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-CURRENT NEWS-
Dad & Dancer Recital 2026
Alright dads, HADC Recital 2026, it’s your time to shine again. If you’ve never performed on the stage this is YOUR year!! Can't wait to get on the stage again? - LET'S GO!
We are celebrating 25 wonderful years of HADC and we need you to help us get this party started! Here is what you need to know:
🎉 Cost is $100 per dancer/dad pair; $20 each additional child.
🎉 Dancers must be 5 years old and up!
🎉 Let’s get ALL different age groups to represent for an epic daddy dancer party!
🎉SENIOR DADS, this is your last opportunity to dance on stage with your dancer! Let’s make it happen!
🎉 Only 5 practices between April- May.
FRIDAYS 5:30-6:30pm
April 24
May 8
May 15
May 22
June 5
🎉 Perform on stage with your dancer and open HADC’s 25th Annual recital!
🎉 Two memorable performances!
🎉 No dance background required!
🎉 T-shirts will be provided for performance and you and your dancer. You can add to your costume too! Details coming soon!
🎉 These are the best memories! Don’t miss your chance! SIGN UP NOW BY FILLING OUT THE FORM BELOW.
FORMS DUE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH AT 11:59PM.
*Must be currently enrolled in Spring 2026 classes to participate.
Dance Team Prep Clinic; Sunday, February 1st.
Heart Of America Dance Centre
220 SE Douglas
Ages 12+
$45 per dancer
Join us at HADC for a pop up clinic featuring skills for high school and collegiate auditions. We are welcoming Katie Burris, Tim Flattery, Tara J, and Daisia Sanders to teach Technique, Hip Hop. Game Day/Pom, and Jazz for upcoming spring auditions for High School and College. Dancers must be ages 12+. Recommended to bring water, tennis shoes and jazz shoes or spins for technique.
Open to the public
Walk Ins Welcome.
Please fill out the form below to register. Payments will be billed thru AKADA for current HADC students or a HADC Office representative will reach out to you to collect payments.
We look forward to you joining us February 1st!
HADC TEAM SHOWCASE 2026 - Sunday, March 8th
Join us as our competitive team debuts their dances for the season. Two great shows with one ticket.
Sunday, March 8th
Raytown South High School
12:00- Minis, Petites and Juniors
5:00- Teens and Seniors
Tickets are $20 each and will go on sale beginning February 9th. Ticket sales available Monday-Thursday 4:45-7:30pm.
HADC Heartfelt Spirit Week!
Celebrating 25 years in business this season. Join us for our HADC HEARTFELT SPIRIT WEEK! Come dressed to all classes showing your LOVE of HADC. Studio apparell or heart and valentines attire encouraged.
Adult Tap Classes - Winter session
Calling all adults! Join Miss Lori for an 8 week tap class. No experience required!
Class Dates:
January 6, 13, 20, & 27; February 3, 10, 17, & 24
Class Day/Time: Tuesday, 10:00am-10:45am
Cost: $130 one time fee (studio registration fee waved). Please visit the front desk upon arrival for the first class to make your payment.
-ABOUT HADC-
HADC Studio Tour.
Please feel free to view our wonderful studio spaces at HADC with the photo gallery below. You can also email hadcstudiomanager@gmail.com to set up an in person tour as well.
HADC Staff
Get to know your HADC teachers. We have years of experience to help guide your dancer to wonderful learning of technique, mulitiple disciplines, and fun!
Calendar at a Glance!
February 1-Spring semester tuition begins
February 4-Last day to drop off photos for the HADC 25th anniversary scrapbook.
February 9-Heartfelt week and 25-year celebration begins @HADC!
February 9th-Tickets go on sale for the Showcase during studio hours.
March 8- Dance Team Showcase at Raytown South High School.
April 6-9-Studio is closed for Spring Break.
April 14- Parents with children in recital are permitted to pick up complimentary tickets at the front desk.
April 20-Recital tickets go on sale at the front desk.
May 5th- Summer schedule posted online.
May 8-Priority enrollment begins through Akada.
May 11-Open summer enrollment begins online.
May 13 & 14-Mock dress rehearsal @HADC (no regular classes those dates).
*May 21-Young HADC dancers perform for the residents at the pavilion at John Knox Village for the residents. Closed to residents and parents of dancers only.
June 6-Recital at the Music Hall. Two shows, 11:00am & 4:30pm.
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