Haven Dance Academy

Haven Dance Academy presents 🪩 Blast from the Past: Hits from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s 🪩 Tickets on sale now for Haven’s 2026 recital in our bio! We’re excited to share a showcase on Friday June 5th, Tiny Dancers Showcase on Saturday June 6th, and a show on Saturday June 6th and Sunday June 7th. We are so proud to share how our dancers have grown and excelled this year. Head to our website for more details on dress rehearsals, what your dancer should bring to shows, and more!

Photo courtesy of Scott Figgins

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: On an explosion of orange, yellow, cream, and light blue, orange text at the top reads, “Haven Dance Academy”. In the center is a photo of two dancers performing a tap dance. They wear red and black, Michael Jackson-style leather jackets, black leotards, black shorts, black fishnets, and black tap shoes. Their hair hangs around their face as they lean to the side. At the bottom, orange text reads, “Blast from the Past: Hits from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s”.

We had so much fun last week at Charity Dance Project on Sunday! We are so grateful every year to collaborate and share with so many amazing artists 💙

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: a carousel of performance pictures from .dance.project

ID 1: A group picture of advanced company dancers. To the left, dancers connect holding hands. To the right, dancers arch up towards the sky.
ID 2: 2 performers face each other, in step together.
ID 3: 2 dancers watch from the wings, facing away from the camera.
ID 3: Franny and Ryla hug each other, smiling at the camera. They both wear flowered dresses.
ID 4: A group picture of junior company dancers. To the left, dancers kneel looking at the ground. The rest of the dancers stand with their heads bowed. They all wear flowered dresses.
ID 5: 2 dancers lift a third between them. They all wear short pink dresses and their blond hair flows behind them.

We’re getting so excited for recital! Costumes are going home, choreography is being finished, and dancers are ready 🕺🏻 find information on when you’re dancer is performing/rehearsing, arrival times, what to bring and more on our website or at the front desk 💙

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ID: A picture of Jazz/lyrical in the opening pose of their dance, wearing their costumes. Some dancers wear green and blue fringe dresses and some wear blue unitards with a sequined top. They are in various poses on different levels, smiling at the camera

Can you guess who is who? Our team is made up of so many amazing artists who do so many things to make Haven a home for all our dancers and we are so grateful for all of them!

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ID 1: A black and white picture of a young dancer in a leotard and skirt, standing at the barre in first position wearing pointe shoes. White text reads, “This is who runs the show”.
ID 2: A sepia-tinged image of a young ballerina in a white fluffy tutu with curly red hair, holding a stuffed panda. White text reads, “This is who brings the humor to class”.
ID 3: A picture of a young ballerina with her arms in high 5th over her head wearing a light and dark blue dress with puff sleeves. White text reads, “This is who’s dancing through teaching and her own classes”.
ID 4: A picture of a young girl with blonde hair wearing a white dress and colorful party hat, holding a white fluffy cat. White text reads, “This is who wrangles the leprechauns”.
ID 5: A picture of a young dancer wearing a tutu with a black top and black and white polka dot skirt. White text reads, “This is who’s chasing you across the floor in grand allegro”.
ID 6: A picture of a dancer in an arabesque, wearing a colorful bra top and blue pancake tutu. White text reads, “This is whose chasing brings the elegance to class”.
ID 7: A picture of a young ballerina g child reading for an apple in a tree, wearing a pink shirt. White text reads, “This is who’s being the funk to class”.
ID 8: A picture of a woman hugging a young boy. They are both smiling at the camera. White text reads, “This is who’s building strong community”.
ID 9: A picture of a young dancer wearing a red tutu, pointing one foot and holding their arms in first in front of their body. White text reads, “This is who’s playing Taylor Swift in class”.
ID 10: A picture of a young dancer wearing a sparkly blue fringe dress with a feather in their hair. White text reads, “This is who is getting you abs of steel”.
ID 11: A picture of a dancer wearing an orange and purple sparkly dress with a white long sleeve. White text reads, “This is who is teaching and trying a little bit of everything”.
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Happy St Patrick’s Day! Our amazing and adventurous Cladach Irish Dancers has the chance to perform at Seattle Center this Monday 🍀

There is still space in our Winter/Spring session classes! Keep learning or try something new with spaces still in Parent & Me Pre-Ballet, Toddler Ballet, Hip Hop, Pre-Ballet, Pre-Ballet II, and Creative Dance (ballet+tap) and Tumbling 🩰

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ID: A picture of Haven’s Winter/Spring session classes for young dancers.

Wishing everyone the happiest holidays! Haven Dance Academy will be closed for winter break from 12/22 - 1/4. We will see you in 2026 💙

Photo courtesy of Scott Figgins

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ID 1: On a cream background, an image of a dancer wearing a white tutu standing on one leg en pointe in attitude, wreaths of holly and red ribbons surround the image and text. At the top, green text reads, “HAVEN DANCE ACADEMY”. Under the image, green text reads, “HAPPY HOLIDAYS!”. Under the wreaths of holly and ribbon, green text reads, “CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK 12/22 - 1/4 WISHING A WARM AND JOYFUL BREAK”.

Bring 1-2 family and friends for the last 10 minutes of class this week to see how our dancers have grown this past year! If your class participated in Haven’s The Nutcracker Suite, we will participate in a Spirit Week instead of a Watch Week. Make sure to check your email for our Winter newsletter for more info about our June recital and winter break 💙
Photos courtesy of Scott Figgins

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ID 1: On a white background there are blue and silver snowflakes at the top of the image and rolling hills covered in snow with fir trees on them. In the center of the image, gold text at the top reads, “Haven Dance Academy” and below that, in green text, it reads, “Winter Watch Week”. Below that, gold text reads, “12/15 - 12/20 Bring 1-2 guests to see how our dancers have grown this year! Dancers can wear festive clothes that are easy to move in”.

Alas, the dream must come to an end! Congratulations to every amazing person who participated in Haven’s Nutcracker Suite. From our littlest party girl to our senior Queens, from backstage parent helpers to our teachers and staff, and everyone in between, we are so proud of you 💝 Every year is special especially as we see our dancers grow and blossom as they bring new knowledge to repeat roles or fresh energy to new roles. We are so grateful to have this tradition as a beautiful way to wrap up our year!

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ID 1: A picture of Remy as Clara. She reclines on the floor in front of a Christmas tree wearing a cream and lavender gown.
ID 2+3: A cast picture of Haven Dance Academy’s 2025 The Nutcracker Suite. From left to right, many dancers are pictured sitting, kneeling, and standing. They wear an array of costumes in many colors and pose to represent their roles.
ID 4: A selfie of Director Miss Bethany and senior Franny, who performed as the Waltz Queen. They smile at the camera while waiting backstage.
ID 5: A picture taken from backstage of the Sugar Plum Fairy at the end of her variation. She wears a plum platter tutu and kneels with one arm extended and one in front of her chest. Dancers watch from the wings and the two Spanish dancers prepare to go onstage.
ID 6: A picture of Remy and Ryla, dressed as Clara and a Candy Cane respectively. They smile at the camera.

We are closed for Thanksgiving Break, Wednesday 11/26 through Friday 11/28 🍂 Feeling grateful for all our amazing dancers new and returning this fall!

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ID 1: On a cream background, bordered by fall images of pumpkins, feathers, leaves, and coffee cups, burnt orange text at the top reads, “HAVEN DANCE ACADEMY”. Below that, in red and orange text it reads, “Thanksgiving Break”. At the bottom, brown text reads, “WE ARE CLOSED 11/26-11/28 THANKFUL FOR ALL OUR DANCERS!”