Our Classes
Here is a brief description of the various classes we offer!
Ballet
CHILDREN'S PRIMARY through ADVANCED LEVELS
Ballet offers the benefits of poise, grace, self-assurance and a firm foundation for all forms of dance, as well as many other athletic activities, through the study of balance, strength, elevation, and elasticity. Technical exercises improve a student's ability to understand and execute classic dance performance through improved technique, musicality, quality and artistry. The BCDC faculty strongly recommends that all students register for at least one ballet class per week.
Class Placement Guidelines
Primary: Student Ages 4-5 years old (Pre-K & Kindergarten)
Foundations: Student Ages 6-7 years old (1st-2nd Grade)
Ballet A: Student Ages 8-9 years old (3rd-4th Grade)
Ballet B: Student Ages 9-11 years old (5th-6th Grade)
Ballet C: Student Ages 11 & Up (6th Grade and Up)
Ballet D: Student Ages 14 & Up (Director’s Permission). Students in D level classes MUST be registered for two ballet classes (both D level or one C level)- NO EXCEPTIONS!
Pointe
Beginning to advanced levels
The discipline and study of dancing with pointe shoes.
class placement guidelines
Director's permission required. Qualified students must register for a minimum of two ballet classes weekly in addition to pointe class.
Jazz, Hip Hop, & Musical Theater
Beginning to advanced levels ages 8 and up
Beginning classes introduce basic jazz warm-ups, rhythm, coordination and movement. Intermediate and advanced levels continue to strengthen the dancer's technique, musicality and performance ability in diverse jazz styles.
class placement guidelines
Jazz A: Student Ages 8-11 years old (3rd-5th Grade)
Jazz B: Student Ages 11-14 years old (6th-8th Grade)
Jazz C: Student Ages 14 & Up. (Director’s Permission) Student must be enrolled in two other Advanced level classes.
Musical Theater: Student Ages 8-12 years old (3rd-6th Grade)
Hip-Hop: Student Ages 12 & Up. (6th Grade+)
Tap
Beginning to advanced levels ages 6 and up
Classes offer study of both traditional and contemporary styles of tap. Tap is a fun challenge for students of all ages as it focuses on rhythms and patterns in footwork through proper technique, as well as personal style and producing clear sounds.
Class placement guidelines
Tap A: Student Ages 6-8 years old (1st-2nd Grade)
Tap B: Student Ages 9-11 years old (3rd-5th Grade)
Tap C: Student Ages 11 & Up (6th Grade+)
Tap D: Student Ages 14 & Up (Director’s Permission)
Modern
Youth to advanced Modern Dance ages 7 and up
Exploration of non-traditional dance forms based on fundamental modern and contemporary techniques. Class is taken barefoot, using a diversity of music. Includes acting and improvisational skills.
Class placement guidelines
Youth Modern: Student Ages 9-12 years old (4th-8th Grade)
Modern: Student Ages 13 & up. (High School+)
Pirouettes & Jumps
Beginning to advanced ages 8 and up.
The pirouettes and jumps class dissects these two technical movements by breaking down basic building blocks and fine tuning technique so one can master a variety of pirouettes and jumps which are used in ballet and jazz. Great emphasis will be placed on the body’s center, from which all movements begin and end, making it possible to maintain balance and control while executing turns, high extensions and powerful leaps. Spotting techniques will be studied to properly execute a variety of turns to reduce the dizzying effect of repeated rotation.
Dancers must be enrolled in two other ballet classes to take this class.
Class Placement Guidelines
Pirouettes & Jumps I: Enrolled in Ballet B or C
Pirouettes and Jumps II: Enrolled in Ballet D
Adult Classes
BCDC also offers Adult Classes in Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. These classes are perfect for adults of all skill levels- no prior dance experience necessary!