Programs at BCAI School of Arts
Co Creation Dance+
Fridays 5p 3-6y | 6p 7-17y
Description: Varied genres, all skill levels
Skill building: communication, teamwork, problem-solving, freely using your imagination, choreography, picking up choreography, engineering (obstacle courses), and more
Everyone contributes to the whole of the evening:
3-6y typically creates 1-2 8 counts together and then creates and runs an obstacle course
7-17y typically has been creating choreography together, recording and then freestyling or hanging out together, playing games like hide and seek or tag
Each Friday is in and of itself unless the group decides they want to continue something. Performances are possible if they choose to
Ages: 3 and up
What to bring: loose or flexible, comfortable clothing, socks, and sneakers & water
Arts Exposure
Ages 7-13 with 14-18yr old internships
ART: anything that requires the imagination to get to the next level – from spray painting, culinary, dance, and sculpting to trades, entrepreneurialism, coding, and science.
Description: 2-6 week sessions exposing participants to multiple art forms.
Arts Exposure increases the individual’s awareness of the innate skills and interests they have, which ultimately leads to living with far more purpose and ON purpose
Ages: approx. 7-13 (cognitive maturity, not necessarily chronologically)
Instructors: BCAI Instructors as well as craft professionals within our community
What to bring: loose, comfortable clothing, socks and sneakers, your own filled water bottle (we DO have water if you forget)
Adult Dance
Next Sessions TBA
Description: Varied genres, all skill levels welcome (no, it’s not awkward.)
Stay tuned for listings of sessions!
Ages: 15 and up
What to bring: loose, comfortable clothing, socks and sneakers, water, and an open mind.
Breakin Team (breakdance)
Please let us know if you are interested in this program!
Description: Street dance styles from 70s to present: break, pop, lock, footwork, freestyle, etc.
Students will receive a foundation of bboy/girl knowledge including the history, purpose and potential of this artform and the culture it breathes in. You will receive training in basic and advanced breakdance techniques as well as tumbling and trick coaching.
Ages: 7 and up
Instructors: Angelique Rački, Dawson Patty-G’Sell + guest choreographers
What to bring: loose/comfortable clothing, sneakers, socks, water
Step Inn Performance Team
Thursdays 5 pm-7 pm
Saturday 12 pm-2 pm
Description: high commitment level, skill, and confidence guaranteed to increase; predominantly performance dance in every genre and culture; travel to training and performances; year-round
These are the serious dancers/performers that are held to a higher standard b/c they have chosen to do so. Grades must be up, diet must be controlled (for wellness, not cosmetic purposes), and discipline level is high. Multiple public performances, and multiple genres covered but strong hip hop and lyrical influence (freedom in movement). Leveling system to include periodic testing.
Skills to increase: physical dance ability, flexibility, tumbling, teamwork, awareness of surroundings, professionalism, accountability, respect, and most importantly, the greatest focus: SELF-ESTEEM AND -VALUE.
Ages: no age determinant
Head Coaches: Angelique Rački, Yasimine Hamilton
NEXT OPPORTUNITY FOR TRYOUTS: Late Spring 2023
Recommend taking the Friday Co Creation Dance class before tryouts
$300/Semester