The Fundamentals Program at BDC is designed for the beginner-intermediate level student. The curriculum introduces the dancers to correct body placement, dance terminology, basic positions and concepts of movement. This program is perfect for dancers, ages 5 and up, focusing on the basic principles of dance technique while allowing the student to learn with enjoyment. Beginning Ballet Levels 1 and 2 also utilize the Dancely program.
Classes available in the Fundamentals Program include Ballet Technique, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop,Tap and Acro Dance. We are proud to be an Acrobatic Arts certified school.
Fundamentals Dress Code Attire
Ballet Class Attire
Traditional Dance Attire Female: Black leotard, pink seamed tights, pink canvas or leather ballet slippers
Traditional Dance Attire Male: White t-shirt, dance shorts, black ballet slippers
Capezio Seamed Professional Mesh Transition Tight
Color: Theatrical Pink
Adult Style No: 9
Child Style No: 9C
Jazz Class Attire
Traditional Female Attire: Black jazz pants, solid color leotard, & tan jazz shoes
Traditional Male Attire: T-shirt, gym shorts, warm up pants, tan jazz shoes
Contemporary Class Attire
Traditional Female Attire: Solid color leotard, convertible tights, jazz pants, & bare feet, Footundeez or Pirouettes Lyrical Half Sole
Traditional Male Attire: White t-shirt, dance shorts, barefeet, Footundeez or Pirouettes Lyrical Half Sole
Capezio Ultra Soft Transition Tight
Color: Light Suntan or Black
Adult Style No: 1816 — or– 1916 (waistband preference)
Child Style No: 1816C — or — 1916C (waistband preference) or
Capezio Hold & Stretch Footless Tights
Color: Light Suntan or Black
Adult Style No: 140
Child Style No: 140C
Acro Class Attire
Traditional Female Attire: Solid color leotard, convertible tights, jazz pants, & bare feet
Traditional Male Attire: White t-shirt, dance shorts, bare feetCapezio Ultra Soft Transition Tight
Color: Light Suntan or Black
Adult Style No: 1816 — or– 1916 (waistband preference)
Child Style No: 1816C — or — 1916C (waistband preference) or
Capezio Hold & Stretch Footless Tights
Color: Light Suntan or Black
Adult Style No: 140
Child Style No: 140C
Modern Class Attire
Traditional Female Attire: Solid color leotard, convertible tights, jazz pants, & bare feet, Footundeez or Pirouettes lyrical half sole
Traditional Male Attire: White t-shirt, dance shorts, bare feet, Footundeez or Pirouettes lyrical half sole
Capezio Ultra Soft Transition Tight
Color: Light Suntan or Black
Adult Style No: 1816 — or– 1916 (waistband preference)
Child Style No: 1816C — or — 1916C (waistband preference) or
Capezio Hold & Stretch Footless Tights
Color: Light Suntan or Black
Adult Style No: 140
Child Style No: 140C
Hip Hop Class Attire
Traditional Female Attire: Solid color leotard, black jazz pants, white canvas high-top sneaker
Traditional Male Attire: T-shirt, gym shorts, warm up pants, white canvas high-top sneaker
Sneaker can be purchased here: https://www.dancewearsolutions.com/shoes/hip-hop_and_sneakers/wl9381.aspx
Tap Class Attire
Traditional Female Attire: Solid color leotard, tan tights or black jazz pants
Traditional Male Attire: T-Shirt, gym shorts, warm up pants
Tap Shoe Requirements (see below):
Beginner Tap/Jazz Combo and Beginner Tap
Tan Mary Jane Tap Shoes
Capezio Mary Jane Velcro Buckle Taps:
https://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_3800C.html?TopCat=SHOE&cn1=shoes&rfilter=Category%23Shoes%3ASubCategory%23Shoes%21Tap+Shoes%3A&SortOrder=P
Bloch “Tap-On” Buckle Tap Shoes:
https://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/style_S0302G.html?TopCat=SHOE
Intermediate/Teen/Advanced Tap
Black Oxford style tap shoes
All Boys: Black Oxford style tap shoes.
No split/flex soles. Taps must have 3 screws.
Dancewear Sources
Fundamentals Monthly Tuition
1 hour $63.00
1-1/4 hours $68.25
1-1/2 hours $72.00
Dance Pass – unlimited classes (Does not include Ensemble) $315