Friends of BSD was founded in the fall of 2025 by four Brattleboro School of Dance alumni to raise the funds needed to acquire the school and transition it to a nonprofit organization.  

Friends of BSD Guiding Values

Accessibility
We expand access to dance through scholarships, outreach, and partnerships, ensuring everyone has the chance to experience the power of movement. We welcome people of all ages, abilities, body types, and backgrounds, fostering a non-competitive and supportive environment where everyone belongs.

Artistic Excellence
We honor dance as both a discipline and art form, balancing technical rigor with creativity, emotional expression, and authenticity.

Community
We foster connection, kindness, and mutual respect—within the studio and beyond. We prioritize engaging local organizations and businesses. We believe that cultivating dance contributes to Brattleboro’s identity as a vibrant, arts-centered community.

Integrity
We uphold transparency and accountability to sustain BSD’s mission, people, and place for generations to come.

Joy We celebrate the pure joy of movement and the shared experience of dance. We believe that joy fuels creativity, strengthens community, and connects us to something larger than ourselves.

Personal Growth
We nurture confidence, curiosity, and self-expression, helping each dancer discover their unique voice and the joy of lifelong learning. 

Tradition & Innovation
We celebrate BSD’s long history and traditions—like high-quality training, handcrafted costumes and multigenerational performances—while embracing innovation and new forms of artistic expression.