About Us

Broadway Dance Center is a drop-in dance studio, which means you can sign up for, and attend classes individually from our daily schedule.

BDC offers daily class schedules, both in-person and livestream, and On Demand classes taught by some of the world's most renowned teachers and choreographers. Our continued dedication to the international dance community, state-of-the-art studios, exceptional online offerings, and our location in the heart of the New York City Theater District make us the ultimate studio for dancers around the globe.

About Broadway Dance Center

Created in 1984 Broadway Dance Center was created through the vision of Richard Ellner and legendary instructor Frank Hatchett. BDC became a home for dancers of all levels, offering classes in a variety of styles.

1984-1998

BDC called 1733 Broadway home. This space was no stranger to dance, having housed Hines-Hatchett Performing Arts Center, in the early '80s and Jo Jo’s Dance Factory in the '70s. BDC became one of the first drop-in schools to offer ballet, theater, tap, jazz, and many other dance genres in one location. 

"I wanted to create what I thought no one had anywhere, which was one roof that would house every type of dance that is of interest to aspiring professionals and for recreational people also...having tap, jazz, aerobics, ballet, theater dance, all that stuff under one roof." ~ Richard Ellner

1998-2006

As BDC moved into its new home at 221 West 57th St., Richard Ellner passed away, leaving his daughter Allison Ellner to take the reins. Frank Hatchett was still teaching 15 Jazz classes a week, and drew groups of dancers from around the world, planting the seed for what BDC would become: a global destination for dance!

2007-Present

Relocating to 322 West 45th St. in the heart of NYC's Theater District, BDC continues to inspire the world to dance. Under the direction of long-time staff Diane King and Reese Snow, the studio saw growth in 2012 with expansion at West 45th St., and the opening of a new BDC Children and Teens School at 37 West 65th St. in 2017.

2013

We mourned the loss of Frank Hatchett after several years of illness. His legacy continues as his protégés Sheila Barker, Debbie Wilson, Michelle Barber, Lane Napper, and Heather Rigg continue in his footsteps at BDC as seasoned educators.

Contact Us

For general inquires, please email Info@bwydance.com or call (212) 582-9304.