Full Year 2026-27 (September-May) Schedule
HPSD's September-May (Aug 31, 2026-May 10, 2027) class schdedule is chock full of dance for all ages at all levels. We offer studio hip hop, ballet, pre-ballet, jazz, Creative Movement, First Steps, AcroDance, pointe, pilates, musical theater, West African Dance, modern, and much more.
Our schedule is organized by age, initially, and then by dance style.
To help ensure proper class placement, please note that age ranges are based on the student's age as of September 1, 2026. Be sure to review the age requirements carefully before registering. In general, students are expected to remain at the same level for the duration of the year (Sep-Sep).
Enrollment is open until March 1, provided the class is not full. Children (persons 18 and under) are automatically enrolled for the full Sep-May session, and tuition is billed on a monthly basis. Adults (over 18) enroll in season sesssions, Fall and Winter/Spring.
We will open registration July 23.
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HPSD Full‑Year Schedule
September 2026–May 2027
🚧Updates Pending!!! 🚧
Pricing
| Class Duration | Monthly Price | Two Installment Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Reflects 9 equal monthly installments | Pay upon enrollment and in January | |
| 30 minutes | $65 | $292.50 |
| 45 minutes | $75 | $337.50 |
| 60 minutes | $95 | $427.50 |
| 75 minutes | $100 | $450.00 |
| 90 minutes | $105 | $472.50 |
| Trial Class | $22/student per class |
All enrollments subject to an annual registration fee of $30/family
Short Sessions
Adult and First Step classes are available for short-session enrollment or drop-ins for greater flexibility.
| Session | Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fall (13 Wks) | Aug 31-Dec 7 | $260 or $65/month |
| Winter/Spring (17 Wks) | Jan 4-May 10 | $340 or $68/month |
| Drop-In (18+) | $22/class |
Studio Company Program
By Audition Only
Find information here
First Steps
Fall Session: Ages 18 mos-3 yrs as of 9/1/26 ; Winter/Spring Session: Ages 18 mos-3 yrs as of 12/1/26 ; • 30 minutes • Adult participation required
| Day | Time | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 9:00am | 3 | |
| Sun | TBA | 3 |
Creative Movement
$65/mo for 9 months
Ages 3-4 yrs (as of 9/1/26) • 30 minutes • Independent class
| Day | Time | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 4:00pm | 3 | TBA |
| Sat | 8:30am | 2 | |
| Sat | 9:30am | 3 | |
| Sun | 11:00am | 3 |
FUNdamentals Classes
Intro-level classes for young dancers • Ages as of 9/1/26
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AcroDance | 4-6 | Thu | 4:15pm | 45 min | $75 | 4 | |
| West African Dance | 4-9 | Fri | 4:45pm | 45 min | $75 | 5 | |
| Jazz | 6-8 | Wed | 5:15pm | 45 min | $75 | 3 | |
| Modern | 5-7 | Sat | 10:00am | 45 min | $75 | 2 | |
| Tap | 5-8 | Sat | 11:30am | 30 min | $65 | 5 |
Pre-Ballet Classes
Pre-ballet classes for young dancers • Ages as of 9/1/26
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Ballet 1 | 4-5 | Thu | 4:00pm | 45 min | $75 | 3 | |
| Pre-Ballet 1 | 4-5 | Sat | 8:30am | 45 min | $75 | 4 | |
| Pre-Ballet 1 | 4-5 | Sat | 11:00am | 45 min | $75 | 4 | |
| Pre-Ballet 1 | 4-5 | Sun | 10:15am | 45 min | $75 | 3 | |
| Pre-Ballet 2 | 5-6 | Wed | 4:30pm | 45 min | $75 | 3 | |
| Pre-Ballet 2 | 5-6 | Sat | 9:15am | 45 min | $75 | 4 | |
| Pre-Ballet 3 | 6-7 | Tue | 4:00pm | 45 min | $75 | 3 | |
| Pre-Ballet 3 | 6-7 | Fri | 4:15pm | 45 min | $75 | 3 | |
| Pre-Ballet 3 | 6-7 | Sat | 8:45am | 45 min | $75 | 1 |
Ballet Classes
Ballet 1
$95/mo for 9 months
Ages 7+ yrs (as of 9/1/26) • 60 min
| Day | Time | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 4:00pm | 1 | |
| Sat | 10:00am | 4 |
Boys Dance 1/2
$95/mo for 9 months
Ages 7+ yrs (as of 9/1/26) • 60 min
| Day | Time | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 4:45pm | 3 |
Ballet 2
$95/mo for 9 months
Ages 8+ yrs (as of 9/1/26) • 60 min
| Day | Time | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4:15pm | 1 | |
| Tue | 4:45pm | 3 | |
| Sat | 10:00am | 3 |
Ballet 3A
$100/mo for 9 months
Ages 9+ yrs (as of 9/1/26) • 75 min
| Day | Time | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4:15pm | 4 | |
