HAC School of Dance

POLICIES AND PHILOSOPHIES: As part of our Bundling Program, a free weekly Martial Arts, Dance or Gymnastics Class is included for each child ages 3-13 on your membership. The HAC School of Dance is excited about our program and we welcome you to the wonderful world of Dance. Our Dance program will instill confidence, self-esteem and provide discipline for dancers of all levels. We are staffed with professional instructors and have state of the art studios with floating dance floors and two way mirrors. Our curriculum can accommodate the beginner to advanced student with performing opportunities available through our Exhibition Team.

ATTENDANCE: Consistent and punctual attendance is essential for your child's progression. Please arrive 10 minutes before class begins in order to dress and use the restroom. If you must be excused early, please inform the instructor before class. No children will be dismissed without a parent present unless they are returning to a HAC program. CLASSES MAY BE COMBINED OR CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ENROLLMENT. Students who arrive more that 10 minutes late will be marked as absent.

ATTIRE: Hair must be neatly groomed off the face and neck. No jewelry is permitted in class. There is a uniform required for all classes and dance attire and supplies are available in the Dance Office.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Tot I & II: An introduction to movement and music with steps, turns and jumps, and simple combinations both in ballet and tap. This class will give the child an awareness of body, rhythm and balance.

Ballet: The foundation of all dance, beginning with the basic positions and steps progressing through complex combinations. The ballet class is taught with an emphasis on correct placement and control, and develops the potential dance through the physical and mental discipline of the art.

Pointe: Pointe work is for the advanced ballet dancer and has to be approved by the instructor.

Jazz: A form of contemporary movement, Jazz gives the dancer a new dimension of style and expression.

Tap: Based on rhythmic combinations and sound, made by the feet.

Lyrical: Moving to the music with an emphasis on expression and movement with improvisation.

Cheer Dance: Enhances cheerleading dance skills and cheer movements and positions.

Hip Hop: The latest styles of street dance, funky and fun styles as you see on music videos.

Performance Team: Ages 4 and up, by audition only.

For more information, contact Angie Craft at acraft@hachealthclub.com.