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Class Descriptions

Ballet

  • Ballet Pink

    This class introduces young children to dance in a gentle and nurturing environment. We use familiar games to develop coordination, rhythmic awareness and imagination. Students will use memory and focus to learn a few classical ballet positions and terms. They will also begin to understand etiquette of the ballet classroom.
    Ages 3-4 (Preschool) | 30 min class
  • Ballet Red (Kindergarten)

    For students with little or no dance experience, this class is a wonderful, gentle introduction to the world of ballet. It will include and expand on the same lessons learned in Pre Ballet. Students will be introduced to the barre and will work on growing their understanding of classical ballet while working on coordination, focus and memory while using their imagination and having fun.
    Ages 5-6 | 45 min class
  • Ballet Blue (1st & 2nd Grade)

    It is recommended to have previous dance training for this class but not required. Students in Ballet Blue will use what they have learned in Ballet Pink and Ballet Red and expand on them greatly. They will work on the repetition and speed of what they have learned. Students will learn more classical ballet vocabulary.
    Ages 6-7 | 45 min class
  • Ballet Yellow (3rd & 4th Grade)

    Previous ballet training is recommended for the class but is not required. Students will start working at the barre and learn additional ballet steps and terms in this class. They will also increase their speed and repetition. They will gain strength, focus, and knowledge of ballet in this class. At the end of each semester students will be given a test on Ballet Terminology.
    Ages 8-9 | 60 min class
  • Ballet Teal (3rd & 4th Grade)

    It is recommended to have completed a year of Ballet Yellow before joining this class. Students will continue working at the barre and learn additional ballet steps and terms in this class. They will also increase their speed and repetition. They will gain strength, focus, and knowledge of ballet in this class. At the end of each semester students will be given a test on Ballet Terminology.
    Ages 8-9 | 60 min class
  • Ballet Indigo (5th & 6th Grade)

    Previous ballet training is recommended for this class but not required. Students will learn additional ballet steps and terms in this class. They will also increase their speed and repetition. They will gain strength, focus, and knowledge of ballet in this class. At the end of each semester students will be given a test on Ballet Terminology.
    Ages 10-12 | 75 min class
  • Ballet Violet (5th & 6th Grade)

    This class is for students who have completed a year of Ballet Indigo. Students will learn additional ballet steps and terms in this class. They will also increase their speed and repetition. They will gain strength, focus, and knowledge of ballet in this class. At the end of each semester students will be given a test on Ballet Terminology.
    Ages 10-12 | 75 min class
  • Ballet Orange (7th & 8th Grade)

    Previous ballet training is highly recommended for this class but not required. Students will learn additional ballet steps and terms in this class. They will also increase their speed and repetition. Students will learn more pre-pointe exercises. They will gain strength, focus, and knowledge of ballet in this class. At the end of each semester students will be given a test on Ballet Terminology.
    Ages 12-14 | 90 min class
  • Ballet Green (7th & 8th Grade)

    This class is for students who have had several years of Ballet training and by invitation only. This class is part of the HDC Competition Team. Some students will be put on pointe based on previous training and current ability. Students will continuing learning ballet steps and terms with increased speed, and will begin working on pointe at the barre. They will also be tested on Ballet Terms at the end of each semester.
    Ages 12-14 | 90 min class
  • Ballet Lilac (High School)

    It is required to have previous training for this class and by invitation only. Some students will be put on pointe based on previous training and current ability. Students will continuing learning ballet steps and terms with increased speed, and will begin working on pointe at the barre. They will also be tested on Ballet Terms at the end of each semester.

    Ages 14-18 | 90 min class
  • Ballet Purple (High School)

    It is required to have previous training for this class and by invitation only. This class is part of the HDC Competition Team. This is an advanced class and will include pointe work and classical ballet variations. In this class students will review everything they have learned with increased speed and repetition. Combinations will be more complicated and more strength will be needed to complete the class. Students will learn the last few steps and terms to knowing the complete repertoire of classical ballet.
    Ages 14-18 | 90 min class
  • Ballet Gray (High School)

    It is required to have previous training for this class and by invitation only. This class is part of the HDC Competition Team. Students in this class will dance solos in the Nutcracker and Recital Performances. This is an advanced class and will include pointe work and classical ballet variations. In this class students will review everything they have learned with increased speed and repetition. Combinations will be more complicated and more strength will be needed to complete the class. Students will learn the last few steps and terms to knowing the complete repertoire of classical ballet.
    Ages 14-18 | 90 min class

