Beth Jacobsen School of Dance, Dance Studio, Oreland Pennsylvania

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Welcome to Beth Jacobsen School of Dance!

Our school caters to a wide variety of students: Whether you are looking for a recreational form of dance, or you aspire to a professional career, Beth Jacobsen School of Dance is for you!

We realize how essential a proper foundation is to the development of a strong, confident dancer. Our ballet, hip-hop, jazz and tap programs are unique, challenging and FUN!

The Springfield Community Foundations Board has named Beth Jacobsen School of Dance as the BEST dance school in Springfield Township! Our expert faculty opens the gateway to artistic expression through quality instruction at every level. Each and every student receives personal attention to help achieve their goals.

Our students and their families are of the utmost importance to us! Whether your are enrolling your child(ren) or taking classes yourself, our faculty and staff will provide you with quality communication about your/your child's progress.

ONE WEEK TRIAL

for Studio C Classes*

Come in Jan 23rd - 28th

to try out the NEW

Studio C Classes

starting in February!

*Please call the studio before coming in for a class!

Outside the BJSD Studio
Studio A
Studio Lobby
Studio A
Studio B
NEW Studio C
Studio C
Studio C

Miss Dana's Friday night ballet class
Miss Heather's. 3 and 4 year old ballet class

Beth Jacobsen School of Dance offers 3 separate studio spaces. Our spacious studios are fully heated/air-conditioned, with custom-built raised floors and full length wall-to-wall mirrors.

A waiting room is available for parents and visitors, along with a changing room for our dancers. Plenty of free parking is available!

Birthday Parties

Have your next Birthday Party at BJSD!
Cost: $200 for up to 15 children. Use the contact form below or call our studio for more info!

2011-12 Classes

2011 - 2012 Classes

STUDIO A

STUDIO B

STUDIO C

REGISTRATION

If you would like a class & don't see it on the schedule, please let us know!

