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A private arts school serving students grade 5-12. Specializing in Ballet, Chinese Dance, Music, Musical Theatre & Visual Arts.

🩰 There's nothing like the energy of a big grou

🩰 There's nothing like the energy of a big group ballet 🩰 Here, Mr. Wei is coaching students from different dance levels on their relevé to improve strength in the inner thighs and ankles🦵 Ballet isn't just about individual excellence; it's about moving as one and lifting each other up. Keep soaring, dancers! 🤸🤸‍♀️ #hsartssf #BalletLife #DanceClass #training #danceschool

📚✨ Back to School Success! ✨📚 Today, we

📚✨ Back to School Success! ✨📚 Today, we welcomed our amazing parents to our cozy campus! 🎉 It was a fantastic afternoon and evening filled with inspiring conversations between parents and teachers, sharing plans and excitement for the upcoming semester. We are thrilled to embark on this new journey of learning, growth, and creativity together! Here’s to a fantastic semester ahead! 💫 Also, a big shout to Ms. Jenny Au for putting together a fantastic potluck dinner! 😋🥗🍲🍜 #hsartssf #middleschool #highschool #potluck #BackToSchool #Newsemester

🤸 Each season, some of our middle and high scho

🤸 Each season, some of our middle and high schoolers take extra time out of their day to prepare for dance competitions 🏆 Here, 7th grader Tammy and 9th grader Giovanni are locked in for an incredible duet choreographed by Ms. Hanna. We can't wait to see these two young stars compete! 💃🕺 #hsartssf #middleschool #highschool #chinesedance #duet #dancecompetition

The American Chinese International Cultural Exchan

The American Chinese International Cultural Exchange Council (ACICEC) recently honored HSArts' cofounder and head of school, Dr. Sherry Zhang, along with Marlene Tran and Dr. Aiwa Yang Zelinsky with prestigious awards in celebration of Teachers' Day on September 1. Additionally, ACICEC presented certificates from California Treasurer Fiona Ma and Congressman Kevin Mullin to the three awardees, recognizing their dedication. Congressman Mullin's recognition to Dr. Sherry Zhang noted, "As a founding member in 2009 and as acting head of school since 2015, you have demonstrated a high level of commitment to your students and their professional arts training." Congratulations Dr. Sherry Zhang! #hsartssf #asianamericanheritage #teachersday #awards

💦☀️ To cap off our camping trip recap, our

💦☀️ To cap off our camping trip recap, our students made a big splash at beautiful Clearlake with water guns! 🏖️🤽‍♂️ The water play was more than just a cool escape—it was a refreshing way to bond! 🏊‍♀️🤝 Here’s to more moments that bring us together! #hsartssf #ClearlakeFun #waterplay #waterguns #middleschool

🔥🏕️ An HSArts tradition is a Fire Pit each

🔥🏕️ An HSArts tradition is a Fire Pit each camping trip! Last week, our students enjoyed cozy campfires at night, and it made the Clearlake trip extra special! 🌲✨ A fire pit isn’t just for roasting marshmallows — it’s a gathering spot where stories are shared, laughter echoes, and friendships grow. Plus, it keeps everyone warm! 🌟 #hsartssf #CampfireMagic #ClearlakeCamp2024 #middleschool #highschool #camping #fieldtrip

🍳👏 Big shoutout to 9th grader Giovanni, our

🍳👏 Big shoutout to 9th grader Giovanni, our camping trip MVP! Last week at Clearlake, Giovanni took on the challenge of feeding everyone—middle schoolers, high schoolers, and teachers alike! 🌲🔥 With a spatula in hand and a smile on his face, he BBQed up every meal with care and consistency, truly impressive! 🥞🍝 Thank you, Gio, for keeping us well-fed and happy! 🍴💚 Also a shoutout to students, teachers, & parents who pitched in with food prep, it really was a group effort! 👏😁 #hsartssf #StudentLeadership #CampingHero #ClearlakeCamp2024 #parents #middleschool #highschool

