Youth Performing Arts Program

Our Performing Arts Program (PAP) provides an in-depth, interdisciplinary learning experience to young dancers ages 4 to 18. From the start of their training, students are introduced to dance practice with an equal emphasis on technical development as well as artistic exploration. As they progress in age and level, a comprehensive curriculum encourages students to expand their creative language while challenging their intellectual, technical, and artistic abilities.

Weekly classes, special workshops, and summer intensives are offered to all students.
Students are placed in one of 5 levels to ensure their growth and success, while factoring in age and experience.
Following an interdisciplinary philosophy, PAP classes fuse modern techniques with traditional approaches to cultivate a rich artistic experience.
All students ages 8+ participate in an annual PAP Performance Celebration, with additional performance opportunities throughout the year for upper level students.
Improvisational skills are developed from the earliest stages of participation. At age 11+, students are welcome to join the Young Choreographers Program.

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NOTICE: due to staff shortages with the local bussing company, Pulse is not currently accepting applications for students to be dropped off by bus after school.

You may also register in-person at Berkshire Pulse studios, Monday through Saturday, 10am-5pm.

Level 1

Ages 9+
2 classes weekly

Participation in two classes per week at this level is recommended. Required for Ballet 1 dancers. Dancing more than once per week allows for greater ease of progress and sense of fulfillment. Additional classes can be Intro to Flamenco, Dances of Africa, Capoeira, Breaking, Boxing. Class offerings are subject to change

Level 2

Ages 10+
2+ classes weekly

Participation in two classes per week for modern 2 students (in accordance with individual placement recommendations.) For ballet 2 students, participation in two ballet classes plus a choice of one modern, jazz, Flamenco, Dances of Africa, Capoeira, or Funk Box Breaking class is required. Community ballet classes are available for students age 11+ who do not wish to participate in the ballet 2 class program for youth.

Level 3

Ages 12+
3+ classes weekly

Participation in three to five classes a week are required for students participating in ballet or modern at this level, five for those who would like to proceed with pointe work. Level 3 ballet students take two upper-level plus one lower-level ballet, and one modern, jazz or contemporary technique classes per week to fulfill Level 3 technique class requirements.

Level 4

Ages 14+
5+ classes weekly

Advanced level students are required to participate in a minimum of five classes per week. The class schedule is determined by program directors in consideration of individual student’s needs and interests.