Studio Programs
At Open Arts, we are committed to cultivating programs that inspire all of our dancers to reach their highest potential - both inside the studio and beyond. To learn more about our Intensive Training Track and Performance-based offerings, see our Training & Performance Page. Below, you'll learn more about our Leadership and Mentor based programs designed to ensure every dancer has a way to be more involved at Open Arts and reach their highest potential.
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Brave Fearless Friends
Brave Fearless Friends - or BFF - is our leadership and empowerment program created specifically for the Middle School Years. This 3 Year Program includes a summer immersive experience each year and monthly meet-ups September-May to build community and offer opportunities for service, self-development, and connection.
Rising 6th Graders are able to join our new cohort each summer at our BFF Summer Immersion.
At Open Arts, we believe in fostering an environment that nurtures leadership and empowering the future impact-makers of our society.
Dancers in 4th and 5th Grade are invited to serve as Assistant Apprentices to learn dance and leadership skills under the tutelage of our assistants, emerging teachers, and current staff members.
Dancers in 6th-10th Grade are invited to serve as Teacher Assistants and volunteer in our youngest classrooms to receive training on effective classroom management, lesson plan creation, teaching dance technique, creating choreography, and differentiating instruction for all learners.
Finally, High School Juniors and Seniors who have been a part of the program for at least 2 years are given opportunities to teach classes, camps, and workshops as a part of our Emerging Teacher Training Program.
Teacher Assistant &
Emerging Teacher Training Program
National Honor Society for Dance Arts
High School aged dancers can complete various service, education, leadership, and performance tasks at the studio to earn points for induction into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. Graduating Seniors are able to apply for awards and scholarships as well as graduation cords and pins.