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    • ABOUT US
    • Contact
  • Classes & Registration
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    • Registration & Costs 22-23
    • Shoes & Clothing
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      • 22-23 Competition Team Auditions >
        • 22-23 Standard Competition
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  • Current Students
    • Login & Info for Current Students 22-23
    • Building Map & Entrance Locations
    • Important Dates
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      • 2022-2023 Competition Costume Checklist
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Body Language Dance Company offers a wide variety of dance programs during our summer session. From 3-day dance camps to 1-week summer intensives, we offer something for all students who would like to continue their dance experience through the summer months. This is also an excellent time for new students to try a class at BLDC before enrolling for the school-year. 

View our Summer Course Offerings below. Online registration is open! Please email or call the office with any questions. We are happy to help you find the perfect fit for you or your child!

Class sizes are limited to ensure an appropriate teacher to student ratio. 

A $5 summer registration fee will be added to all new accounts.

Summer Courses

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KinderKids Combination Classes are a great way to start your child's dance experience or continue their dance education through the summer. Classes include tap and creative movement, incorporating basic ballet skills. Choose one or both sessions.
Shoes: Ballet shoes and tap shoes (tap shoes cannot be purchased at Payless because they damage the dance floors)
Attire: Pink tights and a leotard of any color
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KinderKids Red: Ages 2.5-4
Session 1   June 13-29     Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:15-6:15 pm 
Session 2  August 1-17   Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:15-6:15 pm
$75 per 6-class session

KinderKids Blue: Ages 5-6
Session 1   June 13-29     Tuesdays & Thursdays   6:15-7:15 pm Session 2   August 1-17  Tuesdays & Thursdays   6:15-7:15 pm
$75 per 6-lesson session
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​​In this introductory ballet class, students will enjoy exploring the principles of ballet in a fun format perfect for young dancers. The class will cover basic proper terminology, classroom  etiquette, stretching and strengthening techniques and movement exercises designed to improve coordination and gracefulness. Choose one or both sessions.
Shoes: Pink Ballet Shoes - can be leather or canvas
Attire: Pink tights and a leotard of any color
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Fairytale Ballet: Ages 4-7
​Session 1   June 13-29     Tuesdays & Thursdays    5:15-6:15 pm
Session 2  August 1-17    Tuesdays & Thursdays    5:15-6:15 pm
$75 per 6-lesson session
adult summer dance
Acrobatic Dance, or acro as it is commonly referred to by dancers and dance professionals, is the beautiful fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements.
Acro technique includes balancing, limbering and tumbling and is based in flexibility, contortion and strength. Body Language Dance Company is certified in the Acrobatic Arts curriculum. 
No shoes
Attire: Dance wear (leotard, top and shorts, etc.) Nothing baggy.
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Acro for Ages 6-11 
Wednesdays, June 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, Tuesday, July 25    6:30-7:30 pm
$75 6-lesson session


Acro for Ages 12 & Up (Students should have prior dance experience)
Wednesdays, June 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, Tuesday, July 25    3:30-4:30 pm
$75  6-lesson session

THEME CAMPS

These 3-day camps are sure to please your child! Each fun-filled camp will include dance, activities and crafts all with a specific  theme. ​

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​Princess Dreams: Ages 2.5-8
​July 11-13  5:00-6:30 pm  $55

Does your dancer dream of being a real princess? Each day the dancers explore a different Disney princess, learn a dance, make a craft, enjoy story time and much more. Make all of your dancer’s princess dreams come true and join us for “Princess Dreams” dance camp! 
​Shoes: Ballet shoes or jazz shoes. Students can wear socks or go barefoot if the student does not have dance shoes.
Attire: Dance wear or athletic wear in which the student is comfortable dancing.
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Moana: Ages 3-6
​July 25-27  5:30-7:00 pm  $55
Moana: Ages 7-9
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July 25-27  5:30-7:00 pm  $55
Moana: Ages 10 & Up
July 25-27  5:30-7:00 pm  $55
Aloha! Come dive into our “Moana” dance camp! Students will stretch their imaginations through creative dance sequences and movement games inspired by the music and story of the movie. Students will also enjoy story-related arts and crafts. 
​Shoes: Ballet shoes or jazz shoes. Students can wear socks or go barefoot if the student does not have dance shoes.
Attire: Dance wear or athletic wear in which the student is comfortable dancing.
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​Trolls: Ages 3-6
July 18-20  5:30-7:00 pm  $55
Trolls: Ages 7-9
July 18-20  5:30-7:00 pm  $55
Trolls: Ages 10 & Up 
July 18-20  5:30-7:00 pm  $55
Poppy is having a party and you’re invited! Join us for an exciting and colorful camp as we dance and party with the Trolls soundtrack. This camp will incorporate dance, games, and sparkling crafts! 
​​Shoes: Ballet shoes or jazz shoes. Students can wear socks or go barefoot if the student does not have dance shoes.
Attire: Dance wear or athletic wear in which the student is comfortable dancing.
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​BLDC's Got Talent Ages 7-10
July 11-13  6:30-8:30 pm   $75
BLDC's Got Talent Ages 11-13
July 11-13  6:30-8:30 pm   $75
BLDC's Got Talent Ages 14 & Up
July 11-13  6:30-8:30 pm   $75
Each day students will discover their hidden talents on the dance floor. Students will explore various dance styles, including jazz, hip-hop and tap. 
Shoes: Clean sneakers, jazz shoes or ballet shoes, tap shoes (optional). Students can wear socks or go barefoot if the student does not have dance shoes. (Tap shoes cannot be purchased at Payless because they damage the dance floors.)
​Attire: Dance wear or athletic wear in which the student is comfortable dancing.
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​Glow Party: Ages 7-10
June 27-29  6:30-8:30 pm   $75
Glow Party: Ages 11-13
June 27-29  6:30-8:30 pm   $75
Glow Party: Ages 14 & Up
June 27-29  6:30-8:30 pm   $75
Light up your summer at our “Hip-Hop Glow Party”! Dancers learn Hip Hop choreography to today’s top stars
while dancing in the dark with their glow gear! 
Shoes: Clean sneakers.
Attire: 
Dance wear or athletic wear in which the student is comfortable dancing.
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​Movie Dance Camp Ages 5-8
August 1-3  6:30-8:30 pm   $75
Movie Dance Camp Ages 9-13
August 1-3  6:30-8:30 pm   $75
Movie Dance Camp Ages 14 & Up
August 1-3  6:30-8:30 pm   $75
It’s time for a summer blockbuster! We will dance & play games to everyone’s favorite soundtracks. Join us as we explore various dance styles including jazz, tap and lyrical.
​​Shoes: Jazz shoes or ballet shoes, tap shoes (optional). Students can wear socks or go barefoot if the student does not have dance shoes. (Tap shoes cannot be purchased at Payless because they damage the dance floors.)
​Attire: Dance wear or athletic wear in which the student is comfortable dancing.

