Broadway Performing Arts Studios offers FREE dance class for boys ages 5 – 18. Read a recent article published regarding the benefits for boys and dance:

Ballet is not just for girls…some boys are very talented in ballet. Parents must remember that dancing is a physically beneficial activity for both boys and girls. Dancing helps build strength, muscle tone, balance, and coordination. Some boys decide early on that they would rather take dance lessons in a studio than play sports on a field. The following tips may help your son deal with frustrations he may feel as a male dancer.

• Encourage his motivations to dance.

  Your son may be truly talented as a dancer. Encourage him to try several styles of dance to find out what he really loves.

• Give your son male role models.

  Take him to see professional male dancers on stage or rent movies with men in dancing roles. Show him that men really do dance, and they dance well.

• Compare dance to other sports.

  Remind your son that dancing is a physical sport that requires lots of strength.

• Let him choose to stop dancing.

  If your son suddenly begins to struggle with peer pressure, allow him the freedom to try something else. If he truly wants to be a dancer, he will find his way back as he matures.

Recent Success Story

Ryan Clawson, student of Broadway Performing Arts Studios just completed a 5 week summer intensive at North Carolina Dance Theatre in Charlotte, NC after only four years of dance training under the tutelage of Mr. Kirk Sprinkles. At the end of the intensive Ryan was invited by the school director to attend the professional company and school of North Carolina Dance Theatre as an apprentice, on full scholarship. Dreams do come true! Ryan will be completing his senior year of high school in Charlotte while jump starting his professional career as a dancer, quite an accomplishment for someone who started dancing at the age of only 14.

Mr. Sprinkles has groomed Ryan for a professional career over the past four years. “I saw Ryan’s potential from day one and knew he had it in him,” says Sprinkles. “I could not be more proud if he were my own son!”

To obtain further information on FREE CLASS FOR BOYS call (843) 881-7006.

The musical Into the Woods (junior version) by Stephen Sondheim will be performed on Friday, July 23rd by the cast of Broadway Rocks! Summer Musical Theatre Camp. A cast of 14 talented kids between the ages of 9 – 15.

Broadway Rocks! Summer Musical Theatre Camp is produced by the staff of Broadway Performing Arts Studios (B-PAS), directed by Artistic Director Alton Cox. Mr. Cox is a Broadway veteran with over 13 years of experience as a NYC singer/actor and member of the Actor’s Equity Association and over 25 years experience directing professional theatre and children’s theatre nationwide.

B-PAS is pleased to offer it’s 4th annual Broadway Rocks! Summer Musical Theatre Camp. Previous camps have been taught through the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department. This is the first year of producing it’s full-length musical, a tradition we hope to continue for years to come!

B-PAS is a performing arts school offering year-round instruction in all disciplines of dance, music (voice & piano) as well as acting for all ages and ability levels. B-PAS will hold Open House Registration for the upcoming fall term on Wednesday, Aug. 11th from 4 PM – 7 PM. Fall term begins Wednesday, Aug. 18th.

You may also take advantage of our easy-to-use online registration form, where you can preview all classes, rates and scheduling at https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/reg.asp?id=506312

Cinderella Dance & Arts Camp

July 12th – 16th

9 AM – 12 noon

Allow your little “princess” to experience of being a true Disney princess with daily activities and classes in dance, poise, arts & crafts, & tea time! Classes taught by Cinderella and other Disney princesses! Offered only one week during the summer!

A very popular program, previously offered at the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department, receiving rave reviews from the parents and Town of rec. department staff!

Register between now and Monday, July 12th.

Call: (843) 881-7006