Full Year 2026-27 (September-May) Schedule
HPSD's September-May (Aug 31, 2026-May 10, 2027) class schedule is chock full of dance for all ages at all levels. We offer studio hip hop, ballet, pre-ballet, jazz, Creative Movement, First Steps, AcroDance, pointe, pilates, musical theater, West African Dance, modern, and much more.
Our schedule is organized by age, initially, and then by dance style.
To help ensure proper class placement, please note that age ranges are based on the student's age as of September 1, 2026. Be sure to review the age requirements carefully before registering. In general, students are expected to remain at the same level for the duration of the year (Sep-Sep).
Enrollment is open until March 1, provided the class is not full. Children (18 and under) are automatically enrolled for the full Sep-May session, and tuition is billed on a monthly basis. Adults (over 18) enroll in season sesssions, Fall and Winter/Spring.
Visit our Registration Page for procedures/policies on registering for classes, tuition/billing, taking a trial class, or dropping/unenrolling from classes.
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HPSD Full‑Year Schedule
September 2026–May 2027
🚧Updates Pending!!! 🚧
Pricing
| Class Duration | Monthly Price | Two Installment Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Reflects 9 equal monthly installments | Pay upon enrollment and in January | |
| 30 minutes | $65 | $292.50 |
| 45 minutes | $75 | $337.50 |
| 60 minutes | $95 | $427.50 |
| 75 minutes | $100 | $450.00 |
| 90 minutes | $105 | $472.50 |
| Trial Class | $22/student per class |
All enrollments subject to an annual registration fee of $30/family
Short Sessions
Adult and First Step classes are available for short-session enrollment or drop-ins for greater flexibility.
| Session | Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fall (13 Wks) | Aug 31-Dec 7 | $260 or $65/month |
| Winter/Spring (17 Wks) | Jan 4-May 10 | $340 or $68/month |
| Drop-In (18+) | $22/class |
Studio Company Program
By Audition Only
Find information here
First Steps
Fall Session: Ages 18 mos-3 yrs as of 9/1/26 ; Winter/Spring Session: Ages 18 mos-3 yrs as of 12/1/26 ; • 30 minutes • Adult participation required
| Day | Time | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 9:00am | 3 | Anna Sawyer |
| Sun | 9:30am | 3 | Georgia Pauley |
Creative Movement
$65/mo for 9 months
Ages 3-4 yrs (as of 9/1/26) • 30 minutes • Independent class
| Day | Time | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 4:00pm | 3 | Aislinn McGhee Hassrick |
| Sat | 8:30am | 2 | Jane Sawyer |
| Sat | 9:30am | 3 | Anna sawyer |
| Sun | 11:00am | 4 | Aislinn McGhee Hassrick |
FUNdamentals Classes
Intro-level classes for young dancers • Ages as of 9/1/26
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AcroDance | 4-6 | Thu | 4:15pm | 45 min | $75 | 4 | Aislinn McGhee Hassrick |
| West African Dance | 4-9 | Fri | 4:45pm | 45 min | $75 | 5 | TBD |
| Jazz | 6-8 | Wed | 5:15pm | 45 min | $75 | 3 | Aislinn McGhee Hassrick |
| Modern | 4-7 | Sat | 10:00am | 45 min | $75 | 2 | Jane Sawyer |
| Tap | 4-7 | Sat | 11:30am | 30 min | $65 | 5 | Tristan Bruns |
Pre-Ballet Classes
Pre-ballet classes for young dancers • Ages as of 9/1/26
