Dance Lessons

At Melody Lane, we’re proud to offer dance lessons. As the only triple-threat studio in Yakima, we teach your children to be well-rounded performers of ballet, modern/contemporary, jazz and tap, and hip-hop styles alike. 

Ballet

Poise, grace, and strength. That’s what ballet lessons are all about.

Ballet is not only a great outlet for your child’s energy but also a powerful mode of self-expression that improves poise and strength alike. Melody Lane offers more than 20 ballet classes from introduction to advanced pointe. From dance explorers (ages 3-7) to advanced pointe, we offer ballet classes that will help students grow. Our caring staff will help your child grow in their dance abilities, grow their confidence and discipline while developing in a community of like-minded dancers.

Our prestigious dancers company, taught by owner and artistic director Sarah Marquis, is for students 7 and older who have a demonstrated aptitude for dance. The invitation-only class is for students who have proven their performance skills in ballet class and are prepared to take it to the next level. This troupe performs 10-12 times a year throughout the Valley and dances a short Nutcracker ballet during the Christmas season.

For Ages 7+

Register for Ballet Lessons
Request an audition for dancers Company

Jazz + Tap

Rhythm, musicality, and coordination


Combining the musicality, rhythm, and creativity of All-American jazz with the coordination of tap, Jazz + Tap classes are full of energy and fun. At Melody Lane we teach classical jazz, Broadway, and Latin styles. Your child will learn jazz techniques like leaps, runs, and jumps. Show your personality through jazz + tap!

For all Ages

register for Jazz + Tap Lessons

Contemporary

A combination of ballet, modern, and jazz dance techniques.

Modern/Contemporary dance is known for the way it allows dancers to express their emotions through movement, bringing a greater sense of freedom and ease to dance. Combining the styles of ballet, modern, and jazz, your child is sure to enjoy the inspired practice of Modern/Contemporary dance. At the end of the spring season, each class performs a choreographed routine in a year end showcase.. 


For ages 7+, unless approved by instructor

Register for contemporary lessons

Ballet

Hip-Hop

Upbeat, coordinated dancing


Joining together old and new urban styles, hip-hop dance lessons at Melody Lane let your child experience the beat and rhythm of hip-hop music through coordinated dance experiences. At Melody Lane we encourage improvisation from our students but also teach students to grow in their flexibility, balance, and coordination.

For all Ages

register for Hip-Hop Lessons

Cheer

Fun, exciting coordinated dance


Designed to teach students coordination, flexibility, balance, and rhythm, Melody Lane Academy Drill Team empowers students to improve their skills and audition for school cheer tryouts. This fun group is all about encouraging team spirit, energetic attitudes, and friendship. Students will work on kick techniques and working with the team on cohesive dance moves.


For ages 6+

Register for Cheer Lessons

Dance Explorers

Ballet, hip-hop, tumbling, and tap for the little ones


If your child already has an insatiable interest in dance and loves a good time, we’d love to invite them to explore ballet, hip-hop, tumbling and tap. In Dance Explorers, students will learn classroom etiquette, social and performance skills, and have fun discovering dance.

For Ages 3+

register for DAnce Explorers

Broadway Babies &
Debut Dancers

Creative movement basics for your child


This 30 minute parent and tot style class is the perfect introduction to creative movement and music. This experience is curated to engage toddlers in social interaction, introduce them to the classroom setting, and focus on developing critical gross motor skills. All while having a great time! 

For ages aprx 18 months-3yrs

Register for broadway Babies or debut dancers

Dancers Company Audition Request

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Interested in investing in your child's performing arts education? Here is a breakdown of how we structure the initial membership investment, annual membership, tuition installments, and Showcase costumes.

