When should children begin taking dance? What are the benefits of children studying dance? What should I look for when choosing a dance school? All good questions when considering signing your child up for dance lessons. We hope the information helps inform you of common professional opinions on kids and dance:

• Reputable schools will not usually take little ones for ballet or tap until they are three or four years old. All instruction in dance forms such as ballet, tap and jazz should directly relate to the child’s physical development. Physical development and chronological age do not necessarily go hand in hand.
• What are the benefits for young children who attend dance lessons? They learn such skills are listening carefully and not talking while instructions are being given. Furthermore they also learn to be a member of a group and to take turns. Classes offer the opportunity to move to a beat, increase musicality and the use of the imagination. Those taking part learn to express their feelings and emotions physically in a non-aggressive manner. Pupils are helped to become more familiar with their bodies and to use their bodies creatively.
• What do you need to look for in choosing a school? Having made the decision to let your child learn to dance how do you find a suitable teacher?  A teacher must like the younger age groups and be able to strike a rapport with them. The late, great Dame Margot Fonteyn said “The art of teaching ballet and the art of dancing are two different arts, not always achieved by the same person.” It is important to be enthusiastic yet consistent with young children.

Why choose Broadway Performing Art Studios?

1. University background held with all instructors, including Broadway veterans with the education and passion to teach the art of dance.
2. Small class sizes providing better quality instruction for each student.
3. All dance studios equipped with floating Marley Dance Floors, which helps reduce fatigue and prevent injury.
4. Registrar available to assist you during all teaching hours.
5. B-PAS offers dance classes, acting classes and private music instruction, available for your convenience. All of the performing arts under one roof!
6. Private lessons available. We take every opportunity to insure quality instruction for each individual student.
7. Low pressure performance opportunities year-round.  At B-PAS, students do not participate in competitions, but rather theatrical performances and productions.
8. No fund raising requirements!
9. State-of-the-art facility with handicap accessibility and a clean professional environment for a positive learning  experience!
10. Convenient and safe location with ample parking and safe drop-off system.

Parents choose us because of our high quality instruction and inviting atmosphere!

We believe that our methods distinguish us from the “run-of-the-mill” studios, but don’t just take our word for it. Consider the fact that 98% of our student base rated our overall services and quality of instruction as EXCELLENT in a recent survey!

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