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Ballet 1 | 4-5 | Thu | 4:00pm | 45 min | $75 | 3 | Student Faculty |
| Pre-Ballet 1 | 4-5 | Sat | 8:30am | 45 min | $75 | 3 | Georgia Pauley |
| Pre-Ballet 1 | 4-5 | Sat | 11:00am | 45 min | $75 | 4 | Student Faculty |
| Pre-Ballet 1 | 4-5 | Sun | 10:15am | 45 min | $75 | 4 | Aislinn McGhee Hassrick |
| Pre-Ballet 2 | 5-6 | Wed | 4:30pm | 45 min | $75 | 3 | Aislinn McGhee Hassrick |
| Pre-Ballet 2 | 5-6 | Sat | 9:15am | 45 min | $75 | 3 | Georgia Pauley |
| Pre-Ballet 3 | 6-7 | Tue | 4:00pm | 45 min | $75 | 3 | Allyson Ratliff |
| Pre-Ballet 3 | 6-7 | Fri | 4:15pm | 45 min | $75 | 3 | Student Faculty |
| Pre-Ballet 3 | 6-7 | Sat | 8:45am | 45 min | $75 | 1 | Student Faculty |
Ballet Classes
Beginning-Intermediate Ballet
Ages as of 9/1/26
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet 1 | 7+ yrs | Tue | 4:00pm | 60 min | $95 | 2 | Emma Thomas |
| Ballet 1 | 7+ yrs | Sat | 10:00am | 60 min | $95 | 4 | Anna Sawyer |
| Boys Dance 1/2 | 7+ yrs | Thu | 4:45pm | 60 min | $95 | 3 | Student Faculty |
| Ballet 2 | 8+ yrs | Mon | 4:15pm | 60 min | $95 | 1 | Allyson Ratliff |
| Ballet 2 | 8+ yrs | Tue | 4:45pm | 60 min | $95 | 3 | Allyson Ratliff |
| Ballet 2 | 8+ yrs | Sat | 10:00am | 60 min | $95 | 3 | Georgia Pauley |
| Ballet 3A | 9+ yrs | Mon | 4:15pm | 75 min | $100 | 4 | Aislinn McGhee Hassrick |
| Ballet 3A | 9+ yrs | Thu | 5:45pm | 75 min | $100 | 3 | Jane Sawyer |
| Ballet 3A | 9+ yrs | Sat | 11:45am | 75 min | $100 | 4 | Amber Echols |
Intermediate-Advanced Ballet
$105/mo for 9 months
• By permission only • 90 minutes
| Class | Day | Time | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet 3B | Tue | 4:30pm | 4 | Amber Echols |
| Ballet 3B | Fri | 4:45pm | 1 | Amber Echols |
| Ballet 4A | Mon | 5:15pm | 1 | Allyson Ratliff |
| Ballet 4A | Thu | 4:30pm | 1 | Teanna Zarro |
| Ballet 4A & 4B | Sat | 11:00am | 3 | Teanna Zarro |
| Ballet 4B | Wed | 4:30pm | 1 | Teanna Zarro |
| Ballet 5 | Fri | 5:00pm | 3 | Teanna Zarro |
| Ballet 5 & 6 | Sat | 9:30am | 1 | Allyson Ratliff |
| Ballet 6 | Mon | 6:45pm | 1 | Allyson Ratliff |
| Ballet 6 | Wed | 6:30pm | 1 | Teanna Zarro |
Pointe Classes
By permission only • Must be enrolled in the ballet class before the pointe class and at least 2 additional weekly ballet classes
| Class | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe 1 | Sat | 12:30pm | 30 min | $65 | 3 | Teanna Zarro |
| Pointe 1/2 | Wed | 6:00pm | 30 min | $65 | 3 | Teanna Zarro |
| Pointe 3 + Variations | Fri | 6:30pm | 45 min | $75 | 1 | Teanna Zarro |
| Pointe 3/4 + Variations | Sat | 11:00am | 45 min | $75 | 1 | Allyson Ratliff |
| Pointe 4 + Variations | Wed | 8:00pm | 45 min | $75 | 4 | Teanna Zarro |
Modern Classes
Ages as of 9/1/26
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUNdamentals | 4-7 | Sat | 10:00am | 45 min | $75 | 2 | Jane Sawyer |
| Modern 1 | 7-12 | Wed | 4:15pm | 60 min | $95 | 4 | Jane Sawyer |
| Modern 1 | 7-12 | Fri | 4:30pm | 60 min | $95 | 2 | Jane Sawyer |
| Modern 1 | 7-12 | Sat | 9:00am | 60 min | $95 | 2 | Jane Sawyer |
| Modern 2 | By Permission | Thu | 4:30pm | 75 min | $100 | 2 | Ethan Kirschbaum |
| Modern 2 | By Permission | Sat | 10:45am | 75 min | $100 | 2 | Jane Sawyer |
| Modern 3 | By Permission | Thu | 5:45pm | 90 min | $105 | 2 | Ethan Kirschbaum |
