Student Life
Our Mission
At HSPA we strive to: provide high-quality dance education in a safe, nurturing, supportive environment for children of all ages and abilities; maintain a family-friendly atmosphere that encourages exploration of creativity through dance and fosters individual growth; and employ a staff of trained professionals who offer exceptional dance instruction with the same sense of “love and family” of which HSPA's foundation was built upon over 90 years ago.
HSPA is more than just a dance studio - we are a community where lifelong friendships are made and where students truly become part of a family.
Our students, whether on teams or in our recreational classes, form deep connections that evolve throughout their time at the studio, whether that be a few short years or growing from Tiny Dancers through adulthood. This allows for a supportive and close-knit environment throughout our classes, which are full of camaraderie, teamwork, and DANCE!
​With over 90 years of experience being passed down from one generation to the next, we are continually committed to providing a strong technical dance education, ensuring every student builds a solid foundation while also making the learning process as enjoyable as possible. We go above and beyond to offer our students a diverse range of learning techniques, regularly bringing in guest teachers and choreographers.
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We believe in developing well-rounded individuals who excel not only in dance, but in life. Many of our students balance multiple activities in addition to their time at the studio, and we actively encourage this diversity in interests.
​At HSPA, we also believe in giving back, with annual performances that raise funds for local organizations and causes close to our hearts.
(Check out our section for more information and to see a list of our local performances!)
Though we are a competitive studio at the highest elite level, having received “Studio of the Year” from American Dance Awards in 2023, our focus is never on the trophies, medals, or results from any competition. Instead, we prioritize personal growth, learning life lessons through the competition experience, and celebrating every student's progress and hard work. We take pride in the journey, knowing that it helps shape our students into confident, capable individuals, ready to succeed in whatever they pursue.
At HSPA, our goal is to cultivate not only talented dancers and artists, but confident, compassionate, strong, and resilient young people who will carry the lessons learned here with them for life.
