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Basic Series

For those who want to dance but never have!

Basic series are our only classes that require enrollment in a series of classes. Each session is 9 weeks in length and the classes cover one style and meet for one hour per week. Over the course of a basic session, our instructors will cover the fundamentals, with an emphasis on introducing each student to the structure of dance class and the core elements of technique. Students progress through each class, developing body awareness, correct alignment, strength, and increased flexibility. Even if you're convinced you were born with two left feet, our experienced faculty will guide you through the process of learning the fundamentals.

Basic Course Descriptions and Syllabi >>

Class Schedule

Class Day & Time Location Instructor
Modern Monday 7:00p Studio A Miranda Chantelois
Tap Monday 8:00p Studio B Kara Beadle
Beginner's Burlesque Tuesday 7:00p Studio Oakland Scarlett Folds (Micaela Gonzales)
Ballet Tuesday 8:00p Studio Sea Miranda Chantelois
Hip Hop Fundamentals and Movement Skills Wednesday 8:00p Studio A DaeZhane Day
Ballet Sunday 9:00a Studio B Nikki Moshinsky
Hip Hop Fundamentals and Movement Skills Sunday 9:30a Studio A Tyra Kopf
~ STUDIO CLOSURES ~
12.18.23 through 1.1.24 -- Holiday break, NO Basic classes
1.15.24 -- MLK Day, Monday Basic classes cancelled
5.27.24 -- Labor Day, Monday Basic classes cancelled
Locations | We have THREE locations. Two are located in Greenlake and one in Capitol Hill.
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  • theNEST | MAP>>
    6600 1st Ave NE Seattle WA 98115 | Studios A & B
  • NOD Theater | MAP>>
    1621 12th Ave Seattle WA 98122 | Studios NOD & Oakland
  • Studio Sea | MAP>>
    410 NE 72nd Street Seattle WA 98115 | Studio Sea

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eXit SPACE Mask Protocols

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, we have been carefully following CDC and public health guidelines so we can keep our community safe.

On July 5th many restrictions will be lifted for operation of our studios EXCEPT our mask mandate which is vaccinated dancers with proof of vaccination may unmask.

Here's how it works: If you're fully vaccinated (2 weeks after your second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or 2 weeks after a single dose of the J & J vaccine), upload your proof of vaccination to your mindbody account by following the steps below. With your account updated we will note that you are fully vaccinated, and you won't need to bring in proof of vaccination for subsequent visits.

** Proof of vaccination means you are fully vaccinated (no early uploads please!) and your card has been uploaded to MindBody or a member of the office staff has reviewed your card and updated your account as vaccination verified. Please do not show your card to an instructor and expect subsequent visits are approved for dancing unmasked. Please be responsible to our community so everyone can feel safe.

Steps to Uploading your vaccination card: Once our administrative staff has verified your upload, we will delete the uploaded card.

Please Note: It is not a HIPAA violation for us to ask for this information but we recognize some dancers do not want the information stored for any amount of time. If you do not want to upload your information, you may show your card to a member of the office staff so they can mark your account as verified.

If you do not wish to provide proof of vaccination or if you are not fully vaccinated, we ask that you respect the mandate and continue to dance with a mask. Additionally, there is no requirement to dance unmasked if vaccinated.

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takePAUSE 2024 - Spring Edition
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takePAUSE 2024 - Winter Edition
Adult dancers have the opportunity to enroll in one or more choreographic experiences, spending 1-3 months rehearsing with some of Seattle's foremost modern, jazz, ballet, tap, and hip hop choreographers. The takePAUSE experience culminates in a professional level production produced by eXit SPACE | NOD Theater on Capitol Hill.

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Marlo is thrilled to offer a Beg/Int Modern work for dancers to perform at takePAUSE Winter Edition. Her approach is patient and detailed, balanced with offering creative and physical opportunities for the dancer to grow. Come explore new pathways, different ways of working in and out of the floor, moments of weight-share and partnering, along with full bodied, heartfelt movement.

Sundays 2:15 - 3:30p ~ Studio Oakland
November 19, 26
December 3, 10
January 7
*** Monday January 15, 6 - 8:30p
This piece will be a upbeat, high energy tap dance that encourages dancers to engage with rhythm in their whole body.

