Summer Program

You can stay in shape this summer with HPSD's weekly schedule of regular classes for students of all ages. Two 4-week sessions will be offered. Session I will run from June 1 through June 27 and Session II will run from July 6 through August 1. Please check the schedule of classes on this website for more information.

NOTE: The following classes are closed due to full enrolment:

Creative Movement - Tuesday, 4:30 pm - Session I
Creative Movement - Tuesday, 4:30 pm - Session II
Creative Movement - Saturday, 9:00 am - Session I
Creative Movement - Saturday, 9:00 am - Session II
Pre-Ballet I - Thursday, 4:15 pm - Session I
Pre-Ballet I - Thursday, 4:15 pm - Session II
Pre-Ballet I - Saturday, 9:30 am - Session I

Yoga Class - will be offered in Session II ONLY

Also this summer HPSD is offering two special workshops. Please read on for more information.

Young Choreographers Workshop
June 15-26
Monday-Friday 12:00-4:00 pm
Instructor - Sarah Ford

This workshop is for students in Ballet level IV and higher or Modern level III and higher who are interested in learning the art of creating their own dances. Students will be guided through exercises that teach the craft of choreography. Daily exercises will be geared to the individual student’s level. The class is suitable for both students who have some experience in creating dance and those who have no experience. A studio performance showcasing the work created during the workshop will be presented for friends and family on the final Friday of the program. Students who are not able to commit to the full two weeks may enroll for the first week of the workshop.

Teacher Trainee Workshop
Session I: June 6-June27
Saturdays 9:00-11:30am
Instructor - August Tye

Session II: July11-August 1
Saturdays 9:00-11:30am
Instructors - August Tye and Sarah Ford

This workshop is for students who are currently enrolled in the Teacher Trainee Program at HPSD and are in Ballet V or higher. Students will teach with Artistic Director, August Tye, on Saturday mornings concentrating on levels Creative Movement through Pre Ballet II. Each week there will be a 30-minute discussion following the day’s classes. Some students with considerable experience will be allowed to co-teach the classes with Ms. Tye. Students who participate in this workshop will gain a better understanding of the structure of the HPSD syllabus and the art of teaching young children.

This program is open free of charge to students who can commit to the four week program without missing any classes.

Although this program is for experienced HPSD Teacher Trainees, there are other opportunities for younger Teacher Trainees to assist with classes during the summer. If you are interested, please contact Ms. Tye at

Studio Location for All Summer Classes and Workshops:
Studio One, First Unitarian Church, 5650 S. Woodlawn Avenue.

Additional Info

• Summer 2009 Schedule (pdf)
• Summer 2009 Registration Form (pdf)
• Summer 2009 Tuition and Fees

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