🌲✨ Last week, our high schoolers had an unfor

🌲✨ Last week, our high schoolers had an unforgettable 3-day adventure at Clearlake in Lake County! 🏕️ From setting up tents to campfire stories, they truly bonded through activities and the beauty of nature. 🌟 Here are a few photos to start off this Monday evening! 🌳💚 Stayed tuned this week for more highlights! 🌟 #hsartssf #StudentLife #OutdoorAdventure #ClearlakeCamp2024 #highschool #danceschool #studentlife #outdoors #bonding

🎨✨ Yesterday, we had the honor of welcoming D

🎨✨ Yesterday, we had the honor of welcoming Director Kuo, Tien-Tsai from the Chiayi City Government Education Department! He along with 10 other junior high and elementary school principals from Chiayi, Taiwan. They were truly impressed by our students' performances and the artistic atmosphere of our school. From the moment they walked in, they could feel the creative energy that makes HSArts so special! 🌟🎭 Please enjoy our video recap of the students' performance! #hsartssf #highschool #middleschool #hsartsdance #chinesedance #ballet #schoolvisit #taiwan #principals #studentperformances

Our other national dance competition earlier this

Our other national dance competition earlier this month was at Thunderstruck⚡️. Congratulations to our winners: 🐝 Little Bumblebees 🐝 with the Petite Future Star Judge's award! Kylie's 🦋 Butterfly Musings 🦋 won Teen Future Star and was 2nd place overall! Abby's 🔥 Burn It Up 🔥 won Junior Shining Star! Abby's 2nd piece, 🐠 Little Goldfish 🐠 won 1st place overall! We are so proud of you all! #hsartssf #thunderstruckdance #solodance

🎉🏆 Congratulations to our incredible dance s

🎉🏆 Congratulations to our incredible dance students on their amazing performances at Starbound Nationals these past few days! We are so proud of each and every one of you for your hard work, dedication, and outstanding achievements. Here are the highlights of our team's success: ✨ Abby, Andy, William Trio - "Dancing With You" - **Intermediate Teen, 1st Place Overall**
✨ Andy Solo - "Carefree" - **Intermediate Teen, 1st Place Overall**
✨ Abby & Andy Duet - "Sounds of Snowfall" - **Competitive Junior, 2nd Place Overall**
✨ Abby Solo - "Little Goldfish" - **Competitive Junior, 5th Overall**
✨ YAP Group Dance - "Little Bumblebees" - **Intermediate Petite, 6th Overall** Your passion continues to inspire us all. Keep shining and dancing your hearts out! 🌟💃🕺 #hsartssf #starboundcamp #solodance #groupdance #starboundnationals #proudschool

Besides rigorous academics, our dance students hav

Besides rigorous academics, our dance students have kept themselves busy over the summer, especially with the KAR Nationals Dance Competition! Congratulations to our high school students, Emilie for winning 2nd place overall with her performance "Chasing Light," and Daphne for winning Elite Top First with her contemporary dance. Congratulations to our middle school student, Andy, who performed "Carefree" in the primary junior division, earning Elite Top First as well. We encourage everyone to join our school's admissions event in the Fall to discover more about how the arts complement academics at HSArts! Register now by going to: highschoolofthearts.org/admissions/ #hsartssf #kardancecompetition #solodance

Our summer camp students have stretched, trained,

Our summer camp students have stretched, trained, and sweated 3 hours per day these past 3 weeks. To end off Summer Session II, they put on an impressive showcase ranging from Dai ethnic dance, tumbling, to award winning dance pieces, right here at HSArts. Checkout this montage and let us know what you think in the comments! #hsartssf #summercamp #tumbling #chinesedance

Congratulations to our Class of 2024 graduates! 🎓 As you turn to the next chapter of your journey, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. We are proud of your accomplishments as a part of our school's legacy and look forward to seeing where you next adventure takes you. Thank you for being a part of HSArts! #hsartssf #classof2024 #Graduates #graduationday

