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Upper Dance Program 2022–2023

Ballet 4 

(ages 11-14) 

At this age and level students are encouraged to enroll in muitple classes. Dancers must be deemed physically ready for pointe work by their instructors, and they must participate in a full course of study to maintain the required strength and technique. 

Registration Open throughout the year. Students are welcome to join mid-session.


Mondays | Ballet and Pre Pointe/Pointe | 4:30-6:00PM | September 12-June 19| 36 classes
Wednesdays | Ballet and Jazz | 5:00-6:45PM |September 7-June 21 | 36 classes
Fridays | Ballet and Pre Pointe/Pointe | 4:30-6:00PM |September 9- June 16 | 36 classes

Intermediate and Advanced 

(ages 14-17)

Intermediate and Advanced Ballet Program with Pointe, Variations, Repertory, and Contemporary (by placement only. Please email jessica@hopartscenter.org to determine the best classes to meet the student's needs and learning objectives 

Registration Open throughout the year. Students are welcome to join mid-session. Email to get prorated pricing.


Mondays, 6:00-7:30PM | September 12- June 19 | 36 classes

Tuesdays, 5:15-7:30PM | September 13 - June 13 | 36 classes

Thursdays, 6:15-8:15PM | September 8- June 15 | 36 classes

Fridays, 6:15-8:15PM | September 9- June 17 | 36 classes

Saturdays, 11:45AM-2:45PM | September 10 - June 19 | 36 classes

Contemporary

Jazz

Hip-Hop

School Year 2022–2023

Students may enroll in one or more classes/week.

Saturdays, 10:30-11:15AM | September 10-January 14 | 16 classes

Saturdays, 10:30-11:15AM | February 4 - June 10 | 16 classes | SOLD OUT

Hip Hop I (ages 6-8, grades 1-3)

DANCE CALENDAR

DRESS CODE

Proper dress code should really be thought of as proper equipment. It will allow the dancers to work correctly and safely. 

  • The required clothing will allow dancers to see themselves in the mirror and learn the proper feel to movements. It will also allow instructors to easily view each dancers alignment.

  • Well fit dance shoes allow dancers to work correctly, preventing injury and ensuring safety.

  • Hair secured off the face allows the dancers to easily use eye focus during movements aiding movement quality and allowing the dancer to fully participate in the movement.

  • Please no jewelry in class other than small earnings.

 

Some local dance stores include WOW Dancewear in Auburn, Dance This Way in Concord, and Back Bay Dancewear in Burlington.

Girls:

  • Short Sleeve Leotard in Light Pink - CL5602

  • Pull on Tutu in Light Pink - CR4041

  • Full sole ballet slippers 

  • Ballet tights (dancers may choose a color similar to their skin tone or in which they feel most comfortable)

  • Hair pulled off face, long hair in a ponytail

Boys: 

  • White Crew Neck shirt

  • Black shorts

  • White socks

  • White full sole ballet slippers

  • Longer hair should be pulled back or combed back

Creative Dance

Girls:

  • Short Sleeve Leotard in Turquoise - CL5602

  • Pull on Skirt in Turquoise - CR5110

  • Full sole ballet slippers (similar color as tights)

  • Ballet tights (dancers may choose a color similar to their skin tone or in which they feel most comfortable)

  • Hair pulled off face, long hair in a ponytail

Boys: 

  • White Crew Neck shirt

  • Black shorts

  • White socks

  • White full sole ballet slippers

  • Longer hair should be pulled back or combed back

Pre Ballet and Pre Ballet/Ballet 1 combined classes

Girls:

  • Tank Leotard in Candy Pink - CL5605

  • Pull on Skirt in Candy Pink - CR5110 (used during center work)

  • Full sole ballet slippers (similar color as tights)

  • Ballet tights (dancers may choose a color similar to their skin tone or in which they feel most comfortable)

  • Hair pulled off face, long hair in a bun

Boys: 

  • White Crew Neck shirt

  • Black shorts

  • White socks

  • White full sole ballet slippers

  • Longer hair should be pulled back or combed back

Ballet 1 and Jazz

Girls:

