on stage contemporary performance

THE PERFORMANCE PROJECT

This project is designed for dancers seeking performance experience and an opportunity to shine in the spotlight! Whether it's your first time performing or you're eager to work closely with our faculty, this is your chance to experience the full process of preparing for a live show.

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The Performance Project is a 3-month commitment of training and rehearsals to prepare for an end of season showcase. The intensive will culminate in a live performance, with footage provided to each participant.

Each Performance Project is tailored specifically to the faculty teacher and their personal creative process. Dancers are able to join a faculty member’s project of their choosing.

Submissions for BPP are currently closed. Click the button below, fill out the interest form, and be the first to find out about the next cycle!

FAQ’s

  • Yes, you must be at least 16 years of age to participate.

  • Each dancer is able to perform in up to 2 projects, in any style they choose!

    *Intermediate/advanced projects are subject for admission (see below for more information)

  • Not necessarily. In our open level projects, it is not required. However, we recommend attending class with them at least once to understand their style and movement.

    As for some of our intermediate/advanced projects, faculty members will be accepting dancers at their discretion. If you have not attended their class before, they may ask you to do so or submit a 30 second video.

  • If you were not accepted into a project, we encourage you to perform in a different piece! Don’t let it tear you down - we have so many great faculty members to work with.

What We Built Together

Our 1st Showcase

Thanks to the enthusiasm of everyone who participated and attended our first showcase in 2025, BPP has become an central program at BDS. BPP is offered on an annual or semi-annual basis. We hope that you will join us during the next cycle!

A look at what we accomplished during the first Project Showcase!

11 Faculty choreographers

75 Dancers

180 In-person attendees

49 Virtual attendees

12 Guest performers

2 Pre-Pro alumni choreographers