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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.

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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. 

Upper Dance Program 2023–2024

Ballet 5 & Jazz & Pointe

(For experienced dancers 7th-12th) 

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.

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


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Intermediate and Advanced Dance 

(For experienced dancers 9th-12th) 

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) 

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

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Dance Foundations & Hip-Hop

School Year 2023–2024

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Students may enroll in one or more classes/week.

Join our fun, exciting, and energetic classes that focus on the today’s most popular dance moves. Develop coordination, body awareness, build self-esteem and promote confidence while having a blast.

 

Saturdays | 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m. | September 9, 2023–January 20, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE

Hip Hop I (1st-3rd grade)

Join our fun, exciting, and energetic classes that focus on the today’s most popular dance moves. Develop coordination, body awareness, build self-esteem and promote confidence while having a blast.

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Saturdays | 11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | September 9, 2023–January 20, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE

Hip Hop II (4th-6th grade)

This is a great class for new dancers, ages 12-17, to learn basics and build a foundation that will lend itself to further study in ballet, jazz, modern and theater. No plans for further study? That's okay, too! Just come move with us and have some fun!

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Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. | September 13, 2023–November 1, 2023 | 8 classes | REGISTER HERE

Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. | November 8, 2023–January 17, 2024 | 8 classes | REGISTER HERE

Dance Foundations (7th-12th grade)

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. 

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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.

  • 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.

Students Identifying as Female:

  • Short Sleeve skirted leotard - Light Pink - CL5342

  • Georgette or Chiffon Skirt - Light Pink - CL5342

  • Ballet shoes

  • 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 and Pre Ballet

Girls:

  • Short Sleeve or Tank Leotard in Candy Pink - CL5402, CL5605

  • Pull on Skirt in Candy Pink - CR5110

  • Ballet shoes

  • 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:

  • Short Sleeve or Tank Leotard in Berry - CL5402, CL5605

  • Pull on Skirt in Berry - CR5110 

  • Ballet shoes

  • 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 and Jazz

Girls:

  • Short Sleeve, Tank or Camisole Leotard in Berry - CL5402, CL5605, CL5607

  • Pull on Skirt in Berry - CR5110 

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

  • Ballet shoes

  • optional shorts, leggings or jazz pants

  • jazz shoes, pointe shoes for those en pointe

  • Hair pulled off face, long hair in a bun

    • ​Character skirts are available at the studio for historical dance practice

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:

  • Any style leotard in Navy

  • Navy Bullet Pointe Skirt 

  • Ballet tights

  • Ballet shoes

  • Pointe shoes for those en pointe

  • Jazz shoes

  • Optional: shorts, leggings or jazz pants for jazz

  • Hair pulled off face, long hair in a bun

    • ​Character skirts are available at the studio for historical dance practice

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 5 and Jazz

Girls:

  • Navy leotard any style

  • Skirt for pointe work, repertory and variations

  • Ballet tights

  • Ballet shoes

  • Pointe shoes for those en pointe

  • Character skirt (optional, dancers may borrow studio skirts)

  • Character shoes

  • Socks/dance socks

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

  • Dance shorts optional

  • Open dress code on Mondays

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

  • Open dress code on Mondays

Intermediate/Advance Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary

All Genders:

  • Comfortable clothing you can move in is appropriate.

  • No jeans.

  • Ballet slippers, dance sneakers or jazz shoes (must wear shoes, dancers may slip if they wear only socks)

Hip Hop

All Genders:

  • Comfortable clothing you can move in is appropriate.

  • No jeans.

  • Ballet slippers, dance sneakers or jazz shoes (must wear shoes, dancers may slip if they wear only socks)

Dance Foundations (Beginning Teens)

  • Fall 2023 (16 weeks)
    Classes begin: Saturday, September 9, 2023
    Classes end: last Monday, January 22, 2024; last Tuesday, January 16, 2024; last Wednesday, January 17, 2024; last Thursday, January 18, 2024; last Friday, January 19, 2024; last Saturday, January 20, 2024
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    Classes will not be held on the following days:
    • October 9, 2023: Indigenous Peoples Day
    • October 31, 2023: Halloween
    • November 11, 2023: Veterans Day
    • November 22-27, 2023: Thanksgiving Break
    • December 19, 2023 –January 1, 2024: Holiday Break
    • January 15, 2024: Martin Luther King Jr. Day​
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    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
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    Classes will not be held on the following days:
    • February 18–February 24, 2024: February Break
    • April 14–April 20, 2024: April Break
    • May 25-27, 2024: Memorial Holiday

  • One 34-week year. Enrollment open throughout the year.

    Classes begin: Saturday, September 9, 2023

    Classes end: Saturday, June 23, 2024

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    Classes will not be held on the following days:
    • October 9, 2023: Indigenous Peoples Day
    • October 31, 2023: Halloween
    • November 11, 2023: Veterans Day
    • November 22-27, 2023: Thanksgiving Break
    • December 19, 2023 –January 1, 2024: Holiday Break
    • January 15, 2024: Martin Luther King Jr. Day​
    • February 18–February 24, 2024: February Break
    • April 14–April 20, 2024: April Break
    • May 25-27, 2024: Memorial Holiday
  • Four 8-week sessions
     
    Session I (8 weeks)
    Monday Classes: 
    Tuesday Classes: 
    Wednesday Classes:
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    Session II (8 weeks)
    Monday Classes: 
    Tuesday Classes: 
    Wednesday Classes: 
     
    Session III (8 weeks)
    Coming Soon
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    Session IV (8 weeks)
    Coming Soon
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    Classes will not be held on the following days:
    • October 9, 2023: Indigenous Peoples Day
    • October 31, 2023: Halloween
    • November 11, 2023: Veterans Day
    • November 22-27, 2023: Thanksgiving Break
    • December 19, 2023 –January 1, 2024: Holiday Break
    • January 15, 2024: Martin Luther King Jr. Day​
    • February 18–February 24, 2024: February Break
    • April 14–April 20, 2024: April Break
    • May 25-27, 2024: Memorial Holiday
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SCHOOL YEAR CLASSES

Youth Dance

School Year 2023–2024

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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. 

Saturdays | 9:00 a.m.–9:45 a.m. | September 9, 2023–January 20, 2024| 16 classes | REGISTER HERE

Creative Dance (ages 3–4 Pre-school)

Saturdays | 10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.| September 9, 2023–January 20, 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. | September 9, 2023–January 20, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE

Wednesdays | 4:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | September 13, 2023–January 17, 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. | September 9, 2023–January 20, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE

Tuesdays | 4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m. | September 12, 2023–January 16, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE

Ballet & Jazz 1 (Fall 2023 Kindergarten and 1st grade)

Thursdays | 4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m. | September 14, 2023–January 18, 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. | September 9, 2023–January 20, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE

Ballet, Jazz 2 & 3 Combined (Fall 2023 2nd-4th grade)

Thursdays | 5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m. | September 14, 2023–January 18, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE

Ballet 3 (Fall 2023 3rd and 4th grade)

Mondays |4:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m. | September 11, 2023–January 22, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE

Thursdays | 4:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m. | September 14, 2023–January 18, 2024 | 16 classes | REGISTER HERE

Ballet 4  & Jazz (5th-6th grade) 

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