  • Tank Leotard in Berry - CL5605

  • Pull on Skirt in Berry - CR5110 (used during center work)

  • Full sole ballet slippers (similar color as tights)

  • Ballet tights (dancers may choose a color similar to their skin tone or in which they feel most comfortable)

  • Hair pulled off face, long hair in a bun

Boys: 

  • White Crew Neck shirt

  • Black shorts

  • White socks

  • White full sole ballet slippers

  • Longer hair should be pulled back or combed back

Ballet 2 and Ballet 3

Girls:

  • Tank Leotard in Navy - CL5605, L5605

  • OR Camisole Leotard in Navy - CL5607, L5607

  • Navy Skirt for pointe work

  • Split sole ballet slippers (similar color as tights)

  • Ballet tights (dancers may choose a color similar to their skin tone or in which they feel most comfortable)

  • optional shorts, leggings or jazz pants

  • jazz shoes, pointe shoes for those en pointe

  • Hair pulled off face, long hair in a bun

Boys: 

  • White Crew Neck shirt

  • Black shorts or dance pants

  • White socks

  • White split sole ballet slippers

  • Longer hair should be pulled back or combed back

Ballet 4 and Jazz

Girls:

  • Navy leotard any style

  • Skirts for pointe work, repertory and variations

  • Open dress code on Saturdays

  • Split sole ballet slippers  (similar color as tights)

  • Ballet tights (dancers may choose a color similar to their skin tone or in which they feel most comfortable)

  • socks/dance socks, pointe shoes

  • pants for floor work/contemporary, a long sleeve shirt is also suggested 

  • dance shorts optional

Boys: 

  • White Crew Neck shirt or dance shirt

  • Black dance pants

  • dance belt

  • Open dress code on Saturdays

  • White socks

  • White split sole ballet slippers

  • Longer hair should be pulled back or combed back

Intermediate/Advance Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary

All Genders:

Comfortable clothes that you can move in. No jeans.

Dance sneakers or jazz shoes (must wear shoes, dancers may slip if they wear only socks)

Jazz, Hip Hop

All Genders:

Classic ballet attire, leggings, sweats, or any comfortable clothing you can move in is appropriate and acceptable for beginning teen classes

Beginning Teens

  • Comfortable clothing (leggings, shorts, t-shirts) that fit well and allow the dancers to reach, stretch and turn. Leotard and tights are also welcome.

  • All dancers must have well-fitted ballet shoes.

  • Long hair must be pulled back off the face and into a pony tail.

Summer Dress Code: Ages 4-7

Girls: Leotard (classical ballet style, any color), tights, ballet slippers, long hair in a bun

 

Boys: t-shirt, black shorts or pants, ballet slippers, longer hair pulled back or combed back

Summer Dress Code: Ages 8-10

Girls: navy blue leotard (any style), tights, ballet slippers, pointe shoes (if en pointe), navy ballet skirt, character skirt

Boys: t-shirt; black shorts, pants or tights; ballet slippers; socks

Additional supplies: yoga mat, character shoes

Summer Dress Code: Dance Workshop

CLASSES

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Youth & Teen Dance

Youth classes at the HCA Dance Studio are the perfect opportunity to explore dance in a welcoming environment. We have classes for beginner level students to intermediate and advanced dancers. Our students make lasting friendships and learn from a dedicated team of dance faculty and guest faculty.

Please note that the age ranges and level placements below are suggestions only. Families of dancers age 8 and up should contact Director Jessica Wilson at jessica@hopartscenter.org to determine the most appropriate class. Placement in a level is subject to change and a student schedule may change during the course of a session based on the student's progression. 

 

Registration is open throughout the year. Simply email jessica@hopartscenter.org for information. 

