HSA Dance immerses students in Harlem’s legacy of dance excellence, offering training in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, and Afro-Caribbean styles. From legends like Josephine Baker and Arthur Mitchell to today’s aspiring artists, our program honors Harlem’s rich history while preparing dancers of all levels—from beginners to pre-professionals—for success on stage and beyond.
Our HSA Dance Early Childhood program offers a variety of classes, including Mini Tap, Pre Primary Ballet, Primary Ballet, and Early Childhood Hip Hop. These classes are designed to nurture the creativity of our youngest students while helping them build foundational skills for their future dance training. We recommend that parents consider enrolling their children in multiple dance styles to further enhance their development as dancers.
Our HSA Dance Level 1-2 classes offer a diverse range of styles, including Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Acro, Afro-Caribbean, Horton, Pointe, and Broadway Dance. These classes focus on building foundational skills in each discipline. We recommend students train 2 to 4 days a week across different styles to enhance their development and growth. Additionally, students in these levels are evaluated for our College Prep Program and Performance Ensemble Groups.
Our HSA Dance Level 3-5 classes offer an extensive selection of styles, including Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Acro, Afro-Caribbean, Variations, Pointe, Horton, and Broadway Dance. Many students at these levels participate in our Teen and Junior Ensembles, training 3 to 5 days a week to enhance their skills and growth. We encourage this level of commitment to help students develop versatility and proficiency in various styles. Additionally, students in these levels are evaluated for our College Prep Program and Performance Ensemble Groups, providing further opportunities for advancement and performance experience.
For students ages 8-17 who dream of pursuing art as a career, we offer specialized programs called HSA Prep and HSA Pre-Prep. These programs provide advanced artistic training in a supportive environment, helping young artists build the skills and confidence they need for future success in the arts.
Our experienced department directors work personally with each student to evaluate their current skills and interests. This helps us place your child in the perfect class where they’ll feel both challenged and confident as they grow their artistic abilities.
Yes. However, for those students who do not have access to an instrument, HSA can provide a list of stores that rent a variety of instruments.
Our program runs in two terms of 16 weeks each, for a total of 32 weeks of artistic exploration. Class lengths are designed with your child’s age and attention span in mind – toddler classes are a fun-filled hour, while older students enjoy immersive two-hour sessions. There is a calendar link on the contact page.
Yes! We’re excited to announce that our toddler programs are launching soon. These age-appropriate classes will introduce our youngest artists to the joy of creative expression. Stay tuned for more details!