| Thu | 5:45pm | 3 | |
| Sat | 11:45am | 4 |
Intermediate-Advanced Ballet
$105/mo for 9 months
By permission only • 90 minutes
| Class | Day | Time | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet 3B | Tue | 4:30pm | 4 | |
| Ballet 3B | Fri | 4:45pm | 1 | |
| Ballet 4A | Mon | 5:15pm | 1 | |
| Ballet 4A | Thu | 4:30pm | 1 | |
| Ballet 4A & 4B | Sat | 11:00am | 3 | |
| Ballet 4B | Wed | 4:30pm | 1 | |
| Ballet 5 | Fri | 5:00pm | 3 | |
| Ballet 5 & 6 | Sat | 9:30am | 1 | |
| Ballet 6 | Mon | 6:45pm | 1 | |
| Ballet 6 | Wed | 6:30pm | 1 |
Pointe Classes
By permission only • Must be enrolled in the ballet class before the pointe class and at least 2 additional weekly ballet classes
| Class | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe 1 | Sat | 12:30pm | 30 min | $65 | 3 | |
| Pointe 1/2 | Wed | 6:00pm | 30 min | $65 | 3 | |
| Pointe 3 + Variations | Fri | 6:30pm | 45 min | $75 | 1 | |
| Pointe 3/4 + Variations | Sat | 11:00am | 45 min | $75 | 1 | |
| Pointe 4 + Variations | Wed | 8:00pm | 45 min | $75 | 4 |
Modern Classes
Ages as of 9/1/26
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUNdamentals | 5-7 | Sat | 10:00am | 45 min | $75 | 2 | |
| Modern 1 | 7-12 | Wed | 4:15pm | 60 min | $95 | 4 | |
| Modern 1 | 7-12 | Fri | 4:30pm | 60 min | $95 | 2 | |
| Modern 1 | 7-12 | Sat | 9:00am | 60 min | $95 | 2 | |
| Modern 2 | By Permission | Thu | 4:30pm | 75 min | $100 | 2 | |
| Modern 2 | By Permission | Sat | 10:45am | 75 min | $100 | 2 | |
| Modern 3 | By Permission | Thu | 5:45pm | 90 min | $105 | 2 | |
| Modern 3 | By Permission | Fri | 5:30pm | 90 min | $105 | 2 | |
| Modern 4 | By Permission | Thu | 7:15pm | 90 min | $105 | 2 | |
| Modern Progressions 1 | 13+/adult | Wed | 6:00pm | 75 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 3 |
Jazz Classes
Ages as of 9/1/26
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUNdamentals | 6-9 | Wed | 5:15pm | 45 min | $75 | 3 | |
| Jazz 1 | 9+ | Wed | 4:15pm | 60 min | $95 | 2 | |
| Jazz 2 | By Permission | Wed | 6:30pm | 60 min | $95 | 2 | |
| Jazz 3 | By Permission | Wed | 5:15pm | 75 min | $100 | 2 |
Musical Theater Classes
$95/mo for 9 months
Ages as of 9/1/26 • 60 minutes • Instructor: • Adult Drop-in Eligible
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations | 8+ yrs/adult | Sun | 10:15am | 2 |
| Progressions 1 | 9+ yrs/adult | Sun | 11:15am | 2 |
Studio Hip Hop Classes
Ages as of 9/1/26
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Hop 1 | 7-12 | Mon | 5:00pm | 60 min | $95 | 2 | |
| Hip Hop 1 | 7-12 | Sat | 1:00pm | 60 min | $95 | 4 | |
| Hip Hop 2 | By Permission | Mon | 6:00pm | 60 min | $95 | 2 | |
| Hip Hop 3 | By Permission | Wed | 7:30pm | 60 min | $95 | 2 | |
| Hip Hop 4 | By Permission | Mon | 7:00pm | 60 min | $95 | 2 |
Breaking Classes
Ages as of 9/1/26
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking 1 | 7-12 | Tue | 4:15pm | 60 min | $95 | 5 | TBD |
| Breaking 2/3 | By Permission | Mon | 4:15pm | 75 min | $100 | 5 | |
| Breaking 3 | By Permission | Mon | 5:45pm | 90 min | $105 | 5 |
West African Dance Classes
Ages as of 9/1/26 •
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUNdamentals | 4-9 | Fri | 4:45pm | 45 min | $75 | 5 |
| Foundations | 9yrs+/adult | Fri | 5:30pm | 60 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 5 |
AcroDance Classes
Ages as of 9/1/26 • Instructor:
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUNdamentals | 4-6 | Thu | 4:15pm | 45 min | $75 | 4 |
| AcroDance 1 | 7-11 | Thu | 5:00pm | 60 min | $95 | 4 |
| AcroDance 1 | 7-11 | Sun | 11:45am | 60 min | $95 | 4 |
| AcroDance 2 | By Permission | Thu | 6:00pm | 75 min | $100 | 4 |
Tap Classes
Tap Classes
Ages as of 9/1/26 • Instructor:
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUNdamentals | 5-8 | Sat | 11:30am | 30 min | $65 | 5 |
| Tap 1/2 | 8-12 | Sat | 9:30am | 60 min | $95 | 5 |
| Tap Progressions 1 | 13+/adult | Sat | 12:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 5 |
| Tap Progressions 2 (min 1 yr tap) |
13+/adult | Sat | 10:30am | 60 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 5 |
Pilates, Yoga & Dance Conditioning
