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Preschool Division Classes

Dance classes offer so much more than just learning new steps! Dancers learn valuable lessons in confidence, patience and perseverance, as well as how to pay attention and work with others. At BDTS we believe the dance studio should be a place where even our youngest students learn how to face new challenges and exercise their whole selves without forgetting the need to have a lot of fun in class!

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​PRESCHOOL DIVISION

Dance with Me! (ages 6 months - 3 years) for young dancers accompanied by a caregiver. This class offers an introduction to the studio environment and the basics of being in a dance class. Students use movement and play to explore different music and rhythms.​​

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Music and Movement (ages 1.5-3) uses a variety of instruments to explore rhythm, increase body awareness, and develop motor skills and coordination. Young dancers are introduced to the dance studio space and class structure.

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Creative Movement (ages 2.5-3.5) offers an introduction to the studio environment and the basics of being in a dance class. Students use movement and play to explore different music and rhythms.

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Dance and Tumble (ages 3-5) is designed to increase student flexibility, body awareness, and comfort with new forms of movement.

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Pre-Ballet (ages 3-5) introduces students to the world of ballet through basic positions and terminology. Dancers will use those foundations to learn fun choreography, and will carry those skills into later years of ballet training. Ballet shoes and dress code attire are required for these classes.

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Broadway Babies (ages 4-5) a fun, upbeat class open to our youngest students who love singing, dancing, and the spotlight!

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Hippity Hop (ages 4-6) students learn the fundamentals of hip hop rhythm and movement while dancing to age-appropriate music. 

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Modern Movers (ages 4-6) introduces young movers to modern dance and prepares students to be embodied movers in future modern, ballet, jazz, and in any other dance class. Students explore the dance concepts of energy, time, and space through improvisation, skill-building exercises, and basic modern and ballet steps and positions. This class is great for your young mover who has a lot of energy!

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Pre-Ballet/Pre-Tap (ages 4-6) "combination" classes cover the basics of both ballet and tap styles. Student spend half the class period on each style of dance. 

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Pre-Tap/Pre-Jazz (ages 4-6) "combination" classes cover the basics of both ballet and jazz styles. Students spend half the class period on each style of dance. â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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Adaptive Dance (ages 4-6) is designed for dancers with varying levels of physical and/or cognitive abilities. A set structure provides predictability in classes, which will cultivate gross and fine motor skills, simple dance movements, and creativity. Dancers build confidence while developing friendships, social skills, and academic skills.

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