The Spring Spectacular Recital is tomorrow!!! Don’t forget to purchase your tickets to witness these spectacular arts, performances, music and more. Use the link in our bio and under featured events. We look forward to seeing you there 🌸 #hsartssf #SpringSpectacular #recital #artexhibit #music

The Musical Revue 2024 has come to a close 🎼 🎭 Our students performed wonderfully, singing and dancing to 16 of our original musical renditions! Here are some scenes from our musical. #hsartssf #musical #concert #revue #theater #dance

After a challenging but exciting series of battles

After a challenging but exciting series of battles, we congratulate our winners of the school's Badminton Competition! Our students had so much fun during the face off to see who are the best among our badminton players 🏸 Middle School Boys: 🥇 Andy Ispas Middle School Girls: 🥇 Angela Zhang High School Boys: 🥇 Eric Li High School Girls: 🥇 Olivia Zhu #hsartssf #badminton #competition #privateschoollife

Tickets to our Spring Spectacular Recital & Art Ex

Tickets to our Spring Spectacular Recital & Art Exhibition are on sale now! Purchase your tickets today at using the link in our bio and under featured events. We look forward to seeing you there! #hsartssf #SpringSpectacular #recital #artexhibit

Our study abroad students are back from Taiwan! He

Our study abroad students are back from Taiwan! Here are more clips of their stay with the Taoyuan Municipal Qingpu Junior High School, sharing their culture, education, arts and dance with the students there. #hsartssf #taiwan #StudyAbroad #dance #education

Our students are returning from Taiwan soon! Here

Our students are returning from Taiwan soon! Here are a couple glimpses of their exchange program with the Taoyuan Municipal Qingpu Junior High School. We look forward to hearing about all of the amazing sights and experiences they enjoyed there! #hsartssf #taiwan #springbreak #travel

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🙌 Happy Friday! Our 4th week of school just end

🙌 Happy Friday! Our 4th week of school just ended 🗓️ and our dancers have been hard at work perfecting their dance poses. Here are some photos from various dance classes throughout the week. We can't wait to see them make even further progress! 📈🤸‍♀️🤸 #hsartssf #middleschool #dancetraining #chinesedance #highschool #danceschool

Mondays are tough 😩 Tumbling on Mondays, toughe

Mondays are tough 😩 Tumbling on Mondays, tougher 😫 Here, our boys are enjoying their first session of front flips this semester. Who did it best? 🤸 #hsartssf #highschool #middleschool #hsartsdance #class #tumbling #mondays #training #garfield

💡 Did you know? Some of our group dances have a

💡 Did you know? Some of our group dances have a mix of middle and high schoolers. So they get plenty of interaction and build their camaraderie and teamwork! 🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺 #hsartssf #highschool #chinesedance #middleschool #highschool #hsartsdance

☀️ Happy Tuesday! Our young artists are back a

☀️ Happy Tuesday! Our young artists are back and working hard in the studios. Here is Ms. Hanna coaching star dancer, Kylie Tang, on her back leg hold for an even more incredible solo this year. Stay tuned for videos from their choreography! Keep up the hard work dancers! 💃🕺 #hsartssf #flexibility #solodance #chinesedance #hsartsdance #youngartists

Happy Friday! Classical Chinese dance has 4 main a

Happy Friday! Classical Chinese dance has 4 main areas of technical movements: control, leaps, spins, and tumbling. 🤸‍♀️ Choreographed by senior Elsa McGowan and Mr. Brian Nieh, please enjoy a showcase of Classical Chinese dance techniques from our Spring Recital! #hsartssf #hsartsdance #highschool #groupdance #chinesedance #middleschool #tricks