Membership Investment (due at time of enrollment)
  • Annual Membership Fee: Classic or VIP, collected at time of enrollment for the 22-23 season. 
  • Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit: this is your last installment (June 2023) as a deposit, there are no tuition installments collected in June 2023. 
  • First Tuition Installment: prorated if start date is not first week of any given month.
  • Class Pack: Items performers need for class, that stay with performer and go home each week.
  • Dress Code Items: Upon enrolling an appointment will be arranged for you to visit the Sparkle Store to get sized for dress code and to purchase. You also have the option to pre-purchase a dress code bundle when enrolling for a 10% discount.
Monthly Tuition Installments
  • Tuition is based on a 37 weeks of service. This 37 week season is scheduled around breaks/holidays that span 11 months (Aug-June). The total cost of 37 weeks of class is divided into 11 equal installments Aug-June.
  • After your Initial Membership Investment you will be charged your monthly tuition installments on the 1st of each month. Remember, no tuition installment is due for June 2023! 
  • If you should choose to cancel your membership, a Membership Cancellation Form must be submitted before the 15th of the month to avoid being charged for the tuition installment of the upcoming month.
Annual Membership
  • Annual Membership will be renewed and annual fees will be charged for the 23-24 season on April 14th 2023.
  • The Membership Cancellation Form must be completed, in full, and returned by Wednesday April 5, 2023 to avoid being charged the annual rollover membership fee.

Costumes (due by October 1st OR 2 weeks from first day of class)
  • Classes not performing in Showcase June 2023
  1. Acro & Flexibility (both levels)
  2. Performance Jazz/Tap (both levels)
  3. All Performance Companies (uniforms are required but are separate from costumes)
  4. Private lessons
  • Showcase (our version of a recital) will be sometime between June 4th-10th, 2023. With a rehearsal for each show and normally 2 show nights during the week. Most performers only perform in 1 show depending on their class load and level. Showcase participation is optional.
  • Costumes are $127+tax and payment is due in full by October 1st OR 2 weeks from the first day of class.
Interested in investing in your child's performing arts education? Here is a breakdown of how we structure the initial membership investment, annual membership, tuition installments, and Showcase costumes.

Membership Investment (due at time of enrollment)
  • Annual Membership Fee: Classic or VIP, collected at time of enrollment for the 22-23 season. 
  • Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit: this is your last installment (June 2023) as a deposit, there are no tuition installments collected in June 2023. 
  • First Tuition Installment: prorated if start date is not first week of any given month.
  • Class Pack: Items performers need for class, that stay with performer and go home each week.
  • Dress Code Items: Upon enrolling an appointment will be arranged for you to visit the Sparkle Store to get sized for dress code and to purchase. You also have the option to pre-purchase a dress code bundle when enrolling for a 10% discount.
Monthly Tuition Installments
  • Tuition is based on a 37 weeks of service. This 37 week season is scheduled around breaks/holidays that span 11 months (Aug-June). The total cost of 37 weeks of class is divided into 11 equal installments Aug-June.
  • After your Initial Membership Investment you will be charged your monthly tuition installments on the 1st of each month. Remember, no tuition installment is due for June 2023! 
  • If you should choose to cancel your membership, a Membership Cancellation Form must be submitted before the 15th of the month to avoid being charged for the tuition installment of the upcoming month.
Annual Membership
  • Annual Membership will be renewed and annual fees will be charged for the 23-24 season on April 14th 2023.
  • The Membership Cancellation Form must be completed, in full, and returned by Wednesday April 5, 2023 to avoid being charged the annual rollover membership fee.

Costumes (due by October 1st OR 2 weeks from first day of class)
  • Classes not performing in Showcase June 2023
  1. Acro & Flexibility (both levels)
  2. Performance Jazz/Tap (both levels)
  3. All Performance Companies (uniforms are required but are separate from costumes)
  4. Private lessons
  • Showcase (our version of a recital) will be sometime between June 4th-10th, 2023. With a rehearsal for each show and normally 2 show nights during the week. Most performers only perform in 1 show depending on their class load and level. Showcase participation is optional.
  • Costumes are $127+tax and payment is due in full by October 1st OR 2 weeks from the first day of class.
Continue to registration
Interested in investing in your child's performing arts education? Here is a breakdown of how we structure the initial membership investment, annual membership, tuition installments, and Showcase costumes.

