Welcome to The Dance Direction
We are currently enrolling students!

Stop in and try out a class for free, we'd love for you or your child to join our dance family.
The Dance Direction provides top-quality dance classes for children and adults while having fun in a friendly family oriented environment. We are determined to help each student improve their self-esteem, gain valuable skills to guide them in the future, and to enjoy dancing forever. Click here to learn more about our studio.
Come visit our Full Service Dance Shop! We have a large selection of in-stock items or we can special order it!!
What's New at The Dance Direction
Tumwater High Invitational - great job dancers!
On Saturday, March 13th we had two special performances at Tumwater High School. Both groups did a fantastic job, pictures and video to come soon!
Congratulations to our Dance Magic Winners!!
On February 27th and 28th in Blaine, WA, our show company dancers competed in the first dance competition of the year! Victoria Bahler, 1st place jazz solo
Kailani Jackson, 2nd place jazz solo, 1st place duo
Taylor Moffatt, 1st place duo
Kailee Morris, 2nd place jazz solo, 1st place lyrical solo
Kiara Moses, 1st place solo, and 1st place duo
Payton Beauliu, 1st place jazz solo
Aislinn Canfiled, 1st place impromptu
Shelbi Boyd, 1st place lyrical, 1st place jazz, 1st place duo
"The Rookies" - MyLinh Tran, Alban Franco-Vasquez, Sarah Furman,
Ali-jo Vens, Maggie Ferns, 1st place group, and advanced high score
Great job dancers!!
New Dance Classes!!
Feb 24 - Mar 31, 2010 (Wednesdays)
FoxTrot - 6:30-7:30pm
Cha Cha - 7:30-8:30pm
Cost: $55 per person, per class for 6-week series/$12 per class drop-ins (partners not required)
Contact: Karen Ideker at 360.438.9776 or email.
Annual Recital - Save the date June 12th
Recital music and costumes have been chosen. Some routines have been started. Attendance at this time is very important. Choreographers teach to each class size and level. Please do not miss unless you are contagious!
Costumes are being ordered now, if you have not paid for your costume - please make payments to Debbi ASAP so she can get the orders in!
More information about how to wear your hair, make-up, and additional costume details will be provided when the costumes come in.
A recital information flyer is coming out in March with times and locations.
Specials Dates to remember:
Recital photo session - June 6
Recital Rehearsal and performance - June 12