Contemporary/Lyrical

  • Contemporary/Lyrical Indigo (5th & 6th Grade)

    This class is only for students that are taking Ballet Indigo only. Lyrical dance is a dance style that combines ballet, modern and jazz that is danced to popular music with vocals. The dancer will develop an emotional connection to music and will use fluid movement and expression to tell the story of the music.
    Ages 10-12 | 45 min class
  • Contemporary/Lyrical Violet (5th & 6th Grade)

    This class is only for students that are taking Ballet Violet only. Lyrical dance is a dance style that combines ballet, modern and jazz that is danced to popular music with vocals. The dancer will develop an emotional connection to music and will use fluid movement and expression to tell the story of the music.
    Ages 10-12 | 45 min class
  • Contemporary/Lyrical Orange (7th & 8th Grade)

    This class is only for students that are taking Ballet Orange only. Lyrical dance is a dance style that combines ballet, modern and jazz that is danced to popular music with vocals. The dancer will develop an emotional connection to music and will use fluid movement and expression to tell the story of the music.
    Ages 12-14 | 60 min class
  • Contemporary/Lyrical Green (7th & 8th Grade)

    This class is only for students that are taking Ballet Green only. Lyrical dance is a dance style that combines ballet, modern and jazz that is danced to popular music with vocals. The dancer will develop an emotional connection to music and will use fluid movement and expression to tell the story of the music.
    Ages 12-14 | 60 min class
  • Contemporary/Lyrical Lilac (High School)

    This class is only for students that are taking Ballet Lilac only. Lyrical dance is a dance style that combines ballet, modern and jazz that is danced to popular music with vocals. The dancer will develop an emotional connection to music and will use fluid movement and expression to tell the story of the music.

    Ages 14-18 | 60 min class
  • Contemporary/Lyrical Purple (High School)

    This class is only for students that are taking Ballet Purple only. Lyrical dance is a dance style that combines ballet, modern and jazz that is danced to popular music with vocals. The dancer will develop an emotional connection to music and will use fluid movement and expression to tell the story of the music.
    Ages 14-18 | 60 min class
  • Contemporary/Lyrical Gray (High School)

    This class is only for students that are taking Ballet Gray only. Lyrical dance is a dance style that combines ballet, modern and jazz that is danced to popular music with vocals. The dancer will develop an emotional connection to music and will use fluid movement and expression to tell the story of the music.
    Ages 14-18 | 60 min class

Hip Hop

  • Hip Hop Red (Kindergarten)

    This class is a fun way to introduce young children to the world of dance. Students will enjoy a very fun and active class while learning coordination, rhythmic awareness and imagination.
    Ages 5-6 | 30 min class
  • Hip Hop Blue (1st & 2nd Grade)

    No previous dance training required. Students will enjoy a very fun and active class while learning coordination, rhythmic awareness and imagination. They will build on what they learned in Hip Hop I and will start learning dance combinations.
    Ages 6-7 | 30 min class
  • Hip Hop Yellow ( 3rd & 4th Grade)

    No previous dance training required. This is a high-energy class that uses the latest music together with movements influenced by some of today’s video choreographers. Each class begins with isolation, stretching and strengthening exercises and ends with a fun Hip Hop combinations.
    Ages 8-9 | 45 min class
  • Hip Hop Teal (3rd & 4th Grade)

    This class is for students enrolled in Ballet Teal. This is a high-energy class that uses the latest music together with movements influenced by some of today’s video choreographers. Each class begins with isolation, stretching and strengthening exercises and ends with a fun Hip Hop combinations.
    Ages 8-9 | 45 min class
  • Hip Hop Indigo (5th & 6th Grade)

    No previous dance training required. This is a high-energy class that uses the latest music together with movements influenced by some of today’s video choreographers. Each class begins with isolation, stretching and strengthening exercises and ends with a fun Hip Hop combinations.
    Ages 10-12 | 45 min class
  • Hip Hop Violet (5th & 6th Grade)

    This class is for students enrolled in Ballet Violet. This is a high-energy class that uses the latest music together with movements influenced by some of today’s video choreographers. Each class begins with isolation, stretching and strengthening exercises and ends with a fun Hip Hop combinations.
    Ages 10-12 | 45 min class
  • Hip Hop Orange/Lilac (7,8,9,10,11,12th Grade)

    No previous dance training required. This is a high-energy class that uses the latest music together with movements influenced by some of today’s video choreographers. Each class begins with isolation, stretching and strengthening exercises and ends with a fun Hip Hop combinations.
    Ages 12-18 | 45 min class
  • Hip Hop Green, Purple, Gray (7,8,9,10,11,12th Grade)

    You must be in Levels Green, Purple or Gray to take this class. This class is part of the HDC Competition Team.  This is a high-energy class that uses the latest music together with movements influenced by some of today’s video choreographers. Each class begins with isolation, stretching and strengthening exercises and ends with a fun Hip Hop combinations.