Our high school girls performed on pointe shoes fo

Our high school girls performed on pointe shoes for the first time! Originally choreographed by Joseph Mazilier and premiered by the Paris Opera Ballet in 1846, "Paquita" was the first ballet staged in Russia by Marius Petipa in 1847. Petipa's 1881 revival added iconic pieces like the Grand pas classique and Mazurka des enfants, now beloved staples in classical ballet. The story follows Paquita, a young Gypsy girl who saves French officer Lucien d'Hervilly and discovers her noble heritage through a medallion. Themes of love, identity, and social unfold against the Napoleonic occupation of Spain. We hope you enjoy this timeless ballet piece from our Spring Recital! 🌹🩰 #hsartssf #hsartsdance #highschool #Ballet #classicalballet #paquita #ballethistory

🌞✨ Today, we're celebrating the beauty of tra

🌞✨ Today, we're celebrating the beauty of tradition with our young artists in "Galloping on the Grassland," choreographed by the talented Ms. Ginnie Wu. 🐎🌿 These vibrant costumes showcase intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and accessories that symbolize the dancers' hospitality. Crafted with techniques like embroidery and leatherwork, these outfits add depth to every performance. Make sure you leave a comment and tell us which part of the dance was your favorite! 🌟🎉 #hsartssf #hsartsdance #youngartists #chinesedance #mongoliandance

Happy Monday! Continuing with featured performance

Happy Monday! Continuing with featured performances from our Spring Recital, we have a dance choreographed by Mr. Brian Nieh. In Chinese culture, lanterns ward off evil spirits and attract good fortune, with the Lantern Festival featuring thousands of riddle-adorned lanterns lighting up the night sky in a spectacular display of family unity and joy. Featuring students from Middle & High School, please enjoy Lantern Jubilation!🏮 #hsartssf #hsartsdance #happymonday #celebration #chinesedance #lanterns

🌞✨ Happy Friday, everyone! We're back with an

🌞✨ Happy Friday, everyone! We're back with another delightful memory from our Spring Dance Recital. 🌷💃 This week, dive into the enchanting world of our young dancers as they bring "Little Mermaid" to life on stage. 🧜‍♀️✨💧 Share your favorite summer dance memories with us in the comments! #hsartssf #happyfriday #ballet #chinesedance #hsartsdance #littlemermaid

Only 2 days until the Spring Spectacular Recital!!

Only 2 days until the Spring Spectacular Recital!!! Don’t forget to purchase your tickets to see these spectacular performances, arts, music and more using the link in our bio and under featured events. See you soon 👋 #hsartssf #SpringSpectacular #recital #artexhibit #music

Only 5 more days until the Spring Spectacular Reci

Only 5 more days until the Spring Spectacular Recital!!! Don’t forget to purchase your tickets to see these spectacular performances and more using the link in our bio and under featured events. See you there 👋 #hsartssf #SpringSpectacular #recital #artexhibit

The Spring Spectacular Recital is almost here! As

The Spring Spectacular Recital is almost here! As our students have been busily rehearsing and preparing for the grand event, here are some glimpses of their hard work so far 👀 #hsartssf #SpringSpectacular #rehearsal #dance #piano #chinesedance #recital

Congratulations to our Headliners Dance Competitio

Congratulations to our Headliners Dance Competition participants! Thank you @Headliners Dance Competition for allowing us to participate and spread our passion for dance this season🕺 Here are some of our award winners: 1. "Butterflies" by Moyang, Daphne and Emilie: 🥇 1st Place Overall
2. "Little Bumblebees": 🥇 1st Place Overall
3. "Sounds of Snowfall" by Abby and Andy: 🥈 2nd Place Overall
4. "Dancing With You": 🥉 3rd Place Overall
5. "Butterfly Musings" by Kylie: 🥉 3rd Place Overall
6. "567 Goldfish" by Abby: 🥉 3rd Place Overall
7. "Talisman" by Moyang: 4th Place Overall
8. "Carefree" by Andy: 5th Place Overall #hsartssf #headlinersdancecompetition #dance #competition

