Carpe Dance

We need your help to bring this exciting program to Seattle schools. Dancing Classrooms is made possible through the generosity of many individuals; we invite you to join us by making a contribution to our program, thus permitting more schools to participate and more children to experience Dancing Classrooms.

• $4,000 will cover 1 Full Course of 20 lessons reaching 30 students for one semester.
• $2,000 will cover a ½ Course of 10 lessons reaching 30 students for ½ semester.

Thanks to our association with Shunpike, your donations are tax-deductible! Donations can be made via check - please make payment to Shunpike and include Carpe Dance in the memo line - or online using the secure link below.

Checks can be mailed to:

3518 Fremont Ave N
Box 118
Seattle, WA 98103 

We are also able to accept in-kind donations. Please contact Sara Thomsen to see how your business might be able to support us in this way.

Thank you for your support!

We are excited to have signed up our first school, Highland Park Elementary, and are currently gearing up for starting Residencies in 5th grade classrooms as early as January 2011.

What is a Dancing Classrooms Residency?

Dancing Classrooms uses a curriculum-based teaching approach to achieve social awareness and build self-esteem. Students are taught the vocabulary of various contemporary social dances in a sequential manner by a professional Teaching Artist who utilizes the Dulaine Method, a teaching methodology that emphasizes respect and compassion.

The program is a 10 week residency, with classes twice a week, that is integrated within the school curriculum, culminating in a showcase where every child performs.

Contact Jacqueline Stevenson to see if a Dancing Classrooms Residency is right for your school.

Teaching Artists are the lifeblood of our program, our most valuable asset. To ensure unity of purpose and intention, we train all prospective teachers extensively in classroom management skills and curricular integration, as well as ballroom training in our step syllabus.

We are currently auditioning male teaching artists for our program. We will require all Teaching Artists to be available during school hours 4 days per week during the teaching year. Extensive ballroom experience is not a prerequisite.

We are seeking Teaching Artists who have:

• The belief that every child can learn and excel, regardless of his/her shape, size, family situation, or ethnic background

• A passion for dance and creative expression that is easily communicated to, and contagious among, children

• Self confidence in his/her dance and artistic abilities

• High expectations for what every child can achieve through the program • An ability to express him/herself verbally in such a way that deserves attention

• An understanding of children’s classroom dynamics and how to manage behavior

• Flexibility and a good sense of humor

If you wish to apply as a Teaching Artist, please create a user profile on our website including a photo. Then email Vanessa Villalobos a resume at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .