Musical Theatre at BDTS
BDTS is proud to offer a musical theatertheatre program that provides holistic training to young performers eager to sing, dance and act! With dedicated vocal, dance and acting education, students prepare for the stage in myriad ways. We have MTR performance opportunities for every student.
Students new to BDTS with previous experience may be placed by age, or arrange an audition to be placed in the appropriate level.
STUDIO DIVISION
Broadway Babies (ages 4-5) is a fun, upbeat class open to our youngest performers who love singing, dancing, acting, and the spotlight!
Primary Musical Theatre is for beginning 5-7 year olds with new to musical theater or dance. Does your child love to perform? Singing, dancing, acting...this class has it all. Children will learn basic choreography and to memorize lines and music.
Musical Theatre 1 A more in-depth look at musical theatre to include staging, blocking, vocals, and choreography. Students will participate in an MTR showcase at the end of the dance year!
Musical Theatre 2 students are expected to have completed at least 1 recent year of MTR (not including Broadway Babies) and be placed by an instructor. Students will focus on technique, vocals, and choreography in this class. Students will participate in an MTR showcase at the end of the dance year!
Musical Theatre 3 students require teacher recommendation. This two hour class focuses on vocals, choreography, and character development in separate segments. Students will participate in an MTR showcase at the end of the dance year! Strong readers preferred.
CONSERVATORY DIVISION: (by invitation only).
Conservatory MTR Students should anticipate needing jazz, and character shoes. Students in the Conservatory level must be taking a ballet, jazz, and/or MTR Technique class simultaneously to support a deeper study of performance.
Conservatory Musical Theatre 4 Building on vocals, stage presence, and dance technique to continue their growth in musical theatre. Students will perform 2 productions each year. This level requires at least one additional dance class in either Ballet and/or Jazz to support a deeper study of performance.
Conservatory Musical Theatre 5 & 6 a more advanced building on vocals, stage presence, and dance technique to continue their growth in musical theatre. Students will perform in 2 productions each year. This level requires at least one additional dance class in either Ballet and/or Jazz to support a deeper study of performance.
Pre-Professional Musical Theatre:
For the serious performer. Students will have demonstrated strength in all 3 disciplines: vocals, acting, and dancing for stage. Students will audition for and perform in two full productions during the school year. Invitation only. Requires at least one additional dance class in either ballet and/or jazz.
