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BAMtheatre’s Summer Drop-In Dance Program is designed as a flexible training model for musical theater dancers of all experience levels. Students can build their own schedule across technique, choreography, ballet, tap, jazz, and conditioning while training consistently throughout the summer.
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Classes are designed to support both flexibility and growth—whether attending once a week or training multiple times weekly.
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Students are encouraged to take a well-rounded mix of technique, combo, ballet, conditioning, and tap classes for the strongest musical theater dance development. Instructor placement recommendations may be made or adjusted to ensure students are enrolled in the most supportive and appropriate level for their growth.
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(June 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24)
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6:30–7:25 PM — Broadway Dance Foundations
Beginner | Ages 7–12 | Instructor: Elise
An introduction to musical theater movement and performance through rhythm, coordination, storytelling, and stage presence.
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7:30 - 8:25 PM — Broadway Combo Lab
All Levels | Ages 8–14 | Instructor: Maya
Learn choreography inspired by Broadway favorites like Matilda, Annie, Newsies, and more while focusing on storytelling, confidence, and performance quality.
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8:15 - 9:10 PM — Tap for Adults 8:15 - 9pm
All Levels | Teen/Adult | Instructor: Matt | Auditorium
(Will not meet on July 6 and July 27)
An energetic tap class focused on advanced rhythms, musicality, style, and performance combinations.
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9:00 - 9:55 PM — Broadway Combo Lab
All Levels | High School & Up | Instructor: Maya
A fast-paced, professional-style Broadway dance class inspired by NYC studio training. Dancers will learn challenging choreography quickly while strengthening retention, musicality, versatility, and performance quality in an audition-style environment. Designed for committed performers looking to train with focus, precision, and industry-level expectations.
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THURSDAYS:
(June 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; August 6, 13, 20, 27)
5:30–6:25 PM — Tap (Level I)
Beginner | Ages 8 - 14 | Instructor: M Morris
Rhythm-based tap training focused on clarity, musicality, speed, and Broadway-style combinations.
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6:30–7:25 PM — Tap (Level II)
Intermediate/Advanced | Ages 12 & Up | Instructor: M Morris
Rhythm-based tap training focused on clarity, musicality, speed, and Broadway-style combinations.
7:30–8:25 PM — Technique Intensive (Turns, Leaps, Flexibility, Conditioning)
All Levels | High School & Up | Instructor: Laura
Focused training in turns, leaps, alignment, conditioning, flexibility, and technical consistency.
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8:30–9:25 PM — Advanced Choreography Lab
Intermediate/Advanced | High School & Up | Instructor: Laura
Fast-paced musical theater choreography designed to strengthen retention, stylization, performance, and adaptability.
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SATURDAYS :
(June 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
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10:30–11:25 AM — Broadway Beginnings
Ages 4–7 | Instructor: Elise
A playful introduction to movement, rhythm, coordination, musicality, and classroom dance skills.
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11:30 AM–12:25 PM — Ballet & Jazz for Musical Theater (Level I)
Beginner/Intermediate | Ages 8–14 | Instructor: Elise
Classical ballet and jazz fundamentals taught through a musical theater lens, focusing on alignment, control, balance, extension, and technique.
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12:30–1:25 PM — Ballet & Jazz for Musical Theater (Level II)
Intermediate/Advanced | Ages 12 & Up | Instructor: Elise
A more advanced ballet and jazz-based technique class emphasizing turns, placement, control, strength, and movement quality for musical theater performers.​
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SUNDAYS:
(June 14, 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23)
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10:00–10:55 AM — Acro (Level I)
All Ages | Instructor: Fiona
Introduction to foundational acro skills, flexibility, balance, strength, and safe progressions.
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11:00–11:55 AM — Acro (Level II)
All Ages | Instructor: Fiona
A beginner-friendly acro class for older students focused on flexibility, control, strength, and foundational tumbling skills.
Participate in as many classes that fit your schedule!
Single Class Drop-In - $29/Class
Take any scheduled class with no long-term commitment. Ideal for flexible summer schedules, trial classes, or exploring different styles.
Valid for any individual 45 or 55 minute class. If you plan to attend multiple classes on a single day, please purchase the number of classes you intend to participate in.
5-Class Pack - $125 ($25/Class)
A great option for students planning to train consistently throughout the summer without committing to unlimited training.
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Valid for any drop-in eligible class
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Valid for the full summer session
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Non-transferable and non-refundable
Unlimited Summer Training Pass - $175
The best value option for committed dancers. Train as often as you want with full access to all drop-in classes across technique, choreography, ballet, tap, jazz, and acro. Designed for students who want consistent, immersive training and accelerated growth in a structured summer environment.
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Unlimited weekly drop-in classes
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Full access to all styles and levels (as placed by instructors)
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Best value for students training 2+ classes per week
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Encouraged for serious musical theater dancers focused on rapid skill development and consistency
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Break-even point: approximately 6–7 classes per month
Most committed dancers choose the Unlimited Pass for the strongest training results.
PROGRAM NOTES:
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All classes are drop-in friendly unless otherwise noted.
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Students are encouraged to mix technique, choreography, and conditioning classes for balanced training.
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Placement recommendations may be made by instructors to ensure appropriate level placement and student success.
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Additional specialty workshops and guest artist intensives may be added throughout the summer.