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilates Foundations | 13+/adult | Wed | 5:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 5 | |
| Pilates Progressions 1 (min 1 yr Pilates) |
13+/adult | Wed | 6:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 5 | |
| Pilates Progressions 2 (By Recommendation) |
13+/adult | Wed | 7:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 5 | |
| Yoga Foundations | 10+/adult | Sun | 10:15am | 45 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 5 | |
| Yoga Progressions 1 | 13+/adult | Sun | 11:00am | 60 min | Drop-in / Short Session | 5 |
Adult Dance Classes
| Class | Ages | Class | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Swans (Ballet) | 40+ | Beg | Wed | 10:00am | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 4 | |
| Ballet Foundations | 13+/adult | Beg | Thu | 7:15pm | 75 min | Short Session | 4 | |
| Ballet Progressions 1 | 13+/adult | Beg/Int | Thu | 6:00pm | 75 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 1 | |
| Ballet Progressions 2 | 13+/adult | Beg/Int | Sat | 11:45am | 75 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 1 | |
| Modern Progressions 1 | 13+/adult | Beg/Int | Wed | 6:00pm | 75 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 3 | |
| West African Dance Foundations | 9+/adult | Beg | Fri | 5:30pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | |
| Tap Progressions 1 | 13+/adult | Beg | Sat | 12:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | |
| Tap Progressions 2 (min 1 yr tap) | 13+/adult | Beg/Int | Sat | 10:30am | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | |
| Musical Theater Foundations | 8+/adult | Beg | Sun | 10:15am | 60 min | Drop-in/Full-year | 2 | |
| Musical Theater Progressions 1 | 9+/adult | Beg | Sun | 11:15am | 60 min | Drop-in/Full-year | 2 |
Important Dates
| Date / Range | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 31 | First Day of Classes: Full Year & Fall Session |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Labor Day - School Closed |
| Tue, Sep 8 | Auditions for The Nutcracker : Company Adv./Int. Ballet & Cont.(does not include Trainee Company) |
| Sat, Sep 12-Sun, Sep 13 | Auditions for The Nutcracker : General (includes Trainee Company) |
| Sat, Sep 25 | The Nutcracker Rehearsals Start |
| Sun, Oct 18-Sat Oct 24 | Dress-Up Week |
| Sun, Nov 15-Sat, Nov 21 | Family Visiting Week |
| Sun, Nov 22-Sat, Nov 28 | Thanksgiving Break (School Closed) |
| Fri, Dec 11-Sun, Dec 13 | The Nutcracker Performances |
| Thu, Dec 8-Sat, Jan 3 | Winter Break (No Classes) |
| Sun, Jan 4 | Full Year (Sep-May) Classes Resume Winter/Spring Session Starts |
Children's Classes (September-May)
HPSD's tuition is charged monthly.
The first month's tuition is paid upon registration (prorated if after the first class) and charged automatically on the 3rd of each month.
Families who enroll between Aug and Nov are charged through Apr. Families who enroll between Dec and Feb are charged through May.
| Class Duration | Per Month (for 9 months) |
| 30 minutes | $65 |
| 45 minutes | $75 |
| 60 minutes | $95 |
| 75 minutes | $100 |
| 90 minutes | $105 |
Registration Fee: $30, non-refundable.
Please visit our registration page for enrollment, add/drop, and tuition policies.
Studio Companies and Pointe Package
HPSD Studio Companies (By audition only).
Junior Company:
$300 per month, electives $37.50
Intermediate and Advanced Companies:
$600 per month, electives $37.50
Pointe Package:
3 90 minute ballet classes + 1 point class
Cost: $367.50 per month, electives $37.50
Dancing on pointe is challenging. It requires strength, technical proficiency in ballet, and flexibility. To ensure our students learn pointe work safely and successfully, pointe classes must be purchased as part of an pointe package.
- Dancers must have passed their pointe shoe exams.
- Dancers must take a minimum of 3 90 minute ballet technique classes per week.
- Dancers must enroll in a pointe class that immediately follows the technique class. Students are not allowed to enroll in a stand-alone pointe class.
Note: Students may take additional pointe or ballet classes classes for $37.50 per month per class.