Business Details
22 Years
experience
Premier Dance Education in Spokane, WA
Founded in 2004, Company Ballet School has been dedicated to providing high-quality dance education to the Spokane community for over two decades. Our mission is to nurture talent and inspire creativity through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes technical excellence, artistic expression, and personal growth. With a faculty of professional instructors, we offer diverse programs ranging from recreational classes to pre-professional training in classical ballet, modern dance, contemporary dance, and traditional character dance.We pride ourselves on creating a family-friendly environment where students of all ages and abilities receive personalized attention and support. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our students' achievements, including placements in prestigious competitions like Youth America Grand Prix. As the home of Children's Ballet of Spokane, we provide unique performance opportunities that enhance students' artistic development and instill lifelong lessons in discipline and perseverance.
Services
Classical Ballet
Acrobatic Arts
Modern Dance
Contemporary Dance
Traditional Character Dance
Performance Opportunities
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in professional dance education.
- Our faculty includes certified instructors with professional performance backgrounds.
- We provide comprehensive training in multiple dance disciplines.
- We maintain a nurturing environment with personalized student attention.
- We offer prestigious performance opportunities through Children's Ballet of Spokane.
Services
Classical Ballet
Our classical ballet program develops proper technique through rigorous training in traditional methods. Students learn precise movements and narrative storytelling from fairy tales and myths. The curriculum prepares dancers for professional careers while emphasizing artistic expression and technical excellence in a supportive learning environment.
Acrobatic Arts
This program combines strength-building techniques with safe tumbling skills to enhance dancers' coordination and fitness. Certified instructors teach methods that improve flexibility and balance, complementing traditional dance training. Acrobatic Arts classes help students advance their dance careers through specialized gymnastics techniques for choreography.
Modern Dance
Our modern dance classes focus on Cunningham technique, emphasizing spinal articulation and dynamic movement. Students explore suspension, fall and recovery techniques, and off-balance movements. The program develops versatility through blending ballet, jazz, and modern dance elements in a creative, expressive format.
Performance Opportunities
We provide regular performance platforms including holiday programs, spring concerts, and film projects. Students participate in prestigious events like Youth America Grand Prix and American Dance Competition. The program offers leadership development through teaching and choreography opportunities for advanced dancers in our Emerging Artists Program.
Emerging Artists Program
This advanced program nurtures dedication and artistry for dancers pursuing professional careers. Comprehensive training includes classical ballet, modern, contemporary, and traditional character dance. Students gain stage experience through community showcases and original productions while developing teaching and choreography skills for future leadership roles.
People
Jonna L Maule
Artistic Director
With 44 years of teaching experience, Jonna trained in Royal Academy of Dance and Cecchetti methods. She has directed dance programs in Portland and performed in major musical theater productions. Her students have achieved top placements in Youth America Grand Prix competitions.
Junna Ige
Ballet Instructor
Principal dancer with Ballet de Monterrey and former principal dancer of Silicon Valley Ballet. She has performed major classical roles in productions including Don Quixote, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker. Junna brings extensive professional performance expertise to our faculty.
Pam Erickson
Ballet Instructor
Certified Progressing Ballet Technique instructor with experience teaching at Gonzaga University. She completed Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet's teacher training program and coaches regional dancers for Youth America Grand Prix competitions. Pam also teaches dance classes for Parkinson's patients.
Vincas Greene
Modern Dance Instructor
Award-winning professor and founding director of Vytal Movement Dance. With 21 years as Department of Dance Chair at Brenau University, he has choreographed over 40 dances and worked with prestigious institutions including Mark Morris Dance Group and Merce Cunningham Studio.
Olga Loktev
Contemporary Dance Instructor
Certified dance teacher with competitive success in Youth America Grand Prix and ADCIBC competitions. She specializes in contemporary dance and traditional character dance while incorporating diverse movement styles and dance pedagogy into her instruction.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer classical ballet, acrobatic arts, modern dance, contemporary dance, and traditional character dance programs for all skill levels.
Do you have performance opportunities for students?
Yes, we provide regular performances including holiday programs, spring concerts, Youth America Grand Prix competitions, and original productions.
What is the Emerging Artists Program?
Our pre-professional program offers advanced training in multiple dance styles with performance, teaching, and choreography opportunities for serious dancers.
Are there classes for beginners?
Yes, we offer introductory classes for all ages starting with Pre Ballet 2 at $80/month for one class per week.
What are your faculty qualifications?
Our instructors include certified teachers with professional performance backgrounds and competition coaching experience at national and international levels.
Do you offer summer programs?
While not explicitly mentioned, we recommend contacting us directly for information about seasonal dance programs and special workshops.
Reviews (4)
Lanie Cox
Jan 23, 2020
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My daughter went from a shy timid little girl to a lively active bubbly young lady due to the confidence she gained at company ballet. Couldn't ask for better or more supportive teachers.
Ben Dunlop
Dec 14, 2019
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Highly recommend Miss Jonna and her wonderful faculty. The quality of dance education is second to none and not only wonderful for those who wish to take their dancing to the next level, but for those who are starting their dance journey too! Very caring and supportive atmosphere with great facilities.
Gretchen Verhoef
Dec 10, 2019
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I couldn't be happier with my daughter's experience at Company Ballet School. Ms. Jonna and Ms. Trisha have been instructing my daughter for the last three years in both ballet and acrobatic arts. My daughter's confidence and poise has grown, and I find that she is very physically strong for a six year old. The yearly recitals that the instructors produce are of incredible caliber, and provide the children with an opportunity to showcase their talents and learn to perform publicly. But, moreover, beyond any of that, I find that the instructors are both nurturing and demanding of their students
Ann B.
Dec 03, 2019
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High-quality dance instruction in a friendly environment. This school trains some excellent dancers who go on to perform with professional ballet companies, and the younger dancers have great role models to look up to. Ms. Harrison, who teaches Acro and works at the front desk, is always very patient and kind. Ms. Jonna, the director, is very professional and caring. Our daughter loves this school.
