Class Catalog Spring 2027 - Harlem School of Arts

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Spring 2027 Course Catalogue

Spring classes begin January 19, 2027, with start dates varying by class. Registration is not yet open — explore the courses below to plan your semester.

One day only · Saturday, October 31, 2026

Explore what’s coming this Spring.

20% off Spring registration on October 31 only. Continue a favorite class or discover something new. Spring begins January 19, 2027.

November 1–December 12, 2026: Save 10% on Spring registration. December 13, 2026–January 12, 2027: Registration continues at full price, with no percentage discount.

Financial aid applications open October 31, 2026, and close January 12, 2027, at 11:59 PM.

Important: Students in semester-based classes must register again for Spring, even if they are staying in the same class. Enrollment does not renew automatically. Full-year classes are the exception. Check your ASAP class end date to verify: full-year classes generally end in May or June 2027.

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Important Spring dates

Plan your Spring semester

October 31, 2026: one-day-only 20% registration discount and free class experiences; financial aid applications open.
November 1–December 12, 2026: 10% Spring registration discount.
December 13, 2026–January 12, 2027: registration at full price with no percentage discount.
January 12, 2027, at 11:59 PM: financial aid applications close.
January 19, 2027: Spring semester begins.

Financial aid information Visit the HSA enrollment portal ↗

Try a class for free on October 31

9:00–9:45 AMToddlers Drumming Time

11:00 AM–12:00 PMTiny Tales

12:30–1:30 PMBallet 1 & learn the Thriller dance!

1:30–2:30 PMSpecial guitar recital · visiting guitarist to be announced

A note for families: This catalogue is available for browsing before Spring registration opens. Dates, instructors and room assignments may change. Grade-level guidance and remaining course details will be added as they are confirmed. Some advanced classes are part of HSA’s PREP pathway and may require placement.

01 / Course department

Drama

4 class sections

Beginner2 classes

Course	Grade levels	Day	Time	Dates	Instructor / room
Acting 1 Beginner acting fundamentals: script analysis, warm-ups, sensory exercises, monologue prep.	1–5	Sat	2:00–3:30 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Andrew Strano · HSA Theatre
Tiny Tales in Motion Storytelling and movement class for the youngest students using music and props.	Pre–K–K	Sat	11:00 AM–12:00 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Aaron Stewart · Room 109

Intermediate2 classes

Course	Grade levels	Day	Time	Dates	Instructor / room
Acting 2PREP track Ensemble-focused acting: subtext, partner dynamics, rehearsal discipline.	3–8	Tue	4:45–6:45 PM	Jan 19–May 25, 2027	Devin Hunter · Room 112
Improv 2PREP track Builds on Improv 1 with longer scenes and status work.	3–8	Mon	4:45–6:45 PM	Feb 8–Jun 21, 2027	Thea Brooks · Room 232

02 / Course department

Dance

33 class sections

Beginner13 classes

Course	Grade levels	Day	Time	Dates	Instructor / room
Acro 1 Beginner acrobatics: strength, balance, basic tumbling.	1–2	Sat	4:00–4:45 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Jaylen Taylor · Room 104
Ballet 1 Foundational ballet, posture/coordination/musicality, ABT-NTC certified teachers.	3–6	Tue	4:30–6:00 PM	Jan 19–May 25, 2027	Jude Evans · Room 106
Ballet 1 Foundational ballet, posture/coordination/musicality, ABT-NTC certified teachers.	3–6	Sat	12:15–1:45 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Ashlyn Daniel · Room 105
Broadway Dance 1 Intro to Broadway dance vocabulary via jazz warm-up and combinations.	3–6	Sat	3:00–4:30 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Jude Evans · Room 106
Mini Taps This beginner tap class allows young children to explore the world of dance through the rhythm of the feet. Students learn musicality, coordination, balance, and the foundation of proper tap technique. Tap dance is a fun way to spark creativity, imagination, and athleticism. For students to develop the full range of dance skills, it is strongly recommended that this class is taken alongside Early Childhood Hip Hop and Ballet Primary A, B or C. This is a disciplined class.	Pre-K–2	Fri	4:15–5:00 PM	Feb 5–Jun 11, 2027	Kal Leski · Room 106
Pre Primary Acro Acrobatics for ages 4–5: rolls, beginner cartwheels.	Pre–K–K	Sat	9:00–9:45 AM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Jaylen Taylor · Room 105
Pre Primary Ballet Foundational ballet for the youngest dancers.	Pre–K–K	Sat	9:45–10:30 AM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Paris Jones · Room 104
Pre Primary Hip Hop Short, energetic intro to rhythm and popular music.	Pre–K	Sat	9:45–10:30 AM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Arne Thomas · Room 106
Primary A Ballet Continuing foundational ballet.	K–1	Sat	10:30–11:30 AM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Jaylen Taylor · Room 104
Primary B Ballet Next step in foundational ballet.	1–2	Sat	10:30–11:30 AM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Jude Evans · Room 105
Primary C Ballet Further foundational ballet training.	2–3	Sat	10:30–11:30 AM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Paris Jones · Room 106
Primary Hip Hop Next step after Pre-Primary Hip Hop.	1–3	Sat	11:30 AM–12:15 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Arne Thomas · Room 106
Tap 1 Beginner/intermediate tap, hoofing-style technique.	3–5	Sat	2:00–3:00 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Khalid Hill · Room 106

