Ensemble students enroll in a 34-week course of study. In ballet, artistic expression in waltz, grand pirouettes, adagio, and allegro develops at this level. Pointe, character, modern, jazz and hip hop dance are offered weekly, and lessons in creative dance improvisation and floor work are incorporated in regular practice. Students are also exposed to regular enrichment throughout the year including dance history, music appreciation, and acting. 

Ensemble students should attend at least four days each week. Pointe students are required to be enrolled in three days each week in order to develop and maintain strength and technique. Pointe students must be deemed physically ready by HCA instructors. Please contact jessica@hopartscenter.org to discuss your schedule.

The fall 2025 Ensemble schedule is listed below.

• Tuesdays, Ballet 6:15-7:45 and Pointe/Repertory 7:45-8:30
• Wednesdays, Modern 5:00-6:00 and Ballet 6:00-7:30
• Thursdays, Jazz/Hip Hop 5:45-6:45 and Ballet 7:00-8:30
• Fridays, PBT 4:45-5:15 and Ballet/Pointe 5:15-7:30
• Saturdays, Ballet/Pointe 12:30-2:30 and 2:30-3:00 Character
• Ensemble dancers may supplement their training with Junior Ensemble classes when appropriate

Dancers at this level have several performing opportunities including The Nutcracker, the January Showcase, the Spring Concert, the June Showcase, and student choreography showings. Costume and production fees are not included in tuition.

Grades: 8 to 12 (suggested)
Class Dates: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays | September 8 to June 26 (no class dates listed in the Dance Calendar here, at the bottom of the web page)
Time: See schedule above
Instructor: HCA Dance Instructor (click here for bios, at the bottom of the web page)
Prerequisites: This class is appropriate for students with at least three years of formal training. Please contact jessica@hopartscenter.org to discuss your schedule.
Location: These classes take place at the HCA, 34 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton.
Dress Code: The HCA youth and teen Dance Dress code is listed on our website here, at the bottom of the web page.

HCA Policies: Please review our website's HCA Student Policies and Procedures here.

• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
  
  
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.
  
  
• Waiting List: If this class is sold out, it will say so below and will not allow you to register. If so, please add your name to our waitlist here. 
  
  

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishibay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

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