Ballet
age 6+
Disciplined and encouraging... the foundation of dance!
Students experience a structured class focusing on coordination, alignment, control, grace, flexibility, strength, and musicality. Students will learn to properly execute movement at the barre, in the center, and in traveling combinations. This class is extremely important for dancers interested in other forms including jazz, modern, tap, and even hip hop!
Mini Movers
age 3-5
The perfect introduction to dance class!
Students explore a variety of dance styles including creative movement, pre-ballet, and tap. In addition to gaining dance/movement skill, young students improve in a variety of areas: discipline, focus, rhythm, strength, flexibility, and control... all while experiencing a fun, stimulating class. In addition, students improve social skills through interaction with their peers, the instructor, and assistant instructor(s). This class is a great learning experience for young movers!
Hip Hop
Tap
age 6 through adult
Fast-paced, challenging, and fun!
Students explore the fundamentals of tap dance technique with focus on accuracy, clarity, rhythm, timing, and musicality. The performance of multiple styles from Broadway to Rhythm/Street tap will be explored. Intermediate and advanced level dancers will be challenged with the latest in tap dance steps, combinations, and tricks
Additional Class Offerings
Competition Company Classes
age 6-18, by audition only
For the dancer wishing to further pursue his/her training
All dancers cast in The Beat's Competition Company will be required to attend extra class and rehearsal in addition to regular classes. The Beat's Competition Company dancers are required to attend monthly rehearsals on campus at BGSU, participate in community performance, compete at both the regional and national level, and participate in additional workshops both within the studio and in other cities. Members should utilize the issued username and password to access complete details through the Competition Co. Member Log-in page.
Solo/Duet/Trio Repertory
for Company members, by audition/invitation only
For the Company dancer wishing to broaden performance experience
Members of The Beat Dance Company may be asked to perform a solo, duet, or trio for the competition season. Solo/Duet/Trio performers will participate in regional and national competitions with the Company, and will also have the option of attending additional competitions. Dancers will be invited to perform by the faculty after an audition process. The faculty will have the final say on placement regarding the appropriate choreographer, dance style, dance partner(s), music, etc. Additional fees for choreography and rehearsal/studio space apply. For more information on solo/duet/trio auditions, contact us at thebeatdancecompany@gmail.com.