    Ages 14-18 | 45 min class

Jazz

  • Jazz Violet (5th & 6th Grade)

    Jazz dance is a 20th-century performance style born out of African American vernacular social dances done to jazz music throughout the United States, and has since made its way as the foundation of nearly all dance seen on Broadway and in Hollywood. Through isolations, reliance on rhythm & musicality, and individualism in performance, Jazz is a dynamic genre beneficial for all dancers looking to grow in strength and versatility.
    Ages 10-12 | 45 min class
  • Jazz Orange/Lilac (7,8,9,10,11,12th Grade)

    No previous dance training required. Jazz dance is a 20th-century performance style born out of African American vernacular social dances done to jazz music throughout the United States, and has since made its way as the foundation of nearly all dance seen on Broadway and in Hollywood. Through isolations, reliance on rhythm & musicality, and individualism in performance, Jazz is a dynamic genre beneficial for all dancers looking to grow in strength and versatility.

    Ages 12-18 | 45 min class
  • Jazz Green, Purple, Gray (7,8,9,10,11,12th Grade)

    You must be in Levels Green, Purple or Gray to take this class.  Jazz dance is a 20th-century performance style born out of African American vernacular social dances done to jazz music throughout the United States, and has since made its way as the foundation of nearly all dance seen on Broadway and in Hollywood. Through isolations, reliance on rhythm & musicality, and individualism in performance, Jazz is a dynamic genre beneficial for all dancers looking to grow in strength and versatility.

    Ages 14-18 | 45 min class

Tap

  • Tap Red (Kindergarten)

    No previous dance training required. This class is a wonderful fun introduction to the world of Tap. In Tap students will focus on learning the proper rhythms of a tap dancer by incorporating the names of the steps and the various sounds that the tap dancer can make with their tap shoes.
    Ages 5-6 | 30 min class
  • Tap Blue (1st & 2nd Grade)

    No previous dance training required. This class is a wonderful fun introduction to the world of Tap. In Tap students will focus on learning the proper rhythms of a tap dancer by incorporating the names of the steps and the various sounds that the tap dancer can make with their tap shoes.
    Ages 6-7 | 30 min class
  • Tap Yellow/Teal (3rd & 4th Grade)

    No previous dance training required. In Tap students will four on learning the proper rhythms of a tap dancer by incorporating the names of the steps and the various sounds that the tap dancer can make with their tap shoes.
    Ages 8-9 | 45 min class
  • Tap Orange, Lilac (7,8,9,10,11,12th Grade)

    No previous dance training required. In Tap students will four on learning the proper rhythms of a tap dancer by incorporating the names of the steps and the various sounds that the tap dancer can make with their tap shoes.
    Ages 9-12 | 45 min class
  • Tap Green, Purple, Gray (7,8,9,10,11,12th Grade)

    This is for students registered in Ballet Green, Purple or Gray. In Tap students will four on learning the proper rhythms of a tap dancer by incorporating the names of the steps and the various sounds that the tap dancer can make with their tap shoes.
    Ages 13-16 | 60 min class

Adult

  • Adult Ballet

    The class will focus on building and strengthening classical ballet technique, and will be suitable for dancers already comfortable with basic to intermediate ballet vocabulary.
    Ages 18 & up | 60 min class
  • Adult Lyrical

    It is recommended to have Ballet training for this class. Lyrical dance is a dance style that combines ballet, modern and jazz that is danced to popular music with vocals. The dancer will develop an emotional connection to music and will use fluid movement and expression to tell the story of the music.
    Ages 18 & up | 60 min class
  • Adult Jazz

    Jazz dance is a 20th-century performance style born out of African American vernacular social dances done to jazz music throughout the United States, and has since made its way as the foundation of nearly all dance seen on Broadway and in Hollywood. Through isolations, reliance on rhythm & musicality, and individualism in performance, Jazz is a dynamic genre beneficial for all dancers looking to grow in strength and versatility.

    Ages 18 & up | 60 min class