BRADFORD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
YOUTH CLASSES (AGES 18 MONTHS-18)
Listed below are our current class offerings for youth starting at age 18 months!
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TRIAL CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE YOUR'S TODAY
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TO VIEW OUR WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE, CLICK BELOW
Preschool Combo Classes
TINY TOTS (AGES 2-3.5): A WONDERFUL INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF DANCE, THIS CLASS WILL USE MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES TO KEEP A HIGH INTEREST IN THE STUDENTS. WHILE THE CLASS FOCUSES ON CREATIVE MOVEMENT, THE STUDENT WILL LEARN BASIC INTRODUCTORY BALLET TECHNIQUE. 30 minute class
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TAP AND TOES (AGES 3.5-5): THIS IS A COMBO CLASS THAT INCLUDES BASIC BALLET AND TAP SKILLS. BEGINNING BARRE AND ACROSS THE FLOOR MOVEMENTS WILL BE INTRODUCED.
30 minute class
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KINDERDANCE (AGES 4.5-6): THIS IS A COMBINATION CLASS OF TAP AND BALLET. STUDENTS LEARN BEGINNING DANCE BASICS WHILE WORKING ON RHYTHM, TIMING, AND MOTOR SKILLS. IT IS A GREAT CLASS TO LEARN HOW TO PLACE THEIR ENERGY AND ENTHUSIASM IN A CORRECT DANCE FORM. 45 minute class
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These classes will all perform in our annual showcases in December and June.
Preschool Tumbling Classes
TUMBLE WITH ME (AGES 18 MONTHS-3): THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WHO CAN WALK. PARENTS MUST PARTICIPATE AS THEY WILL ASSIST THEIR CHILD WITH THE DIFFERENT TUMBLING SKILLS. DIFFERENT ACTIVITY STATIONS WILL BE USED, CHILDREN WILL LEARN FORWARD ROLLS, LOG ROLLS, BALANCE, AND WARM UPS. ONCE A STUDENTS "MASTERS" THESE SKILLS AND DOES NOT NEED PARENT ASSISTANCE, THEY CAN BE MOVED INTO OUR TUMBLE TOTS CLASS. 30 minute class
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TUMBLE TOTS (AGES 3-6): THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WHO CAN FOLLOW A CLASS STRUCTURE. STUDENTS WILL HAVE DIFFERENT ACTIVITY STATIONS IN A CIRCUIT TO WORK ON DIFFERENT SKILLS. FORWARD ROLLS, BACKWARD ROLLS, CARTWHEEL DRILLS, LOG ROLLS, BALANCING, AND WARM UP DRILLS WILL BE LEARNED. ONCE A CHILD "MASTERS" THESE SKILLS, THEY CAN BE MOVED INTO OUR TUMBLING 1 CLASSES. 30 minute class
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These classes DO NOT perform in our annual showcases.
Ballet (Ages 5.5+)
BALLET IS A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CLASS FOR ALL DANCERS BECAUSE IT IS THE BASIS OF ALL FORMS OF DANCE. IT INTEGRATES BODY ALIGNMENT, CONTROL AND GRACE THROUGH MOVEMENT. IT ALSO TEACHES CORRECT POSTURE, PROPER POSTURE AND CARRIAGE.
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DANCE ATTIRE: LEOTARD, TIGHTS, SKIRTS/SHORTS, PINK CANVAS BALLET SHOES (BOYS BLACK SHOES)
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​ 60-90 minute class
Tap (Ages 5.5+)
IF YOUR CHILD LIKES TO MAKE NOISE, TAP IS THE PERFECT CLASS! STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO PERFORM RHYTHMIC AND SYNCOPATED FORMATIONS WITH THEIR FEET. IT IMPROVES COORDINATION AND BALANCE IN YOUNG DANCERS AS WELL AS CHALLENGES MORE ADVANCED DANCERS WITH ITS INTRICACY.
