HINSDALE DANCE ACADEMY
Young Children's Program
Hinsdale Dance Academy's Young Children's Program offers classes for children age six and younger, including:
Mommy and Me is an interactive class where children and parents can discover the joy of movement. We believe a child’s (and parent’s) first experience with dance should make a positive and lasting impression. Children have fun in a safe, creative, and nurturing environment. Classes available for children ages 0-2 and parent or caregiver.
Pre-ballet provides children age 3-6 developmentally appropriate ballet instruction. This introduction to ballet lays the foundation for our Youth Training Division, Level I. These classes promote beginning technique, coordination, rhythm, and musicality. Pre-Ballet I is for dancers ages 3 and 4 as of 9/1/2021 and Pre-Ballet II is designed for dancers ages 5 and 6 as of 9/1/2021. Dancers remain in their levels for the entirety of the school year from August 16, 2021 to June 18, 2022.
Hinsdale Dance Academy also offers a tap, Jazz, and hip hop combo classes for our Young Children’s Program. This class introduces children to the basic steps of tap dancing and Jazz. This class promotes musicality, coordination, and rhythm, as well as sequencing, patterning, and spatial relationships. Tap & Jazz I is available for children age 3 to 4. Tap II and Jazz/Hip Hop II classes are available for children age 5 to 6.
Young Children's Program Schedule
Children age two and under, with parent/guardian
Tuesday
9:30-10:00am
Wednesday
9:30-10:00am
Thursday
9:30-10:00am
Children age three - four
* Children must be potty trained and be able to remain in class without parent or guardian, and be 3 by September 1
Monday
1:30-2:15pm
Pre-Ballet I
Monday
2:15-2:45pm
Tap/Jazz I
Wednesday
4:00-4:45pm
Pre-Ballet I
Wednesday
4:45-5:15pm
Tap/Jazz I
Tuesday
1:30-2:15pm
Pre-Ballet I
Tuesday
2:15-2:45pm
Tap/Jazz I
Monday
4:15-5:00pm
Pre-Ballet I
Monday
5:00-5:30pm
Tap/Jazz I
Tuesday
4:00-4:45pm
Pre-Ballet I
Tuesday
4:45-5:15pm
Tap/Jazz I
Wednesday
1:30-2:15pm
Pre-Ballet I
Wednesday
2:15-2:45pm
Tap/Jazz I
Friday
1:30-2:15pm
Pre-Ballet I
Friday
2:15-2:45pm
Tap/Jazz I
Thursday
1:30-2:15pm
Pre-Ballet I
Thursday
2:15-2:45pm
Tap/Jazz I
Children age five - six
* Children must be able to remain in class without parent or guardian
Monday
4:15-5:00pm
Pre-Ballet II
Monday
5:00-5:30pm
Tap II
Wednesday
4:15-5:00pm
Pre-Ballet II
Wednesday
5:00-5:30pm
Tap II
Thursday
4:00-4:45pm
Pre-Ballet II
Thursday
4:30-5:15pm
Pre-Ballet II
Tuesday
4:30-5:15pm
Pre-Ballet II
Tuesday
5:15-5:45pm
Jazz/Hip Hop II
Thursday
4:45-5:15pm
Jazz/Hip Hop II
Thursday
5:15-5:45pm
Jazz/Hip Hop II
Young Children's Program Dress Code
Age 0-2 classes- No uniform
Age 3-4 classes- Capezio pink cap sleeve leotard, Capezio pink tights, Capezio pink canvas "Hanami" ballet slippers, and hair in a bun. Black "Mary Jane" style velcro clasp tap shoes are also required for Tap/Jazz Combo I.
Age 5-6 classes- Capezio blue cap sleeve leotard, Capezio pink tights, Capezio pink canvas "Hanami" ballet slippers, and hair in a bun. Black "Mary Jane" style velcro clasp tap shoes are also required for Tap II and Capezio black slip on jazz shoes are required for Jazz/Hip Hop II.
All uniforms are available at Saxton Dance Shoppe, conveniently located on the back side of our building, 649 Blackhawk Dr.
Hinsdale Dance Academy Performance Opportunities
Hinsdale Dance Academy believes performing on stage is a vital part of dance education. HDA affords even our youngest little stars the opportunity to perform on stage. Performance opportunities are provided through HDA's annual production of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, and HDA's annual spring recital.
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