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.
Upper Dance Program 2023–2024
Ballet 5 & Jazz, Contemporary & Pointe
(For experienced dancers 7th-12th)
Class options are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Students will work on skills in a structured class format to include barre work, center, and elements across the floor. Training continues to focus on alignment and technique while emphasis is placed on musicality, expression, and working together as a corps. Study of pirouettes, adagio, and allegro increases at this level, and lessons in creative dance improvisation are workshopped regularly. Students are encouraged to supplement their training with jazz dance. Set to age appropriate popular music of today, our jazz classes are inspired by classic broadway styles. Classes include a warm up, isolations, laterals, stretches, across the floor progressions, and choreographed combinations. The movements and music of each class will leave students feeling happy and energized. Students will also be exposed to regular enrichment throughout the year including dance history, music appreciation, acting, and guest teachers in various dance genres. Discounts are available for multiple dance classes taken per week. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of three days a week to participate in classes en pointe.
Registration Open throughout the year. Students are welcome to join mid-session.
Intermediate and Advanced Dance
(For experienced dancers 9th-12th)
Classes are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Intermediate and Advanced Dance Program with Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Repertory, and Contemporary, and Intermediate Character (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.
DANCE CALENDAR
Girls:
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Short Sleeve skirted leotard - Light Pink - CL5342
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Georgette or Chiffon Skirt - Light Pink - CL5342
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Ballet shoes
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Ballet tights (dancers may choose a color similar to their skin tone or in which they feel most comfortable)
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Hair pulled off face, long hair in a ponytail
Boys:
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White Crew Neck shirt
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Black shorts
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White socks
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White full sole ballet slippers
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Longer hair should be pulled back or combed back
Creative Dance and Pre Ballet
Girls:
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Short Sleeve or Tank Leotard in Candy Pink - CL5402, CL5605
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Pull on Skirt in Candy Pink - CR5110
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Ballet shoes
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Ballet tights (dancers may choose a color similar to their skin tone or in which they feel most comfortable)
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Hair pulled off face, long hair in a bun
Boys:
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White Crew Neck shirt
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Black shorts
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White socks
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White full sole ballet slippers
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Longer hair should be pulled back or combed back
Ballet 1 and Jazz
Girls:
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Short Sleeve or Tank Leotard in Berry - CL5402, CL5605
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Pull on Skirt in Berry - CR5110
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Ballet shoes
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Ballet tights (dancers may choose a color similar to their skin tone or in which they feel most comfortable)
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Hair pulled off face, long hair in a bun
Boys:
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White Crew Neck shirt
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Black shorts
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White socks
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White full sole ballet slippers
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Longer hair should be pulled back or combed back
Ballet 2 and Ballet 3 and Jazz
Girls:
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Short Sleeve, Tank or Camisole Leotard in Berry - CL5402, CL5605, CL5607
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Pull on Skirt in Berry - CR5110
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Ballet tights (dancers may choose a color similar to their skin tone or in which they feel most comfortable)
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Ballet shoes
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optional shorts, leggings or jazz pants
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jazz shoes, pointe shoes for those en pointe
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Hair pulled off face, long hair in a bun
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Character skirts are available at the studio for historical dance practice
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Boys:
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White Crew Neck shirt
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Black shorts or dance pants
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White socks
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White split sole ballet slippers
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Longer hair should be pulled back or combed back
Ballet 4 and Jazz
Girls:
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Any style leotard in Navy
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Navy Bullet Pointe Skirt
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Ballet tights
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Ballet shoes
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Pointe shoes for those en pointe
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Jazz shoes
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Optional: shorts, leggings or jazz pants for jazz
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Hair pulled off face, long hair in a bun
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Character skirts are available at the studio for historical dance practice
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Boys:
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White Crew Neck shirt
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Black shorts or dance pants
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White socks
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White split sole ballet slippers
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Longer hair should be pulled back or combed back
Ballet 5 and Jazz
Girls:
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Navy leotard any style
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Skirt for pointe work, repertory and variations
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Ballet tights
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Ballet shoes
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Pointe shoes for those en pointe
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Character skirt (optional, dancers may borrow studio skirts)
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Character shoes
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Socks/dance socks
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Pants for floor work/contemporary, a long sleeve shirt is also suggested
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Dance shorts optional
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Open dress code on Mondays
Boys:
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White Crew Neck shirt or dance shirt
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Black dance pants
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dance belt
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Open dress code on Saturdays
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White socks
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White split sole ballet slippers
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Longer hair should be pulled back or combed back
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Open dress code on Mondays
Intermediate/Advance Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary
All Genders:
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Comfortable clothing you can move in is appropriate.
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No jeans.
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Ballet slippers, dance sneakers or jazz shoes (must wear shoes, dancers may slip if they wear only socks)
Hip Hop
All Genders:
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Comfortable clothing you can move in is appropriate.
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No jeans.