Intermediate14 classes

Course	Grade levels	Day	Time	Dates	Instructor / room
Acro 2 Builds on Acro 1: handstands, cartwheels, beginning walkovers.	3–4	Sat	9:45–10:30 AM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Jaylen Taylor · Room 105
Ballet 2 Intermediate ballet; placement assessment required.	5–12	Tue	4:30–6:00 PM	Jan 19–May 25, 2027	Yun-Tzu Chang · Room 105
Ballet 2 Intermediate ballet; placement assessment required.	5–12	Thu	4:30–6:00 PM	Feb 4–Jun 10, 2027	Yun-Tzu Chang · Room 105
Ballet 2 Intermediate ballet; placement assessment required.	5–12	Sat	12:15–1:45 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Yun-Tzu Chang · Room 106
Broadway Dance 2 Continues Broadway Dance 1 with more advanced combinations.	3–6	Mon	6:30–8:00 PM	Feb 8–Jun 21, 2027	Jaylen Taylor · Room 106
Hip Hop 1-2 Energetic hip-hop building freestyle and choreography skills.	4–5	Thu	6:00–7:00 PM	Feb 4–Jun 10, 2027	Arne Thomas · Room 112
Hip Hop 1-2 Energetic hip-hop building freestyle and choreography skills.	4–5	Sat	4:30–5:30 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Arne Thomas · Room 106
Horton 2 Intermediate Horton technique; not for beginners.	4–6	Thu	6:30–8:00 PM	Feb 4–Jun 10, 2027	Fabian Garcia · Room 106
Pointe 2-5PREP track Pointe training for students with prior ballet experience.	7–12	Mon	4:00–5:00 PM	Feb 8–Jun 21, 2027	Bethania Gomes · Room 105
Pointe 2-5PREP track Pointe training for students with prior ballet experience.	7–12	Wed	4:00–5:00 PM	Jan 20–May 19, 2027	Meagan Ahern · Room 105
Stretch & ConditioningPREP track Flexibility, core strength, injury prevention.	6–12	Fri	4:00–5:00 PM	Feb 5–Jun 11, 2027	Cassia Lopes · Room 104
Tap 2 Continues tap technique from Tap 1.	3–5	Tue	6:00–7:30 PM	Jan 19–May 25, 2027	Khalid Hill · Room 106
Variations 3-5 Intermediate variation repertoire.	7–12	Tue	4:00–5:00 PM	Jan 19–May 25, 2027	Cassia Lopes · Room 104
Variations 3-5 Intermediate variation repertoire.	7–12	Thu	4:00–5:00 PM	Feb 4–Jun 10, 2027	Cassia Lopes · Room 104

Advanced6 classes

Course	Grade levels	Day	Time	Dates	Instructor / room
Acro 3 Next level after Acro 2.	6–12	Sat	11:30 AM–12:30 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Jaylen Taylor · Room 104
Ballet 3 Pre-professional training; audition required.	6–12	Mon	5:00–6:30 PM	Feb 8–Jun 21, 2027	Yun-Tzu Chang · Room 105
Ballet 3 Pre-professional training; audition required.	6–12	Wed	5:00–6:30 PM	Jan 20–May 19, 2027	Yun-Tzu Chang · Room 105
Ballet 3 Pre-professional training; audition required.	6–12	Fri	5:00–6:30 PM	Feb 5–Jun 11, 2027	Bethania Gomes · Room 104
Horton 3 Build on established Horton modern dance technique through increasingly challenging movement combinations, strength, and coordination.		Thu	6:30–8:00 PM	Feb 4–Jun 10, 2027	Meagan Ahern · Room 104
Tap 3PREP track Advanced tap; assessment required for new students.	6–12	Sat	12:30–2:00 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Khalid Hill · Room 104