  • Fall 2022 (16 weeks)
    Classes begin Wednesday, September 7, 2022
    Classes end: last Monday, January 23rd, 2023; last Tuesday, January 10, 2023; last Wednesday, January 11, 2023; last Thursday, January 12, 2023; last Friday, January 20, 2023; last Saturday, January 14, 2023
    Classes will not be held on the following days:
    • October 10, 2022: Indigenous Peoples Day
    • November 11, 2022: Veterans Day
    • November 23-27, 2022: Thanksgiving Break
    • December 12-19, 2022: No regular classes at South Street Studio due to Nutcracker preparations
    • December 19-January 1, 2023: Holiday Break
    • January 16, 2023: Martin Luther King Jr. Day​
    Winter/Spring 2023 (16 weeks)
    Classes begin: Monday, January 30, 2023
    Classes end: last Monday, June 5, 2023; last Tuesday, May 30, 2023; last Wednesday, May 31, 2023; last Thursday, June 1, 2023; last Friday, June 2, 2023; last Saturday, June 10, 2023
    Classes will not be held on the following days:
    • February 20-25, 2023 - February Break
    • April 17-22, 2023 - April Break
    • May 27-29, 2023  - Memorial Day Weekend
  • One 36-week year. Enrollment open throughout the year.

    Classes begin: Wednesday, September 7, 2022

    Classes end: Wednesday, June 21, 2023

     

    Classes will not be held on the following days:

    • October 10, 2022: Indigenous Peoples Day

    • November 11, 2022: Veterans Day

    • November 23-27 2022: Thanksgiving break

    • December 12-19, 2022: No regular classes at SOUTH STREET due to Nutcracker preparations

    • December 19, 2022-January 1, 2023: Holiday break

    • January 16, 2023: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    • February 20-25, 2023: February Vacation

    • April 17-22, 2023: April Vacation

    • May 27-29, 2023: Memorial Day Weekend

  • Four 8-week sessions
     
    Session I (8 weeks)
    Monday Classes: September 12-November 7, 2022
    Tuesday Classes: September 13-November 1, 2022
    Wednesday Classes run September 7-October 26, 2022
     
    No Classes:
    • Monday, October 10, 2022: Indigenous Peoples Day
    Session II (8 weeks)
    Monday Classes: November 14, 2022-January 23, 2023
    Tuesday Classes: November 8, 2022-January 10, 2023
    Wednesday Classes: November 2, 2022-January 11, 2023
     
    No Classes:
    • November 11, 2022: Veterans Day
    • November 23-27 2022: Thanksgiving break
    • December 12-19: No regular classes at SOUTH STREET due to Nutcracker preparations
    • December 19, 2022-January 1, 2023: Holiday break
    • January 16, 2023: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
     
    Session III (8 weeks)
    Monday Classes: January 30-March 27, 2023
    Tuesday Classes: January 31-March 28, 2023
    Wednesday Classes: February 1-March 29, 2023
     
    No Classes:
    • February 20-25, 2023: February Vacation
    Session IV (8 weeks)
    Monday Classes: April 4-June 5, 2023
    Tuesday Classes: April 4-May 30, 2023
    Wednesday Classes: April 15-May 31, 2023
    No Classes:
    • April 17-22, 2023: April Vacation

Youth Ballet

School Year 2022–2023

Students may enroll in one or more classes/week. Discounts apply based on the number of hours taken each week. All youth ballet classes run for two 16-class sessions or one 36-week full year session. 

Fridays | 9:00-9:45AM | September 23-December 2 | 8 classes | CLOSED

Fridays | 9:00-9:45AM | February 3-March 31 | 8 classes | CLOSED

Fridays | 9:00-9:45AM | 04/28/2023 - 06/16/2023 | 8 classes | REGISTER HERE

Dance With Me (ages 2-3)

Saturdays | 9:00-9:45AM | September 10-January 14 | 16 classes | SOLD OUT

Saturdays | 9:00-9:45AM | February 4 - June 10 | 16 classes | SOLD OUT

Creative Dance (ages 3-4 in Pre-school)

Wednesdays at South Street (combined class) | 4:15-5:00PM | September 7-January 11| 16 classes | REGISTER
Saturdays at South Street  (combined class)| 10:00-10:45AM |September 10-January 14 | 16 classes | REGISTER
Saturdays at Hayden Rowe | 9:45-10:30AM |September 10-January 14 | 16 classes | SOLD OUT

