BBJ Fall Semester Sept-Oct-Nov-Dec 2025
MT Production Jazz: Intermediate Youth/Teen (Ages 8+)
Join retired Broadway performer and Radio City Rockette, Debra Vega, for her signature Musical Theater Production Jazz Class for Youth/Teens ages 8+! Jazz class consists of warm-up, across the floor and musical theater jazz combinations that work on technique, artistry and storytelling. Two opportunities for performance this Fall Semester: Nov 1st SPOOKY SHOWCASE and Dec HOLYOKE HISTORIC NUTCRACKER. Dancers should have some previous dance or movement experience. Bring YOUR joy to US!
*Tuition is $75/month or $300 for Fall Semester (Sept-Dec)
Join retired Broadway performer and Radio City Rockette, Debra Vega, for her signature Musical Theater Production Jazz Class for Youth/Teens ages 8+! Jazz class consists of warm-up, across the floor and musical theater jazz combinations that work on technique, artistry and storytelling. Two opportunities for performance this Fall Semester: Nov 1st SPOOKY SHOWCASE and Dec HOLYOKE HISTORIC NUTCRACKER. Dancers should have some previous dance or movement experience. Bring YOUR joy to US!
*Tuition is $75/month or $300 for Fall Semester (Sept-Dec)
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Large Studio
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
Acting/Improv Once-a-Month Pop-up Series (Ages 8-17)
Join BBJ Vocal Coach and Acting Mentor, Ashley Morris, as she explores the fundamentals of Acting/Improv Principles for youth and teens ages 8-17 in this Once-a-Month Pop-up Series: Sept 22, Oct 20, Nov 17 and Dec 15, 2025. In this class, you will learn about how acting is reacting. We will dive into everything from improv, to scene work, to how to develop a character. Theater helps to instill self-confidence and promote young minds to embrace who they are as an individual and not be afraid to stand out from the crowd. We hope to offer this class on our regular schedule starting in January 2026!
No prior acting experience necessary. Bring YOUR joy to us!
*Special: $75 for all 4 pop-ups (savings of $25) or Drop-in for $25.
Join BBJ Vocal Coach and Acting Mentor, Ashley Morris, as she explores the fundamentals of Acting/Improv Principles for youth and teens ages 8-17 in this Once-a-Month Pop-up Series: Sept 22, Oct 20, Nov 17 and Dec 15, 2025. In this class, you will learn about how acting is reacting. We will dive into everything from improv, to scene work, to how to develop a character. Theater helps to instill self-confidence and promote young minds to embrace who they are as an individual and not be afraid to stand out from the crowd. We hope to offer this class on our regular schedule starting in January 2026!
No prior acting experience necessary. Bring YOUR joy to us!
*Special: $75 for all 4 pop-ups (savings of $25) or Drop-in for $25.
Monday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Large Studio
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
Adult Tap (All-levels)
Come tap with retired Broadway performer and Radio City Rockette, Debra Vega, in this 1-hour class. Tap is one of her absolute FAVORITE styles to teach! Two opportunities for performance this Fall Semester: Nov 1st SPOOKY SHOWCASE and Dec HOLYOKE HISTORIC NUTCRACKER (performances are NOT required for this class.)
All levels welcome. No tap shoes required to take the class (any studio-friendly hard-soled shoe will do.)
Bring YOUR joy to us!
*Tuition is $75/month or $300 for Fall Semester (Sept-Dec). Adults can also drop-in to this class for $25/each.
Come tap with retired Broadway performer and Radio City Rockette, Debra Vega, in this 1-hour class. Tap is one of her absolute FAVORITE styles to teach! Two opportunities for performance this Fall Semester: Nov 1st SPOOKY SHOWCASE and Dec HOLYOKE HISTORIC NUTCRACKER (performances are NOT required for this class.)
All levels welcome. No tap shoes required to take the class (any studio-friendly hard-soled shoe will do.)
Bring YOUR joy to us!
*Tuition is $75/month or $300 for Fall Semester (Sept-Dec). Adults can also drop-in to this class for $25/each.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Large Studio
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
Pre-BBJ Musical Theater Minis (Ages 4-7)
Join Miss Courtney Joaquin for our Pre-BBJ Minis Musical Theater for students ages 4-7. Explore creative acting by using dance and song. A perfect first introduction to our Musical Theater programs!
