Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts (BCAPA)

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Emerald Company is for advanced level dancers and membership requires an audition at the beginning of each year. Requirements include taking at least 3 technique classes per week, choosing from 2 ballet classes, 1 jazz class and 1 modern class at the advanced level.

Sapphire Company is for intermediate level dancers and membership requires an audition at the beginning of each year. Requirements include taking at least 2 technique classes per week, one of which must be an intermediate or advanced ballet class.

Amethyst Company is for beginning level dancers age 8 and up. Membership requires an audition at the beginning of each year or instructor invitation. Requirements include taking at least 2 technique classes per week with consistent attendance.

Ruby Company is for beginning level dancers age 7 and up. Membership is granted by invitation or instructor approval and does not require an audition. Requirements include taking at least 1 technique class per week with consistent attendance.

Musical Theater Jazz blends the expressive storytelling of Broadway with the technique and energy of jazz dance. Dancers build stage presence and confidence while learning character-driven choreography to popular show tunes. This class is perfect for students who love to perform and want to bring personality and emotion to their movement.

Acro dance blends acrobatics with traditional dance elements, building strength, balance, and flexibility through impressive stunts and tumbling. Ideal for students who love a challenge and want to push their physical limits in a safe and supportive environment.

Hip Hop is an energetic dance style that focuses on rhythm, freestyle expression, and dynamic movements. Perfect for students who enjoy contemporary music and want to express themselves in an exciting, fast-paced environment while building confidence and teamwork skills.

Tap dance focuses on rhythm and sound as students use their feet to create percussive beats, enhancing timing and musicality. Perfect for students who love making noise with their feet while building agility, coordination, and an appreciation for rhythm.

Contemporary/Modern dance encourages self-expression and creativity through unique movements that break from traditional dance forms. This style is great for students who want to explore their personal artistry and challenge their flexibility, strength, and emotional expression.

Jazz combines energetic movements and rhythmic patterns to create a fun and expressive style that emphasizes individual personality. This style is great for students who enjoy upbeat music and want to develop coordination, creativity, and a strong sense of rhythm in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Ballet is a graceful and structured dance form that builds foundational technique, flexibility, and strength, helping students develop discipline and confidence. Ideal for students who are looking for a solid foundation in dance while learning to express themselves through controlled, beautiful movements.

Big Adventures for Mini Dancers is our playful, imagination-filled dance curriculum designed just for ages 6 and under. Each level of the program has been carefully curated to support your child’s growth through engaging activities that focus on listening skills, building friendships, and exploring creativity through dance and movement.

Pre professional dance classes and performance opportunities for committed dancers ages 7 and up. These classes provide children and teens with a healthy outlet for self expression and include a multitude of benefits like increased self discipline, focus, perseverance, physical fitness, and emotional well being. Your child will come away from our classes feeling confident and strong while building friendships that will last a lifetime!

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro, Hip Hop, Modern, Pointe, and Strengthening classes for dancers ages 7-18. These classes provide children and teens with a healthy outlet for self expression and include a multitude of benefits like increased self discipline, focus, perseverance, physical fitness, and emotional well being. Your child will come away from our classes feeling confident and strong while building friendships that will last a lifetime!

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro and Hip Hop classes for children 6 and under, including “Parent and Me” style classes for under 2 years old. These classes provide children and teens with a healthy outlet for self expression and include a multitude of benefits like increased self discipline, focus, perseverance, physical fitness, and emotional well being. Your child will come away from our classes feeling confident and strong while building friendships that will last a lifetime!