IGNITE Dance & Yoga is more than just a space to dance and practice yoga. IGNITE is a place for families to strengthen their bodies, calm and their minds, and nourish their souls. Owner Katie Black, believes that it is essential to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive environment, for children and adults of all ages to explore their physical and mental potential through dance and yoga.
Katie brings 10 years of teaching experience, eight years as professional dancer, and world recognized yoga alliance certification, to IGNITE in North Bend. She knows the ins and outs of the competitive dance world, teaching Master Classes, and judging for competitions nation wide. Some highlights from her work as a professional dancer include traveling the world onboard Holland America Line cruises, dancing with Lionel Richie at the Wynn Hotel opening in Las Vegas, Assistant Choreographer to John Charron and Patti Columbo, Assistant Casting for Stiletto Entertainment, and recently acting, singing, and dancing in “42nd Street” at the Village Theatre in Issaquah.
Katie believes in providing students with the highest level of dance and yoga education, while making class fun. Her teaching staff reflects her passion and excitement for dance and yoga. IGNITE teachers have been teaching and training for years, as well as having impressive professional backgrounds.
DANCE
IGNITE is for the recreational and pre-professional dancer. Dancers will leave with the tools to pursue professional dance careers if they so choose. Whether you or your child is looking for a creative outlet for self-expression, a place to learn the latest dance steps, or a professional dance career, IGNITE is the place for you. Youth dance classes include Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acro Dance and Musical Theater. Adult classes are offered in Ballet, Tap, Jazz/Lyrical, Ballroom (great for date night), and Cardio Jazz/Hip Hop.
YOGA
You do not have to be in great shape or fold into a pretzel to practice yoga at IGNITE! IGNITE offers a variety of yoga classes and styles for all levels and ages. Yoga blocks, straps, bolsters, and blankets, are provided for you to practice yoga in a safe way. If you are interested in yoga, but are nervous about taking class, try the Intro to Yoga Series. This class is once a week for four weeks, where you will learn the basic yoga postures (asanas) and breathing techniques. IGNITE offers Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Hatha Yoga, gentle Yoga for 50+, Mom and Me Yoga for moms and their not-yet-crawling babies, Yoga for Kids, Pre/Post Natal Yoga, Sunrise Yoga, Power Hour Yoga, Destination Yoga, HOT Yoga, and Guided Meditation!
What makes us different?
Communication and a sense of family. IGNITE Dance & Yoga encourages healthy living for the whole family. This is why we are offering dance and yoga classes simultaneously for adults and youth. We are also offering Preschool of the Arts, to encourage the creative in children 18 months to four years. IGNITE has a space for families to eat and do homework, as well as a boutique selling dance and yoga wear, dance shoes, and yoga mats. There are two large rooms with viewing windows, sprung floors, soundproof walls, and views of Mt. Si. Communication is key!
We do our best to keep you in the loop and make information available at our studio and online. We our always available to answer questions.Please visit www.ignitedanceandyoga.com for more information, or call 425-894-8998. IGNITE Dance & Yoga is located at 472 East North Bend Way, North Bend (QFC Parking Lot).
