Building Professional Lives
Through the Art of Dance
BDC’s curriculum is separated into three different categories; The Children’s Division, Student/Professional Division, and The Teen/Adult Program.
Children’s Program~ Ages 18mos - 7yrs
The children’s program offers three divisions:
Twirling Toddlers for ages 18 months - 3yrs. This program offers a safe environment where dancers are free to explore the with their grown up.
Combination Class, ages 3 - 6. Offers an exploration with ballet, tap, and tumbling.
Pre-ballet w/Tap 1 ages 6-7. The fundamentals of ballet and tap are presented. These programs focus on formal instructions and introduce children to music and movement through creativity and group interaction.
Children’s Program~ Ages 18mos - 7yrs
The children’s program offers three divisions:
Twirling Toddlers for ages 18 months - 3yrs. This program offers a safe environment where dancers are free to explore the with their grown up.
Combination Class, ages 3 - 6. Offers an exploration with ballet, tap, and tumbling.
Pre-ballet w/Tap 1 ages 6-7. The fundamentals of ballet and tap are presented. These programs focus on formal instructions and introduce children to music and movement through creativity and group interaction.
Student Program~ Ages 7 and up
Ballet Levels 2-4 - The student program starts at age 7. Dancers move up through the program based on physical strength and development. Many dancers will stay in the same levels for 2-3 years and are progressed when their bodies are ready. Students who wish to pursue a higher level of technique are encouraged to enroll in two to three ballet classes per week. Incoming dancers older than 7 will be placed in levels based on age, experience, and technique.
Beginning Jazz, modern, and tap levels correspond with in this program depending on age.
Jazz - Starting age 7
Modern - Starting age 10
Ballet Levels 2-4 - The student program starts at age 7. Dancers move up through the program based on physical strength and development. Many dancers will stay in the same levels for 2-3 years and are progressed when their bodies are ready. Students who wish to pursue a higher level of technique are encouraged to enroll in two to three ballet classes per week. Incoming dancers older than 7 will be placed in levels based on age, experience, and technique.
Beginning Jazz, modern, and tap levels correspond with in this program depending on age.
Jazz - Starting age 7
Modern - Starting age 10
Pre-Professional Program~ Ages 11 & Up
The Pre-Professional Programs is ballet levels 5,6, and Int/Adv, starting at a minimum age of 11. Students are offered the opportunity to develop their dance technique and quality of performance. In addition to these classes students are encouraged to enroll in Pointe, Pilates, Jazz, Modern, and Tap to complement their overall training. Students who wish to pursue a higher level of technique are encouraged to enroll in three to five ballet classes a week.
Students may enroll in Pointe at a minimum age of eleven, provided they meet the physical requirements. Pointe classes require a minimum of 2 ballet class a week, upon enrolling.
Pas de deux experience is offered to advanced levels. This class is offered by invention only.
Dancers who enter this program will receive an invitation to join our performing company, Peninsula Dance Theatre. Through this additional program, dancers are able to further their training and increase their performance experiences.
The Pre-Professional Programs is ballet levels 5,6, and Int/Adv, starting at a minimum age of 11. Students are offered the opportunity to develop their dance technique and quality of performance. In addition to these classes students are encouraged to enroll in Pointe, Pilates, Jazz, Modern, and Tap to complement their overall training. Students who wish to pursue a higher level of technique are encouraged to enroll in three to five ballet classes a week.
Students may enroll in Pointe at a minimum age of eleven, provided they meet the physical requirements. Pointe classes require a minimum of 2 ballet class a week, upon enrolling.
Pas de deux experience is offered to advanced levels. This class is offered by invention only.
Dancers who enter this program will receive an invitation to join our performing company, Peninsula Dance Theatre. Through this additional program, dancers are able to further their training and increase their performance experiences.
Teen/Adult Program
The Teen and Adult Program at Bremerton Dance Center is designed for the student who wishes to pursue dance for personal expression, health, recreation, or as an avocation providing a social outlet. The school provides a varied curriculum while maintaining superior quality of instruction sufficient for the continuing dancer. Students may enroll according to interest and ability. Classes include levels of Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop and Tap.
The Teen and Adult Program at Bremerton Dance Center is designed for the student who wishes to pursue dance for personal expression, health, recreation, or as an avocation providing a social outlet. The school provides a varied curriculum while maintaining superior quality of instruction sufficient for the continuing dancer. Students may enroll according to interest and ability. Classes include levels of Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop and Tap.
Multi-Leveled Pilates
We offer morning Pilates classes and afternoon Dancers Pilates. Pilates classes are designed to increase strength, flexibility, coordination, balance and control. These classes are low impact and can be a great benefit for anyone who attends. Pilates is an excellent way to improve your overall well-being. Private Reformer and Mat Pilates offered by appointment. Interested in Pilates Fundamentals? Contact us for more information a 4 week course.
We offer morning Pilates classes and afternoon Dancers Pilates. Pilates classes are designed to increase strength, flexibility, coordination, balance and control. These classes are low impact and can be a great benefit for anyone who attends. Pilates is an excellent way to improve your overall well-being. Private Reformer and Mat Pilates offered by appointment. Interested in Pilates Fundamentals? Contact us for more information a 4 week course.
Belly Dancing ~ Visit www.alyssajakum.com For more information.
Belly Dance Basics: This class is designed for all students no matter your dance style or skill level; accommodations include physical limitations. In Belly Dance Basics, we will breakdown movements and techniques, all of which are fundamental to the dance, executing each movement with a focus on precision and safety. Please join us as we explore this complex and dynamic art form.
Belly Dance Basics: This class is designed for all students no matter your dance style or skill level; accommodations include physical limitations. In Belly Dance Basics, we will breakdown movements and techniques, all of which are fundamental to the dance, executing each movement with a focus on precision and safety. Please join us as we explore this complex and dynamic art form.