03 / Course department

Media & Design

6 class sections

Beginner2 classes

Course	Grade levels	Day	Time	Dates	Instructor / room
Mixed Media Intro to 3D Sculpture, clay, paper mache for young students.	K–2	Thu	4:00–5:00 PM	Feb 4–Jun 10, 2027	Lynn Schaul · Room 111
Picture Books Reimagined Students write/illustrate/print their own picture book.	1–3	Sat	11:00 AM–12:30 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Nine Zou · 208 B

Intermediate2 classes

Course	Grade levels	Day	Time	Dates	Instructor / room
Drawing & Painting Level 2PREP track Composition, observational drawing, basic anatomy.	4–9	Sat	10:00–11:00 AM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Aika Akhmetova · Room 111
Minecraft Builders: An Introduction to Coding Coding/design fundamentals via Minecraft.	4–6	Sat	9:30–11:00 AM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Christine Fouron · Room 232

Advanced2 classes

Course	Grade levels	Day	Time	Dates	Instructor / room
Advanced Techniques in the Visual ArtsPREP track Portfolio-focused advanced techniques.	7–12	Sat	11:00 AM–12:30 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Aika Akhmetova · Room 111
HSA Game Makers Video game design fundamentals and Unity.	9–12	Sat	11:30 AM–1:30 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Christine Fouron · Room 232

04 / Course department

Music

17 class sections

Beginner10 classes

Course	Grade levels	Day	Time	Dates	Instructor / room
African Drum Circle Percussion fundamentals, West African/Caribbean rhythms.	1–7	Sat	12:30–1:30 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Donald Eaton · Room 205
Beginner Jazz Band Introductory jazz ensemble, group rehearsal skills.	5–12	Thu	4:30–6:30 PM	Feb 4–Jun 10, 2027	Roslyn White · Room 205
Guitar Class Beginner guitar: sight-reading, tuning, melody/rhythm basics.	2–6	Sat	1:00–2:00 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Robin Hackett · Room 206
Intro to Keyboard SAT 10:00am Foundational keyboard class, hand position and sight-reading.	Pre-K–1	Sat	10:00–11:00 AM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Clifford Jones · Room 201
Intro to Keyboard SAT 11:00am Foundational keyboard class, hand position and sight-reading.	2–6	Sat	11:00 AM–12:00 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Clifford Jones · Room 201
Intro to Keyboard SAT 12:00pm Foundational keyboard class, hand position and sight-reading.	2–6	Sat	12:00–1:00 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Clifford Jones · Room 201
Intro to Keyboard SAT 9:00am Foundational keyboard class, hand position and sight-reading.	Pre-K–1	Sat	9:00–10:00 AM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Clifford Jones · Room 201
Intro to Orchestral Playing An introduction to playing music as an ensemble, focusing on rhythm, listening, and collaboration with fellow musicians.		Sat	4:00–5:30 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	David Burnett · Room 206
Suzuki Violin/Strings 1 Suzuki-method violin/viola/cello intro.	Pre–K–3	Sat	9:00–10:00 AM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	David Burnett · Room 205
Toddlers Drumming Time Early-childhood percussion exploration.	Pre–K	Sat	9:00–10:00 AM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Donald Eaton · Room 112

Intermediate6 classes

Course	Grade levels	Day	Time	Dates	Instructor / room
HSA Community ChoirPREP track Performance-focused choir, travel/audition support.	4–12	Wed	4:30–6:30 PM	Jan 20–May 19, 2027	Antoine Dolberry · Room 232
Intermediate Jazz BandPREP track Ensemble/improvisation skills for some prior experience.	5–12	Tue	4:30–6:30 PM	Jan 19–May 25, 2027	Matthew Podell · Room 206
Keyboard Level 2 Technical independence and notation for young keyboard students.	1–3	Sat	1:00–2:00 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Clifford Jones · Room 201
Percussion Ensemble – Level 2PREP track Dedicated percussion ensemble repertoire.	8–12	Sat	1:30–2:30 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	Donald Eaton · Room 202
Suzuki Violin/Strings 2 Continues Suzuki string training, tone/intonation.	3–7	Sat	10:00–11:00 AM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	David Burnett · Room 205
Suzuki Violin/Strings 3 Intermediate Suzuki strings, introduces third position.	5–12	Sat	11:00 AM–12:00 PM	Jan 30–May 29, 2027	David Burnett · Room 205

Advanced1 class

Course	Grade levels	Day	Time	Dates	Instructor / room
Advanced Jazz BandPREP track Audition-based ensemble; swing/blues/bebop improvisation.	8–12	Tue	5:00–7:00 PM	Jan 19–May 25, 2027	Malec Heermans · Room 234

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