Program Sessions at NHAPA are offered to students wishing to explore the art of dance or try new areas of interest in short term session commitments throughout the year. They present the perfect opportunity to experience our faculty and curriculum without the commitment of the traditional program and end-of-year performance. We are also excited to be offering Adults of different levels sessions to help foster their continued love of dance.
First Steps/Petite Dancers– Intro to Dance (ages 2 .5-3.5 yrs)
An introduction to dance focusing on movement and motor skills, flexibility, balance, musicality and rhythm in a fun and nurturing environment. Through this enjoyable and valuable educational experience, students will learn to use dance as a creative means of self-expression. Ballet slippers are required.
Showstoppers-Intro to Dance (4-6)
An introduction to dance focusing on movement and motor skills, flexibility, balance, musicality and rhythm in a fun and nurturing environment. Through this enjoyable and valuable educational experience, students will learn to use dance as a creative means of self expression. Ballet slippers are required.
Hip-Hop Basics (6-8 yrs)
A popular class designed for students ages six through eight years old to learn the basics of dance and hip-hop. This fun and energetic session will end with a Showcase for families. Students should wear comfortable, easy to move in clothes, shorts, and jazz or gym sneakers with hair out of the face.
Pre-Teen Contemporary (9 +)
Contemporary is a style that focuses more on unconventional movement. Through the class students will explore oppositional movement, alignment, pedestrian like gestures, irregular rhythms and patterns. Previous ballet experience recommended.
Pre-Teen Hip Hop (9+)
An exciting session for students to continue their Hip Hop education. The class will include stretching, progressions, and combinations. Students should wear comfortable, easy to move in clothes, shorts, and jazz or gym sneakers with hair out of the face.
Adult Multi-Genre
This class is a wonderful way to rediscover your love of dance. Explore Jazz, Funk, and Theatre Dance with a variety of Contemporary and Old Classic music. Beginning with a full stretching and straightening warm up-the class continues with progressions and combinations/choreography.
