BYPC Dance: Classes

The Dance Program at BYPC is designed for both the serious and recreational dancer with a focus on solid technique, proper alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, musicality and artistry in a professional and nurturing environment. At the heart of BYPC’s dance program is musical theatre. With a curriculum founded in the mastery of ballet and jazz techniques - our program offers classes in a wide range of disciplines from ballet, jazz, theatre jazz, tap, lyrical, to hip hop.

What sets BYPC apart is our spotlight on performance – artistry, imagination, characterization, and musicality. We believe that dance is an art form, not a competition. For the serious musical theatre performer our curriculum blends dance, music, and acting to build the triple threat performer. Our program builds confidence, creativity, team work, and self expression – each valuable life skills.

BYPC’s dance faculty are chosen for both their dance and teaching expertise. Our teachers exemplify BYPC’s philosophy of growing the gifts in each child through the art of dance. Class sizes are limited insuring the highest quality dance education for each student. Proper class placement is advised and is required in level IV classes.

So, whether your opening night dreams are to standing room only audiences in Grandma’s parlor or in a Tony award winning Broadway Musical – BYPC has a dance program for you. Register now!

Preschool Dance Classes for ages 3 – 6 click here

Fall 2012 Dance Schedule

Ballet:
Jazz:
Theatre Jazz:
HipHop:
Tap:
Other:

PRESCHOOL DANCE CLASSES

3-Year-Old Program
The 3 Year Old Program is an introduction to the class environment, body movement, pretend play, and spatial awareness through creative movement and pre-ballet using the Leap ’N Learn Curriculum. Classes are 45 minutes and meet once a week. Dancers must be three years old by October 1st of the new term and potty trained.

4-Year-Old Program
This program focuses on pre-ballet, creative movement concepts, and pretend play using the Leap ’N Learn Curriculum. Students are introduced to basic French terminology of ballet terms. Classes are designed to meet the cognitive, physical, and emotional developmental needs of children in the 4 year old age range. Classes are 1 hour and meet once a week. Dancers must be 4 years old by October 1st of the new term.

5-Year-Old Program
This program focuses on primary level ballet, creative movement concepts, and pretend play with greater complexity using the Leap ’N Learn Curriculum. Students continue to learn French terminology of ballet terms. Exercises to increase musical awareness, balance, agility, and gross motor development continue to be practiced. Classes are 1 hour and meet once a week. Dancers must be 5 years old by October 1st of the new term.

OFFICIAL ANGELINA BALLERINA DANCE ACADEMY

BYPC offers our youngest dancers an enchanting summer of dance with our newest friend - Angelina the Ballerina! As an Official Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy our dancers will venture into the imaginative world of Angelina while building dance skills.