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Ages 13+

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 Ballet 

Pre-Teen/Teen
Tue 7:00-8:00
Thur 6:15-7:30*

Teen/Senior
Tue 6:00-7:00
Thur 6:15-7:30*

*These classes will not have a recital dance - for technical advancement purposes only

 Ballroom 

Wed 4:00-5:00

Discover the fun and excitement of Ballroom dancing, now an HSPA student favorite, offering a perfect blend of technique and style, featuring everything from the smooth rumba to the lively jive, and cha-cha. In Ballroom class, dancers master graceful, fluid movements that align with the rhythmic and harmonic aspects of the music. The focus is on dynamic energy, poised control, and expressive, lyrical execution, capturing both elegance and the intricate details of the dance.​

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 CLI (Teen/Senior) 

Wed 6:30-7:30

What began 10 years ago as an online educational training program has evolved into an exciting in-person experience. Students have the opportunity to learn and train with extraordinarily talented pre-professional dancers from around the world who are currently attending the CLI Conservatory. With the Conservatory just up the street in Southampton, MA, we are honored to welcome many of the exceptional talents the students bring in to teach weekly classes right here at HSPA - each week brings a new instructor sharing their unique choreography and passion. This class is highly recommended for intermediate/advanced students and is open to all local dancers seeking to enhance their versatility and gain exposure to various styles. We consider this class a major catalyst for our students who have achieved significant success over the years. The CLI class operates on a monthly membership basis. Don't miss out—join today!​

 Contemporary/Lyrical 

Thur 5:00-6:00

High energy, bold lines, and fierce style, while also exploring the art of storytelling through movement. This class combines classic jazz technique with modern fusion elements for dancers who love power, performance, and rhythm plus aspects of lyrical/contemporary styles to build emotional expression, musicality, and fluid technique. Dancers will focus on control, connection, and creative choreography that inspires both mind and body.

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Recital Costume: $85

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 Hip-Hop 

Pre-Teen/Teen
Thur 6:30-7:30

Teen/Senior & Adult
Thur 7:30-8:30*

*Join our advanced Hip-Hop class, offered in association with the CLI Conservatory pre-professional dance program. Each week, dancers will immerse themselves in the dynamic and diverse world of Hip-Hop, learning from the Conservatory’s exceptionally talented artists. This class provides a vibrant, cutting-edge experience, exploring a range of styles from intricate footwork to powerful, high-energy movements. Ideal for those looking to elevate their skills and embrace the full spectrum of Hip-Hop culture.

 Jazz 

Teen Jazz

Thur 5:45-6:30

Heels Jazz - Ages 13+
Mon 5:00-6:00

High energy, bold lines, and fierce style. This class combines classic jazz technique with modern fusion elements for dancers who love power, performance, and rhythm. Expect upbeat combos, dynamic movement, and confidence-building choreography.

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Recital Costume: $85

This style of dance & choreography combines jazz technique with maturity and fluidity while wearing high-heel character shoes or boots. It is characterized by a blend of sharp, precise movements, mixed with smooth grooves, and a focus on footwork and body control. Heels often takes elements from the technicality, and clean lines of jazz; the confidence, hard-hitting style and intricacy of hip hop, combined with floorwork inspired by numerous other styles, including Vogue, and Latin dance. Mature dancers only. â€‹

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 Pointe* 

Teen
Tue 5:00-5:45

Senior
Tue 5:00-5:45

*Students must be approved prior to enrollment

Tap

Tue 6:45-7:30

Step on up to tap with us - we are bringing this class BACK!

 

Full of rhythms, tap steps, musicality, and so much more, students will review the tap basics while also learning many fun, new steps. Each week will be filled with new rhythms and combinations to allow students to take their tap skills to the next step!

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No prior tap experience needed - all levels welcome to tap on in and give class a try! If able, at least one year of our Rhythm Rookies class is suggested prior to joining this class.

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Recital Costume: $85

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 Technique 

Pre-teen/Teen
Thur 5:00-6:15

Teen/Senior
Wed 5:00-6:30
Thur 5:00-6:15

Our Technique/Progression/Skills class is designed to enhance every dancer's technical ability through a comprehensive approach. Each week, students engage in targeted stretching and flexibility exercises, strength training, and the fundamental techniques in jazz, ballet, and contemporary dance. This class emphasizes the development of progressions with leaps, turns, and other essential skills to advance dancers' technical proficiency. By focusing on these core elements, we ensure continuous improvement and a solid foundation for all levels of advancement.​

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(413) 527-0892

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01027, USA

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