BETTIE JANE’S CENTER OF DANCE ART (BJCDA) was
established in 1960 by Mrs. Bettie Jane Bryant, Owner and Director.
Students are accepted from age four through adult, beginner to
professional. Most of the classes offered at BJCDA are combination classes
including, tap, ballet and jazz. Depending upon the age and level of the
student, separate extra ballet classes, Irish dance classes and competition
level classes are available based on teacher recommendation. The average
student-teacher ratio is six to one.
Each year, Bettie Jane Bryant produces and directs
the annual recital, the “Showcase of Stars”. This production allows each
student to demonstrate what they have learned throughout the current dance
season. The proceeds from the recital are traditionally donated to
charity. BJCDA has raised over $100,000 for local, state and personal
divisions of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
In addition to the annual production, some classes
are requested to perform for various civic organizations, festivals, malls,
and theater productions throughout the year.
