Grade 6-8
[8 classes available]
Below are the classes for 11 to 13-year-olds. The easiest way to fill out the Registration form is to check out the class descriptions on this page, choose the one(s) you would like to register your child for, and click the red button. When you land on the Form page, find the box corresponding to the class and "check it". We will know, by your child's age, on the form, where to reserve a space.
1. Jazz/Hip Hop
[Ages 11-18] | Jazz is one of the most popular dance classes and high energy. The technique is the foundation for all dance movements. Students will work on acquiring solid technical skills. This class encourages individual expression and lets dancers focus on the stylistic and performance aspects of dance. We use all types of music, from pop to hip-hop, movie soundtracks, and more. We will explore traditional jazz, Broadway-style, and some essential lyrical jazz. Our routines, music, and costumes are all age-appropriate. This class will equip students to succeed in our advanced classes as they come of age.
Dress Code: Students must wear black jazz pants, a fitted top, and tan jazz shoes. If shoes are needed, you may order them when completing your registration form.
Instructor: Arianna Torrisi WEDNESDAY, 3:45-4:30 PM $45 per month
2. Tap
[Ages 11-18] | Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. Students will learn basic tap skills and combinations that can progress with time and practice. Tap is a fun and energetic class and works well for students who enjoy moving a lot. Tap can enhance student’s rhythmic abilities and benefit them in future dance classes. (Experience required, placement in this class is at the discretion of the instructor)
Dress Code: Students will need to wear skirted leotard and tights and purchase black tap shoes. If shoes are needed, you may purchase when you complete your registration form. *Instructor approval needed
Instructor: Lexi Torrisi THURSDAY, 4:30-5:00 PM $45 per month ADVANCE TAP - MONDAY, 6:30-7:15 PM $50 per month
3. Baton Twirling
[Ages 8 & up] | Baton Twirling encompasses the manipulation of a metal rod (baton) and the performer’s body to a coordinated program of skills set to music. The action-packed class works on parade drills, twirling abilities, and dance twirl combinations. Students learn the importance of focus and discipline. Many physical attributes are enhanced from hand-eye coordination, speed, fluidity, strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
Dress Code: Students must wear black jazz pants and a fitted top and purchase tan jazz shoes and a baton. Shoes may be ordered when completing your registration form. Batons will be ordered after the student’s first class. The cost of shoes is $35, baton is $35
Instructor: Ainsley Brantner WEDNESDAY, 5:00-5:30 PM
4. Ballet / Lyrical
[Ages 7 & up] | Ballet is a wonderful activity at any age for strengthening the body, increasing flexibility, emotional expression and spending time with friends. Our recreational program offers students an opportunity to experience ballet in a creative and fun environment. Students learn all the fundamentals of ballet and can progress with complexity with time and practice. Ballet increases strength, flexibility, balance and grace. Our ballet program uses the Vaganova method of teaching classical ballet which acknowledged all over the world as the foremost training syllabus of the classical ballet.
Dress Code: Students will need to wear leotard, tights and a wrap skirt or a leotard with an attached skirt. Pink ballet shoes are needed and may be purchased when you complete your registration form.
Instructor: Arianna Torrisi THURSDAY, 3:45-4:30 PM $45 per month
ADV. BALLET (approval required) MONDAY, 7:15-8:00 PM $45 per month
5. Gymnastics
[Ages 5-18] | Gymnastics is one of the best choices you can make for a young child. Did you know that gymnastics develops 26 multiple intelligence factors in children? The benefits are tremendous. It’s an “all-body” sport that develops muscle memory, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and more. Students learn about our gymnastics class format, physical conditioning, skill progressions, and development. Our curriculum is action-packed, time-tested, and effective. Every warmup, drill, or method has a specific goal. Our instructors carefully break down new skills so students can practice safely. Each student will learn from group and individual instruction. Our experienced and trained instructors will demonstrate and spot students to enhance maximum success.
Dress Code: Students should wear fitted tops or leotards with shorts or yoga pants. Gymnastics shoes are required. If you need shoes, you may purchase them when completing your registration form. Shoes will be given at the first class.
6. Tumbleweeds/ Mat Mystics
[Ages 7 & Up] | Students are placed in these classes at the instructor’s discretion and/or a tryout. There is a predetermined skill list that must be mastered to be considered for these classes. If you think you might qualify, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with Lexi for a skill assessment.
Dress Code: Students are to wear a leotard or fitted top with shorts or yoga pants. Gymnastics shoes are required, if you need a pair they may be purchased online when you complete the registration form.
Instructors: Lexi Torrisi, Alissa Gank
TUMBLEWEEDS: $65 per month TUES & FRI, 3:45-4:45 PM
MAT MYSTICS: $65 per month TUESDAY, 4:45-5:45 PM THURSDAY, 5:00-5:45 PM
7. Sportaerobics
[Ages 7 & up] | Sportaerobics or Aerobic Gymnastics originates from traditional aerobics in which complex, high-intensity movement patterns and elements of varying difficulty are performed to music. Sportaerobics is a signature and award-winning program at BBS.
Sportaerobics is fun and upbeat, perfect for students who love to move. It is exciting to perform and watch after each class.
Dress Code: Students must wear a fitted top and shorts or warm-up pants. Clean tennis shoes are required for class participation (do not wear street shoes).
Instructor: Alissa Gank TUESDAY, 3:45-4:30 PM $45 per month
Boundless Energy (tryout required) Monday, 4:30-6:00 PM Friday, 4:45-6:00 PM
8. Hip-Hop
Hip-hop has evolved since the 70s from the streets into dance studios. This freestyle dance attracts so many with its upbeat, dramatic style. Our classes encourage self-expression with each move and combination. Students walk in, ready to dance, as they hear some of their favorite music playing to set the mood. In the first part of the year, we get moving with a review of standard hip-hop moves to reinforce terminology and technique. A highlight for this class is learning a choreographed routine by Danny Durr. Danny is a renowned choreographer living in NYC who has impressive work. Once the dance is stage-ready, we have fun with some other projects, like tapping into students’ creativity and allowing them to share and teach their moves and combinations to the rest of the class. Our hip-hop routines are among the crowd's and students' favorites on stage. The hip-hop culture is very broad; our approach is to choose tasteful music and costuming.
Instructor: Arianna Torrisi This class is combined with the jazz class as a combo of jazz/hip hop.
WEDNESDAY, 3:45-4:30 PM