With summer in full swing, the general tendency is to lay around and relax.
Relaxation is great, but staying in shape should be a priority as well.
An article from dancescape.com expressed that the rate of injury for dancers is extremely high and the majority of injuries happen at the beginning of the season. This is when dancers have lost their stamina and strength and they are easily fatigued.  This strength and stamina are gained through taking class.  It also stated that,

“There is no substitute for a great summer dance class…In addition to providing you with dance specific strengthening, this will also help you keep all of the steps that you’ve worked so hard to perfect in your “muscle memory” — the coordinated sequence of movement patterns stored in your central nervous system.”

So why not take class?
Sometimes motivation is hard to find in the summer months, but I have come to find that it’s much easier when other people are there to motivate you. Luckily for you, HDA offers several summer classes
For more information the summer classes or camps offered, visit our Schedule page and our Summer Camps page.

To read the full article I referenced, visit the link below.
Staying in Shape over the Summer Break

HDA says Happy Father’s Day!

It’s difficult to express how much we appreciate our dance dads!
I hope that everyone has a day full of joy and relaxation with their loved ones

I also would like to give a special shout out to the prop dads!
The HDA Competition Team is headed to Panama City for Nationals this week, and it would not be happening without them.
Thank you for making our dances come to life

It’s been a great first week of camps and classes!!

Don’t forget that there are several camps happening next week as well!

They are:

Fame Jr., Mon-Fri, 9 am-1 pm, $125
Ages 6-9. Want to be a triple threat and gain confidence? Dance, acting, and singing are all incorporated into this week long camp, where students will develop a “show” to perform at the end of the week! 

Broadway Bound, Mon-Fri, 1 pm-4:30 pm, $125
Ages 10 & up. Want to be a triple threat and gain confidence? Dance, acting, and singing are all incorporated into this week long camp, where students will develop a “show” to perform at the end of the week! 

Music & Dance, Mon-Fri, 10 am-2 pm, $125
Ages 3-6. Got Rhythm? Simple music instruments (drums, tambourines, maracas) are incorporated into dance routines taught this week, taking dance class to a whole new level!

 Check out our Summer Camps page for more information on camps for the entire summer!