STUDIO A

* Class fulfills requirement for Company Classes

** Pointe - at teacher's discretion

MONDAY

3:45 - 4:30

BALLET-TAP

Ages 3 - 4

Miss Dana

4:30 - 5:30

BALLET-TAP

Ages 4 - 6

Miss Dana

5:30 - 6:30

*BALLET-TAP

Ages 7 - 10

Miss Dana

6:30 - 7:30

SENIOR COMPANY

Ages 14+

Miss Dana

7:30 - 8:30

*BALLET-MODERN

Teen/Adult

Miss Dana

TUESDAY

3:30 - 4:30

MINI HIP-HOP

Ages 4 - 6

Miss Narissa

4:30 - 5:30

HIP-HOP

Ages 6 - 8

Miss Narissa

5:30 - 6:30

CHEERDANCE

Ages 7 - 10

Ashley Kelly

6:30 - 7:30

CHEERDANCE

Pre-Teen/Teen

Ashley Kelly

7:30 - 8:30

*INT. LYRICAL-JAZZ

Ages 11+

Miss Narissa

8:30 - 9:30

*ADV. LYRICAL-JAZZ

Teen/Adult

Miss Narissa

WEDNESDAY

4:15 - 5:00

BALLET

Ages 4 - 6

Miss Dana

5:00 - 6:00

HIP-HOP

Ages 7 - 9

Mr. Justin

6:00 - 7:00

HIP-HOP COMPANY

Teen

Mr. Justin

7:00 - 8:15

*ADV. BALLET

Teen Ages 15+

Miss Dana

8:15 - 9:00

**POINTE

Teen

Miss Dana

THURSDAY

4:30 - 5:30

MODERN

Ages 6 - 9

Miss Beth

5:30 - 6:30

BALLET-JAZZ

Ages 6 - 8

Miss Caroline

6:30 - 7:30

*BALLET-POINTE PREP

Ages 8 - 11

Miss Caroline

7:30 - 8:00

POINTE-POINTE PREP

Ages 10 - 11

Miss Caroline

FRIDAY

3:45 - 4:30

BALLET-TAP

Ages 3 - 4

Miss Dana

4:30 - 5:30

BALLET-TAP

Ages 5 - 8

Miss Dana

5:30 - 7:00

*INT BALLET-POINTE PREP

Ages 11+

Miss Dana

SATURDAY

10:00 - 10:45

LITTLE BALLET

Ages 2 1/2 - 3

Miss Heather

10:45 - 11:30

BALLET-JAZZ

Ages 3 - 4

Miss Heather

11:30 - 12:30

TAP-JAZZ

Ages 5 - 8

Miss Heather

Studio A

STUDIO B

* Class fulfills requirement for Company Classes

** Pointe - at teacher's discretion

MONDAY

4:30 - 5:30

BALLET

Ages 5 - 7

Miss Beth

5:30 - 6:30

HIP-HOP - JAZZ

Ages 5 - 7

Miss Beth

6:30 - 7:30

*MODERN

Ages 8 - 11

Miss Heather

TUESDAY

4:30 - 5:30

*BALLET

Ages 7 - 10

Miss Beth

5:30 - 6:30

HIP-HOP

Pre-Teen/Teen

Miss Narissa

6:30 - 7:30

MUSICAL THEATRE

Ages 8 - 12

Miss Narissa

7:30 - 8:30

TAP ENSEMBLE

Teen-Adult

Miss Katie

WEDNESDAY

4:00 - 5:00

MUSICAL THEATRE-TAP

Ages 5 - 8

Miss Beth

5:00 - 6:00

JUNIOR COMPANY

Ages 11 - 14

Miss Dana

6:00 - 7:00

*MODERN

Ages 11 - 14

Miss Dana

7:00 - 8:00

HIP-HOP

Pre-Teen/Teen

Mr. Justin

THURSDAY

5:30 - 6:30

PETITE COMPANY

Ages 7 - 11

Miss Beth

6:30 - 7:30

*TAP

Ages 9+

Miss Beth

FRIDAY

6:30 - 7:30

BALLET-LYRICAL

Ages 6 - 9

Miss Heather

SATURDAY

Studio B

STUDIO C

Studio C classes are Non-Recital Classes, beginning February 2012!

MONDAY

TUESDAY

10:00 - 11:00

ZUMBA

Adult

TBA

4:30 - 5:30

BALLET-TAP

Ages 3 - 4

TBA

5:30 - 6:30

BEGINNER BALLET

Teen/Adult

TBA

6:30 - 7:30

HIP-HOP

Ages 9 & up

Miss Ashley

7:30 - 8:30

CARDIO TAP

Adult

Miss Katie

WEDNESDAY

10:00 - 11:00

YOGA

Adult

TBA

6:30 - 7:30

BEGINNER JAZZ

Adult

TBA

7:30 - 8:30

BEGINNER TAP

Adult

TBA

8:30 - 9:30

INTERMEDIATE TAP

Teen/Adult

Miss Katie

THURSDAY

4:30 - 5:30

BALLET-TAP

Ages 4 - 6

TBA

5:30 - 6:30

GYMNASTICS-ACRO

Ages 5 & up

Miss Ashley

7:30 - 8:30

BELLY DANCING

Teen/Adult

LaLume

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Studio C

REGISTRATION

Bonus Savings!! - Download and mail your registration with your 1st payment, and the registration fee is waived!!!

Registration

All teachers and classes are subject to change, based on staff availability and enrollment.

All classes must receive a minimum of 5 enrollees in order to run.

Registration forms may be downloaded and mailed to the studio, or visit us in person during our Fall Open House Registration dates.

Download a Registration Packet to get started!

