Class Descriptions
Creative Dance Class
Ages 3, 4, and 5. Combines Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Tumbling, along with games and props designed to enhance coordination. Emphasis is on enjoyment of music and movement; and discipline in following basic directions.
Dress Code: Any color or design leotard, tights are optional, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes needed (child sizes 8-13 and girls sizes 1-2 available at BKDC)
Ballet Jazz Combo Classes
Ages 6-10. This engaging class introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of both ballet and jazz in a fun, supportive, and creative environment. The subjects rotate from week to week.
Dress Code: Black BKDC leotard (sold at BKDC), pink ballet shoes (child sizes, (child sizes 8-13 and girl’s sizes 1-2 available at BKDC, otherwise sold at DanceTampa), SoDanca JZ75 Jazz shoes in matching skin color (sold at DanceTampa).
Pre-Ballet Classes
Ages 5-7. A creative class based on Ballet. A great starting point for your young dancer.
Dress Code: Black BKDC leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes (child sizes 8-13 and girls sizes 1-2 available at BKDC)
Ballet Classes
Ages 7 and up. Your child will learn greater self-control, persistence and dedication. Classical ballet is taught using French terms, discipline, and patience. A love for dance and encouragement are the keys to improvement.
Dress Code: Black BKDC leotard (sold at BKDC), pink tights (sold at BKDC or DanceTampa), SoDanca pink ballet shoes with no draw string (sold at DanceTampa). For Pointe Classes, pointe shoes must be approved by the teacher before ribbons and elastics are sewn on (fitted and sold at DanceTampa). Ballet students must have hair in a neat bun or clipped up firmly to head. (If hair is short, it must be away from the face at all times).
Acrobatics and Kids Contortion & Tumbling
Acrobatics for ages 6 and up. Contortion/Tumbling for ages 4 to 10. All tumbling skills from basic to advanced. Flexibility, balance, and dance steps are part of these classes.
Dress Code: Any color or design of dancewear including leotards, spandex, tight fitting camisoles are accepted. No shoes required.
Jazz Dance Classes
Ages 7 and up. This class covers all types of popular dance from Lyrical, Broadway, Hip Hop, Luigi and Fosse styles.
Dress Code: Any color dancewear and SoDanca JZ75 shoes in matching skin color (sold at DanceTampa).
Jazz Fusion
Ages 9 and up. This dynamic class blends traditional jazz dance with elements from other styles like contemporary, hip hop, jazz funk, street jazz, and lyrical. The fusion element of the class allows material to vary week to week, giving students the opportunity to explore different movement styles.
Dress Code: Any color dancewear and tan jazz shoes.
Hip Hop
Ages 6-10. This energetic and fun-filled class introduces kids to the basics of hip hop dance in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Dress Code: Any color or design of dancewear/anything your dancer will be comfortable moving in.
Tap Dancing Classes
Ages 5 and up. Your child will learn tap steps and learn about rhythm in a fun atmosphere. Including the fundamentals of tap dance, how to understand timing, applying steps into choreography, and more!
Dress Code: Any color or design of dancewear including leotards, spandex, tight fitting camisoles are accepted. Bloch split sole black tap shoes (sold at Dance Tampa).
Cheer Dance Classes
Ages 8 & up. Cheer Dance with acrobatic skills to upbeat music.
Dress Code: Any color or design including leotards, spandex, tight fitting camisoles are accepted. No shoes required, but some type of sneaker may be required at recital.
Lyrical/Contortion Classes
Ages 7 and up. This class combines the fluidity of lyrical dance with the impressive flexibility of contortion to create a captivating and emotive performance experience.
Dress Code: Any color dancewear and shoes required are the Capezio Hanami Piroette (sold at DanceTampa).
Aerial Yoga Classes
Technique enhancement through yoga moves and inversions with a curriculum created by Brucie Klay.
Dress code: Fitness or dance attire, no shoes.
High Energy and Stars Performance Team
These performing teams consist of dancers from Brucie Klay’s Dance Center.
Both teams perform locally in the SantaFest Parade, the Children’s Gasparilla Parade, various showcases, carnivals, fundraisers, television and music videos.
In addition, the Stars Performance Team competes in three competitions a year and has intense training & coaching from all the BKDC Staff!
Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of something great!
Adult Dance Classes
Brucie Klay’s Dance Center offers adult classes in Tap and other pop-up sessions in dance, zumba, aerial yoga swings.
Adult classes are offered by the class $20 at BKDC and are charged per date of attendance, separate of the studio tuition rates. To receive emails, information, and sign up for these sessions email
Jennifer@brucieklays.com or Brucie@brucieklays.com
Classes Offered by Other Companies at BKDC are listed on our 2023-2024 Class Schedule
Contact these companies directly for information and pricing.