Program
Company Classes
HEParks Company Dance through Stars Dance Academy offers young dancers the opportunity to grow in skill, confidence, and performance experience. Dancers train in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Pre-Pointe, and Pointe, with enrollment beginning at age three. Company pathways are available starting at age five and are designed to support dancers at different stages of development while fostering teamwork, discipline, and a strong sense of community.
Stars Dance Company | View Handbook
For dancers ages 8 to 18 with multiple years of dance experience. Stars Dance Company focuses on advanced training, performance quality, and commitment. Dancers compete at four local competitions and perform in the annual dance recital and additional performances throughout the year.
Stars Junior Company | View Handbook
For dancers ages 5 to 7 with at least one year of dance experience. Junior Company dancers build foundational technique while gaining early performance experience. Participants compete at two local competitions and perform in the annual recital and select community events.
Performance Company | View Handbook
For dancers ages 8 to 18 with at least one year of dance experience who are interested in performing without a full competition schedule. Performance Company dancers participate in the annual recital and selected Stars Dance Company events while continuing to develop skills and confidence on stage.

Company Classes Options
6:00p-6:30p
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: January 9, 2026 – May 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Days: Fri
Ages: Ages 5 – 18.99
6:30p-7:00p
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: January 9, 2026 – May 22, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Days: Fri
Ages: Ages 5 – 18.99
Junior Stars Dance Company Tryouts
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: June 22, 2026 – June 22, 2026
Time: 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM
Days: Mon
Ages: Ages 4.5 – 7.99
Stars Dance Company Tryouts – Ages 8-10
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: June 22, 2026 – June 22, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Days: Mon
Ages: Ages 7.5 – 10.99
Stars Dance Company Tryouts – Ages 11-12
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: June 23, 2026 – June 23, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Days: Tue
Ages: Ages 10 – 12.99
Stars Dance Company Tryouts – Ages 13-14
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: June 23, 2026 – June 23, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Days: Tue
Ages: Ages 12 – 14.99
Stars Dance Company Tryouts – Ages 15-18
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: June 23, 2026 – June 23, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Days: Tue
Ages: Ages 14 – 18.99
Stars Dance Company Elite Tap Auditions
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: June 22, 2026 – June 22, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM
Days: Mon
Ages: Ages 7.5 – 18.99
Company Prep – Juniors
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: June 16, 2026 – June 17, 2026
Time: 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Days: Tue, Wed
Ages: Ages 4.5 – 7.99
Company Prep – Level 1
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: June 16, 2026 – June 17, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Days: Tue, Wed
Ages: Ages 7.5 – 18.99
Company Prep – Level 2
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: June 16, 2026 – June 17, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Days: Tue, Wed
Ages: Ages 7.5 – 18.99
Company Prep – Level 3
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: June 16, 2026 – June 17, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Days: Tue, Wed
Ages: Ages 7.5 – 18.99
Junior Tap Tryouts
Location: Triphahn Center
Dates: June 22, 2026 – June 22, 2026
Time: 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM
Days: Mon
Ages: Ages 4.5 – 7.99

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