>
home | our schedule | rock your reception | kinderdance | contact us | testimonials

your weekly updates..


may 16th, 2012

And another year is done! Great shows everyone- YOU made On The Dance Floor an amazing success! The studio is closed for the summer- with drop in classes scheduled from time to time- please check our Facebook page for updates. New Fall 2012-show May 2013 will be posted soon!

Happy Spring into Summer
Sharon

april 16th, 2012

Tickets for the NIGHT show (7:30pm) are SOLD OUT. Day tickets(1:30pm) are still available! Visit our studio news for more info..
~The HDC

march 26th, 2012

Dancers, please wear BLACK from now on to class. We will be taking class pictures. AttenDANCE is crucial, with only SIX weeks to the show! TICKETS are on sale, buy yours soon!
~The HDC

march 14th, 2012

*DATE CHANGE*
Due to the theatre over-booking itself, the date for the stage rehearsal has been changed to: Saturday April 28th, 2012 @ 3:30-7:30pm (studio news)
~The HDC

march 12th, 2012

Welcome back!
We are in full swing! TICKETS are NOW on sale. Please visit our studio news page for more info!
~The HDC

february 6th, 2012

Please note that notices will be sent home this week concerning costumes.
Also, please consult the Studio News page for important dates as well as the Policies page for any information regarding costume rental, rehearsal/show policies. Thankyou,
~The HDC

january 17th, 2012

*HIP HOP 7pm cancelled!
*Inter and Senior still has class. Please call Sharon if you know you will NOT be attending.

Until we straighten out some issues, please visit our facebook page for faster, last minute information.

Thankyou,
~The HDC

january 16th, 2012

Snow storm Tuesday? Please stay tuned for any possible class cancellations...


january 11th, 2012

We are excited to present the new layout of the Hudson Dance Center site!

This little column is designed to give weekly short reminders, however the "Studio News" blog is still available under the studio info tab. Please check in for regular updates which may concern your classes.

Happy dancing!
~HDC team.


january 9th, 2012

All classes resume this week! Visit our studio news page for new classes!



Celebrating 14 years of dance excellence & fun in the local Hudson St.Lazare and surrounding areas...


Important Dates:
Wednesday, April 11th: FULL cast Practice [4pm-7:30pm]
Saturday, April 28th: STAGE Rehearsal [3:30pm-7:30pm]
Saturday, May 5th: SHOW Day [1:30pm & 7:30pm]


The Hudson Dance Center has been serving the local communities for MORE than 13 years.. we strive to bring you the best in dance training, at the lowest cost possible, at the HDC, classes are always fun.
Our reputation speaks volumes..ask your friends, and your neighbours.

We offer classes for dancers as young as 2 to adults-from a most beginner to the most advanced levels in our Company classes.

Our goal is to encompass and encourage all levels of student, from the purely recreational to the serious professional.

We offer Fun, instruction for the Dancer. Our Experienced & Dedicated Staff Offer Instruction for Ages 3 to Adult Jazz, Tap, Classical Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern, Contemporary, Street Funk and Creative Movement/Dance.

Also available: Ballroom, Yoga, Capoeira, Bellydance, African and Zumba.



rehersel











The HDC company goals:

  • √ We will provide quality dance instruction, in a warm and caring environment.-we will provide excellent dance training, and make sure classes are always fun.

  • √ We will encourage everyone and anyone- regardless of age or gender.

  • √ We will create year end performances, that are age approapriate for each class.

  • √ We will always be available to work with the community, and participate in annual events.

We are always open to suggestions so please send us an email!
*Classes are now in session - It's never too late to join*




Check out this exclusive video made by Kaza photography







What Dance training has to offer children and adults alike?

Studying and training the art of Dance is an interesting, rewarding experience at many different levels whether taking dance for enjoyment, exercise, or to pursue a dance career. It offers each individual the opportunity to grow both physically and mentally, while developing their own artistic ability. The obvious benefits in studying dance are: poise posture and physical fitness. It is a great form of exercise it helps develop muscle strength, flexibility, increased coordination. The movements required for dancing can also help to increase your bone mass, dancing helps maintain proper posture and body alignment and is a great form of overall fitness.
pic
Dance is a tremendous amount of fun, and a wonderful confidence builder for all dancers of all ages. Students will learn self discipline, commitment and integrity through the practice of physical dance training. Personal growth is seen in all dance students. It gives them a greater sense of poise and confidence in expressing one's self through movement, and has helped many overcome the fear of making mistakes.

Development of Life Skills are attained through physical dance training and artistic growth. Many students identify personal insecurities and work on them through dance. They gain self confidence through achieving personal, physical and performance goals.

Students will gain respect of oneself and respect of others while learning to cooperate and work as a group. They will develop a great sense of belonging through creative and group choreography as well as a strong sense of comeradery and lifelong friends.

Students learn to set goals and work towards attaining them. The experience of performing is one that will benefit all students throughout their life.

The creativity involved in dancing provides an emotional outlet through which one can reflect his or her feelings through body movement. Dance is a form of communication and can be used to achieve a multitude of purposes such as presenting issues and ideas, teaching or persuading, entertaining, planning, designing, and beautifying.

Perseverance, collaborative spirit, and self expression are attributes derived from dance that transfer to the rest of life.