| Modern 3 | By Permission | Fri | 5:30pm | 90 min | $105 | 2 | Jane Sawyer |
| Modern 4 | By Permission | Thu | 7:15pm | 90 min | $105 | 2 | Ethan Kirschbaum |
| Modern Progressions 1 | 13+/adult | Wed | 6:00pm | 75 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 3 | Aislinn McGhee Hassrick |
Jazz Classes
Ages as of 9/1/26
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUNdamentals | 6-9 | Wed | 5:15pm | 45 min | $75 | 3 | Aislinn McGhee Hassrick |
| Jazz 1 | 9+ | Wed | 4:15pm | 60 min | $95 | 2 | Amber Echols |
| Jazz 2 | By Permission | Wed | 6:30pm | 60 min | $95 | 2 | Amber Echols |
| Jazz 3 | By Permission | Wed | 5:15pm | 75 min | $100 | 2 | Amber Echols |
Musical Theater Classes
$95/mo for 9 months
• Ages as of 9/1/26 • 60 minutes • Instructor: Cassie Nordgren • Adult Drop-in Eligible
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations | 8+ yrs/adult | Sun | 10:15am | 2 |
| Progressions 1 | 11+ yrs/adult | Sun | 11:15am | 2 |
Studio Hip Hop Classes
Ages as of 9/1/26
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Hop 1 | 7-12 | Mon | 5:00pm | 60 min | $95 | 2 | Victoria Herrera |
| Hip Hop 1 | 7-12 | Sat | 1:00pm | 60 min | $95 | 4 | Victoria Herrera |
| Hip Hop 2 | By Permission | Mon | 6:00pm | 60 min | $95 | 2 | Victoria Herrera |
| Hip Hop 3 | By Permission | Wed | 7:30pm | 60 min | $95 | 2 | Victoria Herrera |
| Hip Hop 4 | By Permission | Mon | 7:00pm | 60 min | $95 | 2 | Victoria Herrera |
Breaking Classes
Ages as of 9/1/26
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking 1 | 7-12 | Tue | 4:15pm | 60 min | $95 | 5 | Christian Koehler |
| Breaking 2/3 | By Permission | Mon | 4:15pm | 75 min | $100 | 5 | Jonathan St. Clair |
| Breaking 3 | By Permission | Mon | 5:45pm | 90 min | $105 | 5 | Jonathan St. Clair |
West African Dance Classes
Ages as of 9/1/26 • Instructor: Mark Vaughn
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUNdamentals | 4-9 | Fri | 4:45pm | 45 min | $75 | 5 |
| Foundations | 9yrs+/adult | Fri | 5:30pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 |
AcroDance Classes
Ages as of 9/1/26
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUNdamentals | 4-6 | Thu | 4:15pm | 45 min | $75 | 4 | Aislinn McGhee Hassrick |
| AcroDance 1 | 7-11 | Thu | 5:00pm | 60 min | $95 | 4 | Aislinn McGhee Hassrick |
| AcroDance 1 | 7-11 | Sun | 11:45am | 60 min | $95 | 4 | Aislinn McGhee Hassrick |
| AcroDance 2 | By Permission | Thu | 6:00pm | 75 min | $100 | 4 | Aislinn McGhee Hassrick |
Tap Classes
Ages as of 9/1/26 • Instructor: Tristan Bruns
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUNdamentals | 4-7 | Sat | 11:30am | 30 min | $65 | 5 |
| Tap 1/2 | 8-12 | Sat | 9:30am | 60 min | $95 | 5 |
| Tap Progressions 1 | 13+/adult | Sat | 12:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 |
| Tap Progressions 2 (min 1 yr tap) |
13+/adult | Sat | 10:30am | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 |
Pilates & Yoga
| Class | Ages | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilates Foundations | 13+/adult | Wed | 5:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | Linda Spriggs |
| Pilates Progressions 1 (min 1 yr Pilates) |
13+/adult | Wed | 6:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | Linda Spriggs |
