HMD’s Youth Dance program offers genre-specific dance training necessary for more layered forms of dance study, like Musical Theater and Contemporary dance forms. In addition to quality dance training in a variety of dance disciplines, HMD’s programs are designed to facilitate the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of each dancer. As students grow and mature, the discipline and vocabulary of specific techniques are introduced through positive and nurturing teaching methods. The program's structure allows students to train in three styles of dance: Ballet, Jazz, and Modern Dance.

The school year program runs August 16th, 2025, - May 16th, 2026.

The full-year program runs from August 16th, 2025, - July 25, 2026.

HMD observes the same holidays as the HISD.

2025/2026 Class Schedule

Saturday

• Ballet I/II 11:15a - 12:15p

• Ballet III 12:30p - 1:45p

• Tap 12:30p - 1:30p

• Modern/Jazz Exploration 1:45p - 2:45p

Our class schedule is set up so that multiple levels can be taught at the same time. Students are initially placed, and their progress is constantly assessed.

Registration for the 2025/2026 Youth Dance Season is Now open!

Although our 2025/2026 schedule does not include weekday classes for Youth, we are always willing to add classes to our schedule based on interest. 

YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM (AGES 8 - 14)

Regardless of genre, dance, in and of itself, is an activity that requires consistency and dedication to excel at any level. Dance is a great way to make friends and learn about the world around you. It also makes a great high-level extracurricular activity.

Our class schedule is set up so that multiple levels can be taught at the same time. Students are initially placed and their progress is constantly assessed. The stability of our class schedule allows students to be placed in the most appropriate class level and, when appropriate, moved into a new class level without requiring any schedule changes.

HMD’s Youth Dance program offers genre-specific dance training necessary for more layered forms of dance study, like Musical Theater and Contemporary dance forms. In addition to quality dance training in a variety of dance disciplines, HMD’s programs are designed to facilitate the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of each dancer. As students grow and mature, the discipline and vocabulary of specific techniques are introduced through positive and nurturing teaching methods. The program's structure allows students, according to their age and level, to train in three styles of dance: Ballet, Jazz, and Modern Dance.

Class Descriptions

• Ballet: Students will learn classical ballet techniques and terminology. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations. The ballet curriculum is based on a combination of methods. As students progress through each level, the curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate. Classes will focus on helping students develop strength and flexibility.

• Tap: Tap Dance is a percussive style that originated in the United States in the 1700s. Using shoes with metal plates to create sound, students develop coordination, precision, rhythmic skills, and musicality. Our classes draw from both the Broadway and the contemporary Rhythm-Tap styles and begin with a foot isolating warm-up, followed by rhythm and step-based skill building in both the center of the room and moving across the floor. 

• Jazz/Modern: Dancers will explore contemporary dance practices drawing from Jazz and Modern dance forms. Students will learn the defining movement concepts of jazz dance, including isolations of the body, grounded musicality, improving performance quality, and developing a capacity for complex rhythms and movement patterns. Additionally, students will engage with the defining movement concepts of modern dance, including suspension and release, fall and recovery, the use of momentum, and connecting breath with movement.

Class Attire

HMD’s Dress Code is designed to give students the freedom to dress comfortably while ensuring their physicality can be seen and their range of motion is unobstructed. Because the instructors need to be able to see body lines for placement, we request no baggy gym wear.

Students will not be admitted to class wearing street clothes (school uniforms, jeans, crop tops, etc.)

Ballet Attire: Leotard with tights (Skin Tone or Pink), Yoga Wear, or Solid Color T-shirt/ Shorts or Pants. Ballet Shoes.

Tap Attire: Leotard with tights (Skin Tone or Pink, Unitard, Yoga Wear, Solid Color T-shirt or Tank Top with Shorts or Jazz Pants. Tap Shoes. 

Jazz/Modern Attire: Leotard with tights (Skin Tone or Pink, Unitard, Yoga Wear, Solid Color T-shirt or Tank Top with Shorts or Jazz Pants. Jazz Shoes.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ARRIVE

Please be sure to read through the checklist below to ensure you are prepared for our check-in process, and review the Financial and Program Policies.

CHECK-IN CHECKLIST

1. Check-in will begin 15 minutes before class start time.

2. Please enter the double glass doors located on Main Street (across from the Chevron station). DO NOT ENTER THROUGH THE SIDE OR BACK DOORS PLEASE

3. Don’t forget your water bottle.

4. Students will not be admitted into classes if they are more than 15 minutes late.

For questions regarding registration please contact studio@metdance.org