About

Effort. Growth. Good Training. Age-Appropriate. Fun.

Bethesda Dance Center is a studio where students learn to love dance in an environment that is developmentally appropriate, supportive, positive and full of fun. Our goal is to provide a dance education that will instill in our dancers a joy of dancing through life--whether on stage or on a dance floor.

Our Program

  • Move with Me aims to nurture and cultivate the natural joy of movement in toddlers with the support and participation of their caregivers. It’s a class for exploration and imagination.

  • Preschoolers are offered one option in class type. Classes are divided by age group. See Class Descriptions for more information.

    • Creative Playdance (3-4 year olds)

    • Intro to Dance (Pre-K)

  • Core Program

    BDC’s Core Program begins in Kindergarten and 1st Grade with Elements, a ballet and tap combination class. BDC’s Core Program is for those who aim to be well-rounded dancers, learning multiple styles. See Class Descriptions for more information.

    One dance class is preferable for this age group, not including AcroDance. Exceptions can apply.

    Electives

    • AcroDance

    • Hip Hop Mix

  • Core Program

    BDC’s Core Program continues in 2nd and 3rd Grade with Foundations. BDC’s Core Program is for those who aim to be well-rounded dancers, learning multiple styles.

    Foundations meets once a week for 1.5 hours. See Class Description for more information.

    Electives

    • AcroDance — dancers must be registered in at least one other dance class to participate in AcroDance 2 and up.

    • Jazz, Tap, Go

    • Hip Hop Hour

    Performance Company (3rd-6th Grades)

    BDC’s Performance Company is an audition-based class. It is for dancers who participate in our Core Program and who aim to progress quickly and perform more. It is a more serious time commitment. See Class Description for more information.

  • Core Program

    Progressions is the next step in BDC’s Core Program, following Foundations. BDC’s Core Program is for those who aim to be well-rounded dancers, learning multiple styles.

    Progressions 1 (4th grade) meets twice a week for 1.5 hours. See Class Description for more information.

    Progressions 2 (5th and 6th grades) meets twice a week for 2 hours. See Class Description for more information.

    Electives

    • AcroDance — dancers must be registered in at least one other dance class to participate in AcroDance 2 and up.

    • Jazz, Tap, Go

    • Hip Hop Hour

    Performance Company (3rd-6th Grades)

    BDC’s Performance Company is an audition-based class. It is for dancers who participate in our Core Program and who aim to progress quickly and perform more. It is a more serious time commitment. See Class Description for more information.

    Competition Team (4th-6th Grades)

    BDC’s Competition Team is an audition-based class. It is for dancers who participate in our Core Program and who aim to progress quickly and who want to compete at competitions. It requires a more serious time and financial commitment. See Class Description for more information.