Sundays 9-10:30am ~ Studio Oakland
October 29
November 5, 12, 19
January 7, 14, 21
This process will use the dynamic and innovative language of contemporary ballet to both showcase individual performers and the collective as a whole. Dancers can expect full-bodied, imaginative movement that contributes to the creation of a shared world onstage. Rehearsal will be a place of rigorous play, discovery, and joy.

Mondays 10:30a-noon ~ Studio A
October 23 - January 23
No rehearsals November 20-21
No rehearsals December 16 - January 1
Open to advanced beginners and intermediate ballet dancers, this work will ask performers to explore the range of their artistic wheelhouses, including their ability to achieve long lines, embody dynamic shapes, and play with simultaneous grace and ferocity. The score will include two tracks, the first of which is a gorgeous instrumental piece ("De Ushuaia a La Quiaca") played on the ronroco - a South American 10-stringed instrument - by famed Argentine composer Gustavo Santaolalla. The second half of the piece will transition into a hard-hitting experimental tango ("Infiltrado" by Bajofondo). Dancers who enroll in this experience can expect the opportunity to learn choreography that is both graceful and lilting as well as sensual and specific with a strong character element.

Sundays 4:15-5:45p ~ Studio Sea
November 5, 19
December 3, 10, 17
January 7, 14, 21
Wade crafts his ideas within the container of rehearsal. His work is consistently unique, whimsical, and compelling. With a distinct movement vocabulary he will challenge and support dancers in their use of space, contextualizing their movement, and developing a broader sense of kinesphere and focus. Imagine a dinner party of dancers - come play!

Tuesday 2:30 - 4p: October 24 & 31, November 7, 14 & 21 ~ Studio NOD
Saturday 1 - 2:30p: October 28, December 2 & 16 ~ Studio Oakland
Saturday 2 - 3:30p: January 13 ~ Studio Oakland
Escape the Seattle winters with a joyful dance celebrating sunshine and summer! This piece is intended for intermediate or advanced tap dancers looking for challenging rhythms, a quick tempo, and a strong stage presence!

Studio B
Saturdays noon - 1p: October 21, November 4 & 18, December 9, January 13
Thursdays*** 9-9:45p: October 26, November 2 & 16, December 14, January 4 & 18
***Dancers are encouraged to arrive early to warm-up and review material in Studio A from 8:30-9:00pm
Give em that ole' razzle dazzle! Come explore character work, fine tuned jazz technique, lines, and musicality. Marlo’s foundational training and early dance experience is rooted in jazz and each takePAUSE season she revels in the reunion to one of her favorite genres. Always sizzling, always fun. Come explore and be a part of a new jazz work.

Sundays 11a - 1p ~ Studio NOD
November 19, 26
December 3, 10
January 7
*** Monday January 15, 6 - 8:30p
Join in on a luscious and expansive movement experience. Marlo melts the physicality of dance with the tenderness and at times, challenges, of the human heart. Full bodied and emotional, come move through space with dynamics and effort while playing with new concepts and ideas to further develop your dance vocabulary and capabilities as a performer.

Sundays 9-11a ~ Studio NOD
November 19, 26
December 3, 10
January 7
*** Monday January 15, 6 - 8:30p
Wanna get loose and let your hair down? This hip hop inspired commercial choreography piece will get your hips shaking and body rolling! This is an open level piece, meaning all levels and experiences of dance are welcome. If you want to learn more about Tyra’s commercial choreography, check out her Monday evening “Power Hour” class to get a taste.
Open Level

Saturdays 1:30-3:30p ~ Studio A
November 4, 11
December 2, 9, 16
January 6, 13
Three words... HEY BIG SPENDER! It has been a while since I have done a Fosse inspired Broadway number, and this one has been on my bucket list FOREVER.
Our version will involve chairs, fishnets, and raunchy vaudeville vibes, as well as the usual tomfoolery that comes with learning my choreography. This piece is best for the Intermediate dancer who is already familiar with jazz technique. Have questions? karen@exitspacedance.com

Saturdays ~ Studio Sea (unless noted)
October 28: 4:30 - 7p
November 4: 5:30 - 8p
December 9: 4:30 - 7p
January 13: 4:30 - 7p
January 14: 12 - 1p @ NOD
takePAUSE 2024 - Spring Edition
Adult dancers have the opportunity to enroll in one or more choreographic experiences, spending 1-3 months rehearsing with some of Seattle's foremost modern, jazz, ballet, tap, and hip hop choreographers. The takePAUSE experience culminates in a professional level production produced by eXit SPACE | NOD Theater on Capitol Hill.

