| Curriculum & Class Descriptions |
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The program at BDT is progressive and builds on skills and experiences acquired in previous
levels. The age listed for each course of study is the minimum for participation in that particular
program. Students are most successful when they start at the beginning of the program and work
their way through it according to their own readiness and ability.
All placement in classes is by teacher recommendation only. New students in our lower school
program are placed according to our general age guidelines. Transfer students begin at the lowest
appropriate level to be evaluated and are moved according to ability until the correct class level is
found in each discipline. New and transfer students may need to "double" in classes to catch up
with their peer group.
Students advance according to ability and individual progress; not by age or number of years in
classes. We place our students in those classes where they will learn the most. Taking classes
that are too difficult only promotes bad habits and poor technique, and often leads to frustration.
levels. The age listed for each course of study is the minimum for participation in that particular
program. Students are most successful when they start at the beginning of the program and work
their way through it according to their own readiness and ability.
All placement in classes is by teacher recommendation only. New students in our lower school
program are placed according to our general age guidelines. Transfer students begin at the lowest
appropriate level to be evaluated and are moved according to ability until the correct class level is
found in each discipline. New and transfer students may need to "double" in classes to catch up
with their peer group.
Students advance according to ability and individual progress; not by age or number of years in
classes. We place our students in those classes where they will learn the most. Taking classes
that are too difficult only promotes bad habits and poor technique, and often leads to frustration.
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Our classes for young children provide a strong foundation for future work in dance — they teach children appropriate classroom behavior, while helping them gain self-confidence and independence , and giving them a basic knowledge of dance movement. Foundation Classes for Young Children include: *Dance Introduction - New/Continuing 3 & 4 year olds *Creative Movement - New 5 year olds & qualified returning students *Dance Sampler - New 6-7 year olds & qualified returning students *Tumbling I - New 5-7 year olds & qualified returning students Click "Laying the Foundation" for program descriptions and requirements |
| Insuring Proper Development - Programs for Beginners Our classes for beginners provide correct technical progressions for growing minds and bodies. Through class performances and preparation for the June production, students gain self confidence and poise while developing artistry and a joy of dance. Developmental Classes for Beginners of all ages include: *Pre-Ballet - New 8-9 year olds & qualified returning students *Tap/Jazz - New 8-9 year olds & qualified returning students *Tumbling II - New 7-9 year olds & qualified returning students *Intro to Hip-Hop - New 8-9 year olds & qualified returning students *Ballet I - New 10 & up and qualified returning students *Jazz I - New 10 & up and qualified returning students *Tap I - New 10 & up and qualified returning students *Modern I - New 11 & up and qualified returning students * Hip-Hop I - New 10 * up and qualified returning students * Acrobatics I - New ages 10 & up and qualified returning students Click "Insuring Proper Development" for program descriptions and requirements |
| Our Level II and III programs provide the fundamentals required for advanced work in all disciplines. advancement are by teacher recommendation only. Fundamental Classes for Older Children, Teens, & Adults include: *Ballet II, Jazz II & Tap II - Qualified students ages 10 & up *Ballet III, Jazz III & Tap III- Qualified students ages 12 & up *Modern II & III - Qualified students ages 11 & up *Acrobatics II - Qualified students ages 12 & up *Equipment - Qualified students ages 11 & up *Pre-Pointe, Pointe I & II - Qualified students ages 12 & up Click "Enhancing the Fundamentals" for program descriptions and requirements |
| teacher recommendation only. Students at this level must maintain a minimum of four classes a maintenance of advanced technique and skills, as well as performance quality. Advanced Classes include: *Ballet, Jazz & Tap IV - Qualified students ages 14 & up *Ballet, Jazz & Tap V - Qualified students ages 16 & up *Modern IV & V - Qualified students ages 15 & up *Pointe III - V - Qualified students ages 14 & up *Hip-Hop IV & V - Qualified students ages 14 & up *Acrobatics II - Qualified students ages 12 & up Click "Encouraging Diversity" for program descriptions and requirements |