Our classes are created by levels to help ensure the proper growth for each and every student on their dance journey! Please contact the studio and we will be happy to guide your dancer into the best placement.
Our dance program is designed to introduce various forms of dance to all students, as they are ready. This gives each student at a young age, a great opportunity to explore the “Wonderful World of Dance”. This method makes costuming much more economical. In most cases, the teacher may choose one basic costume and change accessories for each class.
Classes are made very affordable here at HJSOD as we lower the dollar amount per class as the hours increase. We make every effort to cater to our families by offering a “Family Discount”: 1st dancer pays full price, 2nd dancer receives a 10% discount, 3rd dancer receives a 15% discount, etc. We also offer a “Twins and Triplets Discount”.
Dress Code: Female students must wear a solid color leotard and tights and hair must be securely in a pony tail or bun and off the face. Ballet students in Level 2+ up must wear a black leotard, pink tights, hair in secure bun. Male students may wear black sweatpants and a t-shirt.
INTRODUCTION TO DANCE
Introduction to Dance is recommended for students ages 2.5+ years old. Class meets once a week for 45 minutes. Students will learn some short routines which are designed to teach right from left. We will focus on their large motor skills as well as basic Ballet and Acrobatic dance movement. For many students at this age, dance class is their only interaction with other children, for this reason, they will learn very important social skills such as following directions, taking turns, working together as a team, etc. Upon completion of this class, students will graduate to PreDance.
PRE DANCE
Pre Dance is recommended for students ages 3.5+ years old. Class meets weekly for 45 minutes - 1 hour (depending on class size), including a 5 minute break for water, etc. Students at this level will develop more motor skills as well as Ballet and Acrobatic movement. We will continue working on important social skills. Upon completion of this class, students will graduate to KinderDance.
ELEMENTARY 1 DANCE
Elementary 1 Dance Class meets weekly for 1 hour with 1 short break for water, etc. Students are now ready to learn more technique in Ballet and Acrobatics; and are also introduced to Tap.
ELEMENTARY 2 DANCE
Elementary 2 Dance Class meets weekly for 2 hours with one short break for water, etc. Students are now ready for 30 minutes of technique in Ballet, Acrobatics, Tap and are now introduced to Jazz. At this level, students have the option of adding Hip Hop.
LEVEL 1 DANCE
Students at this level are now ready to increase class time to learn more advanced technique in: Ballet, Acrobatics, Tap, Hip Hop and Jazz. Musical Theater will now be offered at this level, as well as competition prep.
LEVEL 2 DANCE
Students at this level are now given the choice of classes in: Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, and Hip Hop. Class time will increase to learn more advanced technique.
LEVEL 3 DANCE
Class time will increase as well as difficulty in: Levels 3-4 Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, Hip Hop and Contemporary.
LEVEL 4 DANCE
Class time will increase as well as difficulty in: Levels 3-4 Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, Hip Hop and Contemporary.
ADAPTIVE DANCE
This is a class designed for children that "learn differently" (children with high functioning autism and other special needs) to learn dance movement with the help of assistants to cater to each child individually. Students will work on dance steps, while learning structure of lines and formations in the classroom. Students are accompanied by “Dance Buddies”. Helene decided to create this unique dance experience in 2009.
ALUMNI ADULT DANCE
COMPETITIVE DANCE
Our Competitive Dance Company is designed for the more serious dancer possessing qualities of hard work, determination, passion, sportsmanship, enthusiasm and stage personality. Our Dance Company Members have a strong commitment to dance and their fellow classmates. Dance Company Members are required to take their "core classes" in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Technique along with their choreography classes.