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Join Tyra for a community oriented rehearsal process where we get into our feelings and dance from the heart and soul. This piece will reflect the human experience in all of its beauty and will include beginning level modern technique, floor work, and partnering. Come check out Tyra's Sunday morning beginning level modern class for a better understanding of her movement and choreography, or check out her Instagram at @tyrarose_k >>

Saturdays 1:45-3:45pm ~ theNEST Studio A
Feb 24
March 2, 9, 23
April 6, 13
May 4, 11
Mamma Mia! We're doing an ABBA mashup rich with directional phrase work, strong lines, technical turns, and a heavy character element to musical excerpts of "Take a Chance on Me," "Waterloo," and "Gimme Gimme Gimme." Expect lots of formational changes, unison choreography, and opportunities for individual expression. Bell bottoms and boas required!

Saturdays 12:15-1:45pm ~ Studio SEA
Feb 24 through May 12
NO rehearsal 3.9, 3.30, 4.6 and 4.13
Celebrate the warming weather with pool vibes and a flurry of lawn flamingos! We'll be making a summery-fun ballet piece that embraces comedy and joyous dancing while employing ballet technique. Rehearsals are scheduled immediately after Kaitlin's Beginning Ballet so dancers will already be warmed up and ready to rehearse. If attending class beforehand is not possible, dancers must be regularly enrolled in ballet and be able to warm themselves up prior to rehearsal.

Sundays 12:15-1:30 ~ Studios Oakland and NOD
February 25 through May 12
Studio NOD: Feb 25, March 10 & 24, April 7 & 21, May 5
Studio Oakland: March 3, 17, & 31, April 14 & 28, May 12
This fun piece will be based in classic jazz technique meaning lots of strong lines, kicks, jumps, and turns and will be appropriate for dancers currently training at an Intermediate Level. Bring your sparkly personality and your #jazzhands for this one. Caution, spontaneous laughter may occur! Come to my Thursday night Intermediate Jazz class 7-8:30pm to brush up on your technique. Have questions? karen@exitspacedance.com

Saturdays 2 - 4:30p ~ Studio Sea (unless noted)
March 2, 23 & 30
April 20
**Sunday April 21: 3:30 - 4:30p @ NOD
In this modern-day ballet piece, with non-traditional melodies, we will play with a little darkness and light while the music carries us through emotion and grace. Welcome to any beginning, intermediate, and advanced level ballet dancers eager to bring a story to life together. There are opportunities to shine as leads, gleam in a group, and be on stage just for the joy. I’m excited to dive into feelings, performance technique, and create this work with you!

Sundays 4:30-630pm ~ theNEST Studio B
Feb 24 through May 15
This piece will be an upbeat, high energy tap dance that encourages dancers to engage with rhythm in their whole body.

Sundays 9-10:30am ~ Studio NOD
February 25
March 3, 17, 31
Aril 14, 28
May 12
We will be exploring the concept of falling and all of the emotional and physical ways we can "fall." This piece will explore partnering, but no partnering experience is necessary, and performance quality. The dance will be set to "I Am Going Home" by Roseaux and Ben L'Oncle Soul.

Sunday 4:30-6:30p ~ Studio SEA
February 18
March 3, 10, 24
April 7, 28
May 12
Join in on a luscious and expansive movement experience. Marlo melts the physicality of dance with the tenderness and at times, challenges, of the human heart. Full bodied and emotional, come move through space with dynamics and effort while playing with new concepts and ideas to further develop your dance vocabulary and capabilities as a performer.

Rehearsals/setting the work will be in a workshop style context.
Dancers must be available for all rehearsals.

Sunday, April 14 10:30a - 1:30p Studio NOD
Sunday, April 28 1:30 - 5p Studio Oakland
Saturday, May 11 2 - 4:30p Studio NOD
Expect high energy, action-packed rehearsals where you get to flaunt your acting skills and tell a story through movement! This dance will include jazz-based movements such as kicks, turns, and leaps, so it is best for those currently training at an Intermediate or Advanced Level. Have questions? karen@exitspacedance.com

Saturdays 4:30 - 7p ~ Studio SEA (unless noted)
March 2, 23 & 30
April 20
**Sunday April 21: 4:30 - 5:30p @ NOD

*** Gift Cards ***
Support our dance community and bring joy to your favorite dancer by purchasing classes, gift cards and basic passes this holiday season!

