Dance

I like how we learn dances from all over the world, but we also learn more than that. Dance teaches us how to relieve stress, how to be active, and how to become calm.” –UPrep student 

Dance students at UPrep explore their movement potential and build dance technique in a nurturing and creative environment. Through exploration of diverse dance styles, student voice and movement expression are developed.

Our students draw inspiration and build choreography based on work from their peers in other classes such as Creative Writing, Photography, and Vocal Music. These collaborative projects build community, inspire risk-taking, and foster personal confidence.

Guest artists enrich the classroom experience and connect students to the larger Seattle dance scene. Special classes in hip hop, Bollywood and breakdance bring professional artists into the UPrep dance studio, and field trips to see dance companies perform allow students to further explore the world of dance.

Finally, students perform for the UPrep community throughout the year during fun events including Music Day, all-school assemblies, and Culture Night, and celebrate the end of each semester with a Choreography Showcase.