About Us

About the Director

Owner/Director, Beth Crawford, received her BS in Education in 1984. In 1993, she created Theme Time Music & Movement. This toddler/pre-school age program ran successfully for seven years. In 1998, Crawford started B.C. Discoveries Model & Talent Management. Clients received assignments from: Zany Brainy, SNL, Invisible Fence, Boscovs and IMG Models Inc, NYC. In 1999, a performing arts division was added, creating "Workshops in Musical Theater". And in 2002 came the Grand Opening of B.C. Discoveries Dance & Theater Arts Company. 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...

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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 high 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 on stage, as one company. Audience members marvel how BCDTA manages to produce quality productions with a limited rehearsal schedule. Student-performers attend their weekly 1 hour rehearsal class(es) as well as the pre-announced 4-5 mandatory weekend rehearsals. (click "dates to remember" for weekend rehearsal schedule)

The Musical Theater Program

Musical Theater (MT) is a high energy performance based class in which any individual (K-12) can enroll. MT students learn choreography to be performed in the upcoming production. The style of dance being taught in MT is typically that of Jazz: Classic jazz, Broadway Jazz, Lyrical, Modern Jazz & Hip Hop. The specific style ranges from class to class and show to show. Weekly MT classes act as mini 1 hour weekly rehearsal classes with new choreography being taught. (weekly attendance is important!) Since all MT students participate in the production, they are required to attend the 4-5 mandatory weekend rehearsals leading up to the performance) (BCDTA offers 8 levels of MT).

Ballet & Ballet Theater

BCDTA offers quality ballet training. Classes range from Creative Movement through Ballet/Pointe 6.

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.

Dance & Theater Company Auditions

The dance company consists of members 12-17 years of age who display a strong interest in dance. (ability levels range from intermediate to advanced.) Individuals must audition and be accepted into the Dance co. Dance company members are required to enroll in Musical Theater 6 and Ballet 6. Dance Co. members perform a minimum of 4 dances in BCDTA Co. productions.

Acting/Voice

This exciting class combines 30 minutes of acting technique with 30 minutes of vocal instruction. (breathing technique, improvisation, dramatic exercises, on-camera activities, vocal warm-up, group & solo on-stage and classroom vocal opportunities.

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The Faculty

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.

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