Two opportunities for performance this Fall Semester: Nov 1st SPOOKY SHOWCASE and Dec HOLYOKE HISTORIC NUTCRACKER. No prior experience required. Please wear comfortable clothing and black jazz shoes.
Bring YOUR joy to us!
*Tuition is $75/month or $300 for Fall Semester (Sept-Dec).
Join Miss Courtney Joaquin for our Pre-BBJ Minis Musical Theater for students ages 4-7. Explore creative acting by using dance and song. A perfect first introduction to our Musical Theater programs!
Two opportunities for performance this Fall Semester: Nov 1st SPOOKY SHOWCASE and Dec HOLYOKE HISTORIC NUTCRACKER. No prior experience required. Please wear comfortable clothing and black jazz shoes.
Bring YOUR joy to us!
*Tuition is $75/month or $300 for Fall Semester (Sept-Dec).
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Small Studio
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
BBJ Musical Theater for Tweens/Teens (Ages 11-17)
If you liked Camp BBJ, you are going to love this class!
Join retired Broadway professional and Radio City Rockette, Debra Vega, and BBJ experienced Vocal Coach, Miss Ashley Morris for their signature Musical Theater Training Class for Youth ages 11-17! Enjoy singing, dancing and acting as we explore musical theater selections from well-known Broadway shows and movie musicals.
Two opportunities for performance this Fall Semester: Nov 1st SPOOKY SHOWCASE and Dec HOLYOKE HISTORIC NUTCRACKER. No previous experience required. Please wear black jazz shoes for this class.
Bring YOUR joy to us!
*Tuition is $75/month or $300 for Fall Semester (Sept-Dec)
If you liked Camp BBJ, you are going to love this class!
Join retired Broadway professional and Radio City Rockette, Debra Vega, and BBJ experienced Vocal Coach, Miss Ashley Morris for their signature Musical Theater Training Class for Youth ages 11-17! Enjoy singing, dancing and acting as we explore musical theater selections from well-known Broadway shows and movie musicals.
Two opportunities for performance this Fall Semester: Nov 1st SPOOKY SHOWCASE and Dec HOLYOKE HISTORIC NUTCRACKER. No previous experience required. Please wear black jazz shoes for this class.
Bring YOUR joy to us!
*Tuition is $75/month or $300 for Fall Semester (Sept-Dec)
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Large Studio
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
BBJ Musical Theater for Youth (Ages 7-10)
If you liked Camp BBJ, you are going to love this class!
Join retired Broadway professional and Radio City Rockette, Debra Vega, and BBJ experienced Vocal Coach, Miss Ashley Morris for their signature Musical Theater Training Class for Youth ages 7-10! Enjoy singing, dancing and acting as we explore musical theater selections from well-known Broadway shows and movie musicals.
Two opportunities for performance this Fall Semester: Nov 1st SPOOKY SHOWCASE and Dec HOLYOKE HISTORIC NUTCRACKER. No previous experience required. Please wear black jazz shoes for this class.
Bring YOUR joy to us!
*Tuition is $75/month or $300 for Fall Semester (Sept-Dec)
If you liked Camp BBJ, you are going to love this class!
Join retired Broadway professional and Radio City Rockette, Debra Vega, and BBJ experienced Vocal Coach, Miss Ashley Morris for their signature Musical Theater Training Class for Youth ages 7-10! Enjoy singing, dancing and acting as we explore musical theater selections from well-known Broadway shows and movie musicals.
Two opportunities for performance this Fall Semester: Nov 1st SPOOKY SHOWCASE and Dec HOLYOKE HISTORIC NUTCRACKER. No previous experience required. Please wear black jazz shoes for this class.
Bring YOUR joy to us!
*Tuition is $75/month or $300 for Fall Semester (Sept-Dec)
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Small Studio
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
BBJ Musical Theater for Adults
Join retired Broadway performer and Radio City Rockette, Debra Vega, and experienced BBJ Vocal Coach, Ashley Morris, for their signature Musical Theater Class for Adults of all ages! Enjoy singing, dancing and acting as we explore musical theater selections from well-known Broadway shows and movie musicals. In this 75-min class, 30-minutes will be devoted to music rehearsal, 45-minutes will be dedicated to dance and staging, each week.
Two opportunities for performance this Fall Semester: Nov 1st SPOOKY SHOWCASE and Dec HOLYOKE HISTORIC NUTCRACKER. You do not have to perform to participate in this class.
