For kids who love dance, music, acting and crafts! Classic stories and folktales have been told time and again through books, movies, theater and dance productions. Story to Stage celebrates these beloved stories as we select one each week to adapt into an inspiring theme. The daily schedule consists of musical theater inspired jazz dance, ballet, hip hop, music, mini lessons to promote appreciation, crafts, and games that explore acting, movement, choreography and improvisation. We’ll also learn about all the fabulous “behind the scenes” jobs that bring productions to life.

The week culminates with an informal performance for family. Students will retell the story through dance and gesture set to music, and the student’s crafts will be exhibited for the audience to enjoy. No prior formal training required. 

For a full day of fun in the arts, join our morning program, Art Explorers: Science Adventures (grades 1 and 2). A free walking service led by our volunteers is available for those 5th grade and younger who sign up for full-day options at our two locations, a little over ½ mile apart. Students will have time for a supervised lunch between programs. 

Grades: K–2
Instructor: HCA Dance Instructors
Week 4: July 21–25
Location: Dance Studio, 34 Hayden Rowe St, Suite 302
Program Time: 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Drop-off: 12:30 p.m.
Pick-up: 3:30 p.m. 
Late Pickups: Incur a fee of $10 for the first 15 minutes and $5 a minute after that.
Dress Code: Any comfortable clothing that you can move in. Ballet slippers, socks, bare feet or jazz shoes (optional).

Materials: All art materials will be provided, but each participant should: 

• 1-2 snack(s) (please do not pack any food that contains nuts) 
• A reusable water bottle with your child's name on it

If you register your child for a full-day, please also bring:

• A nut-free lunch
• Sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray) and bug spray (optional)

HCA Policies to review: 

• Summer Fun in the Arts website (with specific information around drop-off, pick-up, medication and behavioral policies, etc.) 
• Code of Conduct (at the bottom of this page)
• Behavior expectations (at the bottom of this page)
• Class Policies & Information
• 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.

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishabay 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.

Waiting List: Is this class sold out?!?! Please add your name to our waitlist 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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