So many bloomings await.
Balance Studio
418 N 35th St
ZOOM POLICY UPDATE:
While I am happy to continue offering our live sessions on Zoom for as long as anyone wants them, please make advance arrangements with me for your own on-going schedule or for a drop-in, via text no later than an hour before a session if you plan to attend that way.
Zoom recordings are available upon request.
Available for one to one and small group sessions by appointment Monday-Friday.
What a long time student has to say about Wassa Dance:
Lara’s instruction leads me into a more fluid, deeper, and more sensitive sense of my body, so that movement in the rest of my life feels easier, more connected, maybe even a bit more graceful. Her movement approach is kind to my joints, my spine, shoulders — and makes me aware of the connectivity between all parts of my body.
I feel privileged to the depth of knowledge that Lara has. It’s almost like being in a professional dance class, yet accessible to everyone as she breaks movements down to their source.
… And the music is inspiring, as is Lara’s gift at building community with the positive atmosphere she creates.
All of this, and letting us witness her own deep connection to the music and the movement, results in a really happy and vital experience! - Arni Adler
CLASS RATES
Ten class card - $150 cash/check
or PAY ONLINE $154.57
Five class card - $75 cash/check
or PAY ONLINE $77.28
Drop-in single $17 cash/check or PAY ONLINE $17.59
LET'S FIND OUR NEW VENUE!
I'd love to bring this offering back with your help in finding the next iteration. Please contact me at lara@wassadance.com with leads and suggestions. Thank you!
Wassa's Live! Music Sundays
Come dance with a cross-culturally rich mix of some of Seattle’s finest percussion musicians and Wassa’s joyful moves.
Barefoot dance - Drop-ins always welcome.
Contributions for musicians always appreciated.
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Practical Details:
New students are welcome at any class, in studio based on availability, and online always. Each session is taught at a flexible level to encourage a comfortable, self-paced learning experience.
Balance Studio strives to maintain a safe environment for in-person sessions. From their site:
"Daily symptom checks for all staff and participants continue in addition to daily cleaning/disinfecting, and maintenance of ventilation and air filtration systems. We are keeping a close eye on guidelines from the state and local level."
In the studio, we dance barefoot. If you need dance shoes, they must be clean, non-marking, and used only indoors. Please see the instructor before trying out any new shoes.
To accommodate the chemically sensitive, please refrain from wearing scented products to class.
INCLEMENT WEATHER / COVID restrictions — In case of severe or threatening weather or covid escalations, please check Wassa Dance on Facebook or check back here for any cancellations.
— Testimonial —
"Wassa Dance is an experience in connecting ancient rhythms to the soul body in motion. It all starts from the ground up. Lara has a way of teaching you how to move with insight, clarity and exuberance. I noticed ways of moving and details of the dance I had never thought of before. Lara has a strong ability to bring your attention to the subtleties of African dance without losing the passion and joy of expression. She has a warrior's heart, a dancer's grace and she can get you shaking your booty in no time flat!"
- Kerry Jo Finney: teacher, counselor, dancer, dreamer
Kerry Jo Finney
Teacher, Counselor, Dancer, Dreamer