HDA strives to build strong and versatile athletic artists and knows that ballet and jazz are the building blocks to create a solid base on which to grow and train in other styles as well. You cannot build a house on a bridge, therefore this class is a required prerequisite for ages 6-18 in order to enroll in any other dance styles. It is offered for ages 6-8 (demi), 9-11 (junior) and 12-18 (teen).

The rhythm is going to get ya! Musicality and groove are the essences of tap & hip-hop and this class is a fabulous addition to your jumpstart foundations class. Complete these class series and you will be very prepared to excel in any dance genre! *Must also be enrolled in Jumpstart Foundations in order to take this class.

AcroDance is a style of Acrobatics used specifically for dancers. It is a genre of dance which seamlessly fuses elements of lyrical gymnastics tricks, balancing, tumbling, and jazz. Required skills for Jumpstart: Beginner class, no required skills

Did you know ballet means “DANCE” in Latin? No wonder it is the most essential class a dancer can take! It is offered for ages 6-8 (demi intermix I & II), 9-11 (junior intermix I & II or advanced) and 12-18 (teen advanced).

Jazz dancing is a form that showcases a dancer’s originality. All jazz dancers interpret and execute moves and steps in their own way. This type of dancing serves to portray freedom and effortlessness. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. It is offered for ages 6-8 (demi intermix I & II), 9-11 (junior intermix I & II or advanced) and 12-18 (teen advanced).

This style teaches rhythm, balance, speed, and musicality. Tap dancing also teaches basic music theory, and the better we understand the music, the better we can dance to it! It is offered for ages 6-8 (demi intermix), 9-11 (junior intermix) and 12-18 (teen intermix).

Focuses on dynamics, rhythm, syncopation and stage presence. Derived from a combination of jazz funk and street jazz, this style of dance requires high energy, attention to detail and an understanding of complex rhythms. It is offered for ages 6-8 (demi intermix), 9-11 (junior intermix) and 12-18 (teen intermix or advanced).

A fusion of ballet and jazz, choreography is based on emotion, feeling, and lyrics of the music. It is offered for ages 6-8 (demi intermix), 9-11 (junior intermix) and 12-18 (teen intermix or advanced).

Students will get to dance, sing, act and portray characters from different Broadway musicals. It is highly recommended that students also enroll in ballet and jazz for the optimal training experience. It is offered for ages 6-8 (demi intermix), 9-11 (junior intermix I & II) and 12-18 (teen intermix or advanced).

AcroDance is a style of Acrobatics used specifically for dancers. It is a genre of dance which seamlessly fuses elements of lyrical gymnastics tricks, balancing, tumbling, and jazz.
Required skills:
Intermix 1: Forward roll, Assisted handstand, Assisted cartwheel, Backbend
Intermix 2: Forward roll, Handstand, Cartwheel, Backbend from standing, Backbend kickover
Advanced: Forward roll, Handstand, One handed cartwheel, Assisted back walkover

Focuses on properly executing a variety of turns and leaps in sequences across the floor and center combinations. It is offered for ages 6-8 (demi intermix II), 9-11 (junior intermix II) and 12-18 (teen advanced). A class series created for students to take their vocabulary, training, and technique to the next level. Available for students ages 6 to 18.
Required skills:
Demi 2: Hold a Passe in Releve, Pas de Chat, Alternating Chasse, Chaine
Junior 2: Single Pirouette, Grand Jete
Advanced: Double Piroutte, Calypso, Sissone

A total-body stretch, strength and conditioning class. Stretching increases your range of motion, which means your limbs and joints can move through a greater range, helping to ward off injury. A class series created for students to take their vocabulary, training, and technique to the next level. Available for students ages 6 to 18, split by age: 6-11, and 12 & up. No required skills. Must be dedicated to their dance training.

Did you know ballet means “DANCE” in Latin? No wonder it is the most essential class a dancer can take! It is offered for ages 6-8 (demi intermix I & II), 9-11 (junior intermix I & II or advanced) and 12-18 (teen advanced).

