Past Performances

"It is a real treasure to have such a production and such a school in our very own neighborhood."

HPSD Parent

Spring Concert

Every year the Hyde Park School of Dance presents a lively Spring Concert. All classes are included, from Creative Movement to Ballet VI, Modern and Jazz. Participation is free, and there is no costume charge. The Spring 2011 concert will be held May 21 at King College Prep High School. Spring Concert information will be distributed to dancers and their families during Family Visiting Week in April. Visit our Spring Concert page for additional details.

Student Choreography

The training at HPSD includes more than just dancing. The School's emphasis on original choreography offers students the opportunity to actively engage in the creative process as they perform the works of their teachers and learn the art of choreography themselves. HPSD students are encouraged to present their original choreography each year during Student Choreography Showcase as well as during Spring Concert. This year's Student Choreography Showcase will take place on May 6 and May 7 in Studio 1. Visit our Student Choreography Showcase page for a additional details.

The Nightingale

HPSD's newest ballet, The Nightingale, premiered at King College Prep on March 12 and 13. Based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson, this cast included dancers in Ballet II – VI and featured original choreography by artistic director August Tye and her team of artistic associate directors.

The Nutcracker

The Hyde Park School of Dance presents a family-friendly production of The Nutcracker each December. A south side favorite, the show features 100 of the School’s students, guest artists, and a Pre Ballet Holiday Dance with some of our youngest students.

For more details on our 2010 Nutcracker, click here.

Alice in Wonderland and Carnival of the Animals

In March 2009 we presented a special production of two of our most popular children's ballets, Alice in Wonderland and Carnival of the Animals, choreographed by artistic director, August Tye.

Level 41

In 2008 we celebrated dance with a gala presentation of Level 41. This dazzling 20-year retrospective of choreography by artistic director August Tye featured guest dancers and musicians, as well as our own Tygo Next Generation youth company and HPSD’s company in residence, Tyego Dance Project.

Le Printemps Sauvage

This special production featured our original one-act ballet for children, Wild Things, as well as new works by HPSD faculty, and selected student choreography.

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