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BDC Summer Intensive Junior (Ages 10-13)

Midtown Manhattan · $750/week · ★ 4.3 (290 reviews)

Broadway Dance Center's Summer Intensive Junior offers young dancers aged 10-13 a comprehensive, immersive experience in various dance styles in New York City.

▌ Editor's read The Broadway Dance Center (BDC) Summer Intensive Junior program is a day camp for dancers aged 10-13, focusing on a variety of dance styles including ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop. The website, broadwaydancecenter.com, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the program, including schedules, faculty, and tuition. BDC was founded by Richard Ellner and has been operating for over 40 years, establishing itself as a prominent dance institution. The center is not accredited by the ACA. While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, it emphasizes a professional and supportive environment. Broadway Dance Center has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @bdcnyc and a Facebook page 'broadwaydancecenter'. Google reviews for Broadway Dance Center generally reflect a positive experience, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 2,000 reviews, often praising the quality of instruction and diverse class offerings.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

BDC Summer Intensive Junior (Ages 10-13) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. dance programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1986 (40 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Dance
  • Ages: 10–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 322 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Price is per week for the intensive program. Multi-week discounts may be available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about BDC Summer Intensive Junior (Ages 10-13)

What ages does BDC Summer Intensive Junior (Ages 10-13) accept?
BDC Summer Intensive Junior (Ages 10-13) is open to children ages 10–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does BDC Summer Intensive Junior (Ages 10-13) cost?
BDC Summer Intensive Junior (Ages 10-13) publishes $750/week for the standard session. USD. Price is per week for the intensive program. Multi-week discounts may be available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are BDC Summer Intensive Junior (Ages 10-13)'s hours?
BDC Summer Intensive Junior (Ages 10-13) runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs BDC Summer Intensive Junior (Ages 10-13)?
BDC Summer Intensive Junior (Ages 10-13) is operated by a private business, with 40 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does BDC Summer Intensive Junior (Ages 10-13) provide lunch?
BDC Summer Intensive Junior (Ages 10-13) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does BDC Summer Intensive Junior (Ages 10-13) compare to other dance camps in New York?
BDC Summer Intensive Junior (Ages 10-13) is one of 23 dance camps in New York that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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