Recreational programs - Learn progressions to move to the next stages, take part in our annual show and also have the option to enter local competitions.

Competitive programs - Students must attend our Acrobatics Academies and a team class. It is also recommended they attend a tumbling class. Students participate in all recreational opportunities along with learning group routines to attend competitions. 

Stages & Progressions: 

• 3-6yrs - Primary - Level 1 - 45 mins session

Academies

• 6-8 yrs KS1 - Primary - Level 1 - 1.5 hour session
• 7yrs plus Level 1-8 - 2 hour sessions

Tumbling Classes 

• Pre-level 1 and up - 45 min sessions

Competitive Classes

• Ages 6+ will take part in 1 regular class and a team class. We also recommended they attend a tumbling session. 
• 2.5 - 4 hours per week

Pre-School & Reception Children - Early Years Ballet Class (Pink)

Students will take Prince and Princess Examination Awards and then when they are due to move into school year 1 they take their pre-lim 1 grade. 

School Year 1&2 - KS2 ballet(Blue)

children will study pre-lim 2&3 in preparation for their examinations and will move out of this class once they are starting school year 3 (Unless moved by the teacher due to ability)

School Year 3&Above (UCAS Grades) - Students must be a minimum of 8 years old to attain UCAS points. Students progress through grades 1 to 8 - grade 6 and above is equivalent to a GCSE or higher. 

They take a show class and a separate examination class. 

At BDPA our Academy Classes focus on a specific area, and are perfect for children and young people who wish to have an out-of-school interest/hobby, attend small shows, attend exams and competitions and make new friends. 

We have academies in Contemporary, Acrobatics, Technique Academy (Ballet, Tap & Jazz) and Street Dance.

Our academies are for dancers who wish to take part in fun events on a casual basis a few times per year. These sessions are great for making friends, socialising, and are a little more involved than 'Just Take a Class'. 

Our Pathway Program 

At BDPA our Pre-Professional Program is for aspiring, energetic, highly motivated, and committed children and young people aged 11-16 years, who absolutely love performing arts. It is all they want to do - for fun memories or they are aiming to prepare for professional performing arts training after leaving BDPA. 

The pre-professional program is high intensity - enrolling in the program requires:

• Attendance to required classes
• 2 Examination sessions
• Performances
• Competitions - locally, nationally, and potentially internationally per each academic year
• Our annual school show. 

The program is designed to nurture and challenge advanced skills, whilst being a part of a fun and committed team of like-minded dancers. 

Early training at a high level is essential because a career in the performing arts or any other profession you choose can be very competitive. 

Therefore, growing up with a great work ethic and a growth mindset, together with proper training in the early years, is essential to prepare for your next adventures after BDPA. 

Our pathway program students are required to participate in the following classes:

• Ballet
• Jazz
• Examination class
• Two of our academies (Acro, Contemporary, Commercial, or Streetdance)
• Elite team 

Conditions and Aims to qualify as a pathway student

Pathway students show a clear proclivity towards the studio and a strong work ethic in their desired ART. 

To reward and help improve our pathway students' ability they can attend specific classes* free of charge providing they meet the following criteria:

1) Maintain a healthy body and mind.

2) Are advocates of the studio and our values inside and outside, cheer and support each team member and focus on creating a fun and supportive environment for all students. 

3) Attend 2 Academies, a performance team, and our Classical program (min fee £120pm to qualify)

4) If committing to attend free class - must have an attendance in this class of 85% to retain their place. 

*For Pathway Students – any Tumbling, Conditioning, or Turns&Leaps classes are included in their fees.

Students who wish to take part in regular events and competitions may join one of our Acrobatics, Contemporary, Cheerleading, or Streetdance teams.

We open up our teams for new members twice per year or you may be invited if a teacher wishes. 

Dancers must continue with their regular class as well as the team choreography class. It is recommended that they attend an additional technique class in the specific style and dancers may be advised to join a technique class by the dance coach if they are lacking certain skills - a total of 3.5-4 hours per week 

Acrobatics - Academy class, Tumbling, and team.

Cheerleading - Academy class, Tumbling, and team.

Contemporary - Academy class, and team.

Students will attend 3-5 competitions per year and must keep their attendance above 85%.

Students will be required to attend extra rehearsals 2 weeks before an event, if they cannot they will not be able to participate in that particular event. Rehearsals will always be on a Saturday afternoon and charged at £5ph   

Please see our timetable or contact the desk for more information.

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