Fall 2023 Dance and Theater Programming​ Sept 12 - Jan 25

Welcome to the Broadway Bound Kids Guardian Guidepost! On this page you'll find important updates, reminders, and class information. BBK is an after school dedicated to providing a brave space where students belong and are heard. All Broadway Bound Kids classes will be grounded in trauma informed practice and social emotional learning, focusing on community, confidence, and skill building. ​

Program Manager Spotlight: Samantha Blain

​Samantha Blain is thrilled to be your program manager for PS 527. Please direct all your program related questions and concerns to her at sblain@broadwayboundkids.org

Sam is a Cuban multi-disciplinary creative artist and teacher based in NYC. A 2008 alum from Emerson College BFA Musical Theater Program and Atlantic Acting School. She holds a certification in Pedagogy and Curriculum Practice in Social Emotional Learning and Character Development from Rutgers University.  Sam has been a teaching artist with BBK since 2015, and joined the administrative staff as a Program Director in fall 2022. Over the last 12 years, she has taught and directed for several organizations including Move this World (curriculum development), NYU, Atlantic Theater Company, Broadway.com, Broadway Bound Kids, NYU, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, CO/LAB Theater Group, the United Nations School directing and running their drama program. She is currently on the writing staff at Bay Area Children’s Theater first-ever BIPOC led Writers Room where she co-created and published the children’s book “Pocket Guide for Imaginary Friends”. Sam is Co-Artistic Director of the award-winning Hit The Lights! Theater Co. where she additionally takes on roles as grant writer and performer. Hit The Lights! was the 2018/2019 Company in Residence at Ars Nova, nominated for the 2020 Off-Broadway Alliance Award for “Best Family Production”, 2021 Little Island NYC’s Performer series, and collaborated with Vogue Magazine for their March 2021 Cover Spread. 

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BBK at PS 6 Class Schedule:

Ask Your Student About:

Tuesdays: That's My Jam (K) and That's My Jam (1-2), 2:30-5:00 (rolling pickups until 5:45)
All Class Dates:

1. September 12, 19, 26
2. October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
3. November 14, 21, 28
4. December 5, 12, 19
5. January 2, 9, 16, 23

18 total sessions


Wednesdays: Once Upon A Time (K-2) 2:30-5:00 (rolling pickups until 5:45)
All Class Dates:

1. September 13, 20, 27
2. October 4, 11, 18, 25
3. November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
4. December 6, 13, 20
5. January 3, 10, 17, 24

19 total sessions 


Thursdays: Mix It Up (K), Mix It Up (1-2), and Lights, Camera, Action (3-5) 2:30-5:00 (rolling pickups until 5:45)
All Class Dates:

1. September 14, 21, 28
2. October 5, 12, 19, 26
3. November 9, 16, 30
4. December 7, 14, 21
5. January 4, 11, 18, 25

17 total sessions 

Ensemble Agreements! Ensemble Agreements are created by each class and serve as parameters for our learning throughout the semester. Each class has agreements that are unique, developed by student voice. For the first month of BBK classes, emphasis is placed on these agreements to hold each other accountable for creating a warm, inclusive environment.

More Musical Theater Opportunities:
Saturdays this fall BBK is launching a subsidized musical theater program on the upper west side. Broadway Bound Beginners serves students K-3rd Grade. Click the flier below for more information!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide scholarships or reduced tuition?
Yes! We are passionate about making sure all young artists have access to quality performing arts programming.  Please apply for a needs-based scholarship here. 

What can I expect from BBK programs?    
All Broadway Bound Kids classes are taught by professional teaching artists and foster an environment of trust, community, and fun.  Our student-centered programs are designed to meet each student where they are, provide space for the group’s creativity, and hone their performing arts skills. Classes are catered specifically to the age group of enrolled students to create challenging but achievable goals.  BBK teaching artists are trained to bring mindfulness and social-emotional learning to their classrooms, all while having a great time!  

Do you allow students to drop into classes?
At this time we cannot offer drop-ins during weekly classes as capacity is limited. However, keep a lookout on our website for one-off programming if you’re looking for a smaller time commitment!

What is your refund policy?
Students will have a two week period to drop the class for a refund if it's not the right fit. Refunds will be pro-rated depending on the number of classes the student attended. All other requests will be handled on a case by case basis, and BBK will offer credit toward other BBK programming on a case by case basis.

What does a typical day in BBK Programs look like? 
All of our programs differ slightly, but below is a typical day in a BBK program: 

• Snack (brought from home) (15-20 Min)
• Mindful Moment (5-10 Min)
• Ensemble Agreements (5-10 Min)
• Community Building Activities (10 Min)
• Theater Games (10 Min)
• Break (10 Min)
• Class Content (30-40 Min)
• More Games (10 Min)
• Reflection (5 Min)
• Final 45 minutes will be theater games/less structured/homework time, and will not have a content element 

​Questions? We are happy to help!  Contact hello@broadwayboundkids.org.