NEW_Registration 2011-2012.pdf

Faculty

Faculty

Beth and Dana

Narissa and Ashley

Caroline and Heather

Justin and Katie

Beth and Dana Beth Jacobsen-Daniels is a graduate of Temple University and holds a BA in Dance Education and Kinisiology. While at Temple, Beth performed with the University's Motion Dance company for four years and danced at the Academy of Music under the direction of Patsey Kelly Turner. She served as a talent judge for Dance Masters of America competition along with Dance Educators of America. In addition, she is a certified member of Dance Masters, the only organization that certifies teachers. Beth continues to study in New York under well known teachers such as Joe Tramine, Sheila Barker and David Howard. Beth's dancers have performed in the Boscov's Thanksgiving Day Parade and they also performed for the Fox television network "Good Day Live". Along with this her dancers have won many state competitions. Beth served as director and teacher of Cheltenham Township Dance program and she taught gymnastics at Ft. Washington Elementary School in the PA area before opening her own school in 1989. It is her goal at Beth Jacobsen School of Dance to provide quality training in dance along with positive challenges and achievable goals.
Dana Heinz is a graduate of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. She holds a BFA in Dance Education with a concentration in ballet. Dancing since the age of three, she attended Beth Jacobsen School of Dance studying everything from ballet, to jazz to tap. While in high school she competed and placed highly in several dance competitions in both group and solo divisions. In college, Dana had the opportunity to stop study with renowned teachers such as Fernando Bujones, Andrew Pap, and Christine Cox; and performed in Ballets such as Swan Lake and Napoli. Dana has choreographed for musicals at local grade schools and has been teaching ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, tap, and creative movement since high school.

Narissa and Ashley Narissa Fell has her BA in Dance from DeSales University, and has also studied at the University of the Arts. Upon graduation, she has had numerous opportunities as a performer, choreographer and educator. She has performed for the entertainment shows at Dorney Park in 2005, and traveled to Rio de Janerio, Brazil in 2008 to educate others and expand her knowledge of other forms of dance throughout the world.Narissa is always keeping up with new techniques, styles and choreographing while taking classes in Philadelphia and New York City. Most recently, she attended Surfscape Contemporary Dance Theatre summer intensive in Daytona, Florida. Currently, Narissa is continuing her second year with CoEXISTdance Company. This is also her first year with Project Moshen and the Philadelphia Fight Vixens Dance Team.Narissa has been teaching dance at various studios, gyms, camps and workshops for 7 years. She enjoys working with all ages and her teaching style is new, innovative and exciting! Narissa is thrilled to be a part of the BJSD faculty for the 3rd year.
Ashley Kelly is an alumni of Beth Jacobsen School of Dance, with a background in Hip-Hop, Ballet, Modern and Jazz. Currently studying dance education at Temple University, her interests include African and improvisational dance. Ashley has 6 years of experience in cheerleading, including serving as a 5-year All-American for the Universal Cheerleading Association. Ashley coaches Junior Varsity Cheerleading at McDevitt High School, as well as the Tiny Tots Pinnacle All-Star Team.In addition to her dance and cheerleading talents, Ashley is well-versed in gymnastics. She coaches a tumbling class for Temple University and participates in the University's Gymnastics club, where she and her team placed 3rd overall against Ivy League schools such as U Penn.Ashley is a new addition to the 2011 Faculty, and is extremely excited for the upcoming season!

Caroline and Heather Caroline Weiner began her study at the age of seven with the Bucks County Dance Co. in Doylestown under the direction of Carl Sandmeyer. She continued her training in classical ballet at the University of Delaware and joined the Ballet School of Newark's dance company. She has also studied with Eva Szabo, Gary Flannery, and Karen Bamonte, as well as taking master classes with Edward Villella and David Howard. Caroline has 25 years experience as a dancer, teacher and choreographer in the Philadelphia area and was the assistant director from Dance Dynamics in Oreland. She holds a M. Ed. degree from Arcadia and a B.S. degree from the University of Delaware in elementary education. She is also a middle school English teacher.
Heather Farnell, a graduate of Cabrini College, studied a dual major of Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Heather has studied Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Ballet and Pointe. She has participated in many dance competitions, locally and along the East Coast, winning various awards for group and solo dance competition. Heather performed in the Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Sleeping Beauty ballets to name a few. She was a member of NeOteric Modern Co. and performed corps as well as solo roles. She is a member of the Cabrini College Dance Team and helped choreograph their Jazz numbers. Heather looks forward to expressing her love for dance at Beth Jacobsen School of Dance.

