everyone, not only professionals. Over the next fifteen years, the studio grew from a one-story building to three stories of creative and business space, and flourished under Ellner's leadership. His daughter Allison came on board and together they formed a strong partnership. In 1998, the property the studio rented was sold to make way for a high-rise/office building. Being uprooted and forced to relocate, the studio faced a challenging and disappointing time. Ellner died just three weeks after the move to 57th Street, at the age of 69, of a heart attack. The responsibility of securing the studio's future fell to Allison, who wanted to honor her father's legacy. After seven successful years at 57th Street, BDC was again faced with the dilemma of being forced to relocate in 2006. After a short interim period and with support from the dance community, faculty and staff, BDC was able to rebuild its current state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Times Square. In August 2017, a second location was opened focusing on children and teen dancers near Lincoln Center. Broadway Dance Center expanded the space on 45th Street to seven studios. It now offers over 350 drop-in classes each week for dancers over age 13. Training programs The center offers drop-in classes and other opportunities to dance. Summer Session is an eight-week program of 12 classes for dancers ages 18–27. There are also mock auditions and performance opportunities. Dancers receive a certificate after successfully completing the program. In some cases, the Summer Session can count as college credit. Professional Semester is a four-month program designed for experienced dancers who are age 18–27. This consists of technique classes in multiple disciplines, mock auditions, seminars, and several networking possibilities for young dancers to establish themselves in the industry. BDC also offers programs specifically for international dancers. The International Student Visa Program (ISVP) for dancers over age 18, and the ISVP Professional Semester for ages 18–27, allow students from countries outside of the United States to experience training at BDC. Depending on the duration of the program, the cost for tuition can range from $6,000 to $24,000, which does not include other living expenses. Tuition for the ISVP Professional Semester is $3,850 for the four-month program. Youth programs are also offered at BDC. The Junior Training Program consists of three-week or six-week periods in which experienced dancers, age 13–17, can choose 15 classes per week