Junior Training Program (Ages 9-12)

About

A Summer Program that is all about you.

BDC's Junior Training Program (Ages 9-12) is a powerful opportunity for experienced dancers to train in New York City with Broadway Dance Center’s legendary faculty and guest artists. With professional guidance, limited capacity, closed classes, rehearsals, and full access to our elite faculty - be inspired to dance with BDC this summer!

Program Details

JTP offers the extraordinary opportunity to train in New York City with BDC's legendary faculty and guest artists.

Each week dancers will take a variety of styles with BDC and guest faculty.
- Classes are Monday-Thursday 9am-3:30pm and Fridays 9am-5pm. Dancers participating in the two-week session willhave rehearsals Monday-Thursday 3:30-5pm
Closed classes and seminars
Infomral in-stidio performance for family and friends*
Nurturing full-time staff on hand to help guide your studies. Weekly feedback and advising meetings.
Scholarships awarded in each session for future BDC programs: Professional Semester, Summer Intensive, Winter Intensive, and our Annual and Semester Children & Teens Program!

*The in-studio performances are only offered as part of our 2-week session.

Two Week Session

We recommend at least five years of dance training in the respective style of your concentration. Intermediate Advanced to Advanced level dancers.

Session	Concentration	Start Date	End Date	App Date	Tuition
Session 1	Contemporary/Hip-Hop	Jul 21, 2025	Aug 1, 2025	Jun 1, 2025	$3100
Session 2	Jazz/Musical Theater	Aug 4, 2025	Aug 15, 2025	Jun 1, 2025	$3100

*There is a $50 application fee. The fee is waived if applying before Apr 1, 2025.
Rate for taking BOTH sessions (4 weeks) is $5580. Please note that the discount will not be offered if you decide to extend your program in the future. Please call to enroll if you are opting to take both sessions: (212) 457-0035

2 - WEEK SESSION DETAILS

20 classes per week
Weekly advising and feedback from faculty and mentors
Mock auditioning and Q&A with a professional industry panel
In-studio showing of choreographed production number
- Prominent choreogrpahers in the dance industry will set two pieces on JTP students
- 6 hours of rehearsal per week**

**Rehearsals will be held Monday through Thursday 3:30-5pm.

One Week Session

We offer an abbreviated one-week session for those seeking a shorter time commtiment. We recommend at least three years of dance training in the respectivec style of your concentration suitable for Intermediate and above level dancers

Session	Concentration	Start Date	End Date	App Date	Tuition
Session 1	Contemporary/Hip-Hop	Jul 21, 2025	Aug 1, 2025	Jun 1, 2025	$3100
Session 2	Jazz/Musical Theater	Aug 4, 2025	Aug 15, 2025	Jun 1, 2025	$3100

*There is a $50 application fee. The fee is waived if applying before Apr 1, 2025.

1- WEEK SESSION DETAILS

20 classes per week
Weekly advising and feedback from faculty and mentors
Mock auditioning and Q&A with a professional industry panel

How to Apply

All interested dancers must attend the JTP Live Audition OR complete a JTP Online Submission.

JTP Live Audition
Ages 9-12
Date: Mar 30, 2025

Location: Broadway Dance Center Children & Teens 37 West 65th Street New York, NY 10023

Time: 11am-12pm

Please reserve your spot: JTP Live Audition Form

JTP Online Submission

Please fill out the JTP Application Form that includes the following:

Basic information and Emergency Contact.
Dance résumé detailing previous training and performance experience.
Two-minute YouTube or Vimeo URL. Please begin the video by speaking directly to the camera, stating your name, where you're from, and why you want to join the Junior Training Program at Broadway Dance Center. The next minute of the video should demonstrate your ability in the style of the session in which you are registering (Contemporary/Hip-Hop OR Jazz/Musical Theater). The last minute of the video can be in any style you wish and should display your personal style.
$50 Non-Refundable Application Fee Click here to pay by Credit Card -- Once completed, please forward your receipt to [email protected]
*Application Fee is waived if submitted before Apr 1, 2025

BDC will notify you of your acceptance by email.

Upon acceptance, full tuition is due. We accept credit cards (Visa, Master Card, Discover, or Amex)
Once your tuition has been received, BDC will issue your official acceptance packet.

A refund can be requested up to 30 days prior to the start of the session less a 10% admin fee; no refunds will be given within 30 days of the start of the session. The application fee is non-refundable. No refunds given for any absences during the session.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

With a focus on providing assistance to dancers who have been historically underrepresented in the dance industry, Broadway Dance Center will accept applications for financial assistance to this program in order to provide easier, more equitable access to dance education.

Applications must be submitted at least one month prior to the start date of the event in order to be considered. Dancers can receive more information and the application form by emailing [email protected].