Adult Classes

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This is the perfect informal way to get into dance. The variety of classes makes it easy to jump right in at any stage of your experience. Never danced before, no problem. Want to get back into dance after several years? No worries. Our Adult classes are offered in a stress free environment! 
Attire for Adult Classes: Dance wear or athletic wear in which the student is comfortable dancing.

6 Lesson Session: Wednesdays,  June 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19 and Tuesday, July 25
Beg/Int Tap
5:30-6:15 pm   $60
Shoes: Tap shoes 
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Int/Adv Tap
7:00-7:45 pm   $60
Shoes: Tap shoes 

Adult Jazz
7:45-8:45 pm  $75
Shoes: Jazz or ballet shoes

Adult Hip-Hop
6:15-7:00 pm   $60
Shoes: Clean sneakers or Jazz shoes


6 Lesson Session: Tuesdays & Thursdays August 1-17
Adult Ballet
6:15-7:15 pm  $75
Shoes: Pink Ballet Shoes recommended. Can be leather or canvas.

4-Day Intensives & Workshops

The ballet and multi-discipline intensives are intended for dancers with prior dance experience.
Contact BLDC for placement information.
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​Ballet Intensive Group A: Ages 12 & Up
​Group A Ballet Intensive  June 19-22   
9:00 am - 3:00 pm     $240

Group A Ballet Intensive  August 7-10  
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm    $240

Ballet Intensive Group B: Ages 11 & Under

Group B Ballet Intensive  June 20-23  
10:30 am - 3:00 pm    $180
Group B Ballet Intensive  August 7-10  
​3:30 pm - 8:00 pm    $180


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​Multi-Discipline Intensive Group A: Ages 12 & Up
Group A   July 17-20      
9:00 am - 3:00 pm      $240
Group A   July 31-Aug 3  
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm     $240
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Multi-Discipline Intensive Group B: Ages 11 & Under
Group B   July 17-20        

10:30 am-3:00 pm       $180
Group B  
July 31-Aug 3   
​3:30 pm-8:00 pm       $180
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Plan for Progress Summer Workshop: 
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This workshop is designed to help your competition dancer learn how to stay motivated and move forward during the summer months. With guidance, dancers will set personal goals and make a plan to reach those goals. They will create an age-appropriate goal notebook and calendar to use to keep track of their progress.

Group B: Ages 11 & Under  June 13   4:00-5:30 pm  $10
Group A: Ages 12 & Up       June 20  4:00-5:30 pm  $10


Technique Classes

​Maintenance classes are intended for dancers with prior dance experience. 
Contact BLDC for placement information. 
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Sign up for any combination of dates:
​June 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 25

Group A: Ages 12 & Up: 4:30-7:30 pm   $36 per day
Group B: Ages 11 & Under:  3:30-6:30 pm   $36 per day
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Sign up for any combination of dates:
​June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 24
​Group A: Ages 12 & Up: 5:30-7:30 pm   $24 per day
Group B: Ages 11 & Under: 5:30-7:30 pm   $24 per day

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Sign up for any combination of dates: 
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Pre-Pointe/Pointe 4-Class Sessions: $40

Dancers must also be enrolled in the Intensives on these dates.
July 17-20   3:00-3:45 pm  4-class session 
July 31-Aug 3   8:00-8:45 pm  4-class session 

Pre-Pointe/Pointe Single Class:  $10 each

Dancers must also be enrolled in the Maintenance Classes on these dates.
June 14   7:30-8:15  pm 
June 21   7:30-8:15 pm 
June 28   7:30-8:15 pm
July 12    7:30-8:15 pm
July 19    7:30-8:15 pm
July 25    7:30-8:15 pm
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Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 667-2272
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