Membership Investment (due at time of enrollment)
  • Annual Membership Fee: Classic or VIP, collected at time of enrollment for the 22-23 season. 
  • Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit: this is your last installment (June 2023) as a deposit, there are no tuition installments collected in June 2023. 
  • First Tuition Installment: prorated if start date is not first week of any given month.
  • Class Pack: Items performers need for class, that stay with performer and go home each week.
  • Dress Code Items: Upon enrolling an appointment will be arranged for you to visit the Sparkle Store to get sized for dress code and to purchase. You also have the option to pre-purchase a dress code bundle when enrolling for a 10% discount.
Monthly Tuition Installments
  • Tuition is based on a 37 weeks of service. This 37 week season is scheduled around breaks/holidays that span 11 months (Aug-June). The total cost of 37 weeks of class is divided into 11 equal installments Aug-June.
  • After your Initial Membership Investment you will be charged your monthly tuition installments on the 1st of each month. Remember, no tuition installment is due for June 2023! 
  • If you should choose to cancel your membership, a Membership Cancellation Form must be submitted before the 15th of the month to avoid being charged for the tuition installment of the upcoming month.
Annual Membership
  • Annual Membership will be renewed and annual fees will be charged for the 23-24 season on April 14th 2023.
  • The Membership Cancellation Form must be completed, in full, and returned by Wednesday April 5, 2023 to avoid being charged the annual rollover membership fee.

Costumes (due by October 1st OR 2 weeks from first day of class)
  • Classes not performing in Showcase June 2023
  1. Acro & Flexibility (both levels)
  2. Performance Jazz/Tap (both levels)
  3. All Performance Companies (uniforms are required but are separate from costumes)
  4. Private lessons
  • Showcase (our version of a recital) will be sometime between June 4th-10th, 2023. With a rehearsal for each show and normally 2 show nights during the week. Most performers only perform in 1 show depending on their class load and level. Showcase participation is optional.
  • Costumes are $127+tax and payment is due in full by October 1st OR 2 weeks from the first day of class.
Continue to registration
Interested in investing in your child's performing arts education? Here is a breakdown of how we structure the initial membership investment, annual membership, tuition installments, and Showcase costumes.

Membership Investment (due at time of enrollment)
  • Annual Membership Fee: Classic or VIP, collected at time of enrollment for the 22-23 season. 
  • Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit: this is your last installment (June 2023) as a deposit, there are no tuition installments collected in June 2023. 
  • First Tuition Installment: prorated if start date is not first week of any given month.
  • Class Pack: Items performers need for class, that stay with performer and go home each week.
  • Dress Code Items: Upon enrolling an appointment will be arranged for you to visit the Sparkle Store to get sized for dress code and to purchase. You also have the option to pre-purchase a dress code bundle when enrolling for a 10% discount.
Monthly Tuition Installments
  • Tuition is based on a 37 weeks of service. This 37 week season is scheduled around breaks/holidays that span 11 months (Aug-June). The total cost of 37 weeks of class is divided into 11 equal installments Aug-June.
  • After your Initial Membership Investment you will be charged your monthly tuition installments on the 1st of each month. Remember, no tuition installment is due for June 2023! 
  • If you should choose to cancel your membership, a Membership Cancellation Form must be submitted before the 15th of the month to avoid being charged for the tuition installment of the upcoming month.
Annual Membership
  • Annual Membership will be renewed and annual fees will be charged for the 23-24 season on April 14th 2023.
  • The Membership Cancellation Form must be completed, in full, and returned by Wednesday April 5, 2023 to avoid being charged the annual rollover membership fee.

Costumes (due by October 1st OR 2 weeks from first day of class)
  • Classes not performing in Showcase June 2023
  1. Acro & Flexibility (both levels)
  2. Performance Jazz/Tap (both levels)
  3. All Performance Companies (uniforms are required but are separate from costumes)
  4. Private lessons
  • Showcase (our version of a recital) will be sometime between June 4th-10th, 2023. With a rehearsal for each show and normally 2 show nights during the week. Most performers only perform in 1 show depending on their class load and level. Showcase participation is optional.
  • Costumes are $127+tax and payment is due in full by October 1st OR 2 weeks from the first day of class.
Continue to registration
Interested in investing in your child's performing arts education? Here is a breakdown of how we structure the initial membership investment, annual membership, tuition installments, and Showcase costumes.

