September 8: Classes begin.
November 2-6: Peek Week*, tuition and costume deposit due.
November 23-27: Thanksgiving Week. No classes.
December 24-January 1:Winter Break. No classes.
January 25-29: Peek Week*, tuition and costume balance due.
February 15-19: No classes.
April 5-9: Peek Week*, final tuition due.
April 19-23: No classes.
May 29 or 30: 100th Anniversary Gala
June 18-19: Tentative Dress Rehearsal/Recital.
*Peek Week: Relatives and friends are invited to observe classes.
Snow Days
Snow days may not follow school cancellations. Please call (781) DANCE38 after 2:00 p.m. on snowy days for a recorded message.
Prizes and Awards
Awards are presented to students with perfect attendance, those completing five and ten years of study, as well as to graduating high school seniors. The Elaine Richardson Prize—for dedication to dance, a positive attitude, and a helpful spirit; and the Sandra Philpott Prize in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz, are also awarded annually.
Special Activities
Throughout the year Hazel Boone students are invited to attend master classes, workshops, and special dance performances. To further their dance education, Holly invites dancers ages 8-18 to participate in a dance clinic and performance at Mohegan Sun in July.
Dress Code
Hazel Boone students observe a dress code which fosters group identity and allows instructors to evaluate and correct student alignment and position.
For all classes, hair must be worn up. Buns are recommended.
Preschool (ages 3 and 4): Preschool (ages 3 and 4): Red leotard, red tights or white socks, white ballet shoes (white Capezio Daisy or white Bloch #200 or #205) . .
KinderBallet: Lavender leotard, pink footed tights, pink ballet shoes (pink Bloch #205 or #258).
Pearl and Opal Levels: Black leotard, pink tights. Ballet: pink splitsole ballet shoes (Bloch #258). Tap: white buckle tap shoes (white Theatrical #122 or white Bloch #352). No skirts.
Amethyst, Emerald, Sapphire, and Ruby Levels: Any solid color leotard, pink or tan tights. Ballet: pink splitsole leather or canvas ballet shoes (Bloch #203, #277 or similar). Optional: short ballet skirt. Tap: Tan buckle tap shoes (Bloch #302; optional Bloch #323 for teens). Jazz: Tan split-sole pull-on jazz shoes(Bloch #495, #401 or similar). Optional black fitted shorts or capris for Tap and Jazz.
Diamond Level: Any solid color leotard, pink or tan tights. Ballet: pink split-sole leather or canvas ballet shoes (Bloch #203, #277 or similar). Tap: black pull-on tap shoes with no laces (Bloch #389 or similar). Jazz: tan split-sole pull-on jazz shoes (Bloch #495, #401 or similar). Optional black fitted shorts or capris.
Hip Hop: No dress code. Black split-sole dance sneakers.
Boys (all classes): Black ballet, tap, or jazz shoes; black pants or shorts with white or black tee/tank.