BAX’s overarching mission is to support artists-in-progress of all ages and throughout all stages of development. In this spirit, BAX has constructed an environment where children study and professional artists create and perform work in the same building.

Taught by professional and nurturing faculty, BAX’s Youth Education Department provides expert instruction in building technical skills in dance, theater, and tumbling with an emphasis on cultivating creative expression. Each year we offer over 45 classes and serve over 1000 students, ages 1-18, in the BAX Building. Our programs encompass five core values — skill-building, creative choice, collaboration, performance, and community – and include a broad range of youth classes, performances and festivals.