Our Philosophy
At HDG, our goal is to meet the needs of individual
students and enable them to dance in whatever capacity they
choose. Our hope is to share our love for the art of dance,
an art that requires discipline, but that rewards us with
the joy of accomplishment.
3 Year Old Creative Movement
The
emphasis is on fun and imagination in our 45-minute class
for three year olds.
4/5 Year Old Combination Classes
Students
in their last year of preschool and kindergarten
participate in 1-hour combo classes, which include
pre-ballet, tap, and tumbling.
Ballet
Our
ballet curriculum is based on that of the American Academy
of Ballet in New York and includes specific barre and
center exercises designed to develop good technique as well
as choreographed solo pieces which the students enjoy
performing.
Jazz
Our
jazz classes incorporate stretching and strengthening with
technique
from a variety of styles ranging from Broadway to
contemporary to lyrical jazz.
Tap
Our
tap curriculum covers traditional tap technique from
beginners to
advanced dancers. Intermediate through advanced tap classes
also include
emphasis on contemporary rhythm tap.
Hip-hop
Our
hip-hop classes teach contemporary, urban-style
dance.