The Pre-Professional Program is designed for the more serious student with aspirations of pre-professional training. This program is graduated and has a required curriculum which is arranged by level. The curriculum includes ballet, and at the appropriate age pointe, as well as enrichment classes in modern and jazz technique. Additional enrichment classes available include Hip Hop, Tap and Acro. Dancers must be at least 7 years old to be enrolled in this program.
The Pre-Professional Program syllabus is designed to properly prepare the serious student in a logical and safe progression of skills. Once a student is able to demonstrate more solid technique and balance — usually around age 12 to 13, a beginning Pointe class is offered. Although each dancer is different, most students require 2 years to successfully complete the skills presented at each level.
Students enrolled in the Pre-Professional Program are permitted and encouraged to audition for BDC’s annual production of The Nutcracker Suite as well as our performing company — Bedford Dance Center Ensemble.
A student’s attendance in the required classes is of utmost importance to his/her training. Attendance is mandatory for this program.
Pre-Professional Ballet Attire
All female ballet students should wear traditional attire (i.e. pink tights, pink ballet slippers & hair pulled back securely in a bun). The following are the assigned leotard colors for each level.
Level 1 – Pink or lavender leotard
Level 2 – Any shade of blue (navy, royal, light blue, turquoise, etc.) leotard
Level 3 – Any shade of red (burgundy, garnet, wine, etc.) leotard
Levels 4 through 7 – Any color leotard for ballet technique classes
Traditional Male Attire: White t-shirt, dance shorts, black ballet slippers
Pre-Professional Pointe Attire
Traditional Female Attire:
Black leotard must be worn for all levels of Pointe
Properly fitted pointe shoes with ribbons and elastics secured
Traditional Male Attire:
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
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
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
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
Acro Dance Class Attire
Traditional Female Attire: Solid color leotard, convertible tights, jazz pants, & bare feet
Traditional Male Attire: White t-shirt, dance shorts, bare feet\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
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):
Girls and Boys: Black Oxford style tap shoes
No split/flex soles. Taps must have 3 screws.
Dancewear Sources
Pre-Professional Monthly Tuition
1 hour $63.00
1-1/4 hours $68.25
1-1/2 hours $72.00
1-3/4 hours $74.00
Dance Pass – unlimited classes (Does not include Ensemble) $315