Elementary Dance (Thu)

Elementary Dance (Thursday)

At the Elementary level, emphasis is placed on form, musicality, coordination, and working together as an ensemble while developing personal expression through movement. Students will work on skills in a structured class format to include barre work, center, and elements across the floor. Further development of alignment, demi pointe work and allegro prepare the dancer for future pointe training. Students round out their lesson with jazz dance. Isolations, laterals, cross floor progressions, and combinations further develop strength, flexibility and coordination. It is a wonderful and fun way to reinforce a strong dance foundation.

At this level, enrollment in two classes each week is highly recommended. Pre pointe and pointe students must be enrolled in three classes each week in order to develop and maintain the required strength and technique. Pointe students must be deemed physically ready by HCA instructors.

A deposit is required to hold your dancer's spot for the academic year. 

The registration fee includes a spring costume deposit. Tuition for the (1 or 2) classes per week will be billed separately. Once registered, parents will be sent an email with more details, including payment plan options. Please note that fees associated with dancers who take part in the annual Nutcracker Ballet production are not included in the tuition. 

Location: This class takes place at the HCA Annex, 34 Hayden Rowe, Hopkinton.
Dress Code: The HCA youth and teen Dance Dress code is listed on our website here.

Grade: 4th grade and up (with prior dance training)
Class Day: Thursday
Fall Dates: September 12, 2024 - June 2025 (no class dates listed in the Dance Calendar here)
Time: 4:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m.
Number of Classes: 34 

Hopkins Walk Up Program: Guardians may opt to have their student participate in the Hopkins Walk Up program to the 98 Hayden Rowe location and allow their student to independently walk to the 34 Hayden Rowe studio space. Note: If a qualified volunteer is available to walk the students to 34 Hayden Rowe, the HCA will provide that service.

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 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.

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