Children’s Dance Programs
Broadway Dance Arts is now at Sportsplex
It’s More Than Just a Dance Lesson.
Broadway Dance Arts, objective is to create a nurturing environment where students can explore who they are, discover their own unique qualities, and grow their talents within the performing arts. Our program is both for the student looking to pursue a professional career in the arts or the student who simply embraces the joy of the arts and the disciplines that can carry one gracefully throughout their lives.
We begin our training at age 3, and have every level class in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop. Dance classes are an excellent way for your child to gain strength, flexibility, discipline, confidence, and poise.
Our season runs from September through mid-June with an annual year end performance.
We provide the training for students to achieve their highest personal goals. Dance training is cumulative, and regular weekly attendance is required for dancers to improve.
Classes start Saturday, September 19
Season: September 19 thru May 23
| Day | Time | Description | Age |
| Mon | 5:00 | Jazz | 8 & Up |
| 6:00 | Int Ballet | 8 & Up | |
| 7:00 | Lyrical Jazz | 10 & Up | |
| Tue | 6:00 | Int/Ad Ballet | 10-18 |
| 7:00 | Pointe: by Audition | ||
| Wed | 5:00 | Int Ballet | 7-12 |
| 6:00 | Ballet/Pointe | 12-15 | |
| 7:00 | Ad Pointe: by Audition | ||
| Thu | 4:00 | Ballet/Tap | 6-8 |
| 4:00 | Broadway Jazz | 10 & Up | |
| 5:00 | Hip Hop | 10 & Up | |
| 5:00 | Ballet | 8 & Up | |
| 6:00 | Rhythm Tap: Int | 10 & Up | |
| 6:00 | Barre/Stretch | ||
| Sat | 9:00 | Creative Movement | 3 & 4 |
| 10:00 | Ballet/Tap | 5-8 | |
| 11:00 | Ballet | 10 & Up |
We offer professional level training with age appropriate music, choreography, and costumes. Our annual recital is on May 22nd (rehearsal) and May 23rd (performance). Broadway Dance Arts instructors are former professional ballet company members and have performed on Broadway in shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, and toured with A Chorus Line, Grease, Damn Yankees and La Cage aux Folles.
Come Dance with Us in a Supportive Environment!
Contact Michelle Bruckner for more information:
Phone: (845) 325-5158
Email: Bruckner.bda@gmail.com
Instructors:
Broadway Dance Arts Instructors have danced on Broadway, in ballet companies, on National and International tours, and have many regional theatre, television, and film credits. We love our career path and have dedicated ourselves to sharing our gifts and our history with the next generation.
Michelle Bruckner
Producer, Performing Artist, Choreographer, Teacher
Michelle has embraced many aspects of the performing arts world in her twenty year career and she is excited to become Artistic Director of Broadway Dance Arts. Michelle performed with Darlene Wilson on Broadway in “Chicago,” and taught with her at the Dance Loft in Suffern. Michelle’s teaching credits include her current positions at NYU and AMDA, and in Orange County. Michelle was the Choreographer for “South Pacific” at Maine State Music Theatre, “Damn Yankees and “Mame” for Tri-Arts in Sharon, CT, assisted on “Chicago” and “Mame” for North Shore Music Theatre in MA. Michelle is the writer and producer of five one hour, one woman vocal performance shows which she performs at retirement communities, hospitals, and nursing homes. She has recently recorded the music to two of these shows, “Michelle Bruckner Sings a Tribute to Rosemary Clooney,” and “Tell ‘Em Joe Sent You: Michelle Bruckner Sings Songs From the 20s,” which she sells at her performances and on her website: www.skylineartists.com. Michelle’s daily goal is to share the gifts she was given with others. She believes dance and music are for everyone. They are learning tools, and avenues with which to heal the body and mind, challenge the spirit, and have a great deal of fun along the way. She is a Certified Yoga Instructor as well, and this summer will be teaching Yoga to Children at Morningside Montessori School in Manhattan, and hopes to bring Yoga to BDA for children and adults. Performing Credits: Broadway: “Chicago.” National Tours: “Chicago,” A Chorus Line,” (Sheila) “La Cage aux Folles,” “Damn Yankees,” “Grease!” Regional Credits include: “Smokey Joes Café,”(Shimmy)” The Full Monty,”(Pam) “Anything Goes,” “The Goodbye Girl,” “Kiss Me Kate,” “Jekyll and Hyde,” and “Brigadoon” (Maggie.)
George Nieves
Artistic Director, Teacher
Over Ten years of extensive experience performing and choreographing in the entertainment industry,this wonderful opportunity to serve as Artistic Director of Broadway Dance Arts, with Michelle Bruckner, marks and exciting new chapter in George’s life. Choreographic Credits Include: White Christmas (Associate), La Cage Aux Folles, (Associate), Holiday Spectacular (Associate), Annie Get Your Gun (Assistant) South Pacific (Assistant) The New York G.M.C. Winter & Spring Concerts (Associate), Theatre Arts Company (Choreographer), Among others. Performing Credits Include: National Touring and/or Regional Productions of West Side Story, A Chorus Line, 42nd Street, Cats, Sophisticated Ladies w/Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Kiss Me Kate, Victor/Victoria, Miss Saigon, Follies, Among others.
