Dance Department

Dance at BMS encourages children to express the joy of movement with some live music in a fun and safe environment. Come join us and dance like nobody's watching! For weekday dance classes for children 5 - 10 including Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, and Contemporary, please check out our ARY offerings!

Ballet I (5 - 7 YEARS)

Sundays, 9/8-1/26, 11:00-12:00

Students will learn basic ballet fundamentals in a fun and creative manner while developing musicality and rhythm. Students will actively engage in proper alignment and class etiquette for ballet while learning and utilizing ballet vocabulary. The class structure consists of floor work, center exercises, across the floor exercises and improvisation. This class will prepare students for more advanced and structured classes, and will conclude with a recital at the end of the semester on the BMS Playhouse stage!

CREATIVE MOVEMENT (3-4 years 11 months)

Sundays, 9/8-1/26, 10:00-10:45

Creative Movement introduces children to dance and movement through the use of props and imagination in a fun, safe environment! This class will teach basic steps and rhythm while honing strength, gross motor skills, and body awareness in space. Using games, movement, improvisation and rhythm, children will gain balance, flexibility, and build self-esteem and confidence in a creative and supportive environment.