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DANCE ATTIRE: ATHLETIC TOP/LEOTARD, TIGHTS OR LEGGINGS/SHORTS, TAN BLOCH OR CAPEZIO SPLIT SOLE TAP SHOES
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30 minute class​
Jazz (Ages 5.5+)
JAZZ IS AN EXTREMELY ENJOYABLE FORM OF DANCE WHICH INVOLVES BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BODY MOVEMENT, AS WELL AS FOCUSING ON INCREASING FLEXIBILITY OF ALL MUSCLES. THIS CLASS IS FUN AND UPBEAT, AND ALWAYS A CROWD FAVORITE AT OUR SHOWCASES!
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DANCE ATTIRE: ATHLETIC TOP/LEOTARD, TIGHTS OR LEGGINGS, SHORTS, TAN JAZZ SHOES
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45 minute class
Lyrical (Ages 6+)
LYRICAL ENCOMPASSES THE BASIC FORMS OF BALLET AND JAZZ. LYRICS OF THE SONG ARE DEPICTED THROUGH FACIAL EXPRESSIONS, LEVEL CHANGES, AND CREATIVE MOVEMENTS. THE STUDENT MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF BALLET TRAINING AND ENROLLED CONCURRENTLY IN A BALLET CLASS.
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DANCE ATTIRE: LEOTARD, TIGHTS OR LEGGINGS, SHORTS/SKIRT, LYRICAL HALF SOLE SHOES
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45 minute class
Hip Hop (Ages 5.5+)
HIP HOP IS A SPECIFIC TYPE OF JAZZ MOVEMENT TO "FUNKIER" MUSIC WITH MOVEMENTS AND STEPS TO MATCH THE QUALITY OF MUSIC. THE FOCUS OF THIS CLASS IS LEARNING THE STEPS OF POPULAR STREET DANCING. MOVEMENTS ARE SHARP AND PRECISE, AND COULD INCLUDE MANY TRICKS AND SKILLS.
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DANCE ATTIRE: STRETCHY CLOTHING THAT IS EASILY MOVED IN, HIP HOP SHOES (MUST ORDER THROUGH STUDIO)
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45 minute class
Musical Theatre/Broadway (Ages 6+)
MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES FOCUS ON APPLYING AND BRINGING TOGETHER THE DISCIPLINES OF SINGING, ACTING, AND DANCING TO CREATE AN EFFECTIVE AND ENTERTAINING PRESENTATION. THESE CLASSES STRENGTHEN THESE ELEMENTS BY SELECTING BROADWAY STYLE SONGS AND INTERPRETING IT BOTH MUSICALLY AND DRAMATICALLY, THEN CREATING STAGING AND CHOREOGRAPHY FOR PERFORMANCE. THIS CLASS IS ABOUT DEVELOPING CHARACTERS AND TELLING STORIES. A GREAT INTRODUCTORY TO THE PERFORMING ARTS! STUDENTS WILL LEARN SCRIPTED LINES, AND DANCE ALONG TO POPULAR SHOWTUNES FOUND ON BROADWAY.
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DANCE ATTIRE: ATHLETIC TOP/LEOTARD, TIGHTS OR LEGGINGS/SHORTS, TAN JAZZ SHOES
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45 minute class
Cheer (Ages 4.5+)
THIS IS A HIGH ENERGY, UPBEAT DANCE CLASS WHERE STUDENTS WILL LEARN BASIC TUMBLING AND DANCE SKILLS, AS WELL AS JUMPS, LEAPS, AND STUNTS. STUDENTS WILL ALSO LEARN PRECISE ARM MOTIONS AND FORMATIONS.
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DANCE ATTIRE: LEOTARD/ATHLETIC TOP, TIGHTS OR LEGGINGS, SHORTS, TAN JAZZ SHOES
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45 minute class
Tumbling (Ages 6+)
TUMBLING IS THE FLOOR EXERCISE PORTION OF GYMNASTICS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE QUALITY OF THE SKILLS. STUDENTS WORK ON STUNTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SOMERSAULTS, CARTWHEELS, WALKOVERS, HANDSPRINGS, TUCKS, LAYOUTS AND AERIALS. STUDENTS ARE BAREFOOT FOR THIS CLASS. CLASSES ARE SPLIT INTO 3 DIFFERENT LEVELS TO BETTER ACCOMODATE EACH STUDENT'S SKILL LEVEL. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR YOUR STUDENT'S PERFECT PLACEMENT.