Membership Investment (due at time of enrollment)
  • Annual Membership Fee: Classic or VIP, collected at time of enrollment for the 22-23 season. 
  • Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit: this is your last installment (June 2023) as a deposit, there are no tuition installments collected in June 2023. 
  • First Tuition Installment: prorated if start date is not first week of any given month.
  • Class Pack: Items performers need for class, that stay with performer and go home each week.
  • Dress Code Items: Upon enrolling an appointment will be arranged for you to visit the Sparkle Store to get sized for dress code and to purchase. You also have the option to pre-purchase a dress code bundle when enrolling for a 10% discount.
Monthly Tuition Installments
  • Tuition is based on a 37 weeks of service. This 37 week season is scheduled around breaks/holidays that span 11 months (Aug-June). The total cost of 37 weeks of class is divided into 11 equal installments Aug-June.
  • After your Initial Membership Investment you will be charged your monthly tuition installments on the 1st of each month. Remember, no tuition installment is due for June 2023! 
  • If you should choose to cancel your membership, a Membership Cancellation Form must be submitted before the 15th of the month to avoid being charged for the tuition installment of the upcoming month.
Annual Membership
  • Annual Membership will be renewed and annual fees will be charged for the 23-24 season on April 14th 2023.
  • The Membership Cancellation Form must be completed, in full, and returned by Wednesday April 5, 2023 to avoid being charged the annual rollover membership fee.

Costumes (due by October 1st OR 2 weeks from first day of class)
  • Classes not performing in Showcase June 2023
  1. Acro & Flexibility (both levels)
  2. Performance Jazz/Tap (both levels)
  3. All Performance Companies (uniforms are required but are separate from costumes)
  4. Private lessons
  • Showcase (our version of a recital) will be sometime between June 4th-10th, 2023. With a rehearsal for each show and normally 2 show nights during the week. Most performers only perform in 1 show depending on their class load and level. Showcase participation is optional.
  • Costumes are $127+tax and payment is due in full by October 1st OR 2 weeks from the first day of class.
Continue to registration
Interested in investing in your child's performing arts education? Here is a breakdown of how we structure the initial membership investment, annual membership, tuition installments, and Showcase costumes.

Membership Investment (due at time of enrollment)
  • Annual Membership Fee: Classic or VIP, collected at time of enrollment for the 22-23 season. 
  • Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit: this is your last installment (June 2023) as a deposit, there are no tuition installments collected in June 2023. 
  • First Tuition Installment: prorated if start date is not first week of any given month.
  • Class Pack: Items performers need for class, that stay with performer and go home each week.
  • Dress Code Items: Upon enrolling an appointment will be arranged for you to visit the Sparkle Store to get sized for dress code and to purchase. You also have the option to pre-purchase a dress code bundle when enrolling for a 10% discount.
Monthly Tuition Installments
  • Tuition is based on a 37 weeks of service. This 37 week season is scheduled around breaks/holidays that span 11 months (Aug-June). The total cost of 37 weeks of class is divided into 11 equal installments Aug-June.
  • After your Initial Membership Investment you will be charged your monthly tuition installments on the 1st of each month. Remember, no tuition installment is due for June 2023! 
  • If you should choose to cancel your membership, a Membership Cancellation Form must be submitted before the 15th of the month to avoid being charged for the tuition installment of the upcoming month.
Annual Membership
  • Annual Membership will be renewed and annual fees will be charged for the 23-24 season on April 14th 2023.
  • The Membership Cancellation Form must be completed, in full, and returned by Wednesday April 5, 2023 to avoid being charged the annual rollover membership fee.

Costumes (due by October 1st OR 2 weeks from first day of class)
  • Classes not performing in Showcase June 2023
  1. Acro & Flexibility (both levels)
  2. Performance Jazz/Tap (both levels)
  3. All Performance Companies (uniforms are required but are separate from costumes)
  4. Private lessons
  • Showcase (our version of a recital) will be sometime between June 4th-10th, 2023. With a rehearsal for each show and normally 2 show nights during the week. Most performers only perform in 1 show depending on their class load and level. Showcase participation is optional.
  • Costumes are $127+tax and payment is due in full by October 1st OR 2 weeks from the first day of class.
Continue to registration
Interested in investing in your child's performing arts education? Here is a breakdown of how we structure the initial membership investment, annual membership, tuition installments, and Showcase costumes.