The Spring Spectacular Recital is in 12 days! Get

The Spring Spectacular Recital is in 12 days! Get your tickets now using the link in our bio and under featured events. We look forward to seeing you there! #hsartssf #SpringSpectacular #recital #artexhibit

The Spring Spectacular Recital is in 20 days! Get

The Spring Spectacular Recital is in 20 days! Get your tickets now using the link in our bio and under featured events. We look forward to seeing you there! #hsartssf #SpringSpectacular #recital #artexhibit

Our students are busy preparing for the Spring Spe

Our students are busy preparing for the Spring Spectacular Recital! Here are some clips from our dress rehearsal as we anticipate the big day 💃🕺 #hsartssf #SpringSpectacular #rehearsal #danceschool #chinesedance

Congratulations to our students that participated

Congratulations to our students that participated in the Thunderstruck Dance Competition! Thank you @thunderstruckdance for allowing us to participate! Here are some of our award winners: 1. "Butterfly Musings" by Kylie: 1st place overall 🥇
2. "Dynastic Drums": 1st place overall 🥇
3. "Little Bumblebees": 1st place overall 🥇
4. "Little Goldfish" by Abby: 1st place overall 🥇
5. "Sounds of Snowfall" by Abby & Andy: 1st place overall 🥇
6. "Sunrise Through the Morning Mist" by Alyssa & Elsa: 1st place overall 🥇
7. "Talisman" by Moyang: 1st place overall 🥇
8. "Butterflies" by Daphne, Emilie & Moyang: 2nd place overall 🥈
9. "Reflection" by Emilie: 2nd place overall 🥈
10. "Soaring Eagles": 2nd place overall 🥈
11. "Carefree" by Andy: 4th place overall
12. "You are Beautiful" by Emilie & Moyang: 4th place overall
13: "This Woman's Work" by Daphne: 5th place overall
14: "Dream Girl" by Maddie: 6th place overall
15: "Season of Blooming": 6th place overall
16: "Burn it Up" by Abby: Judge Special Award - Potential Stars
17: Daphne's Ballet Solo: Elite high gold
18: "Chasing Light" by Emilie: Lightning gold
19: "Dancing in the Rain" by Moyang: Lightning gold #hsartssf #thunderstruckdancecompetition #dance #competition

Congratulations to our students that participated

Congratulations to our students that participated in the KAR Dance Competition! Thank you to KAR for allowing us to join the competition and showcase our passion for dance. 1. "Soaring Eagles": 1st place 🥇
2. "Butterflies Trio": 1st place 🥇
3. "Carefree": 2nd place 🥈
4. "Butterfly Musings": 3rd place 🥉
5. "Dancing in the Rain": Elite top first
6. "Reflections": Elite top first
7. “This Woman’s Work”: Elite top first #hsartssf #kardancecompetition #dance

Registration for 2024 Summer Camp at HSArts is ope

Registration for 2024 Summer Camp at HSArts is open! Join our summer program, filled with exciting experiences in the arts, including dance, music, fine arts, and much more. Scan the QR code below or visit Summer.HSArts.org for more information and register for our summer program. We look forward to seeing you this summer! #hsartssf #summercamp2024 #artschool #danceschool #sanfrancisco

🩰 Ballet Intensive at HSArts 🩰 Dive into th

🩰 Ballet Intensive at HSArts 🩰 Dive into the world of ballet this summer with an intensive guided by the renowned Mr. Dongsheng Wei, a former principal dancer and experienced educator. Embrace the Vaganova method for ballet excellence, and explore a variety of dance styles from character to contemporary and Chinese ethnic. Show off your new skills at the end-of-intensive demo! 🩰 Session III: July 22 – August 9, 9:30 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday Ready to leap into greatness? For more details, check out the program: HSArts Summer Program at https://summer.hsarts.org/ #hsartssf #ballet #BalletIntensive #DanceYourHeartOut #MasterTheArt

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