BAM helps teens develop critical tools for experiencing art in after-school programs. These free programs cover a range of interests, from critical viewing and writing about performance and film, to dancing and choreography, to examining issues of social justice.

After-school programs are taught by arts professionals and include opportunities to experience performances by professional visiting companies. All programming is tailored to meet city and state learning standards and the Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts.

Fall Dance Insider: High School dancers and choreographers gain special access to the artists of BAM’s 2016 Next Wave Festival in this free workshop series, led in partnership with Mark Morris Dance Group. Participants gain rare insight into the creative process of world-renowned companies by attending performances, engaging in discussion, and participating in intensive classes led by the artists themselves.

Arts and Justice: an interdisciplinary visual and performing arts program that helps students examine issues related to social justice.

Application Deadline Extended: Oct 25, 2019.

Dancing into the Future: offers hands-on instruction in dance and choreography from an esteemed roster of professional artists.  For Grades 9-12 only. All students must complete an online application and interview in order to be considered for the program. No previous experience is required. BAM will cover the cost of performance tickets.

Application deadline: December 31, 2019.

For program details, visit: http://www.bam.org/education/after-school-programs