Membership Investment (due at time of enrollment)
  • Annual Membership Fee: Classic or VIP, collected at time of enrollment for the 22-23 season. 
  • Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit: this is your last installment (June 2023) as a deposit, there are no tuition installments collected in June 2023. 
  • First Tuition Installment: prorated if start date is not first week of any given month.
  • Class Pack: Items performers need for class, that stay with performer and go home each week.
  • Dress Code Items: Upon enrolling an appointment will be arranged for you to visit the Sparkle Store to get sized for dress code and to purchase. You also have the option to pre-purchase a dress code bundle when enrolling for a 10% discount.
Monthly Tuition Installments
  • Tuition is based on a 37 weeks of service. This 37 week season is scheduled around breaks/holidays that span 11 months (Aug-June). The total cost of 37 weeks of class is divided into 11 equal installments Aug-June.
  • After your Initial Membership Investment you will be charged your monthly tuition installments on the 1st of each month. Remember, no tuition installment is due for June 2023! 
  • If you should choose to cancel your membership, a Membership Cancellation Form must be submitted before the 15th of the month to avoid being charged for the tuition installment of the upcoming month.
Annual Membership
  • Annual Membership will be renewed and annual fees will be charged for the 23-24 season on April 14th 2023.
  • The Membership Cancellation Form must be completed, in full, and returned by Wednesday April 5, 2023 to avoid being charged the annual rollover membership fee.

Costumes (due by October 1st OR 2 weeks from first day of class)
  • Classes not performing in Showcase June 2023
  1. Acro & Flexibility (both levels)
  2. Performance Jazz/Tap (both levels)
  3. All Performance Companies (uniforms are required but are separate from costumes)
  4. Private lessons
  • Showcase (our version of a recital) will be sometime between June 4th-10th, 2023. With a rehearsal for each show and normally 2 show nights during the week. Most performers only perform in 1 show depending on their class load and level. Showcase participation is optional.
  • Costumes are $127+tax and payment is due in full by October 1st OR 2 weeks from the first day of class.
Continue to registration
Interested in investing in your child's performing arts education? Here is a breakdown of how we structure the initial membership investment, annual membership, tuition installments, and Showcase costumes.

Membership Investment (due at time of enrollment)
  • Annual Membership Fee: Classic or VIP, collected at time of enrollment for the 22-23 season. 
  • Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit: this is your last installment (June 2023) as a deposit, there are no tuition installments collected in June 2023. 
  • First Tuition Installment: prorated if start date is not first week of any given month.
  • Class Pack: Items performers need for class, that stay with performer and go home each week.
  • Dress Code Items: Upon enrolling an appointment will be arranged for you to visit the Sparkle Store to get sized for dress code and to purchase. You also have the option to pre-purchase a dress code bundle when enrolling for a 10% discount.
Monthly Tuition Installments
  • Tuition is based on a 37 weeks of service. This 37 week season is scheduled around breaks/holidays that span 11 months (Aug-June). The total cost of 37 weeks of class is divided into 11 equal installments Aug-June.
  • After your Initial Membership Investment you will be charged your monthly tuition installments on the 1st of each month. Remember, no tuition installment is due for June 2023! 
  • If you should choose to cancel your membership, a Membership Cancellation Form must be submitted before the 15th of the month to avoid being charged for the tuition installment of the upcoming month.
Annual Membership
  • Annual Membership will be renewed and annual fees will be charged for the 23-24 season on April 14th 2023.
  • The Membership Cancellation Form must be completed, in full, and returned by Wednesday April 5, 2023 to avoid being charged the annual rollover membership fee.

Costumes (due by October 1st OR 2 weeks from first day of class)
  • Classes not performing in Showcase June 2023
  1. Acro & Flexibility (both levels)
  2. Performance Jazz/Tap (both levels)
  3. All Performance Companies (uniforms are required but are separate from costumes)
  4. Private lessons
  • Showcase (our version of a recital) will be sometime between June 4th-10th, 2023. With a rehearsal for each show and normally 2 show nights during the week. Most performers only perform in 1 show depending on their class load and level. Showcase participation is optional.
  • Costumes are $127+tax and payment is due in full by October 1st OR 2 weeks from the first day of class.
Continue to registration
Interested in investing in your child's performing arts education? Here is a breakdown of how we structure the initial membership investment, annual membership, tuition installments, and Showcase costumes.