Jazz dancing is a form that showcases a dancer’s originality. All jazz dancers interpret and execute moves and steps in their own way. This type of dancing serves to portray freedom and effortlessness. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance. It is offered for ages 6-8 (demi intermix I & II), 9-11 (junior intermix I & II or advanced) and 12-18 (teen advanced).

This style teaches rhythm, balance, speed, and musicality. Tap dancing also teaches basic music theory, and the better we understand the music, the better we can dance to it! It is offered for ages 6-8 (demi intermix), 9-11 (junior intermix) and 12-18 (teen intermix).

Focuses on dynamics, rhythm, syncopation and stage presence. Derived from a combination of jazz funk and street jazz, this style of dance requires high energy, attention to detail and an understanding of complex rhythms. It is offered for ages 6-8 (demi intermix), 9-11 (junior intermix) and 12-18 (teen intermix or advanced).

A fusion of ballet and jazz, choreography is based on emotion, feeling, and lyrics of the music. It is offered for ages 6-8 (demi intermix), 9-11 (junior intermix) and 12-18 (teen intermix or advanced).

Students will get to dance, sing, act and portray characters from different Broadway musicals. It is highly recommended that students also enroll in ballet and jazz for the optimal training experience. It is offered for ages 6-8 (demi intermix), 9-11 (junior intermix I & II) and 12-18 (teen intermix or advanced).

AcroDance is a style of Acrobatics used specifically for dancers. It is a genre of dance which seamlessly fuses elements of lyrical gymnastics tricks, balancing, tumbling, and jazz. Levels are based on skills and NOT age for Acrodance.
Required skills:
Intermix 1: Forward roll, Assisted handstand, Assisted cartwheel, Backbend
Intermix 2: Forward roll, Handstand, Cartwheel, Backbend from standing, Backbend kickover
Advanced: Forward roll, Handstand, One handed cartwheel, Assisted back walkover

Focuses on properly executing a variety of turns and leaps in sequences across the floor and center combinations. It is offered for ages 6-8 (demi intermix II), 9-11 (junior intermix II) and 12-18 (teen advanced). A class series created for students to take their vocabulary, training, and technique to the next level. Available for students ages 6 to 18.
Required skills:
Demi 2: Hold a Passe in Releve, Pas de Chat, Alternating Chasse, Chaine
Junior 2: Single Pirouette, Grand Jete
Advanced: Double Piroutte, Calypso, Sissone

A total-body stretch, strength and conditioning class. Stretching increases your range of motion, which means your limbs and joints can move through a greater range, helping to ward off injury. A class series created for students to take their vocabulary, training, and technique to the next level. Available for students ages 6 to 18, split by age: 6-11, and 12 & up. No required skills. Must be dedicated to their dance training.

Fly Kids workshops will have your dancer feeling like they can fly! Build confidence and strength with this unique class designed to take your dancing to new heights, in ways you never dreamed possible! Class consists of a dynamic dance warm-up, aerial conditioning and choreography.

Fly Kids workshops will have your dancer feeling like they can fly! Build confidence and strength with this unique class designed to take your dancing to new heights, in ways you never dreamed possible! Aerial dance consists of a dynamic dance warm-up, aerial conditioning and choreography. The Jumpstart Workshop is for beginners, no aerial dance experience required. Previous experience & approval from Aerial Dance Educator required to register in Intermix Workshops.

HDA’s extraordinary Summer Camps are designed to captivate kids with current & popular themes set to different styles of dance from ballet to jazz, to contemporary, to hip-hop or musical theatre! There’s something for everyone!

Acrodance Clinics are a great way to master the side and/or front aerial, aerial variations, front limbers, walkovers and MORE! Specific prerequisites for each clinic will be outlined and are required in order to participate.

Join Andrea Woodward (Owner & Artistic Director of Hermitage Dance Academy) and other special master teachers for a one-of-a kind dance intensive every summer. For the serious dancer, ready to take their skills to the next level!

Mini-Mesters (miniature semesters) are short 4-8 week classes that do not participate in the annual Christmas Performance or May Recital. Themes and/or focus varies from age group to age group. Such as focusing on technique for older students desiring to hone their dance skills to magically themed ballet classes with crafts and more!