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    • ABOUT US
    • Contact
  • Classes & Registration
    • WINTER & SPRING SESSIONS 2025
    • Class Schedules by Type 24-25
    • Class Schedules by Age 24-25
    • Registration & Costs 24-25
    • Competition Program 2024-2025 >
      • 24-25 Competition Team Auditions
      • 24-25 Standard Competition
      • 24-25 Competition Plus
      • 24-25 Part-Time Competition
    • Dress Code: Shoes & Clothing
    • STUDIO CALENDAR 2024-2025
    • Master Classes
  • Recital 2025
    • Recital Packages
    • TICKET SALE INFORMATION 2025
    • DANCE PHOTOS 2025
    • Recital Costume & Hair Instructions
  • Current Students
    • Login & Info for Current Students
    • Building Map & Entrance Locations
    • Competition Student Information 2024-2025 >
      • BTS INFO 2025
      • 24-25 COMPETITION TEAM NOTICES
      • 24-25 Competition Costume Checklist
      • 24-25 Standard Competition Student Information
      • 24-25 Competition Plus Student Information
      • 24-25 Part-time competition student information
      • 24-25 COMPETITION MUSIC
  • COMING UP!
  • Recital Videos
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BLDC strives to provide a well–rounded dance education for our students. Through the study of multiple dance forms, our students are given the opportunity to reap the specific benefits of each discipline. Our Combination Classes are perfect for the dancer who wishes to explore various facets of dance.

The tap segments of these classes will use a graded syllabus along with supplementary methods to emphasize proper technique, rhythm, timing, musicality, and precise tap sounds. 
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The jazz segment of this class is based on the classical jazz dance technique, with influences incorporated from modern jazz, street jazz and Broadway styles. We follow a class format for building strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm and musicality through isolations, rhythmic exercises, stretches, across the floor patterns, and dance combinations. Dancers are encouraged to enroll in a ballet class as well.

The hip hop segment introduces dancers to the energetic and expressive world of hip hop, focusing on basic moves, rhythms, and fun choreography. Students will build confidence, coordination, and a love for dance in a supportive and upbeat environment.

*New for 2024-2025 - Extended Combo Classes
The additional time allotted for each extended class will be spent on further refinement of skills in each discipline and learning two dances to perform in the Spring Recital.

​The traditional 45-minute combo class will learn one dance for the Spring Recital. 

1st-3rd Grade Combo Tap/Jazz
Wednesday - 5:45-6:30 pm (FULL)
1st-3rd Grade
​Extended Combo Tap/Jazz

​This class will perform 2 dances in the recital! 
1 Tap & 1 Jazz
Tuesday - 5:15-6:30 pm
Building Blocks Combo Classes 
(Ages 2.5-6)

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3rd-6th Grade
​Extended Combo Jazz/Hip Hop

​This class will perform 2 dances in the recital!
1 Hip-Hop & 1 Jazz
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Tuesday - 6:00-7:15 pm
Wednesday - 7:00-8:15 pm 
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What do you need for class?

All required shoes are available for purchase through BLDC.
​Stop by or contact the office to schedule a shoe fitting. ​
Dance clothing is available for purchase in the studio lobby. 

Dress Code
Please use the dress code guidelines for the gender of which the student identifies, or fitted dance clothing that is similar to anything listed which feels in line with the student's identity. 

Tap/Jazz Combos

Girls
Required Attire: A leotard with tights, a leotard with leggings or shorts, a dance top and shorts are all acceptable options. Dance clothing should be form-fitting and allow the instructor to see the students’ movement clearly. No long, baggy t-shirts or pants.
Required Shoes: 
Tan Buckle Tap Shoes & Tan Stretch Jazz Shoes

Boys
Required Attire: Athletic shorts or pants, T-shirt or athletic style top. ​
Required Shoes: 
Black Lace-Up Tap Shoes & Black Stretch Jazz Shoes

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Jazz/Hip-Hop Combos
Girls
Required Attire: A leotard with tights, a leotard with leggings or shorts, a dance top and shorts are all acceptable options. Dance clothing should be form-fitting and allow the instructor to see the students’ movement clearly. No long, baggy t-shirts or pants.
Required Shoes: Tan Stretch Jazz Shoes & Black High Top Sneakers
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Boys
Required Attire: Athletic shorts or pants, T-shirt or athletic style top. 
Black Stretch Jazz Shoe & Black High Top Sneakers
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888 Chicago Drive
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 667-2272
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