| Pilates Progressions 2 (By Recommendation) |
13+/adult | Wed | 7:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | Linda Spriggs |
| Yoga Foundations | 10+/adult | Sun | 10:15am | 45 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | Georgia Pauley |
| Yoga Progressions 1 | 13+/adult | Sun | 11:00am | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | Georgia Pauley |
Adult Dance Classes
| Class | Ages | Level | Day | Time | Duration | Tuition | Studio | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Swans (Ballet) | 40+ | Beg | Wed | 10:00am | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 4 | Emma Thomas |
| Ballet Foundations | 13+/adult | Beg | Thu | 7:15pm | 75 min | Short Session | 4 | Jane Sawyer |
| Ballet Progressions 1 | 13+/adult | Beg/Int | Thu | 6:00pm | 75 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 1 | Teanna Zarro |
| Ballet Progressions 2 | 13+/adult | Beg/Int | Sat | 11:45am | 75 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 1 | Stayce Camparo> |
| Modern Progressions 1 | 13+/adult | Beg/Int | Wed | 6:00pm | 75 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 3 | Aislinn McGhee Hassrick |
| West African Dance Foundations | 9+/adult | Beg | Fri | 5:30pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | Mark Vaughn |
| Tap Progressions 1 | 13+/adult | Beg | Sat | 12:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | Tristan Bruns |
| Tap Progressions 2 (min 1 yr tap) | 13+/adult | Beg/Int | Sat | 10:30am | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | Tristan Bruns |
| Musical Theater Foundations | 8+/adult | Beg | Sun | 10:15am | 60 min | Drop-in/Full-year | 2 | Cassie Nordgren |
| Musical Theater Progressions 1 | 11+/adult | Beg | Sun | 11:15am | 60 min | Drop-in/Full-year | 2 | Cassie Nordgren |
| Pilates Foundations | 13+/adult | Beg | Wed | 5:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | Linda Spriggs |
| Pilates Progressions 1 (min 1 yr Pilates) |
13+/adult | Beg/Int | Wed | 6:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | Linda Spriggs |
| Pilates Progressions 2 (By Recommendation) |
13+/adult | Int | Wed | 7:00pm | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | Linda Spriggs |
| Yoga Foundations | 10+/adult | Beg | Sun | 10:15am | 45 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | Georgia Pauley |
| Yoga Progressions 1 | 13+/adult | Beg | Sun | 11:00am | 60 min | Drop-in/Short Session | 5 | Georgia Pauley |
Important Dates
| Date / Range | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 31 | First Day of Classes: Full Year & Fall Session |
| Mon, Sep 7 | Labor Day - School Closed |
| Tue, Sep 8 | Auditions for The Nutcracker : Company Adv./Int. Ballet & Cont.(does not include Trainee Company) |
| Sat, Sep 12-Sun, Sep 13 | Auditions for The Nutcracker : General (includes Trainee Company) |
| Sat, Sep 25 | The Nutcracker Rehearsals Start |
| Sun, Oct 18-Sat Oct 24 | Dress-Up Week |
| Sun, Nov 15-Sat, Nov 21 | Family Visiting Week |
| Sun, Nov 22-Sat, Nov 28 | Thanksgiving Break (School Closed) |
| Fri, Dec 11-Sun, Dec 13 | The Nutcracker Performances |
| Thu, Dec 8-Sat, Jan 3 | Winter Break (No Classes) |
| Sun, Jan 4 | Full Year (Sep-May) Classes Resume Winter/Spring Session Starts |