At the Elementary 3 level, students enroll in a 34-week course of study. Classwork continues to develop technique, and more advanced elements are introduced. Emphasis is placed on form, musicality, coordination, and working together as an ensemble while celebrating individual expression and developing artistry.

The weekly schedule provides an opportunity for balanced training:

• Ballet: Students will work on classical ballet skills in a structured class format to include barre work, center, and elements across the floor.
• Pointe: Further development of alignment, demi pointe work, and allegro prepare the dancer for pre pointe and pointe work.
• Variations: An introduction to variations allow students to practice learning choreography.
• Jazz: Isolations, laterals, cross floor progressions, and combinations in jazz dance further develop physicality, endurance, and form.
• Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT): Conditioning supports training and longevity. 

Elementary 3 students should attend at least two days each week. Pre pointe and 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 Elementary 3 schedule is listed below.

• Tuesday Ballet, 4:15-5:45 and Pre Pointe/Pointe 5:45-6:15
• Thursday Jazz 4:30-5 and Ballet 5-6:30
• Friday PBT 4:15-4:45 and Ballet/Variations 4:45-6:15
• Elementary 3 students may supplement their schedule with an Elementary 2 class or a Junior Ensemble class 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: 5 to 7
Class Dates: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays | 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 most appropriate for dancers with at least a year of experience. Interested beginners should contact jessica@hopartscenter.org to discuss the 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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