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Summer Dance Program

JUNE 21 through July 30, 2021

 

BGLV Summer Program

Click the following link to download class schedule and tuition information: BGLV Brochure – Summer 2021

Click the following link to download the Student Handbook: BGLV Student Handbook – Summer 2021

 

 

REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES – NOW OPEN! CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED SO DON’T DELAY!

To enroll for our summer dance program, click here

NEW TO THE ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS? Click the following link to watch a short YouTube Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A1RGTHMk3U&feature=youtu.be

 

COVID HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN – Updated 6/28/2021

Covid 19 Health & Safety Plan – June 2021

 

SUMMER PRE-PROFESSIONAL DAY INTENSIVE SCHEDULE

The Pre-Professional Day Intensive is designed for the serious student, age 9 & up and includes Progressing Ballet Technique in addition to ballet, tap, jazz, and musical theater. Throughout the Summer Dance Program, guest master teachers are invited to instruct the Pre-Professional day intensive students.  The stellar lineup of luminaries in the dance world includes Amy Brandt (Pointe Magazine Editor-In-Chief), Sterling Baca (PA Ballet Principal Dancer), Tim Fox (NYCB), Darren McIntyre, Martin Carrasco, Amy Browne Smith (TAP), and Erin Puskar (Musical Theatre)! Bios and teaching dates of each guest instructor are listed below.

The day intensive classes will be held from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 am-12:00 pm. Students may choose to take one week, two weeks, or more – discount price for enrolling for all six weeks! Classes available in-person at BGLV studios only.

Non-BGLV students wishing to enroll in the Pre-Professional program will be placed in the proper level during his/her first class day of the summer session. Students are placed by ability, not age, in these classes.

For information about attire, policies, and procedures, click the following link to download the Student Handbook: BGLV Student Handbook – Summer 2021

 

UPPER INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVEL – GIRLS & BOYS, AGES 12 AND OLDER
Open to serious students. Girls should be on pointe. Includes Ballet Technique, Pointe & Variations, Introduction to Modern, and other dance forms, Dance History, and Projects focusing on well-known ballets. Also includes Progressing Ballet Technique, Tap, and Musical Theatre.

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL – GIRLS & BOYS, AGES 9-11
Open to serious students. Includes Ballet Technique, Introduction to Modern, and other dance forms, Dance History, and Projects focusing on the great ballets. Also includes Progressing Ballet Technique, Tap, and Musical Theatre.

CLASS SCHEDULE – CHOOSE THE WEEK OR WEEKS THAT WORK FOR YOU!

Week 1, June 21—June 25
Week 2, June 28—July 2
Week 3, July 5— July 9
Week 4, July 12—July 16
Week 5, July 19—23
Week 6, July 26—July 30

TUITION FOR IN-PERSON CLASSES:

1 Week – $250
3 Weeks – $700
6 Weeks – $1200

 

 

GUEST MASTER TEACHERS – Summer Pre-Professional Day Intensive 2021

Amy Browne Smith – Guest Master Teacher – Summer 2021

Tap Dance – Mondays, June 21 through July 26

 

Erin Puskar – Guest Master Teacher – Summer 2021

Musical Theater – Wednesdays, June 23 through July 28

 

Amy Brandt – Guest Master Teacher – Summer 2021

June 23 through June 25, 2021

 

Martin Carrasco – Guest Master Teacher – Summer 2021

June 28 through July 2

 

Darren McIntyre – Guest Master Teacher – Summer 2021

July 5 through July 9

 

Sterling Baca – Guest Master Teacher – Summer 2021

July 19 through July 23

 

Tim Fox – Guest Master Teacher – Summer 2021

July 26 through July 30

 

SUMMER COMMUNITY CLASS SCHEDULE

Classes are offered for ages three through adult on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The youngest students begin with an introduction to the basics of ballet; these include rhythm, dynamics, and terminology. Youth level classes are available for the student who wishes to learn ballet or improve his/her technique. Selected classes are also available online via the Zoom platform (see list below).

For information about attire, policies, and procedures, click the following link to download the student handbook: BGLV Student Handbook – Summer 2021

 

COMMUNITY IN-PERSON CLASSES AVAILABLE AT BGLV STUDIOS:

PRE-BALLET ▪ AGES 3 & 4 ▪ $105 (Must be age 3, potty-trained, & able to separate from parent)
Tuesday, 6:00-6:45 pm

YOUTH BALLET I ▪ AGES 5 & 6 ▪ $105
Tuesday, 4:45-5:45 pm

YOUTH BALLET II ▪ AGES 7-9 ▪ $105
Thursday, 3:15-4:30 pm; 5:45-7:00 pm (full)

YOUTH BALLET III, WITH PRE-POINTE/POINTE ▪ AGES 9-13 ▪ $140 (Students should have at least one year of pointe classes. Pointe work exercises may also be done on demi-pointe – subject to teacher approval)
Tuesday, 4:30-6:30 pm

BOYS BALLET ▪ AGES 6-9 ▪ FREE
Thursday, 4:30-5:30 pm

PROGRESSING BALLET TECHNIQUE / STRETCH ▪ AGES 12 & UP ▪ $105
Thursday, 5:45-6:45 pm

ADULT/TEEN BALLET ▪ INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ▪ $105
Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm; OR Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm

ADULT/TEEN POINTE ▪ $120, INCLUDING THE REQUIRED BALLET CLASS
Tuesday, 8:30-9:00 pm; OR Thursday, 8:30-9:00 pm (Price is for both ballet & pointe—ballet class is required for pointe)

ADULT/TEEN BALLET ▪ BEGINNER ▪ $105 (Dance experience is not necessary)
Thursday, 7:15-8:30 pm

 

COMMUNITY VIRTUAL ONLINE CLASSES AVAILABLE VIA THE ZOOM PLATFORM:

YOUTH BALLET III, WITH PRE-POINTE/POINTE ▪ AGES 9-13 ▪ $126 (10% Discount) (Students should have at least one year of pointe classes. Pointe work exercises may also be done on demi-pointe) Tuesday, 4:30-6:30 pm

ADULT/TEEN BALLET ▪ INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED ▪ $103.50 (10% Discount)
Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm; OR Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm

ADULT/TEEN POINTE ▪ $108, INCLUDING THE REQUIRED BALLET CLASS (10% Discount.) Tuesday, 8:30-9:00 pm; OR Thursday, 8:30-9:00 pm