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DANCE ATTIRE: LEOTARD/FITTED ATHLETIC TOP, TIGHTS OR LEGGINGS/SHORTS
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45 MINUTE CLASS
Boy's Strength and Coordination (Ages 6+)
THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED FOR BOYS WHO WOULD LIKE TO WORK ON STRENGTH, FLEXIBILTY, COORDINATION, AND MORE! MOST OF OUR MALE STUDENTS UTILIZE THIS COURSE TO HELP IN OTHER SPORTS, SUCH AS FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, SOCCER, ETC. THE CLASS IS STRUCTURED IN A WARM UP, STRETCH, CARDIO, BALANCE, AND FOOTWORK. CENTER FLOOR AND ACROSS THE FLOOR MOVEMENT WILL BE USED. NO PERFORMANCE ROUTINE WILL BE LEARNED IN THIS CLASS.
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DANCE ATTIRE: ATHLETIC CLOTHING
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45 minute class
Pre-Pointe and Pointe (Ages 7+)
Pre Pointe classes are designed to help students strengthen their ankle/leg strength and mobility. Most student's take this class to work towards earning their pointe shoes. Student's taking pre-pointe must be enrolled in a ballet class concurrently to further their training and strength.
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Pointe is by teacher recommendation only. Students must have completed at least 2 years of ballet and one year of pre-pointe before being considered for pointe work. Each student progresses differently in their training, so some student's may require more time before receiving their pointe shoes.
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30-45 minute class
Solo/Private Lesson (Ages 5+)
SOLOS AND PRIVATE LESSONS ARE DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR INDIVIDUAL PROGRESS, OR TO WORK ON PARTICULAR SKILLS AT THEIR OWN PACE.THE STUDENTS MUST TAKE A TECHNIQUE CLASS IN THE SAME AREA AS THE SOLO IF THEY ARE LEARNING A ROUTINE TO PERFORM IN OUR SHOWCASES.
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30 minute class
Superstars (Ages 6+)
THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE IN A WHEELCHAIR OR HAVE A DISABILITY. IN THIS CLASS, STUDENTS WILL LEARN SELF CONFIDENCE, DEDICATION, TEAMWORK, COORDINATION, INDIVIDUALITY, AND THEY WILL ALSO HAVE THE CHANCE TO PERFORM AT THE ANNUAL SHOWCASES! THIS CLASS IS SUPER FUN AND GIVES EVERYONE THE CHANCE TO ENJOY DANCE!
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DANCE ATTIRE: COMFORTABLE CLOTHING, JAZZ SHOES
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30 minute class
*PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY, AS WE DO PLACE SOME SUPERSTAR STUDENTS IN OUR RECREATIONAL CLASSES*
Competitive Dance (Ages 4+)
COMPETITION IS SUCH A REWARDING EXPERIENCE FOR DEDICATED STUDENTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR HARD WORK AND TAKE THEIR SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
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THIS IS AN INVITE ONLY PROGRAM, BUT WE CURRENTLY OFFER COMPETITVE DANCE PREP CLASSES. THESE CLASSES PROVIDE THE OPPORTUINTY FOR STUDENTS TO TRAIN AT A COMPETITIVE LEVEL, WHILE ALSO ALLOWING OUR TEACHERS TO BETTER PLACE THEM ON OUR TEAM FOR THE FOLLOWING SEASON.
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WE CURRENTLY OFFER THESE COMP PROGRAMS:
MINIS (AGES 3-6) FRIDAY 730-8
PETITE/JUNIOR (AGES 7-11) SATURDAY 130-215
TEEN (AGES 12-14) SATURDAY 215-3
SENIOR (AGES 15-19) SATURDAY 3-345
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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PICTURES, CLICK ON THE COMPETITION TAB AT THE TOP!