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.
A Taste of Spain for ages 18+
Therapeutic Movement Education Classes for the Special Child
Super Journal Series: Move, Draw, and Write to Boost Your Best Self
Spring 2022 Performance Fee
Summer 2022 Contemporary Intensive
Summer 2022 Hip Hop and Street Style Dance Intensive
Summer 2022 Rhythm Alive Intensive
Summer 2022 Ballet Intensive
Summer 2022 Dance Discovery Summer Intensive
Creative Dance for ages 4-6
Intro to Dance for ages 6-8
Dance Foundations for ages 8-10
Beginners Ballet for ages 8-10
Beginners Tap for ages 7-10
Ballet 1 for ages 9-12
Dance for Boys for ages 10+
Modern 1 for ages 10-12
Ballet 2 for ages 10-13
Modern 2 for ages 11-14
Intermediate Tap for ages 11+
Jazz 2-3 for ages 11-16
Ballet 3 for ages 12-18
Beginners Pointe for ages 12+ by invitation
Modern 3 for ages 13-16
Tap - Advanced for ages 13+
Broadway Jazz 3-4 for ages 14+
Ballet 4 for ages 14+
Contemporary 4 for ages 14-adult
Intro To Drumming for ages 8-adult
Intro to Flamenco for ages 9-12
Funk Box Breaking for ages 10+
Non Contact Boxing for ages 13-17
Young Choreographers Workshop for ages 13-16
Young Choreographers Initiative workshop ~ Movement: The Language of Transformation for ages 16-adult
Senior Choreographic Project for ages 17+
Singing 101 for ages 13-17 (CLASS CANCELED FOR SPRING SESSION)
Acting Your Song for ages 16+ (CLASS CANCELLED FOR SPRING SESSION)
#TIKTOK #DanceChallenge for ages 12+ (CLASS CANCELLED FOR SPRING SESSION)
Ballet Beginner for ages 12-adult
Ballet Advanced Beginner/Intermediate for ages 12-adult