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Ballet slippers, dance sneakers or jazz shoes (must wear shoes, dancers may slip if they wear only socks)
Dance Foundations (Beginning Teens)
DRESS CODE
Proper dress code should really be thought of as proper equipment. It will allow the dancers to work correctly and safely.
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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.
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Well fit dance shoes allow dancers to work correctly, preventing injury and ensuring safety.
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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.
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Please no jewelry in class other than small earnings.
Some local dance stores include WOW Dancewear in Auburn, Back Bay Dancewear in Burlington, Capezio in Wellesley, and LaBrie Dance (Capezio) in Smithfield, RI
Classes will not be held on the following days:
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May 25–27, 2024: Memorial Day Weekend
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June 19, 2024: Juneteenth
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July 4, 2024: Independence Day
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August 31–September 2, 2024: Labor Day Weekend
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October 14, 2024: Indigenous Peoples' Day
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October 31, 2024: Halloween
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November 11, 2024: Veterans Day
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November 28–December 1, 2024: Thanksgiving Break
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December 23, 2024 –January 1, 2025: Holiday Break
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January 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Winter/Spring 2024 (16 weeks)
Classes begin: Saturday, February 3, 2024
Classes end: last Monday, June 10, 2024; last Tuesday, June 4, 2024; last Wednesday, June 5, 2024; last Thursday, June 6, 2024; last Friday, June 7, 2024; last Saturday, June 8, 2024
Classes will not be held on the following days:-
February 18–February 24, 2024: February Break
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April 14–April 20, 2024: April Break
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May 25–27, 2024: Memorial Day Weekend
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One 34-week year. Enrollment open throughout the year.
Classes begin: Saturday, September 9, 2023
Classes end: Saturday, June 23, 2024
Classes will not be held on the following days:-
Classes will not be held on the following days:
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May 25–27, 2024: Memorial Day Weekend
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June 19, 2024: Juneteenth
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July 4, 2024: Independence Day
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August 31–September 2, 2024: Labor Day Weekend
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October 14, 2024: Indigenous Peoples' Day
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October 31, 2024: Halloween
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November 11, 2024: Veterans Day
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November 28–December 1, 2024: Thanksgiving Break
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December 23, 2024 –January 1, 2025: Holiday Break
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January 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Four 8-week sessions
Session I (8 weeks)
September to October 2, 2023
Session II (8 weeks)
November 7, 2023 to January 18, 2024
Session III (8 weeks)
February 6 to April 4, 2024
Session IV (8 weeks)
April 9 to June 6, 2024
Classes will not be held on the following days:-
May 25–27, 2024: Memorial Day Weekend
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June 19, 2024: Juneteenth
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July 4, 2024: Independence Day
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August 31–September 2, 2024: Labor Day Weekend
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October 14, 2024: Indigenous Peoples' Day
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October 31, 2024: Halloween
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November 11, 2024: Veterans Day
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November 28–December 1, 2024: Thanksgiving Break
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December 23, 2024 –January 1, 2025: Holiday Break
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January 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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SCHOOL YEAR CLASSES
Saturdays | 9:00 a.m.–9:45 a.m. | February 3, 2024 - June 8, 2024| 16 classes | REGISTER HERE
Creative Dance (ages 3–4 Pre-school)
Saturdays | 10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.| February 3, 2024 - June 8, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE
Creative Dance & Ballet (Pre-school/Pre-K; going into kindergarten in the fall of 2024 or 2025)
Saturdays | 9:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | February 3, 2024 - June 8, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE
Wednesdays | 4:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | February 7, 2024 - June 5, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE
Pre Ballet (Pre-K; going into kindergarten in the fall of 2024)
Saturdays | 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | February 3, 2024 - June 8, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE
Tuesdays | 4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m. | February 6, 2024 - June 4, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE
Ballet & Jazz 1 (Fall 2023 Kindergarten and 1st grade)
Saturdays | 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m. | February 3, 2024 - June 8, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE
Hip Hop I (1st -3rd grade)
Thursdays | 4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m. | February 8, 2024 - June 6, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE
Ballet 2 & Jazz (Fall 2023 2nd grade, as well as 1st graders that have at least two sessions of Ballet 1)
Saturdays | 10:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m. | February 3, 2024 - June 8, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE
Ballet, Jazz 2 & 3 Combined (Fall 2023 2nd-4th grade)
Thursdays | 5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m. | February 8, 2024 - June 6, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE
Ballet 3 (Fall 2023 3rd and 4th grade)
Saturdays | 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | February 3, 2024 - June 8, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE
Hip Hop II (4th-6th grade)
Mondays |4:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m. | February 5, 2024 - June 10, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE
Thursdays | 4:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m. | February 8, 2024 - June 6, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE
Ballet 4 & Jazz (5th-7th grade)
Youth &
Teen Dance
School Year 2023–2024
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 34-week full year session. Registration is open throughout the year.