Dance

First STEPS Program

Our unique First STEPS program is designed for the beginner student ages 3 – 5. Within this program children learn basic ballet movement, motor skills, coordination and stretch & strengthening through creative teaching methods made fun for kids!

Cinderella Princess Classes

The one and only Disney favorite Cinderella visits twice a week to teach and work with children ages 3 – 5. Cinderella appears in full princess attire and teaches in character! Class includes arts & crafts, story time with Cinderella and daily dance and music lessons. This unique class is exclusive to B-PAS, as is our very own Cinderella!

Ballet Syllabus

Our school teaches a customized ballet syllabus derived directly from the Paris Opera School of Ballet’s syllabus, the original ballet teaching method. The classes offered begin with Ballet Level I for children ages 6-7, Level II-A for children ages 8 -10, II-B for ages 11-13 and so on.  The grades of ballet do not follow the same as other schools therefore our office staff can assist in selecting the proper class for a beginning ballet student.

*Pre-pointe and Pointe classes are strictly by teacher recommendation.

*We also offer teen recreational ballet for students who have not taken ballet as younger children and who wish to take ballet without following a syllabus.

Jazz Classes

Our school does not start children in jazz until the age of 6 and requires all students to be enrolled in a ballet class for technical purposes. Jazz is a very athletic style of dance, incorporating technique and movement from Ballet,

Modern, African and Carribean. Jazz has evolved a great deal since the 1950s, adding more “tricks” (leaps, turns, acrobatics). There is a technique to jazz, also known as Classical Jazz, originated by the legendary Jack Cole. Classical Jazz technique is the basis of our Jazz classes.

Tap Classes

Our school do not start children in tap until the age of 6.  Tap requires a great deal of coordination and can be a challenging style of dance.   Students younger than 6 can compromise their backs if they start in tap too young.  Our School Director, Mr. Kirk Sprinkles is a former NYC hoofer from the cast of the International sensation TAP DOGS! His eclectic style of tap includes a combination of rhythm, Broadway, and hoofing.

Modern Classes

Modern dance is for more advanced mature dancers due to the physicality and understanding of the expressive emotion behind the movement. Our modern curriculum includes several technique by some of the pioneers of modern dance, including: Martha Graham and Horton.

Adult Classes

Adult classes are offered in tap, ballet and jazz. We also offer senior classes. Dance is an excellent form of exercise for the body and the mind. Our floating marley dance floors are wonderful for those who experience back pain, arthritis or tendonitis. Most our adult classes are an experienced beginner level – intermediate, however if you are just starting out we can recommend a substitute class.