The Broadway Dance Center

The Broadway Dance Center, at 221 West 57th Street over the Hard Rock Cafe, is one of the city's most popular training grounds -- particularly with the Broadway Gypsy crowd. I love the fact that the studios are on separate floors so that music from a jazz or tap class doesn't filter in during a ballet class or vice versa.

Teachers tend to stress audition tips and tricks. There is no summer intensive for young people, but children are allowed in regular classes with permission of the director and instructors. Just give a call ahead of time and let everyone know what your plans are and what ages your students are.

Visit BDC's impressive and informative Web Site at www.broadwaydancecenter.com for everything you need to know, including biographies of all the teachers, constantly updated class schedules and information on BDC's two retail shops.

February 2005 Update...
In my NYDS column called "Where to Dance," posted in April of 1997, I talked about the evolution of the big studios in NYC, including BDC. Also, please visit my March 2005 column for news about the 20th anniversary of BDC and a link to an excellent history of the studio.

Broadway Dance Center now has an extensive children's program and a summer intensive.

The big news at BDC is the "Club Card." It's free, and you need one in order to take class. You can get one here.