Bridgeman Academy of Performing Arts

A brand-new original ballet inspired by the beloved story of Wicked, premiering in St. Louis, October 2025. Audition to perform in this full-length original ballet alongside professional artists. All experience levels are welcome, with roles available for a wide range of ages and abilities. Students will audition in groups based on age, however students will be cast in roles based on skill, not on age or height.

Book a private individual lesson with one of our talented instructors By selecting an available private lesson time, you may request an instructor and we will match you to an open studio for dedicated time.

Explore dance with precision at Bridgeman Academy's master classes and workshops featuring special guest instructors. From beginners to seasoned performers, our expert-led sessions provide hands-on experiences designed to refine technique and elevate your skills. Unleash your potential with Bridgeman Academy and learn from the best in the industry.

Lyra, also known as aerial hoop, is an aerial circus art form where a performer uses a circular metal apparatus suspended in the air to create a dance-like performance.

Acro/tumbling integrates acrobatics and gymnastics into dance, focusing on strength, flexibility, and aerial skills that complement traditional dance techniques.

Leaps and turns classes focus on the technical execution of jumps, leaps, and turns, enhancing a dancer's elevation, control, and aesthetic lines in the air.

Musical theatre dance combines acting, singing, and dancing to tell a story, often requiring versatile performers who can adapt to various styles and characters.

Hip hop dance is a dynamic and versatile style that incorporates a range of movements such as breaking, popping, locking, and freestyle, originating from hip hop culture.

Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. It is a highly rhythmic and energetic dance style.

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is an innovative dance training system developed to enhance the physical wellbeing of dancers. It focuses on strengthening and conditioning the body in a safe and effective way.

Jazz dance is a performance art form developed by Americans of African descent in the early 20th century. It is characterized by syncopation, improvisation, and a wide range of movement qualities.

Contemporary dance is a genre of dance performance that developed during the mid-twentieth century and is known for its versatility and fusion of ballet, jazz, modern, and lyrical styles.

Modern dance is a broad genre of dance that evolved from the early 20th-century rejection of ballet's strict conventions and emphasizes floor work, improvisation, and expressive movement.

Pointe work is an advanced ballet technique performed on the tips of the toes, requiring significant strength, control, and artistry.

Ballet is a foundational dance discipline that develops body control, physical endurance, strength, flexibility, and coordination, emphasizing musicality and muscle memory.

This distinguished program is designed to develop young dancers (ages 8-18) and requires an audition.

Level 3 courses are geared toward advanced students who have a strong foundation in the arts and are ready for more intensive training.

Level 1 courses provide a range of benefits for students who are just starting out in their arts journey.

Teen classes are designed for older students who are looking for recreational classes accommodating a wide variety of skill levels.

These classes are designed to introduce younger children to the basics of dance in a fun and age-appropriate way.

Level 2 dance, theatre, and performing arts courses are for students who are looking to take the next step with their technique and artistry.

Tailored for students looking to build on foundational dance skills in a more recreational environment.

Builds on the foundational skills learned in pre-combo and introduce children to more advanced dance techniques.

Explore dance with precision at Bridgeman Academy's master classes and workshops featuring special guest instructors. From beginners to seasoned performers, our expert-led sessions provide hands-on experiences designed to refine technique and elevate your skills. Unleash your potential with Bridgeman Academy and learn from the best in the industry.

Explore dance with precision at Bridgeman Academy's master classes and workshops featuring special guest instructors. From beginners to seasoned performers, our expert-led sessions provide hands-on experiences designed to refine technique and elevate your skills. Unleash your potential with Bridgeman Academy and learn from the best in the industry.