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Online Professional Training for Recreational Students
Entrenamiento Profesional en Línea para Estudiantes Recreacionales

Find Your Center is a family-run dance and martial arts school based in Tri-Cities, Washington. We teach ballet, flamenco, Pilates, and capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art. Our live online classes are interactive, secure, and follow a carefully planned curriculum. We are committed to access, quality, and community.

Somos una escuela familiar de baile y artes marciales basada en Tri-Cities, Washington. Enseñamos ballet clásico, flamenco, Pilates y capoeira, un arte marcial afro-brasileño. Nuestras clases en vivo en línea son interactivas, seguras, y siguen un plan de estudios cuidadosamente planeado. Nos dedicamos al acceso, calidad y comunidad.

Why Choose Us?

We offer a carefully constructed CURRICULUM that guides every student to achieve
Over 30 years combined EXPERIENCE training and performing at top ballet & capoeira schools
A holistic approach that values the PERSON above the dancer or martial artist
Experience working in multiple languages, countries, cultural & professional contexts
A COLLABORATIVE environment where students with varied interests and skills learn together
One straightforward fee with no hidden costs for uniforms, costumes, or performances

Why Online?

Our live, secure online classrooms offer a safe, ANXIETY-FREE option to keep you moving and learning during a pandemic
ACCESS for students with limited ability to leave their homes
FOCUS on individualized instruction and learning
An INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY of recreational students supporting each other’s learning and well-being
EMPOWERMENT to learn, move, and express yourself in your own spaces at home

Why Ballet?

Ballet works every muscle of the body with PRECISION, enabling athletes and others to move with increased EFFICIENCY and reduced risk of injury
Combines stretching & strengthening to TONE the body without bulk
Develops performance and presentation skills through POSTURE and orientation to an audience
Teaches collaboration, focus, and SELF-DISCIPLINE through group choreography
Offers an ARTISTIC OUTLET for all students with all types of bodies, regardless of whether you want to perform

Ballet at Columbia Park in Kennewick, WA

Why Capoeira?

This Afro-Brazilian martial art offers a fun and interesting way to improve AGILITY, strength, flexibility, and BALANCE
Combines MUSIC, dance, acrobatics, and SELF-DEFENSE
Teaches language, CULTURE, history, and philosophy through its songs and games
Inspires people throughout the world to take PRIDE in African and Latin American heritage

What Our Students Say

Los maestros siempre son muy atentos y ponen todo su esfuerzo para que los niños aprendan. También tienen los horarios muy accesibles. No es caro para la calidad de trabajo que desempeñan. No van a arrepentirse.

-Belinda R.

Our family loves taking classes at Find Your Center! Kate and DeShawn are talented professionals who share their love of dance and capoeira with kindness and passion. My children enjoy ballet, capoeira, capoeira music, and creative movement classes. They get a fun, varied experience and have strengthened their skills through practice. I have always wanted to learn ballet, but it is scary to begin as an adult. The community at Find Your Center is welcoming and has helped me feel accepted and like learning ballet is possible, no matter how old or out of shape I am. I have loved learning new skills and getting stronger. The family enrollment plan is wonderful: We pay a flat monthly fee and are able to take a wide range of classes. We can even take classes every day at an affordable rate. Find Your Center has created a unique environment in Pasco where people of any age, ability, body type, or experience can learn dance and capoeira from professional, caring instructors. What a treasure!

-Jill B.

Wonderful couple passing on their mastered skills to anyone interested in Capoeira, Ballet, and or Flamenco in Pasco. Kate and DeShawn are kind, patient and understanding people, who create thought-out lesson plans and work to fit the speed of the students. They ensure a positive and encouraging learning space for anyone looking to try something new.

-Bekkah S.

No matter who you are, where you come from, your skill level, size, or age, you will be welcome at Find Your Center! They meet you where you are while continuing to push you further than you thought possible. I am forever grateful for what I've learned & the relationships I've built with my family at Find Your Center!

-Lia E.

Kate is a fantastic instructor for all levels.

-Amber W.

Adult and Teen Capoeira

I have been training here for 10 months with DeShawn and it has been a transforming experience. I started with absolutely no experience in Capoeira or martial arts and I have been able to do complex sequences like the ones you find when you search Capoeira on YouTube. Capoeira is more than just a martial art for me. It builds confidence, musical ability, strength, and community ...[and allows me to] be part of a community that is truly like a second family.

-Kevin H.

It's an awesome workout! ...Capoeira has opened up a world of community and culture to me and it is a lot of fun! I'm literally smiling most of the class!

-Carolyn S.

Great capoeira lessons for students at all levels.

-Eddie H.

Children's Capoeira

My son has taken the Capoeira from this studio, and he really enjoyed it. The instructor is thoughtful and really takes his time teaching his students. It's a wonderful local studio.

-Tyson F.

Adult Ballet

Great ballet classes! Lots of individual attention, small class sizes (until all of Tri-Cities find out about Kate), and she gives beautiful, thorough explanations of all steps, which is especially helpful for students who began ballet as an adult like me. The curriculum is very well organized and covers the essentials of ballet in a way that makes it easy to learn and remember, assisting the learning process. Classes include a full warm-up, plenty of barre and technique work, and center work is well-planned choreography! So much fun!

-Holly P.

I am retired now and really feel the importance of both learning new things and keeping my body strong and flexible, so I am loving Find Your Center's Ballet for Seniors class... Kate shares her expert ballet knowledge in a gentle, creative, respectful, and fun way. This is my first dance class ever and I don't feel at all like this is beyond my ability because Kate focuses on making ballet accessible. She absolutely loves what she does and she wants her students to really enjoy the process. And outcome! I already feel like I am a bit more graceful and balanced and I just love that.

-Janet T.

Kate is a wonderful teacher... She demonstrates positions and movements carefully and easily... and is very patient as we learn. As someone who's never taken ballet and always wanted to, Kate is the perfect teacher....

-Virginia T.

Children's Ballet

Loved the passion and skill Kate gave to my child for ballet. My daughter became more confident and loves to dance... This studio is very affordable. I am very happy we didn't have to spend extra money on ballet shoes or outfits. The performance in December was also great thanks to the instructors. I would recommend this place 100%!!!!

-Valerie C.

Thank you so much. My girls love dancing with your studio. Joining was the best decision ever.

-Danielle C.

Wonderful place. My daughter has enjoyed her ballet class. Ballet classes are joyful and fun... Teacher works wonderfully with the students-makes you feel welcome. I highly recommend this place.

-Cesiah G.

Teen Ballet

Especially on the days when I needed it most, you have shown me so much support and encouragement in class. You never gave up on me on days when I felt like giving up on myself... I am happy and lucky to have you as a teacher... Thank you for everything!

-Julia N.

Thank you for creating such lovely and challenging choreography for the girls and for helping them to look so beautiful! ...[I appreciate] your kindness and professionalism... And what a treat to watch you dance!

-Jody H. (parent)

Thank you for [your] work, care, and patience... Your calm expertise is so appreciated!

-Naomi Y. (parent)

Flamenco

Kate is the best dance teacher I've ever had. Every week features a different technique or skill to practice, in addition to learning dance routines. In addition to dance instruction, Kate teaches the cultural context of flamenco.

-Rachel G.