Classes
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 is by teacher recommendation. New students in our lower school program are placed according to our general age guidelines. Transfer students begin at the lowest appropriate level for his/her age to be evaluated and are moved according to ability until the correct class level is found in each discipline.
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.
Foundation Classes for Young Children (Ages 3-7)
Classes for Beginners (Ages 6 & up)
Level II and III Programs
Our Level II and III programs provide the fundamentals required for advanced work in all disciplines. Advancement is by teacher recommendation only.
- 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
Advanced Classes
Placement by 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.
- 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
