Our
Academy Division provides high-quality training for professional/collegiate careers in ballet, contemporary and jazz. The faculty is led by Owner and Director, Ms. Nicole Miller.
The comprehensive HDA syllabus was created by Ms. Miller and is based on several different styles and methods of classical dance training. The syllabus is designed to develop technically strong, expressive ballet, jazz and contemporary dancers, who ultimately can adapt to any style. The syllabus caters to the American dancer, who must be well-versed in all styles and techniques.
All
faculty members are current or former professional dancers who hail from companies such as Alabama Ballet, Albany Berkshire Ballet, Dayton Ballet, Houston Ballet, Inaside Chicago Dance, Joffrey Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Montgomery Ballet. Many HDA students and alumna have gone on to dance in college or professionally, as well as receiving invitations to study at prestigious academies across the globe including: Paris Opera Ballet, Houston Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Princess Grace Academy, Staatsliche Ballettschule Berlin, Kaatsbaan, Cincinnati Ballet, Butler University, CCM, University of Missouri-KC, Point Park University, Indiana University, University of Utah, Albany Berkshire Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Met, Boston Ballet, English National Ballet, Finnish National Ballet, Kentucky Ballet Theatre, Lexington Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet to name a few.
The Academy Division begins at Level 1 and finishes at Level 8. Each student is evaluated by the HDA faculty and placed into the level where she/he will benefit most from their classes. Students should expect to spend more than one year in a level.
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Academy Division Dress Code Requirements
All uniforms are available for purchase at Saxton Dance Shoppe or at this link:
click here!
Please note, hair should be in a slick bun for all classes (no whispies or loose hairs)
Please bring a water bottle to class.
Level 1Leotard - Eurotard 4401c in Royal.
Tights - Eurotard 210c in Theatrical Pink.
Ballet Shoes - Eurotard A1004c in Light Pink.
Jazz classes are taken in the same leotards and tights with these specific black shorts and black jazz shoes:
Shorts- Eurotard 44336c in black.
Jazz Shoes- Eurotard A2054c in Black.
Lyrical/Contemporary and Stretch/Strengthen classes are taken in the same specific leotard, tights (rolled up at the ankle), and bare feet.
Level 2Ballet classes are taken in only these specific leotards, tights and ballet slippers:
Leotard - Eurotard 4401c in Hunter.
Tights - Eurotard 210c in Theatrical Pink.
Ballet Shoes - Eurotard A1004c in Light Pink.
Jazz classes are taken in the same leotards and tights with these specific black shorts and black jazz shoes:
Shorts - Eurotard 44336c in black.
Jazz Shoes - Eurotard A2054c in Black.
Contemporary and Stretch/Strengthen classes are taken in the same specific leotard, tights (rolled up at the ankle), and bare feet.
Level 3 Ballet classes are taken in only these specific leotards, tights and ballet slippers:
Leotard - Eurotard 4401c in Burgundy.
Tights - Eurotard 219c in Theatrical Pink.
Ballet Shoes - Eurotard A1004c in Light Pink.
Jazz classes are taken in the same leotards and tights with these specific black shorts and black jazz shoes:
Shorts -
Eurotard 44336c in black.
Jazz Shoes -
Eurotard A2054c in Black.
Contemporary and Stretch/Strengthen classes are taken in the same specific leotard, tights (rolled up at the ankle), and bare feet.
Pre-Pointe shoes must be fitted, please schedule a fitting at Saxton Dance Shoppe.
Level 4 Ballet classes are taken in only these specific leotards, tights and ballet slippers:
Leotard - Eurotard 4401c (4401 adult sizes) in Navy.
Tights - Eurotard 219c (219 adult sizes) in Theatrical Pink.
Ballet Shoes - Eurotard A1004c (A1004a adult sizes) in Light Pink.
Jazz classes are taken in the same leotards and tights with these specific black shorts and black jazz shoes:
Shorts - Eurotard 44336c (44336 adult sizes) in black.
Jazz Shoes -
Eurotard A2054c (A2054 adult sizes) in Black.
Contemporary and Stretch/Strengthen classes are taken in the same specific leotard, tights (rolled up at the ankle), and bare feet.
Pointe shoes must be fitted, please schedule a fitting at Saxton Dance Shoppe.
Level 5
Ballet classes are taken in only these specific leotards, tights and ballet slippers:
Leotard - Eurotard 4401c (4401 adult sizes) in Eggplant.
Tights - Eurotard 219c (219 adult sizes) in Theatrical Pink.
Ballet Shoes - Eurotard A1004c (A1004a adult sizes) in Light Pink.
Jazz classes are taken in the same leotards and tights with these specific black shorts and black jazz shoes:
Shorts - Eurotard 44336c (44336 adult sizes) in black.
Jazz Shoes - Eurotard A2054c (A2054 adult sizes) in Black.
Contemporary and Stretch/Strengthen classes are taken in the same specific leotard, tights (rolled up at the ankle), and bare feet.
Pointe shoes must be fitted, please schedule a fitting at Saxton Dance Shoppe.
Level 6
Ballet classes are taken in only these specific leotards, tights and ballet slippers:
Leotard - Nikolay Emely in black (not available on URL).
Tights - Eurotard 219c (219 adult sizes) in Theatrical Pink.
Ballet Shoes - Eurotard A1004c (A1004a adult sizes) in Light Pink, or whatever light pink ballet slipper your dancer prefers.
Contemporary and Stretch/Strengthen classes are taken in the same specific leotard, tights (rolled up at the ankle), and bare feet.
Dancers may also wear black pants for contemporary at the teacher’s discretion.
Pointe shoes must be fitted, please schedule a fitting at Saxton Dance Shoppe. Level 7
Ballet classes are taken in only these specific leotards, tights and ballet slippers: *Thursday is free leotard day!
Leotard - Nikolay Emely in Tea Rosa (not available on URL-please contact Saxton Dance Shoppe for fitting or special order).
Tights - Eurotard 219c (219 adult sizes) in Theatrical Pink.
Ballet Shoes - Eurotard A1004c (A1004a adult sizes) in Light Pink, or whatever light pink ballet slipper your dancer prefers.
Contemporary and Stretch/Strengthen classes are taken in the same specific leotard, tights (rolled up at the ankle), and bare feet.
Dancers may also wear black pants for contemporary at the teacher’s discretion.
Pointe shoes must be fitted, please schedule a fitting at Saxton Dance Shoppe.
Level 8
Ballet classes are taken in only these specific leotards, tights and ballet slippers: *Thursday is free leotard day!
Leotard - Nikolay Emely in Light Navy (not available on URL).
Tights - Eurotard 219c (219 adult sizes) in Theatrical Pink.
Ballet Shoes -Eurotard A1004c (A1004a adult sizes) in Light Pink, or whatever light pink ballet slipper your dancer prefers.
Contemporary and Stretch/Strengthen classes are taken in the same specific leotard, tights (rolled up at the ankle), and bare feet.
Dancers may also wear black pants for contemporary at the teacher’s discretion.
Pointe shoes must be fitted, please schedule a fitting at Saxton Dance Shoppe.
Boys
Black shorts or leggings, black socks, black t-shirt, black canvas ballet slippers. (Male ballet students should wear footed tights inside of black ballet slippers and a dance belt).
