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.
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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, Dance This Way in Concord, and Back Bay Dancewear in Burlington.
Girls:
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Short Sleeve Leotard in Light Pink - CL5602
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Pull on Tutu in Light Pink - CR4041
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Full sole ballet slippers
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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
Girls:
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Short Sleeve Leotard in Turquoise - CL5602
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Pull on Skirt in Turquoise - CR5110
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Full sole ballet slippers (similar color as tights)
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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
Pre Ballet and Pre Ballet/Ballet 1 combined classes
Girls:
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Tank Leotard in Candy Pink - CL5605
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Pull on Skirt in Candy Pink - CR5110 (used during center work)
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Full sole ballet slippers (similar color as tights)
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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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Tank Leotard in Berry - CL5605
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Pull on Skirt in Berry - CR5110 (used during center work)
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Full sole ballet slippers (similar color as tights)
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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
Girls:
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Tank Leotard in Navy - CL5605, L5605
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OR Camisole Leotard in Navy - CL5607, L5607
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Navy Skirt for pointe work
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Split sole ballet slippers (similar color as tights)
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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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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
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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Navy leotard any style
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Skirts for pointe work, repertory and variations
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Open dress code on Saturdays
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Split sole ballet slippers (similar color as tights)
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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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socks/dance socks, pointe shoes
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pants for floor work/contemporary, a long sleeve shirt is also suggested
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dance shorts optional
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
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
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Comfortable clothing (leggings, shorts, t-shirts) that fit well and allow the dancers to reach, stretch and turn. Leotard and tights are also welcome.
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All dancers must have well-fitted ballet shoes.
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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
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:
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October 10, 2022: Indigenous Peoples Day
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November 11, 2022: Veterans Day
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November 23-27, 2022: Thanksgiving Break
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December 12-19, 2022: No regular classes at South Street Studio due to Nutcracker preparations
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December 19-January 1, 2023: Holiday Break
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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:
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February 20-25, 2023 - February Break
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April 17-22, 2023 - April Break
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May 27-29, 2023 - Memorial Day Weekend
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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:
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October 10, 2022: Indigenous Peoples Day
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November 11, 2022: Veterans Day
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November 23-27 2022: Thanksgiving break
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December 12-19, 2022: No regular classes at SOUTH STREET due to Nutcracker preparations
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December 19, 2022-January 1, 2023: Holiday break
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January 16, 2023: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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February 20-25, 2023: February Vacation
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April 17-22, 2023: April Vacation
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May 27-29, 2023: Memorial Day Weekend
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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:
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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:
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November 11, 2022: Veterans Day
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November 23-27 2022: Thanksgiving break
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December 12-19: No regular classes at SOUTH STREET due to Nutcracker preparations
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December 19, 2022-January 1, 2023: Holiday break
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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:
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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:
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April 17-22, 2023: April Vacation
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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