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  • Home
    • ABOUT US
    • Contact
  • Classes & Registration
    • Class Schedules by Type
    • Class Schedules by Age
    • Competition Program 2023-2024 >
      • 23-24 Competition Team Auditions
      • 23-24 Part-Time Competition
    • Registration & Costs 23-24
    • Shoes & Clothing
    • STUDIO CALENDAR 2023-2024
    • Master Classes
  • Summer 2023
  • Current Students
    • Login & Info for Current Students
    • COMING UP!
    • Building Map & Entrance Locations
    • Competition Student Information 2023-2024 >
      • 23-24 Standard Competition Student Information
      • 23-24 Competition Plus Student Information
  • Recital Videos
    • Recital Videos 2023
    • Recital Videos 2022
    • Recital Videos 2021
    • Virtual Recital Videos 2020
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We are excited to offer classes for homeschool students conveniently held during the day. Body Language Dance Company is proud to partner with Jenison International Academy (JIA). Taking a dance class can be counted as an arts or physical education credit through JIA! Although we are partnered with JIA, the homeschool classes are open to anyone participating in a homeschool, hybrid or online program. Offerings for the homeschool program include tap, theatre jazz, and ballet.

Our homeschool classes focus on technique as well as performance quality. However, these classes will not be working on material to perform in the spring recital. If your dancer would like a performance opportunity, we encourage you to add one of our evening classes as well. 

​Tap
The students enrolled in tap classes at BLDC study a graded tap syllabus as well as supplementary methods to emphasize proper technique, rhythm, timing, musicality and precise tap sounds. More info on tap at BLDC.

Theatre Jazz
Our Broadway Jazz class will focus on applying and bringing together the disciplines of acting, singing and dancing. Students will learn proper dance technique while exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway shows. More info on Theatre/Broadway Jazz at BLDC.


Homeschool Int/Adv Tap
Monday: 10:00-10:45 am
Homeschool Theater Dance
​Monday: 11:00-11:45 am
Homeschool Beginner Tap
Monday: 12:00-12:45 pm
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What do you need for class?

Shoes & Dancewear Options
 BLDC shoes and clothing can now be ordered online and shipped to your home for no-contact shopping!
​Recommended Attire
Girls

Tap and Theatre Dance: 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’ bodies clearly. No long, baggy t-shirts or pants.
Ballet: Solid colored leotard and light pink footed tights. Skirts above the knee and leg warmers are also permitted.​
Boys
For Tap and Theatre Dance: Shorts or pants, T-shirt or athletic style top. ​
For Ballet: White T-shirt, black tights or form fitting pants, dance belt for boys over 11 years of age.

Recommended Shoes 
Dancers may use any shoe they find comfortable that is appropriate to the style of dance. Dancers may also use BLDC's recommended Revolution brand shoes and schedule a fitting in the studio. 
Girls
Tap: Black Jazz Tap Shoes
Theatre Jazz: Tan or Black Stretch Jazz Boot
Ballet: Advanced Split-Sole Ballet
Boys
Tap: Black Jazz Tap Shoes
Theatre Jazz: Black Stretch Jazz Boot
Ballet: Black Stretch Ballet Shoes
If you need a shoe fitting, please click here to schedule a fitting appointment at the studio. ​​​​​​​​​​
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888 Chicago Drive
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 667-2272
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