Harper Dance Center

About Our Organization

Dance is our passion at Harper Dance Center and we want to make it accessible to every child and adult that wants to express themselves and grow through the art of dance. We promise to offer quality instruction in a safe and fun environment so that dance can create a sense of achievement, pride and accomplishment. Whether your dream is to become a professional dancer or you are looking for recreational classes, with the exceptional dance training and discipline provided you will gain lifelong artistic expression and self confidence. We offer affordable classes with Multiple Class and Family Discounts, as well as affordable costume fees and ticket prices. We strive to provide a “family” environment where the teachers, parents, and students work together to achieve goals and have fun. Through community involvement, outreach and performances Harper Dance Center strives for a reputation of excellence.

Our Mission

Dance is our passion at Harper Dance Center and we want to make it accessible to every child and adult that wants to express themselves and grow through the art of dance. We promise to offer quality instruction in a safe and fun environment so that dance can create a sense of achievement, pride and accomplishment. Whether your dream is to become a professional dancer or you are looking for recreational classes, with the exceptional dance training and discipline provided you will gain lifelong artistic expression and self confidence. We offer affordable classes with Multiple Class and Family Discounts, as well as affordable costume fees and ticket prices. We strive to provide a “family” environment where the teachers, parents, and students work together to achieve goals and have fun. Through community involvement, outreach and performances Harper Dance Center strives for a reputation of excellence.

Our History

Our Owner and Artistic Director for Dance, Sheena is a native of Cape Cod. She grew up dancing at the Cape Cod Conservatory under the direction of Irene Merrill. Ms. Harper is a graduate of the prestigious North Carolina School of the Arts. She has also received scholarships for summer programs at Milwaukee Ballet and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Her teachers include Jose Mateo, Virginia Zango, Joan Simone, Katrina Killian, Melissa Hayden, Fanchon Cordell, and Frank Smith.

Sheena has danced with Atlanta Festival Ballet, where she performed soloist roles in Symphony in C, Beauty and the Beast and The Nutcracker. Also with Kentucky Ballet Theater, she performed The Nutcracker, Pas de Quatre, Phantom of the Opera and The Wizard of Oz. And with Spindle City Ballet in Fall River Ma where she performed The Nutcracker and a stepsister in Cinderella. The past three years she was with Pioneer Valley Ballet in Easthampton, Ma where she performed the roles of Beauty in Beauty and the Beast, The Princess in Aladdin, The Lilac Fairy in Sleep Beauty and The Dew Drop Fairy in The Nutcracker. She recently retired from performing professionally so she could focus on Harper Dance Center and her students.

Sheena has also taught at many different dance schools throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Georgia, Kentucky, and Virginia. Receiving many awards and scholarships at dance competitions throughout the United States, for her performances and choreography. Sheena has spent the last three years as the Director of Dance at the Cape Cod Conservatory in Falmouth. This will be Harper Dance Center’s first year and Sheena is very overwhelmed with joy that her dream of owning and directing a studio has finally come true!

Our Services and Programs

Ballet ages 2-Adult, Hip Hop Ages 5- Adult, Lyrical/Contemporary, and Summer Dance Camps

Fees Charged

Class Prices per Month
1/2 hour class- $30
45min $40
1 hour class $50
1 1/2 hour class -$75

Hours/Schedule

Monday

Creative Movement 4:45pm-5:15pm

Ballet 1 5:15pm-6:00pm

Ballet 3 6:00pm-7:00pm

Ballet 5 with Pointe 7:00pm-8:30pm

Tuesday

Creative Movement 10:00am-10:30am

Hip Hop 1 4:45pm- 5:15pm

Ballet 2 5:15pm- 6:15pm

Hip Hop 2 6:15pm-7:00pm

Beginning Adult Ballet 7:00pm-8:00pm

Ballet Booty 8:00pm- 9:00pm

Wednesday

Dance with Me 10:00am-10:30am

Creative Movement 4:00pm-4:30pm

Hip Hop 3 4:30pm-5:30pm

Ballet Funk 5:30pm-7:00pm

Lyrical 7:00pm- 8:00pm

Adult Hip Hop 8:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday

Dance with Me 4:00pm-4:30pm

Fitness and Flexibility 4:30pm- 5:15pm
For Boys Only

Ballet 1 5:15pm- 6:00pm

Ballet 2 6:00pm- 7:00pm

Ballet 4 with Pointe 7:00pm-8:30pm

Saturday

Yoga Work It(studio 1) 10:00am-11:00am

Combo Ballet/Hip Hop 1(studio 2) 10:00am-11:00am

Hip Hop 2 11:00am- 11:45am

Friday & Sunday

Available for birthday parties, private lessons,
or space rental.

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