After dancing with studios in HI and MD, we gave this studio a try and never left. It was the best decision ever made. BR is a performing arts studio. They teach classical ballet ( ABT approved curriculum ) Contemporary- jazz, jazz, different styles in tap,teen-adult ballet, adult tap, as well as preschool. Anyone from age 3 through 18 enjoys a professional training with the most amazing teachers. The staff members are caring and wonderful. Their backgrounds are impressive. They have danced and trained all over the world and nationwide with world known ballet -companies and theaters, and are constantly updating their knowledge and training.
Masterclass guest -teachers, coming from as far away as NY, enjoy teaching the students at BR. In general the students are placed in different levels and as they progress throughout the year they are moved up so they can grow in their training. The BR- Ensemble team is an elite group that has opportunities to perform at various places, for example, Art in the park, Museums, Jazz in AZ .
The staff members are always available to the parent and students. They do expect discipline and commitment, but are always caring. Boys and girls are being taught on a professional level. There are two performances each year, and everyone enjoys being part of it.
The studio owner is very much involved and takes a lot of pride in her work and the dancers. She knows them all and supervises at anytime. She is hands on involved with all that is going on at the studio and I appreciate about her that she is fair and open minded.The performances are beautiful and set in a classical style. She does not approve of skimpy costumes or music that is not appropriate for young ages, hearts. Twice a year we perform. Nutcracker in December and in the spring a classical ballet ( Copilia, Ramonda, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, etc.) as well as the spring concert, featuring all jazz and tap numbers that the students learn throughout the months prior. Many students have moved on to dance at Universities, Dance- academies in other states and as well as in theaters across the country. There is something for everyone at this studio.
On top of that, a huge circle of friends has formed among the dancers. They care for each other and watch out for each other. Each level is given an opportunity to perform on stage. Performing is not mandatory but encouraged.
I can only repeat, how well this studio is run and everyone is given an opportunity.
Many stay on. 7 years into it, my girls still love dancing at BR. The training allows dancers to set new goals and work hard to achieve those goals. May it be a special part they would like to perform or a challenging move, there is always support and encouragement
The studio also offers summer- intensive programs But no matter what, if you want to be serious and make it your career or just have fun and dance,and perform, this is the best studio to be. Some parents drop their children off, some like to wait and watch.
The studio has a waiting area and the lady running the office is the most kindest and most patient person you will ever meet. read more