Grades 3-5
[9 classes available]
Below are the classes for 8—to 10-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 that corresponds to the class and "check it." We will know, by your child's age on the form, where to reserve a space.
1. 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 much 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 a leotard or fitted top with shorts or yoga pants. Gymnastics shoes are required and may be purchased for $25 when you complete your registration.
Instructors: Lexi Torrisi, Alissa Gank
MONDAY, 4:30-5:15 PM
2. Tap Dancing
[Ages 7 & Up] | 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.
Dress Code: Students will wear leotard, tights and a wrap skirt. The skirt may be attached to the leotard. Tap shoes may be ordered when completing your registration form. The cost of the shoes is $35.
Instructor: Lexi Torrisi THURSDAY, 4:30-5:00 PM $45 per month
5. Jazz Pizzaz
Jazz is one of the most popular dance classes around. Jazz Pizzazz is jumping, bouncing, high kicks and high energy. Technique is the foundation for all dance movement. Students will work on acquiring strong technical skills. This class really encourages individual expression and enables dancers to 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 basic lyrical jazz. Our routines, music and costuming are all age appropriate. This class will equip students to succeed in our advanced classes as they come of age.
Dress Code: Students will need to wear black jazz pants and fitted top. Jazz shoes are required and if needed may be purchased when you complete the registration form.
Instructors: Lexi Torrisi | MONDAY, 3:45-4:30 PM $45 per month
3. Tumbleweeds/ Mat Mystics
[Ages 7 & up] | Students are placed in these classes at the instructor’s discretion and a tryout. A predetermined skill list 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 should wear a leotard or fitted top with shorts or yoga pants. Gymnastics shoes are required, and if needed, students may purchase them when completing the registration form. Shoes are $25.
Instructors: Lexi Torrisi, Alissa Gank |
TUMBLEWEEDS: TUES & FRI 3:45-4:45 PM
MAT MYSTICS: TUESDAY, 4:45-5:45 PM THURSDAY, 5:00-5:45 PM
4. Baton Twirling / Poms
[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 class is action packed working on parade drills, twirling skills and dance twirl combinations. Many physical attributes are enhanced from eye hand coordination, speed, fluidity, strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Students will also participate in a pom pom segment which will enhance the development of teamwork, formations, timing and spacing.
Dress Code: Students will need to wear a leotard and shorts, and purchase tan jazz shoes and a baton. If shoes are needed, they may be purchased when you complete your registration form. The cost of shoes is $35, baton is $35.
Instructor: Ainsley Branter FRIDAY 3:45-4:15 PM Grades 3-6 4:15-4:45 PM Grades 6 & up $45 per month (experience needed, instructor approval required)
6. Ballet
[Ages 7 & Up] | Ballet is a wonderful activity at any age for strengthening the body, increasing flexibility and emotional expression, and spending time with friends. Our recreational program allows students 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. Our ballet program uses the Vaganova method of teaching classical ballet, which is acknowledged all over the world as the foremost training syllabus of classical ballet.
Dress Code: Students wear pink tights, leotards, skirts, and ballet shoes. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. If shoes are needed, they may be purchased when completing the registration form for $35.
Instructor: Arianna Torrisi THURSDAY, 3:45-4:30 PM
7. Boundless Energy
[Ages 8 & up] | Boundless Energy is a dance group perfect for exploring life and dance experiences through unique travel and performance opportunities. This group is for serious dancers/ athletes who enjoy intense physical training and frequent practices. Members of this group are chosen from a tryout and audition and may be appointed at the director's discretion. Boundless Energy travels every two years, allowing time for fundraising and elite performance preparation. The growth our dancers receive from this program is outstanding. This is an investment of energy, time, and money, and these factors must be strongly considered before embarking on this dance journey.
Instructors: Brenda Brosnihan and Alissa Gank
MONDAY, 4:30-6:00 PM FRIDAY, 4:45-6:00 PM
8. Sportaerobics
[Ages 7 & Up] Sportaerobics is the perfect class for student who enjoy lots of action! This signature program at BBS has a long history of successes. Whether you participate in a recreational program or the traveling team you will be challenged inspired each week with Ms. Alissa. There are jumps, floor work and quick moving combinations that make this art form exciting to do and watch.
Dress Code: Students are to 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
9. Boy's Gymnastics
[ Ages 5-18] | Our curriculum is action-packed, time tested, and effective. Every warm-up, 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 instruction and individual instruction. Our experienced and trained instructors will demonstrate and spot students to enhance maximum success. We remind parents that students progress on his/ her own timetable. Please do not compare your child’s ability or progress to other students. Each child progresses due to age, experience, body readiness, and practice. Keep in touch with your child’s feelings about the classes. Are they having fun, being inspired by the instructors, and enjoying their peers? Though our classes are for students only, we invite parents to communicate with us about their child’s progress at any time.
Dress Code: Students are to wear nonrestrictive clothing (no jeans).
WEDNESDAY, 4:45-5:30 PM Ages 4 & up $45 per month