 

Wednesdays at South Street (combined class) | 4:15-5:00PM | February 1-May 31 | 16 classes | SOLD OUT
Saturdays at South Street (combined class) | 10:00-10:45AM |February 4 - June 10 | 16 classes | REGISTER
Saturdays at Hayden Rowe | 9:45-10:30AM |February 4 - June 10 | 16 classes | REGISTER

Pre Ballet (ages 4-5 and enrolling in Kindergarten in the fall of 2023)

Tuesdays | 4:15-5:15PM | September 13-January 10 | 16 classes | SOLD OUT

Wednesdays (combined class) | 4:15-5:00PM | September 7-January 11| 16 classes | REGISTER

Saturday | 9:00-10:00AM | September 10-January 14 | 16 classes | SOLD OUT

Saturdays (combined class)  | 10:00-10:45AM | September 10-January 14 | 16 classes | REGISTER

 

Tuesdays | 4:15-5:15PM | January 31-May 30 | 16 classes | SOLD OUT

Wednesdays (combined class) | 4:15-5:00PM | February 1-May 31| 16 classes |SOLD OUT

Saturday | 9:00-10:00AM | February 4 - June 10 | 16 classes | SOLD OUT

Saturdays (combined class)  | 10:00-10:45AM | February 4 - June 10 | 16 classes | REGISTER

Ballet 1 with Intro to Broadway Jazz (ages 5-6, K-1st grade)  

students may enroll in more than one class

Thursdays | 4:15-5:15PM | September 8-January 20 | 16 classes | REGISTER
Saturdays | 10:45-11:45AM | September 10-January 14 | 16 classes | REGISTER

 

Thursdays | 4:15-5:15PM | February 2-June 1 | 16 classes | REGISTER LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Saturdays | 10:45-11:45AM | February 4 - June 10 | 16 classes | REGISTER

Ballet 2 and Jazz (ages 7-9)  students may enroll in more than one class

Thursdays | 5:15-6:15PM | September 8-January 20 | 16 classes | REGISTER
Saturdays | 10:45-11:45AM | September 10-January 14 | 16 classes | REGISTER

 

Thursdays | 5:15-6:15PM | February 2-June 1 | 16 classes | REGISTER
Saturdays | 10:45-11:45AM | February 4 - June 10 | 16 classes | REGISTER

Ballet 3 (ages 8-10)  students may enroll in more than one class

Registration Open throughout the year. Students are welcome to join mid-session.


Mondays | Ballet and Pre Pointe/Pointe | 4:30-6:00PM | September 12-June 19| 36 classes |REGISTER
Wednesdays | Ballet and Jazz | 5:00-6:45PM |September 7-June 21 | 36 classes | REGISTER
Fridays | Ballet and Pre Pointe/Pointe | 4:30-6:00PM |September 9- June 16 | 36 classes | REGISTER

Ballet 4 (ages 11-14)  

At this age and level students are encouraged to enroll in multiple classes. Dancers must be deemed physically ready for pointe work by their instructors, and they must participate in a full course of study to maintain the required strength and technique. 

Registration Open throughout the year. Students are welcome to join mid-session. Once a deposit is made you will receive and email to set up monthly payments. 


Mondays, 6:00-7:30PM | September 12- June 19 | 36 classes | REGISTER 

Tuesdays, 5:15-7:30PM | September 13 - June 13 | 36 classes | REGISTER 

Thursdays, 6:15-8:15PM | September 8- June 15 | 36 classes | REGISTER 

Fridays, 6:15-8:15PM | September 9- June 17 | 36 classes | REGISTER 

Saturdays, 11:45AM-2:45PM | September 10 - June 19 | 36 classes | REGISTER 

INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED

Intermediate and Advanced Ballet Program with Pointe, Variations, Repertory, and Contemporary (by placement only. Please email jessica@hopartscenter.org to determine the best classes to meet the student's needs and learning objectives

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