Bodiography Center for Movement
College Preparatory Program
Artistic Director of Pittsburgh's Bodiography Contemporary Ballet, Maria Caruso, brings the finest dance education to the Pittsburgh area. With Ms. Caruso's belief that with seamless technique and exquisite artistry there is an appreciation for the body in it's most intrinsic form, she has developed a college preparatory dance program and a well rounded school curriculum that focuses on academics as well as performing arts education. As a school that concentrates on health and well being, BCM offers the most comprehensive pre-professional training with a renowned faculty of full time professionals as well as amazing guest artists from ballet/modern companies and universities from around the world. Contact Maria Caruso @ 412-425-3766
Located at 5824 Forbes Avenue, Bodiography Center for Movement College Preparatory Program's mission is to enrich young and aspiring artists about the importance of a sound mind, body, and soul within the art form of dance. The program exists to inspire a new generation of artists who will find the security in knowing that each one of us holds our own unique and exquisite talents. This institution functions as a nurturing environment that evokes high quality dance education to a community of artists who aspire to pursue dance in an institution of higher learning, resulting in collegiate graduation and a long lasting professional career. All Bodiography instructors hold a BFA in Fine Arts and Dance.
Program Outline
The class schedule is listed below and requires a minimum of 8 hours of study per week to be graded by faculty and returned to the students’ academic institution for physical education credit. This will also include written evaluations by faculty members to monitor progress and two written assignments per semester to be completed by students to demonstrate academic understanding of movement studies.
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Ballet 3-4:30
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Pilates 3:00-3:45
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Ballet 3:30-5:30
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Pilates 3:00-3:45
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Modern/Jazz 4:30-5:30
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Ballet 3:45-5:15
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Modern 5:30-7:00
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Ballet/Pointe 3:45 -5:45
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Ballet/Teaching Methods
5:30-7:00
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Pointe/Variations 5:15-6
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Pointe 7:8:30
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Composition 5:45-6:30
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Optional Ballet 6-7:30
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Optional Ballet 6:30-8:00
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Tuition
Unlimited Program $3,150.00 (divided into 9 -$350- monthly installments)
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