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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All uniforms are available at Saxton Dance Shoppe or online order from the brand site. Please purchase these items as soon as possible as they may take 6-8 weeks if ordered.
Hair should be in a slick bun for all classes (no whispies or loose hairs).

All Ballet classes are taken in only these specific leotards, tights and ballet slippers.

All Jazz classes are taken in the same leotards and tights with these specific black shorts and black jazz shoes.

All Lyrical/Contemporary and Stretch/Strengthen classes are taken in the same specific leotard, tights (rolled up at the ankle), and bare feet.  

Please bring a water bottle to class!



‍Level 1
Leotard: ROYAL BLUE Nikolay Little Elena (Style # DAD2001/1MPN)
‍Tights: LIGHT PINK Capezio Ultra Soft Transition Tights with Back Seam (Style # 1918c)
‍Ballet Slippers: THEATRICAL PINK Bloch Performa (Style # S0284G)
Jazz Shoes: BLACK Bloch Super Jazz Shoes (S0401T)
‍Jazz Shorts: BLACK Bloch Matea V Front Shorts (CR2704)
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Level 2
Leotard: OLIVE Nikolay Little Elena (Style # DAD2001/1MPN)
Tights: LIGHT PINK Capezio Ultra Soft Transition Tights with Back Seam (Style # 1918c)
‍Ballet Slippers: THEATRICAL PINK Bloch Performa (Style # S0284G)
Jazz Shoes: BLACK Bloch Super Jazz Shoes (S0401T)
‍Jazz Shorts: BLACK Bloch Matea V Front Shorts (CR2704)

Level 3
Leotard: BORDEAUX Nikolay Little Elena (Style # DAD2001/1MPN)
Tights: LIGHT PINK Capezio Ultra Soft Transition Tights with Back Seam (Style # 1918c)
Ballet Slippers: THEATRICAL PINK Bloch Performa (Style # S0284G)
Jazz Shoes: BLACK Bloch Super Jazz Shoes (S0401T)
Jazz Shorts: BLACK Bloch Matea V Front Shorts (CR2704)
Pre-Pointe shoes: Must be fitted, please schedule a fitting at Saxton Dance Shoppe or Allegro.

‍Level 4
Leotard: FRENCH BLUE Nikolay Little Elena or Elena Leotard (Style # DAD2001/1MPN or DA2001/1MPN)
Tights: LIGHT PINK Capezio Ultra Soft Transition Tights with Back Seam (Style # 1918c or 1918w)
Ballet Slippers: THEATRICAL PINK Bloch Performa (Style # S0284G or S0284L)
Jazz Shoes: BLACK Bloch Super Jazz Shoes (S0401T or S0401L)
Jazz Shorts: BLACK Bloch Matea V Front Shorts (CR2704)
Pointe shoes: Must be fitted, please schedule a fitting at Saxton Dance Shoppe or Allegro.

Level 5
‍Leotard: LAVENDER Nikolay Little Elena or Elena (Style # DAD2001/1MPN or DA2001/1MPN)  
Tights: LIGHT PINK Capezio Ultra Soft Transition Tights with Back Seam (Style # 1918c or 1918w)
Ballet Slippers: THEATRICAL PINK Bloch Performa (Style # S0284G or S0284L)
Jazz Shoes: BLACK Bloch Super Jazz Shoes (S0401T or S0401L)
Jazz Shorts: BLACK Bloch Matea V Front Shorts (CR2704)
Pointe shoes: Must be fitted, please schedule a fitting at Saxton Dance Shoppe or Allegro.

Level 6
Leotard: BLACK Nikolay Little Camilla or Camilla (Style # DAD1258MPN or DA1258MPN)
Tights: LIGHT PINK Capezio Ultra Soft Transition Tights with Back Seam (Style # 1918c or 1918w)
Ballet Slippers: THEATRICAL PINK Bloch Performa (Style # S0284G or S0284L) or whatever other brand/style they prefer.
Contemporary: Dancers may wear black pants for class-at the teacher’s discretion. Pointe shoes: Must be fitted, please schedule a fitting at Saxton Dance Shoppe or Allegro.

Level 7
‍Leotard: DARK BLUE Nikolay Little Camilla or Camilla (Style # DAD1258MPN or DA1258MPN)
Tights: LIGHT PINK Capezio Ultra Soft Transition Tights with Back Seam (Style # 1918c or 1918w)
Ballet Slippers: THEATRICAL PINK Bloch Performa (Style # S0284G or S0284L) or whatever other brand/style they prefer.
‍Contemporary: Dancers may wear black pants for class-at the teacher’s discretion. Pointe shoes: Must be fitted, please schedule a fitting at Saxton Dance Shoppe or Allegro.

Level 8Leotard: COFFEE Nikolay Little Camilla or Camilla (Style # DAD1258MPN or DA1258MPN)
Tights: LIGHT PINK Capezio Ultra Soft Transition Tights with Back Seam (Style # 1918c or 1918w)
Ballet Slippers: THEATRICAL PINK Bloch Performa (Style # S0284G or S0284L) or whatever other brand/style they prefer.
‍Contemporary: Dancers may wear black pants for class-at the teacher’s discretion. Pointe shoes: Must be fitted, please schedule a fitting at Saxton Dance Shoppe or Allegro.

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).