Designed to further develop a foundation for technique, terminology, and expression. Each class focuses on classical ballet in a structured format to include barre work, center work, and elements across the floor with a goal to develop posture, an understanding of proper line, balance, strength, mobility, and coordination. The last 30-minutes of each class is dedicated to jazz dance set to an upbeat playlist. It’s a fun way to support to the dancer’s physicality and endurance while increasing their awareness of form. Lesson plans are designed to instill the joy of dance while attention is given to creativity, musicality, expression, and the ability to work together as an ensemble. 

At this level dancers will benefit from attending two classes each week, choosing from another Elementary 2 level course.

Students at this level have several performing opportunities including The Nutcracker in December and the January Showcase on Saturday, January 24th. Costume and production fees are not included in tuition.

Grade: 3 and 4
Class Dates: 16 Saturdays, September 13, 2025 to January 24, 2026 (no class dates listed in the Dance Calendar here, at the bottom of the web page)
Time: 10:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Instructor: HCA Dance Instructor (click here for bios, at the bottom of the web page)
Prerequisites: None. Beginners are welcome.
Location: This class takes place at the HCA, 34 Hayden Rowe St., Suite 302 (second floor) 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.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

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