Classic Dance
1. Tap is a form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as percussion. Students learn basic tap skills and combinations that progress with time and practice. Tap is a fun and energetic class that works well for students who enjoy moving a lot. Tap can enhance students' rhythmic abilities and benefit them in future dance classes. Available for ages 5-18
Tap Level 1: Grades K-2 | Thursday, 4:00-4:30 PM
Tap Level 2: Grades 3-5 Thursday, 4:30-5:00 PM
Tap Level 3: Grades 6-8 | Wednesday, 3:45-4:30 PM
2. Jazz is one of the most popular dance classes. The technique is the foundation for all dance movements. Students will work on acquiring solid technical skills. This class encourages individual expression and lets dancers focus on stylistics and performance. We use all types of music, from pop to hip-hop, movie soundtracks, and more. We will explore traditional jazz, Broadway-style, and some essential lyrical jazz. Our routines, music, and costumes are age-appropriate. This class will equip students to succeed in our advanced classes as they come of age. Available for Ages 10-18
Jazz-Pom is the perfect class for young students to begin learning the foundation of dance skills and terminology. Each class breaks down technical skills like jumps, turns, and leaps. Students will learn across-the-floor dance patterns that gradually increase in complexity and intensity. Performance and showmanship will be encouraged with the use of pom poms. Our jazz movement goals are easily achieved as our dancers enjoy the stimulating and visual effects of shining, sparkling pom poms. This fun element enhances showmanship and fun. Other areas of development include awareness of formations, spacing, and synchronization. The fundamentals of this class help students be prepared for just about any future dance genre. Pom Poms will be provided and are the property of the studio. Available for ages 5-9
Jazz: Grades K-2 (Pom /Jazz) | Monday, 6:15-6:45 PM
Jazz: Grades 3-5 | Monday, 4:45-5:30 PM
Jazz: Grades 5-8 (Jazz/Hip-Hop) | Wednesday, 3:45-4:30 PM
3. Ballet is a beautiful activity at any age for strengthening the body, increasing flexibility and emotional expression, and spending time with friends. Our recreational program allows students to experience ballet in a creative and fun environment. Students learn all the fundamentals of ballet and can progress with complexity with time and practice. Our ballet program uses the Vaganova method of teaching classical ballet, which is acknowledged worldwide as the foremost training syllabus for classical ballet. Available for ages 5-18
Ballet 2: Grades 3-5 | Thursday, 3:45-4:30 PM
Ballet (Tu Tu Cute) Grades K-2 | Thursday, 4:30-5:00 PM Ballet 3: Grades 8-12 | Sunday, 12:15-1:15 PM
Detailed class Descriptions
Gymnastics
Kinderkicks begins the year with students continuing where they left off in KinderMoves, participating in all the fun and familiar activities that made them love to move. We gradually increase the complexity of movement and duration. In the second half of the year, we will work together to create a dance/gymnastics routine that will be performed in the annual dance recital.
Prerequisite: We recommend that students participate in two or more KinderMoves sessions before enrolling in KinderKicks. Those who attend two sessions of KinderMoves will have priority in reserving a space in the class. | For ages 4-5
Pre K-Kindergarten | Tuesday, 5:15-6:00 PM
5. Floor Gymnastics & 6. Boys Gymnastics are one of the best choices you can make for a young child. Did you know that gymnastics develops 26 multiple intelligence factors in children? The benefits are tremendous. It’s an “all-body” sport that develops muscle memory, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and more. Students learn about our gymnastics class format, physical conditioning, skill progressions, and development. Our curriculum is action-packed, time-tested, and effective. Every warm-up, drill, or method has a specific goal. Our instructors carefully break down new skills so students can practice safely. Each student will learn from group and individual instruction. Our experienced and trained instructors will demonstrate and spot students to enhance maximum success. Each child progresses due to age, experience, body readiness, and practice.
Students learn basic tumbling skills, such as rolls, cartwheels, walkovers, and handsprings. We do a lot of drills that work on strength, flexibility, and balance, all key components for gymnastics success. Available for ages 4-14
Intermediate/Advanced Gymnastics
(Classes meet twice a week. Placement requires approval by the instructor)
7. Mat Mystics is an intermediate-level class that serves as a stepping stone for students who have mastered the basic skills and are working on handsprings. The strength and flexibility drills are increased in intensity. This class acts as a feeder program for our more advanced class, Tumbleweeds, and instructor approval is required to participate Available for Ages 7-12
8. Tumbleweeds is our most advanced gymnastics program, geared for students who have mastered all the basic skills, including backhandsprings. The strength and flexibility work is intense, and students refine their current skills and continue progressions to learn new skills. The routines may be intricate, and regular attendance is required. Available for Ages 8-14
9. Or Acro class was created to allow busy high school students a chance to continue their gymnastics training. The class is offered twice a month on Sundays. Students participating in this program should have previous experience and a master of all the basic gymnastics skills. Available for ages 13-18
Specialty Dance
10. Baton Twirling encompasses the manipulation of a metal rod (baton) and the performer’s body to a coordinated program of skills set to music. The class is action-packed, working on parade drills, twirling abilities, and dance twirl combinations. Many physical attributes are enhanced from hand-eye coordination, speed, fluidity, strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Available for ages 8 -18
11. Sportaerobics is fun and upbeat, perfect for students who love to move. Sportaerobics is a signature and award-winning program at BBS. After each class, you’ll greet your child with a flushed face dripping with sweat. The format is fast-paced and challenging. Our program has levels, and students start with basic skills and combinations, which build in difficulty and complexity. There are jumps, floor work, and quick moves, making it exciting to perform and watch. The format of this class accommodates a broader age range. Suppose you have what it takes and are interested in extreme challenges, pursuing life experiences, travel, and increased performance opportunities. In that case, you may consider our Boundless Energy Sportaerobic Team. Available for ages 7 and up
12. Hip-Hop has evolved since the 70s from the streets into dance studios. This freestyle dance attracts so many with its upbeat, dramatic style. Our classes encourage self-expression with each move and combination. Students walk in, ready to dance, as they hear some of their favorite music playing to set the mood. In the first part of the year, we get moving with a review of standard hip-hop moves to reinforce terminology and technique. Music and moves are mindful and age appropriate. Available for ages 13-18
13. Monday, Senior Dance grades 8-12 is designed for high school students and occasionally an upper middle school student if her skill level is adequate and space is available in the class. Senior dance requires students to have experience in jazz technique basics and the ability to learn choreography quickly. The class requires a strong commitment, so regular attendance is necessary. This group may learn more than one dance for the recital, requiring multiple costumes. The group also competes in a regional competition at the end of March. This class is only available by instructor recommendation.
14. Senior Lyrical Dance Grades 8-12 (instructor approval needed) Lyrical Jazz incorporates strong technical content students will be required to be proficient in dance terminology, show mastery of basic kicks, leaps and turns. Due to the class meeting just twice a month strong commitment and attendance is required.
| Class meets twice a month from 1:15-3:00 PM, schedule to be announced.