Justin and Katie Justin Valentine, a.k.a. "Wiggles" is a Philadelphia native and he comes to us with a wide range of experience in the dance industry. He is currently a member of the CHOSEN DANCE COMPANY, LLC. under the direction of CLYDE EVANS, JR. He has been seen in numerous television commercials, including Super Bowl XL and NBC 10's "Workout Wednesdays". His latest theatrical work, "From Tha Hip", premiered at the Prince Musical Theater in Philadelphia. We are grateful to have him as an instructor at our school!
Katie Kleinow began dancing at the young age of three and has specialized in both tap and jazz. Her talents include not only dance, but cheerleading as well. Katie has cheered for 13 years, and has also served as a cheerleading coach for middle school students throughout the area. Miss Katie's students find her high energy and enthusiasm contagious and are always excited for whatever surprises she may have up her sleeve! She is thrilled to be an instructor at Beth Jacobsen School of Dance and is looking forward to another wonderful year.

Zumba - New NEW 2011 Zumba Classes:Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pmThursday 7:30pm - 8:30 pmSaturday* 10:00am - 11:00am*Effective October 22nd, Saturday's Zumba class time is changed to 10:00am - 11:00amStay up to date by checking the website, orvisit us on our Facebook page for more updates!

Company Info

Company Teams

Company

Competitions

Company Members

Company Congratulations to our 2011 Company teams! To be a part of the Company team is a privilege. Students in Company classes must take a ballet technique class in addition to their regularly scheduled studio classes. Regular attendance to company is mandatory with two excused absences permitted. To be on our company team the students must come to class focused and prepared to begin on time.Company dancers participate in several events throughout the year, such as competitions, performances, and fundraisers. Admission to company are by audition and invitation only. We have a Senior Company team, a Junior Company team and a Petite Company team. We hold auditions two times throughout the year and thus far the enthusiasm and participation has been highly successful.As always, please feel free to ask any questions. Our doors are always open!

Top Row (L-R): Emily, Tiana, Danielle, Autumn, Abby, Sarah

Middle Row (L-R): Bryn, Laurie, Martha, Eddie, Molly, Natalie, Maddie

Bottom Row (L-R): Alison, Lauren, Kyra, Ellie

Competitions

Beyond The Stars

April 1st - 3rd, 2011 Voorhees, NJ

SHOOTING STAR DIVISION

13-15 DUO/TRIO: 1st Place "This Is Not Goodbye"

10-12 SMALL GROUP: 2nd Place "Hip To Be Square"

13-15 SMALL GROUP: 2nd Place "Breathe Me"

13-15 SMALL GROUP: 1st Place "Cosmic Love"

13-15 LARGE GROUP: 3rd Place "Ramalama"

Congrats to our Petite Company, who received GOLD for their "Greased Lightning" Routine!

Dance Expressions

April 10th 2011 Doylestown, PA

Company Members

Company Members

ABBY

ALISON

AUTUMN

BRYN

DANIELLE

EDDIE

ELLIE

EMILY

KYRA

LAUREN

LAURIE

MADDIE

MARTHA

MOLLY

NATALIE

SARAH

TIANA

NEW Company Members

2011-2012

Taylor Stovall

Lauren Rubenstein

Maria Brigidi

Charlie Rudalavage

Pictures coming soon!

ABBY

ALISON

AUTUMN

BRYN

DANIELLE

EDDIE

ELLIE

EMILY

KYRA

LAUREN

LAURIE

MADDIE

MARTHA

MOLLY

NATALIE

SARAH

TIANA

Contact Us

Contact Our Studio

Beth Jacobsen School of Dance

1320 Bruce Rd.

Oreland, PA 19075

Phone: (215) 886-5945

Students and Parents

Information for Students & Parents

News

News
We will be accepting registration for 2011-2012until November 13th!
Bring your friends to BJSD!!We are now offering a limited-time discount for NEW enrollees:1 FREE trial class (one hour class, no obligation)Call the studio for more info.
Dancers: Please come out & supportour Company teams at competition!!Admission is FREE and you'll have a great time!

