Newtown Business Spotlight: BC Discoveries Dance & Theater

NEWTOWN, PA — The coronavirus pandemic has made 2020 a trying year for local businesses, with tightened restrictions on occupancy rates forcing entrepreneurs to get creative.

We recently asked readers to help us shine a spotlight on local businesses that have gone the extra mile during the coronavirus pandemic.

So far, we've received over 65 submissions, with overwhelming support for the BC Discoveries Dance & Theater Arts Company, which has received 13 submission letters.

Check out some of our favorite reviews:

Shayna F. said:

BC Discoveries is a super friendly and comfortable environment. I am a current senior at BC Discoveries Dance Company and I absolutely love it. All of the staff have kept the studio clean and in great condition as we have suffered through COVID. They put their entire life into making the studio a safe happy environment even if we have to dance over technology. One example is, during the Spring, the staff delivered goodie bags to every student at the studio as a way of cheering the kids up. Additionally, we couldn’t have a normal recital so the staff took it into their own hands and produced a fantastic outdoor performance. I couldn't be more thankful to have such an amazing support system and a forever home. BC Discoveries is fantastic and I couldn’t ask for any better!

Liz K. said:

BC Discoveries never missed a beat during the pandemic. Dance and acting classes continued on Zoom and they ever offered free classes for those families that were laid off of work! BC Discoveries also drove to all 325 students houses and delivered very special care packages with special notes for all the dancers. Later in July they were finally able to host their dance recital outdoors at core creek park free of charge to families. BC Discoveries then got creative for reopening and hosted outdoor dance classes all season while keeping all the kids safe! They ended their season with a special performance outdoors at Trenton Thunders Stadium. This is just the top of the cake. Students also filmed a Nutcracker video to send to nursing homes and have visited grandparents with special dance grams! This studio has really gone above and beyond making things as nit am as possible for our kids and families.

Anna H. said:

The owner and staff go above and beyond for our kids! 2020 was a disaster and they offered alternatives to keep kids dancing! They truly are awesome!

Kate W. said:

The owner/studio Director, Kristina Tuxhorn has worked hard to keep the studio open as a creative and social outlet for the dancers during this crazy year. She always promotes a sense of community and the studio dancers are a family. She has provided Zoom classes and outdoor sessions to keep the dancers engaged. She has scheduled the performing company (TOPC) to perform at local outdoor locations while following all safety guidelines. This is a wonderful place for our daughter. Kristina and the entire staff have gone above and beyond.

This story is part of our Newtown Business Of The Year 2020 series, where we ask readers to tell us about a local business in their community. Nominations are open until Thursday, Dec. 10. If you are a local business owner who would like to share more information about your services and offerings, sign up to be included in Patch's free Local Business Information Center.