IN-HOUSE CONVENTION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH | IGNITE DANCE AND YOGA NORTH BEND
MASTER CLASSES
MUSICAL THEATRE - TAP - JAZZ - CONTEMPORARY - ACTING - FILM & TV
Get ready for an unforgettable day of inspiration, growth, and connection at the IGNITE Dance & Yoga In-House Convention!
This one-day event brings together master teachers for an exciting lineup of classes in a variety of styles—designed to challenge dancers, fuel creativity, and take training to the next level.
CONVENTION SCHEDULE
The IGNITE In-House Convention is designed to give dancers of all levels the chance to dive into a full day of back-to-back master classes. Open to all dancers (not just IGNITE students), this one-day event is offered at an hour rate. Dancers will have the opportunity to train, grow, and experience the energy of a convention setting—without leaving our studio.
IGNITE team dancers are already enrolled in the In-House Convention and do not need to register separately.
MEET OUR MASTER INSTRUCTORS
ADRI POLYAK
Adri Polyak is a nonbinary dancer, educator, and performer who has been tap dancing since they were a little over a year old.
Adri trained competitively in all styles, began teaching at age fifteen and upon moving to Seattle in 2020, they discovered a true, fire-burning passion for tap. Adri has their BS and MS in Psychology and keeps positive psychology approaches at the forefront of their classroom.
Over the last few years, Adri trained under icons such as Derick K Grant, Anthony Morigerato, Hilliary-Marie, Jenefer Miller and others to expand their footwork and tap dance knowledge.
Adri currently directs their own tap company- Project TAP and just recently produced a Seattle tap festival and show called PNW Jam Fest- Seattle's tap community hasn't seen a festival since 1996!
Tap is an intricate, special language and it is Adri's favorite way to communicate with the world.
SHALIA LYONS
Born and raised in Tacoma Washington, bringing 28 years of elite dance training and 17 years of professional choreography experience to the studio.
Shaila's training journey spans coast to coast dancing for well known choreographers today. Including four years of intensive ballet study in Alaska, six years of competitive cheerleading and 8 years as a competitive body builder.
A background that brings a unique approach to dancer conditioning, strength and injury prevention. A versatile performance artist and choreographer whose choreography career started at age 16.
Shaila specializes in hip hop, jazz, contemporary and lyrical. Includes turns and leaps, advanced flexibility and stretching, and bodybuilding for dancers.
VALERIE GOULD
Valerie Gould has been an acting coach for over 25 years, specifically for young actors working in the entertainment industry.
Her students have been in such films and tv shows as: Wicked for Good, Abbott Elementary, Dora The Explorer, Chicago Med, Percy Jackson, Law and Order SVU, Brothers, Tulsa King, Prison Break, NCIS, Penny Dreadful, Finding Nemo, Weeds, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, National Tours; Annie, The Grinch, Peter Pan, Sound of Music, The Broadway Premiere of Beaches.