Placement in this advanced program by Artistic Dance Director Jessica Wilson is required. Please send an email to jessica@hopartscenter.org if interested in Intermediate and/or Advanced classes.

Intermediate marks the start of pointe* classes for dancers as well as increased study of pirouettes, adagio, and allegro. Training for advanced students continues its focus on alignment and proper technique while preparing students for pre-professional and professional training options through. Both Intermediate and Advanced students are introduced to the world of classical ballet repertory as well as contemporary movement and improvisation through a weekly contemporary class. Intermediate and advanced students are also exposed to historical dance, character dance, modern, jazz, Pilates, and Alexander Technique by weekly classes, workshops, or master classes. (*Students will be placed en pointe when the faculty deems the student ready. Health and safety are a priority with a goal to help students dance injury free for a life time. Students must be training a minimum of three days each week to be placed en pointe.)

This is a 36 week commitment for the 2019-2020 academic year. The tuition cost will be determined based on the number of classes determined in consultation with the Artistic Dance Director. Flexible payment plans are available. 

Mondays: Intermediate Contemporary 5-6:30 pm / Advanced Contemporary 6:30 - 8 pm

Tuesdays:  Intermediate & Advanced Ballet Pilates 5-7 pm

Wednesdays: Advanced Ballet Variations 5-7:30 pm

Thursdays: Advanced Ballet Pointe 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm / Intermediate Ballet Pointe 6:15 - 7:45 pm

Fridays: Intermediate/Advanced Pointe 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturdays: Intermediate Pointe 11:30 - 1:30 / Advanced Pointe 1:30 - 3:30 pm / Rehearsals 3:30 - 5:30 pm