CLASSES
1. Tap
Tap dance 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. Read More | 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, 4:30-5:15 PM
Classic Dance
2. Jazz
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. Read More | For Ages 10-18
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
*Grades 9-12 see Senior Dance Description #13
3. Ballet
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… Read More | 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 | Class meets twice a month from | Sunday, 12:15-1:15 PM
Gymnastics is 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. Read More… | Gymnastics classes are available for ages 4-18. For more advanced courses, check out our specialty programs. Placement in these classes is at the discretion of the studio director.
Gymnastics
4. Kinderkicks
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… Read More
5. Floor Gymnastics
Floor Gymnastics teaches students all the basic tumbling skills, such as rolls, cartwheels, walkovers, and handsprings. We also do many drills on strength, flexibility, and balance, all key components of gymnastics success. Read More
Grades K-2 | Monday, 5:30-6:15 PM | Tuesday, 3:45-4:15 PM | Tuesday, 4:30-5:15 PM
Grades 3-5 | Monday, 4:00-4:45 PM
Grades TBD | Thursday, 5:00-5:45 PM
6. Boys Gymnastics
Boys Gymnastics class follows our floor gymnastics format. We also incorporate activities that encourage team building and cooperation. We play many musical selections to encourage free-form movement and rhythm. Read More
Grades K-and Up | Wednesday, 4:30-5:10 PM Starting November 6.
7. Mat Mystics
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.
Mat Mystics: Grades 2-13 | Monday, 4:45-5:45 PM & Thursday, 5:00-5:45 PM
8. Tumbleweeds
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. The class meets twice a week, and instructor approval is needed to participate.
Tumbleweeds: Grades 3-12 | Monday & Friday 3:45-4:45 PM
9. Acro
Acrobatic Gymnastics, Acro for short, combines the beauty of dance and gymnastics in a partner sport that displays grace, strength, flexibility, and excitement. Class placement is based on skill level and experience and at the discretion of the studio director and instructor. This class was created for older students involved in high school sports who want to continue their love of dance and gymnastics.
Acro: Grades 8-12 | Classes are offered two Sunday’s a month 12:15-1:15 PM
Specialty Dance
10. Baton
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
Baton: Grades 3-6 | Wednesday, 5:00-5:30 PM
Baton: Grades 7 and Up | Wednesday, 5:30-6:00 PM
11. SportAerobics
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. Read More
Sportaerobics: Grades 2 and Up | Tuesday, 3:45-4:30 PM
12. Hip Hop
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. Read More
Hip-Hop: Grades 8-12 | Monday, 5:45-6:30 PM
13. Senior Dance
Senior Dance 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. Read More
Monday, 6:30-8:00 PM
Jazz: Grades 8-12 Senior Lyrical Dance (instructor approval needed) | The Class meets on Sundays, twice a month, from 1:15 -3:00 PM, the schedule to be announced.
Students enrolling in both Senior Dance Programs will receive a 10% discount on those classes.
14. Boundless Energy
Boundless Energy is a dance group perfect for girls ages 8-18 who want to explore life and dance experiences from unique travel and performance opportunities. Read More
Boundless Energy: Grades 4-12 | Tuesday, 4:30-6:00 PM & Friday, 4:45-6:00 PM