/28/23: Technique Pool party Camp (Sammamish)
8/5/23- 8/7/23: Choreography Weekend #1
(Company, Coalition & Jet)
8/8/23-8/10/23: The Intensive Camp
8/11/23-8/13/23: Choreography Weekend #2
(Company, Coalition & Jet)
8/ 14/23 - 8/18/23: Hip Hop Street Style Camp (Sammamish)
8/22/23 - 8/24/23: Dance Camp Reimagined #2 (Sammamish)
8/29/23- 9/4/23: Back to School Break.
9/5/23: Classes Resume from Back to School Break!
10/31/23: Halloween – Studio Closed.
11/22/23 – 11/26/23: Thanksgiving Break – Studio Closed.
December 2023: Informal Winter Showcase.
12/25/23 -1/1/24: Winter Break – Studio Closed.
1/13/24: Competitive Showcase Performance
2/15/24 – 2/21/24: Mid-Winter Break – Studio Closed.
4/8/24 – 4/14/24: Spring Break – Studio Closed.
6/21/24 – 6/23/24: Glass House Ball (End of year recital)
7/1/24 – 7/7/24: Summer Break 1 (2024)
8/26/24 – 9/2/24: Summer Break 2 (2024)
Glass House Black Diamond has a student body that is split between Enumclaw, Tahoma, Kent & Auburn School Districts. We have tried our best where possible, to accommodate all school districts academic calendars of closure & observation of holidays.
7/31/23 - 8/4/23: Hip Hop Street Style Camp (Black Diamond)
8/22/23 - 8/24/23: Dance Camp Reimagined #2 (B.D.)
8/29/23- 9/4/23: Back to School Break.
9/5/23: Classes Resume from Back to School Break!
10/31/23: Halloween – Studio Closed.
11/22/23 – 11/26/23: Thanksgiving Break – Studio Closed.
December 2023: Informal Winter Showcase.
12/25/23 -1/1/24: Winter Break – Studio Closed.
1/13/24: Competitive Showcase Performance
2/15/24 – 2/21/24: Mid-Winter Break – Studio Closed.
4/8/24 – 4/14/24: Spring Break – Studio Closed.
6/21/24 – 6/23/24: Glass House Ball (End of year recital)
7/1/24 – 7/7/24: Summer Break 1 (2024)
8/26/24 – 9/2/24: Summer Break 2 (2024)
Registation: New to Glass House? Welcome! The parent portal is best way to manage every aspect of your kiddos dance life! Register for classes, view absences/eligible makeups, view transaction histories & shared documents.
All dancers are considered enrolled year-round in their on going class/es, until written notification of withdrawal is received to info@glasshousedance.com Written notification for withdrawal must be received by the 21st of the month, to avoid being charged for the following months tuition. Once charged, no refunds, transfers or account credits will be issued.
Upon registration it will be assumed that all dancers will participate in our Informal Student Showcase and The Glass House Ball, unless opted out by email notification during the opt out period proceeding each performance. Addition performance fees do apply.
Trial Classes: Having commitment issues? No worries! Each new student is permitted a FREE trial class into EVERY class within their age division! It is our deepest intention to ensure that your dancer finds their perfect fit!! Trials classes must be PRESCHEDULED! Please email: info@glasshousedance.com to schedule your trial class.
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Welcome: Welcome to Glass House Dance! Glass House dance instruction and operation is one in a million, and we can assure you that you won’t be disappointed! We’re honored that you choose us! Welcome home dancers and families, welcome home!
CLASSES: Glass House promotes proper class placement by allowing for regular and consistent student evaluations conducted by Glass House faculty. Dancers may be moved up or down in class level at any time based on their age & skill set, to ensure that each dancer is properly placed in their appropriate division and is set up to succeed in their dance training program! (Participation in the Informal Student Showcase or The Glass House Ball (end of year recital) may restrict a class switch due to class performance preparation).
MAKE-UP CLASSES (if your dancer misses a class): Glass House does not pro rate or credit for missed classes. Instead a make-up class is available. All classes within your dancers age division are available to take as a make-up, regardless of style or level although, considering your dancers level is highly encouraged. Our most current and updated schedule of running classes is online! Make-up classes may not be used until AFTER the dancer has missed their scheduled enrolled class and never expire, assuming the dancer remains enrolled. All accumulated makeups expire upon student withdrawal. Makeup classes are not permitted for classes that fall on studio observed holidays or breaks. Once schedules, the makeup is considered used whether the dancer attends of not.
OBSERVED HOLIDAYS/STUDIO CLOSURES Our studio closures/observed holidays can be found on our website under “Important Dates Tab”. Observed holidays & studio closures will be updated periodically so that you always have the upcoming 6 months -1 year of information available to you. Glass House Dance uses both the Issaquah & Lake Washington school districts (for Sammamish) & both the Enumclaw, Kent & Tahoma school districts (for Black Diamond) when considering weather closures along with local weather reporting to help decide if Glass House should close for the safety of our families & faculty traveling to and from Glass House Dance. No monetary credit or refunds will be given for classes canceled due to a weather closure but a makeup up class WILL be extended.
DISCIPLINE POLICY: All Glass House instructors and staff follow a universal discipline policy. No pro-rate or credit will be given for dancers who are asked to leave or sit out of class due to disciplinary procedures.
CLASS CHANGES: Glass House reserves the right to make any necessary changes, combine classes, substitute instructors, change times or cancel any classes with less than 5 students enrolled. Any changes to class scheduling will not take effect until the following month, and notification will be given prior to next tuition charge.
OBSERVATION: Glass House encourages parents to participate in their children’s dance education. Class observation is permitted through viewing windows, weekly.
PRIVATE/SEMI-PRIVATE INSTUCTION: Glass House offers private and semi-private (small group) instruction for those dancers interested in deepening their understanding of a select dance style or specific skill set. Privates/Semi Privates must be scheduled and paid in full, in advanced through your parent portal. Private lessons are only open to enrolled Glass House students. In the event of cancelation by student, no refund or credits will be issued. In the event of cancelation by instructor, no refunds or credits will be issued but rather a “rescheduling” of the private.
SOLO/DUO/TRIO PERFORMANCE & COMPETITIVE OPPOTUNTIES: Company & Coalition members are all eligible to compete a solo, duo or trio during the dance season. For more information, please visit the solo/duo/trio Preliminary Handbook, located in your parent portal under shared files.