Spring Spectacular Art Exhibition

Check out these beautiful works by our students during the Spring Spectacular Art Exhibition.

The Spring Spectacular Art Exhibition at Herbst Theater on June 2, 2023. (Sky Wei/HSArts)
The Spring Spectacular Art Exhibition at Herbst Theater on June 2, 2023. (Sky Wei/HSArts)
The Spring Spectacular Art Exhibition at Herbst Theater on June 2, 2023. (Sky Wei/HSArts)
The Spring Spectacular Art Exhibition at Herbst Theater on June 2, 2023. (Sky Wei/HSArts)
The Spring Spectacular Art Exhibition at Herbst Theater on June 2, 2023. (Sky Wei/HSArts)
The Spring Spectacular Art Exhibition at Herbst Theater on June 2, 2023. (Sky Wei/HSArts)
The Spring Spectacular Art Exhibition at Herbst Theater on June 2, 2023. (Sky Wei/HSArts)
The Spring Spectacular Art Exhibition at Herbst Theater on June 2, 2023. (Sky Wei/HSArts)
The Spring Spectacular Art Exhibition at Herbst Theater on June 2, 2023. (Sky Wei/HSArts)
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Spring Spectacular year-end recital

What a sensational night! Our Spring Spectacular year-end recital was an absolute triumph, with a nearly sold-out show! Our incredibly talented high school and middle school students delivered outstanding performances that left the audience captivated and amazed. We couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and dedication. Congrats to our amazing students for an incredible performance! ??

The Spring Spectacular at Herbst Theater on June 2, 2023. (Qing Li/HSArts)

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HSArts Sweeps Awards at Applause!

HSArts had another successful competition weekend at Applause Talent Dance Competition @applausetalent! We took home five 1st Place Overall awards ????? and the Highest Score of the Day studio award ?. All award results are listed below!

• Full-time middle and high school students received 1st Place Overall ?and an Elite Platinum award in the Teen division for their small group dance “Calligraphy”!

• Full-time high school students received 1st Place Overall ?and an Elite Platinum award in the Senior division for their small group dance “Butterfly”!

• Abigail Wong (10) from our Young Artists Program received 1st Place Overall ?and an Elite Platinum award in the First Call Junior division for her solo “Ode to Lotus” and was crowned the Junior Applause title winner! ?

• Emilie Fu (14) from our Young Artists Program received 1st Place Overall ?and a Double Platinum award in the First Call Teen division for her solo “Dancing in the Rain,” as well as a Special Judges’ Award for her amazing lines ❤️?

• Abbie Tanabe (13) and Kylie Tang (12) received 1st Place Overall ?and a Double Platinum award in the First Call Teen division for their duet “Together We Stand.” ?‍♀️

• Kylie Tang (12) from our Young Artists Program received 3rd Place Overall ?and Double Platinum in the First Call Junior division for her solo “Remembrance”!

• Andy Ispas (11) from our Middle School Program received 4th Place Overall ?and Double Platinum in the First Call Junior division for his solo “Courage”!

• Ms. Hanna received the Best Choreography Award ?? for her masterpiece “Calligraphy” among 200+ entries from all studios!

• HSArts received the Highest Score of the Day award ?as the dance institution that accumulated the greatest number of points in the First Call competition level!

Next stop on the list — we will be heading to @starboundcomp in March! Stay tuned!

-Ms. Ginnie Wu

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Featured Arts Class of the Week 

October 6, 2022
Ms. Dana Crigler, Ballet Teacher

HSArts middle and high school students are not only trained in classical ballet techniques (Vaganova and Chaccetti), but also learn about musicality, artistry, dance history, and are exposed to different genres of dance (Contemporary, Jazz, etc.).  All students have the opportunity to perform classical ballet works from different ballets along with original works choreographed by teachers. For students that have identified they would like to dance in college or perform with professional companies, dance teachers also provide career planning and development to assist students in their goals.

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