Calendar

Calendar of Events 2011-2012
Sept 12Sept 26 - Oct 1Nov 24 - Nov 26Nov 30Dec 24 - Dec 31Feb 17 - Feb 20Apr 5 - Apr 9May 28 May 29May/June TBAJun 2
First Day of ClassesBring a friend to class this week!No Classes (Thanksgiving) *classes resume 11/28Costume Payments dueNo Classes (Winter Break) *classes resume 1/2No Classes (President's Day)No Classes (Spring Break) *classes resume 4/10No Classes (Memorial Day)Dress RehearsalPicturesRecital

Tuition

2011-2012 Tuition

Beth Jacobsen School of Dance offers two payment options for tuition.

BASIC PLAN: payments are made once per month, due the 1st of September through June. *A payment booklet is provided to students using this plan. Please place coupon and payment in the box in the studio lobby.

SUPER SAVER PLAN: payments are made quarterly (once every 3 months), plus June if applicable.

June tuition is 50% of the Basic Plan tuition cost (monthly cost).

Depending on the date of the recital, this payment is due with the March 2011 payment.

Receive an additional 10% discount if you pay in full!!

Download the tuition fees and schedule below:

NEW 2011-2012 Tuition.pdf

NEWS

CALENDAR

TUITION

School Policies

School Policies

Dress Code

Proper dance wear is essential for all classes. The dress code ensures that all dancers appear for class in a polished and professional manner. The dress code will be strictly enforced, and students may be asked to sit out and observe class if they are not properly dressed.

Please reference the dress code below. Any questions or concerns should be addressed directly with your instructor.

Ballet & Pointe

Black leotard (skirt optional), pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Pointe shoes are allowed at the instructor's discretion.

Hip-Hop

No jeans, or other too-tight/restrictive clothing. Black (stretch) dance pants with a leotard or tank top (no oversized T-shirts). Warm-up gear is acceptable at the discretion of the instructor.

Lyrical & Jazz

Jazz shoes must be worn -- check with your instructor for the color.

Tap

Black tap shoes for students age 6 & under. Tan tap shoes for age 6 & up (flat OR heeled).

Absences

Please call the studio if you (or your child) is unable to attend class. Students are welcome to attend a make-up class in the event of an absence. Your instructor can determine a suitable make-up class for you.

Studio Closings

If classes are canceled due to weather conditions, or other unforseen circumstances, there will be a recorded message on the studio answering machine. For scheduled closings due to holiday, please refer to the Calendar page.

Class Observation

Parents and family members are encouraged to observe their child's progress during the first class of each month, but at no other time. This ensures that all students can fully concentrate without any distractions. Please speak with the class instructor if a conflict arises, as we will do our best to make alternative arrangements.

Conferences

Most of our classes are back-to-back and do not allow adequate time for conversations between parents and instructors. If you wish to have a discussion with the instructor, please call our studio to set up a conference time.

Recital

All students are invited to perform in our annual recital in early June. *Costumes are purchased in December. Your instructor will discuss specific prices and due dates with the class at the appropriate time.

BJSD believes that everyone deserves the joy of dance. If you are experiencing financial hardship, we are happy to speak with you concerning payment options and other opportunities.

Gallery

Photo Galleries

Beyond the Stars 2011 Competition

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Apparel

CLEARANCE

Apparel
ALL remaining apparel is just $8 each -- Buy any 2 for $15!Hats & Bags just $5 each!!*Limited inventory - offer applies to remaining stock. Sizes and colors may be unavailable. Contact Nancy Roberts with inquiries.

Sport Bags

Hats

Shorts

T-Shirts

Tank Tops

Use the form below or call (267) 218-1621 to contact Nancy Roberts for all BJSD apparel inquiries.

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Contact us by phone or
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more information.
Our dancers are available for hire to perform at your next event! Call the studio for more details.

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