HCA's Dance program offers classes from ages 2-92, in styles ranging from Ballet to Modern to Hip Hop and Musical Theatre.  Take classes recreationally, or train seriously, at HCA it's up to you.
 

HCA Music students can study a wide variety of instruments through either private lessons or group classes.  There's something for every taste and skill level.
 

 HCA's Theatre department explores all areas of the theatrical experience - improvisation, script building, character work, design and directing.  Classes available for all age groups.

 

 

 


This is a great opportunity to sample and experience a little bit of Broadway. 

 
 

 


The HCA Visual Arts program introduces young children to the arts, encourages budding artists and helps them develop their portfolios, and allows recreational artists a chance to experience their dream. 

 

 

 

Providing access to arts programming
for Hamilton youth and children.

 


 
 

 

 


 Fun, educational, arts-based field trips which match the Ontario curriculum for the arts. 

 
 

 

 

 

 
 

The artistic vision of the HCA Dance Theatre is to augment the artistic and cultural landscape of Hamilton and Golden Horseshoe region, complementing the reputable Opera, Orchestra, Theatre and Art Gallery in Hamilton with a professional dance company. 

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The HCA children's dance program introduces children to multiple dance styles  in programs that combine the fun, musicality, challenges, and joys of dance.  There is something for every child, from the very smallest to those who are insisting they're all grown up.
 

Dance Classes for Children

  • Ballet
  • Combo
  • Hip Hop
  • Jazz
  • Musical Theatre

This program takes children from the the recreational to the more intensive level, focusing on the steady development of musicality, technique, and on fostering the love and enjoyment of dance.  Formal examiniations are introduced in the Primary level, offering students a chance to truly develop their skills and earn a feeling of accomplishment.
 Ages  Class Level  Time
 2-3 yrs Baby Ballet  Sat. 9:00 - 9:30
 3-4 yrs Creative I A
Creative I B 

Sat. 9:30 - 10:15
Sat. 10:30 - 11:15
 4-5 yrs Creative II A
Creative II B		 Sat. 10:30 - 11:15
Sat. 11:30 - 12:15
5-6 yrs Pre-Primary A
(FULL)
Pre-Primary B (FULL)		 Sat. 11:15 - 12:15
Sat. 12:15 - 1:15
 6-7 yrs Primary A
Primary B(FULL)
Primary C (FULL)		 Wed. 6:30 - 7:30
Sat. 10:30 - 11:30
Sat. 1:15 - 2:15 
7-8 yrs

Level I A
Level I B 

 Thurs. 5:00 - 6:00
Sat. 12:30 - 1:30
 8-9 yrs Level II A
Level II B (FULL)		 Thurs. 6:00 - 7:15
Sat. 1:30 - 2:45
10-12 yrs Level III & IV  Thurs. 7:15 - 8:30 & Sat. 2:45 - 4:00 
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Dance combo offers students a chance to experience multiple styles of dance in one class!  All dance combo classes consist of Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Lyrical.
 Ages  Class Level  Time
 6-9 yrs Novice Combo Sat. 2:30 - 3:30
9-13 yrs  Jr. Combo

Sat. 3:30 - 4:30
     
   
     
   
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A fast-paced, exciting program!  Featuring isolations, popping and locking, principal breaking techniques, and krumping.
 Ages  Class Level  Time
 6-8 yrs  Novice Hip Hop Sat. 9:30 - 10:30
9-12 yrs  Jr. Hip Hop

Mon. 5:30 - 6:30
   
 
     
   
     
   
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Jazz uses the strength and flexability of classical ballet in a more explosive, contemporary way.  Encouraging the expression of emotions, jazz appeals to people of all ages and abilities.  Students follow the Stelio Jazz techniques syllabus, a program exclusive to the Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts.
 Ages  Class Level  Time
6-8 yrs Novice Jazz A
Novice Jazz B
Novice Jazz C		 Wed. 5:45 - 6:30
Sat. 11:30 - 12:30
Sat. 12:30 - 1:30
 9-12 yrs Jr. Jazz A

Sat. 1:30 - 2:30
 9-12 yrs Jr. Jazz C(FULL) Tues. 5:30 - 6:30
 
   
     
   
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Musical Theatre brings the best of Broadway style choreography to the studio.  Classes will cover the wide range of Musical Theatre styles.
 Ages  Class Level  Time
9-12 yrs Jr. Musical Theatre Wed. 7:45 - 8:45

 
     
   
     
   
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