WE ARE WORKING ON UPDATING OUR SUMMER 2023 PAGE
The Summer Program at HPSD includes two four-week sessions of classes in First Steps, Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop and Tap as well as special summer-only Pre-Professional, Young Dancers, Choreography, and Teen/Adult Ballet Intensives, our Little Dancers Mini Camp, and the Beginner Pointe Workshop. And, new this year is a 9am-5pm 3-week workshop for dancers ages 5-7.
Intensives and workshops offer immersive dance programs for students wanting to focus on and hone their dance skills in various styles and modes.
Every summer we offer special tuition options for students looking for a comprehensive dance experience: our Intensive packages offer great discounts for enrolling in multiple weeks of programming, so the more you dance, the more you save on tuition! (payment plans also available)
4-week Regular Summer Class Schedule: Session I: Jun 3-30 | Session II: Jul 8-Aug 4
Summer Workshops, Camps and Intensives:
Jun 20th-23rd | Beginners' Pointe Workshop (11 yrs & up): Tues-Fri 9:00am-1:30pm
Jun 20th-24th | Choreography Intensive (9-18 yrs): Tue-Fri 9:00-5:00pm, Sat 1:30-4:30pm
Jun 23-25 & Jul 28-30 | Teen/Adult Ballet Summer Intensive (12 yrs & up): Fri 6:00-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 2:00-4:30pm
Jun 26-Aug 5 | Pre-Professional Intensive (12-18 yrs): Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00pm
Jun 26-Aug 5 | Young Dancers Intensive (8-11 yrs): Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00pm
(Both Pre-Professional and Young Dancers Intensives are 5 weeks. (Week 1: Jun 26-30, Week 2: Jul 10-14, Week 3: Jul 17-21, Week 4: Jul 24-28, Week 5: Jul 31-Aug 5)
Jul 17-21, Jul 24-28, Jul 31-Aug 5 | Little Dancers Weekday Workshop (5-7 yrs): 9:00-5:00pm; Aug 5th 1:00-5:00pm
Dates Pending | Little Dancers Mini Camp (5-7 yrs): Sat 9:00am-12:30pm
Questions about our summer offerings?
Give us a call at (773) 493-8498 or email admin@hydeparkdance.org.
We're happy to help!
Summer 2023
Summer 2023 will be a summer to remember as HPSD takes on its premiere of Disney’s The Lion King Jr.
in collaboration with Ayodele Drum and Dance.
Our intensives for young dancers age (8-11) and pre-professional dancers (ages 11-18) will include Ballet, Modern, Jazz/Musical Theater, Breaking/Hip Hop and West African Dance. There are 15 lead roles as well as multiple ensemble (corps) roles. Dancers will stretch their boundaries and expand their talents into the art of singing and acting to create this memorable musical theater experience in a safe inclusive environment.
Whatever your talent may be: a tap dancing Timon, a Breaking Wildebeest, a graceful Balletic Antelope or a Wise African spirit animal, there is a place for every dance interest and talent. Build strength, technique, stretch your comfort zone and make art with us this summer!
(Dancers wishing to participate in The Lion King Jr performance workshop must sign up for the entire 5 week program. Some excused absences will be permitted)
Young Dancers Intensive
Jun 26–30 | Jul 10–14 | Jul 10-14 | Jul 24–28 | Jul 31–Aug 5
| AGE | 8-11 yrs | |
| DATES | Jun 26-Aug 5 | |
| TIMES | Mon-Fri, 9:00am-5:00pm | |
| PREREQUISITES | Minimum 1 yr of Modern I, Jazz I, or Ballet I. Also available to non-HPSD dancers aged 8-11 with 1 yr of dance training. |
This program offers our young dancers something new everyday with a variety of classes in ballet, modern, West African, and jazz, along with choreography and performance repertoire. Attendance for all five weeks required for participation in Disney's The Lion King Jr. performance on Aug 4-5.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE | |
| 8:30 am | Drop-off begins & Health Survey Confirmation |
| 9:00-9:30 | Pre-class warm-up |
| 9:30-10:45 | Class: Ballet |
| 10:45-11:00 | Snack / water break / wash up |
| 11:00-12:00 | Class: Lion King Jr |
| 12:00 -1:00 | Lunch time / wash up |
| 1:00-1:25 | Educational Component: dance history, music and more |
| 1:30-2:30 | Class and Repertoire: West African, Modern, Improv |
| 2:30–2:45 | Snack/water break/wash up |
| 2:45-3:45 | Modern, Musical Theater, Choreography |
| 3:45-4:00 | Stretching / Cool-Down / Relaxation |
| 4:00-5:00 | Student choreography, outdoor, or art project time |
| 5:00 pm | Pick-up |