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 offers many dance classes for the teen age group.  Classes are available recreationally for beginners and more intensively for those preparing to study on a pre-professional level.

 

Dance Classes for Teens

Intended as an overview, this program lays a broad, comprehensive foundation for the more intensive and structured training in the art of movement. While introducing the technical fundamentals of Classical Ballet, this program focuses on attention to detail, co-ordination, self esteem and the rhythmical aspects of dance in a positive learning environment.

 Ages  Class Level  Time
13-14 yrs Intermediate Jazz Tues. 6:30 - 7:30 
14+ yrs Sr. Jazz

Tues. 8:30 - 9:30

 
   
   
     
   
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Students will explore level, weight, and energy through interpretive and technically challenging work.  Individuality and expressiveness are strongly encouraged.

 Ages  Class Level  Time
13+ yrs Beginner Teen Modern Wed. 5:00 - 6:00
13+ yrs Advanced Teen Modern

Wed. 6:00 - 7:15

   
     
   
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A fast-paced, exciting program.  Featuring isolations, popping and locking, principal breaking techniques, and krumping.

 Ages  Class Level  Time
13+ yrs Int./Sr. Hip Hop Mon. 6:30 - 7:30

 

   
     
   
     
   
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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
14+ yrs Sr. Combo Tues. 7:30 - 8:30

 

 
     
   
     
   
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Pointe work begins! The expectations for the technical execution of the exercises increases and the muscles’ strength is developed to support future progression in ballet.

 Ages  Class Level  Time
12-13 yrs Level VI  Wed. 6:00 - 7:30 & Thurs. 5:00 - 6:30 
13-14 yrs Level VII 

Wed. 5:00 - 6:00 & Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30

14-15 yrs Level VIII Mon. 5:00 - 6:30 & Thurs. 8:30 - 10:00
16+ yrs Elementary  Mon. 7:30 - 9:30 Thurs. 8:30 - 10:00
 
 
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