Ballet @ HSPA
Providing a strong technical foundation is a priority for us at HSPA. Our Ballet classes are designed for continued advancement and the building upon foundational techniques, introducing higher level training within each age group, from our Prima Ballerina & Petite Ballet students, up through our Seniors. While fostering proper technique, grace discipline, and expressive articulation, students will refine their sills through structured exercises, promoting technical proficiency in a constructive supportive, and nurturing environment.
TINY DANCER (AGES 2.9 - 4)
Saturday 10:30 - 11:15 AM
Wednesday 4:45 - 5:30 PM
Specifically geared & suggested for the first time student. This creative multi-educational pre-school movement class helps to heighten total body awareness, coordination, rhythm & motor skill through the basics of Ballet & Jazz. Social education is also acquired as students learn to follow directions, take turns, & interact with peers. This class is certain to excite & stimulate the young student's mind & imagination as well as encourage individual expression. Truth be told, this is the class we highly recommend for the first time student and one that is under the age of 4.
Dress Code:
Girls - Any color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys - athletic pants, t-shirt, black ballet shoes
SHOWBIZ KIDS (AGES 4-6)
Tuesday 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Combining all the same basic learning techniques as in the Tiny Dancer program, this class is a step above moving to the next level. Concentration is more on involved movements & teaching the finer controlled basics of Ballet & Jazz. This class helps to build & enhance fine motor skills & establishing a foundation for basic dance technique. It will continue to enrich the student's imagination as they explore journeys through song and movement. Individual expression is always encouraged.
Dress Code:
Girls - Any color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys- athletic pants, t-shirt, black ballet shoe
PRIMA BALLERINAS (AGES 6-8)
Wednesday 4:45 - 5:30 PM
Aspiring to become a ballerina? This class is just right for the little one who loves to dress up like a princess and whirl & twirl. Usually recommended for a 2nd-3rd year student with "Tiny Dancer" under their belt, it continues to explore dance with more focus on the basics of Ballet at its beginning stages & classic form. Posture, grace, body alignment, strength & control along with musicality, & creative imaginative play are all incorporated into this fun & introductory class to Ballet.
Dress Code:
Girls - Any color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys- fitted athletic or yoga pants, t-shirt, black ballet shoes
PETITE
Wednesday 5:45 – 6:30 PM
JUNIOR1
Tuesday 4:00 – 5:00 PM
JUNIOR 2
Tuesday 6:00 – 7:00 PM
PRETEEN/TEEN
Tuesday 7:00 – 8:00 PM
*Thursday 6:15 – 7:30 PM
TEEN/SENIOR
Tuesday 6:00 – 7:00 PM
*Thursday 6:15 – 7:30 PM
NOTE: *(No Recital Dance- these classes are for technical advancement purposes only)
Dress Code:
Girls - Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys- Black leggings or tights, white or black fitted shirt or leotard, black ballet shoes
POINTE (Students must be approved prior to enrollment)
Teen | Tuesday 8:00 - 8:45 PM
Senior | Tuesday 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Dress Code:
Black leotard, pink tights, pink pointe shoes (Pointe shoes should be personally fitted with straps sewn correctly, prior to first week of classes)