Membership Investment (due at time of enrollment)
  • Annual Membership Fee: Classic or VIP, collected at time of enrollment for the 22-23 season. 
  • Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit: this is your last installment (June 2023) as a deposit, there are no tuition installments collected in June 2023. 
  • First Tuition Installment: prorated if start date is not first week of any given month.
  • Class Pack: Items performers need for class, that stay with performer and go home each week.
  • Dress Code Items: Upon enrolling an appointment will be arranged for you to visit the Sparkle Store to get sized for dress code and to purchase. You also have the option to pre-purchase a dress code bundle when enrolling for a 10% discount.
Monthly Tuition Installments
  • Tuition is based on a 37 weeks of service. This 37 week season is scheduled around breaks/holidays that span 11 months (Aug-June). The total cost of 37 weeks of class is divided into 11 equal installments Aug-June.
  • After your Initial Membership Investment you will be charged your monthly tuition installments on the 1st of each month. Remember, no tuition installment is due for June 2023! 
  • If you should choose to cancel your membership, a Membership Cancellation Form must be submitted before the 15th of the month to avoid being charged for the tuition installment of the upcoming month.
Annual Membership
  • Annual Membership will be renewed and annual fees will be charged for the 23-24 season on April 14th 2023.
  • The Membership Cancellation Form must be completed, in full, and returned by Wednesday April 5, 2023 to avoid being charged the annual rollover membership fee.

Costumes (due by October 1st OR 2 weeks from first day of class)
  • Classes not performing in Showcase June 2023
  1. Acro & Flexibility (both levels)
  2. Performance Jazz/Tap (both levels)
  3. All Performance Companies (uniforms are required but are separate from costumes)
  4. Private lessons
  • Showcase (our version of a recital) will be sometime between June 4th-10th, 2023. With a rehearsal for each show and normally 2 show nights during the week. Most performers only perform in 1 show depending on their class load and level. Showcase participation is optional.
  • Costumes are $127+tax and payment is due in full by October 1st OR 2 weeks from the first day of class.
Continue to registration
Interested in investing in your child's performing arts education? Here is a breakdown of how we structure the initial membership investment, annual membership, tuition installments, and Showcase costumes.

Membership Investment (due at time of enrollment)
  • Annual Membership Fee: Classic or VIP, collected at time of enrollment for the 22-23 season. 
  • Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit: this is your last installment (June 2023) as a deposit, there are no tuition installments collected in June 2023. 
  • First Tuition Installment: prorated if start date is not first week of any given month.
  • Class Pack: Items performers need for class, that stay with performer and go home each week.
  • Dress Code Items: Upon enrolling an appointment will be arranged for you to visit the Sparkle Store to get sized for dress code and to purchase. You also have the option to pre-purchase a dress code bundle when enrolling for a 10% discount.
Monthly Tuition Installments
  • Tuition is based on a 37 weeks of service. This 37 week season is scheduled around breaks/holidays that span 11 months (Aug-June). The total cost of 37 weeks of class is divided into 11 equal installments Aug-June.
  • After your Initial Membership Investment you will be charged your monthly tuition installments on the 1st of each month. Remember, no tuition installment is due for June 2023! 
  • If you should choose to cancel your membership, a Membership Cancellation Form must be submitted before the 15th of the month to avoid being charged for the tuition installment of the upcoming month.
Annual Membership
  • Annual Membership will be renewed and annual fees will be charged for the 23-24 season on April 14th 2023.
  • The Membership Cancellation Form must be completed, in full, and returned by Wednesday April 5, 2023 to avoid being charged the annual rollover membership fee.

Costumes (due by October 1st OR 2 weeks from first day of class)
  • Classes not performing in Showcase June 2023
  1. Acro & Flexibility (both levels)
  2. Performance Jazz/Tap (both levels)
  3. All Performance Companies (uniforms are required but are separate from costumes)
  4. Private lessons
  • Showcase (our version of a recital) will be sometime between June 4th-10th, 2023. With a rehearsal for each show and normally 2 show nights during the week. Most performers only perform in 1 show depending on their class load and level. Showcase participation is optional.
  • Costumes are $127+tax and payment is due in full by October 1st OR 2 weeks from the first day of class.
Continue to registration