About the Directors
Owner/Artistic
Director Kristina Tuxhorn took
ownership of BC Discoveries Dance & Theater Arts Company in July 2009.
She graduated from Penn State University where she receive her BA in
Integrated Arts with a focus on Dance and Theater. While at Penn State,
Kristina was a member of the dance company and acted as a student teacher
for 3 years in dance and theater. She has studied both locally, and as
far as the renowned Bolshoi Ballet in Russia. Kristina is a former member
of the Philadelphia Ballet and has performed in and choreographed
countless ballets and musical theater productions to include: Grease, Bye Bye Birdie,
Cats, Pinocchio, Cirque de Broadway, A Winterland Wish, The Colors of Oz,
Extra Extra, The Velveteen Rabbit, Let the Sunshine, Journey to Broadway,
Two Worlds, The Princess of Octavia and Joseph & The Technicolored Dream
Coat and The Nutcracker, Short & Suite. Tuxhorn also worked
for the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, The prestigious Governors
School in NJ, and the National High School Dance Festival based out of
Miami. In addition to teaching for BC Discoveries, Kristina is the
director and founder of St. Joe's Dance and Theatre Company (an after
school program for elementary age children).
Director of Programs &
Marketing/Script Writer: Beth Crawford founded
BC Discoveries Dance & Theater Arts Company in September 2002 and
currently handles program development and marketing for BCDTA. In
addition, she writes and adapts scripts for their staged musical
productions. Crawford received her BS in Education and Marketing in 1984. In 1993,
she created Theme Time Music & Movement Program. This toddler/pre-school age
program ran successfully for seven years. In
1998, Crawford started B.C. Discoveries Model & Talent Management.
Full length productions and musical revues under Crawford’s direction include: Grease, Bye Bye Birdie,
Cats, Pinocchio, Cirque de Broadway, A Winterland Wish, The Colors of Oz,
Extra Extra, The Velveteen Rabbit, Let the Sunshine, Journey to
Broadway, Two Worlds, The Princess of Octavia and her latest creation, In
the Neighborhood, to
be seen May 2010
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About B.C. Discoveries Theater Arts Company
B.C. Discoveries Dance & Theater Arts Company
(BCDTA) is a high energy, performance based program where students receive
quality instruction as well as performance opportunities. Whether
an individual wishes to sing, dance or act, BCDTA Co. has
it all. BCDTA is a unique program where students, parents and faculty are like
family.
Student-performers choose from a variety of art disciplines
(see below) and aspire to their individual
goals. Ultimately a diverse group of talent levels
(beginning-advanced) join together to perform, as one, in our fully staged
spring musical theater production.
The
Dance Theater Program
Dance Theater (DT)
is a
high energy Jazz based dance class. Any student K-12 can enroll in
their appropriate class and will perform in our December in-house showcase
and Spring Musical Production. (no audition necessary)
During the fall semester, the focus is on the technical development of
each dancer. During the
Winter-Spring session, students learn and rehearse exciting choreography
to be performed in the spring musical production. Choreographic styles can
vary to include: classic jazz, Broadway jazz, hip hop, lyrical &/or
modern Jazz. (weekly attendance is
crucial)
Since all MT students
participate in the production, they are required to attend the mandatory
weekend rehearsals
leading up to the performance, Dates and Times TBA)
Ballet & Ballet Theater
BCDTA offers
quality ballet training from our youngest ballerinas in Creative Movement
through
Ballet/Pointe 7.
Ballet Theater combines 30 minutes of ballet technique with 30 minutes of
ballet performance choreography. Participants in this program
benefit from strengthening their technique as well as increasing their
performance opportunities. Students perform in the December showcase
and in the spring musical production.
Acting/Voice
This exciting class combines 30 minutes of
acting technique with 30 minutes of vocal instruction.
(breathing technique, improvisation, dramatic exercises, commercials and on-camera
activities. The vocal portion includes a vocal warm-up, group & solo on-stage and classroom vocal
opportunities. Students perform in the December showcase and in the
spring musical production.
BCDTA Jr. & Sr. Company
Sr. Company: The Sr. Dance
Company consists of members who display a strong interest and commitment
to dance and the arts. (ability levels
range from intermediate to advanced.) Individuals must audition and
be accepted into the Dance Co. Sr. company students range in age
from 13-18 yr. Students learn varying styles of performance choreography.
Requirements: Musical Theater, Ballet and the Dance Company
Class.
Jr. Company:
The Jr. Dance Company consists of members who display a strong interest
and commitment to dance and the arts. (ability levels
range from intermediate to advanced.) Individuals must audition and
be accepted. Students in the Jr. Company range in age from 9-13 yr.
Students learn varying styles of performance choreography.
Requirements: Students may chose a
Dance Focus or Theater Arts Focus.
Dance Focus Requirements: Musical Theater, Ballet and Dance
Co. Class. Theater Arts Focus Requirements: Musical
Theater, Acting/Voice, Dance Co. Class.
BCDTA's
Summer Program
The
staff at BCDTA is made up of certified teachers & professionals who all
enjoy working with children and excel in their art. This compatible,
creative team collaborates weekly, to ensure quality instruction and
programs.
Location
(do not
send checks or mail to this address)
The Barn at Brookside Manor
69 Heather Ct. Newtown
(Behind Chandler Hall)
Equipped with 2 studios, barres, mirrors, hardwood floors, high ceilings,
2 bathrooms, and a full kitchen. This beautiful, historic facility is
nestled in a park-like setting.
Mailing address: PO Box 218 Richboro, PA 18954
Directions
(from the 413 bypass)
Turn onto Sycamore street (going into town of Newtown)
rt. on Barclay St, left at Stop Sign, rt. on Whitman
rt. on Braeburn, left onto Heather... Barn studio is on Left
Enter on side Opposite the Double Doors and
Please do not park in spaces marked "reserved."
For more information call 215-357-7402