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eXit SPACE will be offering a limited selection of classes over the Holiday break.
*** Holiday Schedule ***
12.18 - 12.31

Monday 12.18Open ballet w/Annie S 6:30p
Broadway Jazz w/Karen 8p
Commercial choreography (power hour) w/Tyra 8p
Tuesday 12.19Beg Ballet and Conditioning w/Miranda 6:30p
Sensual Floorwork Workshop w/Scarlett (Micaela) 7:30p
Wednesday 12.20Int-Adv Modern w/Marlo 6p
Int ballet w/Annie S 6:30p
Thursday 12.21Beg Modern w/Tyra 6p (**@ NOD)
Int Jazz w/Karen 7p
Int-Adv Contemporary w/Tyra 7:30p (**@ NOD)
Friday 12.22Open Ballet w/Nikki 10a
Beg/Int Ballet w/Nikki 6:30p
Pointe w/Nikki 8p
Saturday 12.23Beg Ballet and Conditioning w/Nikki 9a
Open ballet w/Annie S 10:30a
Sunday 12.24 Int-Adv Modern w/Marlo 10:30a
Monday 12.25CLOSED ~ No Classes
Tuesday 12.26Beg Ballet and Conditioning w/Miranda 6:30p
Wednesday 12.27Int-Adv Modern w/Marlo 6p
Int ballet w/Annie S 6:30p
Thursday 12.28Beg Modern w/Tyra 6p (**@ NOD)
Int Jazz w/Karen 7p
Int-Adv Contemporary w/Tyra 7:30p (**@ NOD)
Friday 12.29Open Ballet w/Nikki 10a
Beg/Int Ballet w/Nikki 6:30p
Pointe w/Nikki 8p
Saturday 12.30Beg Ballet and Conditioning w/Nikki 9a
Open ballet w/Annie S 10:30a
Sunday 12.31Open ballet w/Annie S 10:30a
Monday 1.1CLOSED ~ No Classes
Happy New Year!

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Support | eXit SPACE has several programs to provide financial assistance to students in need of support. Payment plans, work study positions, and scholarships for BIPOC and young dancers are some of the methods employed to ease financial burden and enable dance education. For more information or to request financial aid, please reach out and contact info@exitspacedance.com

Partnering Fundamentals Workshops

4 - 6:30p | Studio A | $50
July 15 ~ Tyra and Kara
August 12 ~ Tyra and Bri

These workshops focus on partnering fundamentals; beginning with how to connect to other dancers and leading into weight sharing and airborne lifts. Participants will learn skills to apply to choreographed lifts as well as how to improvise with a partner. During these two and a half hour workshops, the instructors will lead dancers in how to counterbalance, how to connect and disconnect from a partner safely, and how to use various parts of the body to exchange weight and lift a partner into the air.

Pre-registration Required ~ Sign up below.

~ Artist Class Series ~


PROPEL Artist Class Series
Saturday, February 17 | NOD Theater

2-3:15pm | Ron Smith
Jazz Funk and Commercial Hip Hop

A blend of Jazz Funk and Commercial Hip Hop. This class, tailored for the driven dancer, focuses on precision technique and current choreography. Whether you're on a professional trajectory or refining existing skills, this is where contemporary meets mastery. Let's dance!

3:15-4:45pm | Margaux Gex
Adv Contemporary

Moving from technical and improvisational exercises for warm up into a floor-work combo across the floor, to end with a musical and athletic combo

5-6:15pm | maia melene d’urfé
Adv Improvisation & Contemporary

Maia's class will guide participants through improvisational techniques that challenge the body and mind to access all parts of the body through a variety of visceral textures, musicality, and spatial trajectories. We will explore pieces of knowledge and principles learned from Maia's experience with Forsythe Technologies, house dance, breaking, Undercurrent and more, as well as some phrase work seen in the piece.

See ADP Class Schedule >> for sign up (opens 2.10)
$18 drop in or class card
~ Artist Class Series ~


BOOST Artist Class Series
Saturday, March 23 | NOD Theater

Int-Adv-Professional Level Contemporary
Join the artists of the BOOST Dance Festival for three inspiring classes and experience each one's unique style

2-3:30pm | Rodrick Barnes
3:30-4:30pm | Arinze Okammor
4:30-6pm | Tyra Rose

See ADP Class Schedule >> for sign up (opens 3.16)
$18 drop in or class card