No previous experience required. Please wear studio-friendly dance shoes, character heels or socks.
Bring YOUR joy to us!
*Tuition is $75/month or $300 for Fall Semester (Sept-Dec). Non-performing Adults can also drop-in to this class for $25/class.
Join retired Broadway performer and Radio City Rockette, Debra Vega, and experienced BBJ Vocal Coach, Ashley Morris, for their signature Musical Theater Class for Adults of all ages! Enjoy singing, dancing and acting as we explore musical theater selections from well-known Broadway shows and movie musicals. In this 75-min class, 30-minutes will be devoted to music rehearsal, 45-minutes will be dedicated to dance and staging, each week.
Two opportunities for performance this Fall Semester: Nov 1st SPOOKY SHOWCASE and Dec HOLYOKE HISTORIC NUTCRACKER. You do not have to perform to participate in this class.
No previous experience required. Please wear studio-friendly dance shoes, character heels or socks.
Bring YOUR joy to us!
*Tuition is $75/month or $300 for Fall Semester (Sept-Dec). Non-performing Adults can also drop-in to this class for $25/class.
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
Large Studio
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
Tap Fundamentals for Youth/Teens (Ages 7-17)
Join professional Ballroom Dancer and movement artist of all styles, Christine Kjellquist, for her Tap Fundamentals class for Youth/Teens (age 7-17). In this class you will explore the fundamentals of tap technique using warm-ups, across-the-floor and center-floor combinations. All levels welcome.
Two opportunities to perform this Fall Semester: Nov 1st SPOOKY SHOWING and Dec HOLYOKE HISTORIC NUTCRACKER. Bring YOUR joy to us!
*Tuition is $75/month or $300 for Fall Semester (Sept-Dec)
Join professional Ballroom Dancer and movement artist of all styles, Christine Kjellquist, for her Tap Fundamentals class for Youth/Teens (age 7-17). In this class you will explore the fundamentals of tap technique using warm-ups, across-the-floor and center-floor combinations. All levels welcome.
Two opportunities to perform this Fall Semester: Nov 1st SPOOKY SHOWING and Dec HOLYOKE HISTORIC NUTCRACKER. Bring YOUR joy to us!
*Tuition is $75/month or $300 for Fall Semester (Sept-Dec)
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Small Studio
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
The Broadway Body: Conditioning, Strength, Dance/Movement Fundamentals (Ages 10 to Adult)
NEW class designed for BBJ Musical Theater Students Ages 10 to Adult!
The Broadway Body (TM) is a conditioning & technique class customized for the BBJ dancer/performer brought to you by Christine Kjellquist (CPT, PES) of CK Movement, LLC - an industry expert on training & conditioning performance qualities for dancing and performer's presentation. You will be training in Christine's signature program, Body IN Balance (TM) which improves stability, core, balance & posture - thereby enhancing your presentation, technique, dance skills and performance quality on stage. We will stretch, we will strengthen, we will work on dance fundamentals. Designed for all levels. No previous dance or movement experience required.
-Please bring water, jazz shoes and/or studio-friendly sneakers.
-Perfect for parents/children who want to take a class together!
-We have not yet determined if this will be a performance class.
Bring YOUR joy to us!
*Tuition is $75/month or $300 for Fall Semester (Sept-Dec). Students can also drop-in to this class for $25/class.
NEW class designed for BBJ Musical Theater Students Ages 10 to Adult!
The Broadway Body (TM) is a conditioning & technique class customized for the BBJ dancer/performer brought to you by Christine Kjellquist (CPT, PES) of CK Movement, LLC - an industry expert on training & conditioning performance qualities for dancing and performer's presentation. You will be training in Christine's signature program, Body IN Balance (TM) which improves stability, core, balance & posture - thereby enhancing your presentation, technique, dance skills and performance quality on stage. We will stretch, we will strengthen, we will work on dance fundamentals. Designed for all levels. No previous dance or movement experience required.
-Please bring water, jazz shoes and/or studio-friendly sneakers.
-Perfect for parents/children who want to take a class together!
-We have not yet determined if this will be a performance class.
Bring YOUR joy to us!
*Tuition is $75/month or $300 for Fall Semester (Sept-Dec). Students can also drop-in to this class for $25/class.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Large Studio
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)
Mass Academy of Ballet (MAB)