Lake Oswego Academy of Dance Camps
Lake Oswego Academy of Dance, 16250 SW Bryant Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
About
Lake Oswego Academy of Dance offers dance instruction in tap, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, lyrical, ballet, pointe, jazz funk, strength & conditioning, and adult ballet. The program also includes a performing company, a dance team, and open and drop-in classes for fitness and fun.
• Ages: 3–17 years old
• Schedule: Regular studio and shoppe hours Monday–Thursday 2–8pm, Friday 2–6pm, Saturday 9–11am; summer season in session from Tuesday June 23 to July 30
Lake Oswego Academy of Dance states that its mission is to provide all dancers with a professional and nurturing environment where discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and respect for each other are a priority. The studio notes that it supports a dancer's growth from early stages of learning through to the award-winning performing company and dance team level of excellence, and that it encourages new dancers to commit to at least a season to perform at its annual recital. The program describes its approach as guiding young dancers in the classic styles of tap, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, lyrical, and ballet, and encouraging self-confidence and poise in a positive environment, with the stated goal of providing dancers with the highest level of dance instruction in a caring and encouraging environment. Lake Oswego Academy of Dance reports that its instructors come from a variety of backgrounds and are matched with classes where their talent and skills will be best expressed, and that its instructors and staff are CPR and First Aid certified.
The leadership team includes Studio Director Rebecca Harris Wear, who teaches jazz, tap, and ballet, and Artistic Director Marisa Menkins, who leads the performing company and dance team. The program states that it is celebrating 34 years of quality dance instruction in Lake Oswego and highlights “35 Years of Excellence.” Lake Oswego Academy of Dance reports that it received the Studio of Excellence award from the Association of Dance Competitions and Conventions (ADCC) at the Spotlight Dance Cup and notes that this award was presented at the Spotlight Dance Cup last year.
Last updated June 27, 2026.
• Ages: 3–17 years old
• Schedule: Regular studio and shoppe hours Monday–Thursday 2–8pm, Friday 2–6pm, Saturday 9–11am; summer season in session from Tuesday June 23 to July 30
Lake Oswego Academy of Dance states that its mission is to provide all dancers with a professional and nurturing environment where discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and respect for each other are a priority. The studio notes that it supports a dancer's growth from early stages of learning through to the award-winning performing company and dance team level of excellence, and that it encourages new dancers to commit to at least a season to perform at its annual recital. The program describes its approach as guiding young dancers in the classic styles of tap, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, lyrical, and ballet, and encouraging self-confidence and poise in a positive environment, with the stated goal of providing dancers with the highest level of dance instruction in a caring and encouraging environment. Lake Oswego Academy of Dance reports that its instructors come from a variety of backgrounds and are matched with classes where their talent and skills will be best expressed, and that its instructors and staff are CPR and First Aid certified.
The leadership team includes Studio Director Rebecca Harris Wear, who teaches jazz, tap, and ballet, and Artistic Director Marisa Menkins, who leads the performing company and dance team. The program states that it is celebrating 34 years of quality dance instruction in Lake Oswego and highlights “35 Years of Excellence.” Lake Oswego Academy of Dance reports that it received the Studio of Excellence award from the Association of Dance Competitions and Conventions (ADCC) at the Spotlight Dance Cup and notes that this award was presented at the Spotlight Dance Cup last year.
Last updated June 27, 2026.
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