HaoExpression - Dance studio in Mountain View, California
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HaoExpression

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740 Sierra Vista Avenue

Mountain View, California 94043

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
43 programs

About HaoExpression

HaoExpression, nestled in Mountain View, California, is a vibrant dance studio and professional dance company dedicated to artistic movement and fostering a love for dance. Established in 2017, the studio began as the HaoExpression Ballet Studio for Adults (HEBSA), a haven for adult ballet enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals. HEBSA's curriculum cultivates technical prowess and artistic expression through floor conditioning, fundamental technique, pointe work, pas de deux, and stage performance preparation, led by highly skilled professional ballet artists. Complementing the studio is the Hao Expression Dance Company (HEDC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2025. HEDC aims to enrich lives through the performing and spectating of dance arts, actively supporting dancers, facilitating new works, and fostering community appreciation. Beyond its strong Ballet foundation, HaoExpression offers diverse classes including Hip Hop, Salsa, Bachata, and K-Pop, catering to a wide range of interests. The studio utilizes two versatile studios, Allegro and Adagio, equipped with professional sound systems and high-quality dance flooring. The esteemed faculty includes Augusto Silva (Interim Artistic Director for HEDC), Mikhael Plain (Studio Director for HEBSA), Brooke Wertwijn, Dawn Sue, Duran Andrade, Hao Bach-Thai Lueckhoff, Joyce Aranda, Nicole Khoo, Rebecca Nugent, Rudy Candia, and Tian Tan. HaoExpression provides a nurturing environment for all ages and skill levels, offering mindfulness and performance opportunities to inspire and develop dancers.

Styles offered at HaoExpression

Programs from HaoExpression

43 programs available

Classes

Stretch & Core

Repertoire

Mindfulness

Beginning Ballet

Ballet

Stretch and Strengthening classes

HaoExpression offers weekly Stretch and Strengthening classes that are geared towards Ballet dancers, but are beneficial to non dancers as well. THANK YOU! Great work out - I really did need this stretching exercise, very good for my back and my sitting posture! Many of his exercises resemble what my physical therapist taught me for my sciatica.

weekly
Giselle, Pas de Deux

La Bayadere, the 3rd Shade Variation

Paquita, Variation 5 (Friday)

Le Corsaire, Female Variation

Raymonda, the Dream Variation

Le Corsaire Pas de Deux

Coppelia, The Wheat Pas de Deux

Giselle, PDD Peasant Moderato Variation

Sleeping Beauty, Lilac Fairy Variation

Giselle, the Willies

Giselle, 1st Willi

Contemporary Ballet Choreography

Excerpts from The Awakening of Flora (Le Réveil de Flore)

The Pharaoh’s Daughter, Three River Variations (1:37-7:42)

The Talisman, Male Variation

Giselle, Peasant Pas de Six

Intro, Pas de Deux, Male Variation, Ladies Pas de Deux, Men Pas de Deux, Lady Variation, Coda.

Giselle, Peasant Variation #2

The Talisman, Lady Variation

DANCE COMPANY

Repertoire

As part of the Ballet training, we offer our dancers a chance to learn from the classical repertoire, or a new choreography in order to apply the steps they learned in classes into a dance. In our performances, we showcase repertoire/choreography set by and at HaoExpression. The pieces are adapted to dancers' levels.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a kind of energy that we generate when we bring our mind back to our body and get in touch with what is going on in the present moment, within us and around us. We become aware of our breathing and come home to our body, fully present for ourselves and whatever we are doing. The energy of mindfulness helps us touch life deeply throughout the day, whether we’re brushing our teeth, washing the dishes, walking to work, eating a meal, or driving the car. We can be mindful while standing, walking or lying down; while speaking, listening, working, playing and cooking. Mindfulness is not hard work. It’s very pleasant and relaxing, and we don’t need extra time to do it. There’s an art to finding creative ways to generate the energy of mindfulness, peace, and happiness in everyday life. And when we practice mindfulness together with others in community, as we do in Plum Village, we generate a powerful collective energy that can help bring healing and transformation to ourselves and the world.

Total relaxation Guided sitting meditation Mindful walking ​Reading of from one of Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings Dharma sharing
BEGINNING BALLET IN FRENCH

Découvrez ou redécouvrez le plaisir de danser et apprécier le bénéfice de la danse classique. Posture, équilibre, flexibilité et renforcement musculaire seront les bénéfices que vous gagnerez lors de ce cours. Pour le cours en ligne: - preparer un petit espace - quelque chose en guise de barre "Que l'École française soit fondée sur la primauté de l'harmonie, la coordination des mouvements, la justesse des placements et le dédain de la prouesse."

Beginning Ballet

Beginning Ballet classes are suitable for dancers who have some experience and need a refresh, or would like to clean up basics. Beginning Ballet classes prepare you to integrate Beginning/Intermediate or Intermediate Ballet classes at HaoExpression.

Absolute Beginning Ballet

Absolute Beginning Ballet classes are suitable for absolute beginning dancers. This class is conducted in mini groups in room Adagio, going slowly through all the basics of ballet. Absolute Beginning Ballet classes prepare you to integrate Beginning Ballet classes at HaoExpression.

Beginning Ballet

At HaoExpression we believe you can start Ballet at any age! Learning Ballet is like learning a language. First you learn simple words, make simple phrases, then more complexe sentence, then you can to express your emotions, and tell a story. We offer Beginning Ballet classes at lunch time, in the afternoon and in the evening, at different days of the week.

Ballet

At HaoExpression we believe you can start ballet at any age, and we open many opportunities for adults to progress and perform. Each of our faculty members is deeply rooted in a tradition of ballet, bringing to you the best from each world: French School of Ballet - HAO LUECKHOFF, Vaganova - ASTRID ARVELO , AUGUSTO SILVA , DAWN SUE , DURAN ANDRADE , JOYCE ARANDA and Rudy Candia, Royal Academy of Dance: NICOLE KHOO , Ommi Pipit-Suksun , and Kirsten Livingston, Balanchine: TIAN TAN, American Ballet Theater: BROOKE WRTWIJN , REBECCA NUGENT, Undefined: MIKHAEL PLAIN , ERIN MCMAHON. Learning Ballet is like learning a language.

Repertoire

In Repertoire classes, you'll learn a set of sentences that tells a short story. Learning Ballet is like learning a language.

Beginning Ballet

At HaoExpression, in Beginning Level classes you'll learn all the basic ballet words you'll need to make short simple sentences. Learning Ballet is like learning a language.

STRETCH & STRENGTHENING

Our classes are open to adults all ages and all levels.

REPERTOIRE

Our classes are open to adults all ages and all levels.

MINDFULNESS

Our classes are open to adults all ages and all levels.

BALLET

Our classes are open to adults all ages and all levels.

Adagio
$20.00

Adagio private lessons are $20/h or $15/half-hour when taught by HaoExpression's Faculty.

Allegro
$30.00

Allegro private lessons are $30/h or $20/half-hour when taught by HaoExpression's Faculty.

Pointe

Beg Pointe

Pirouette & Allegro


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact HaoExpression?

Call HaoExpression at (408) 636-3123 or visit http://www.haoexpression.com/.

What is HaoExpression's phone number?

You can phone HaoExpression at (408) 636-3123.

How much do classes cost at HaoExpression?

Classes at HaoExpression range from $20 to $30.

What days is HaoExpression open?

HaoExpression is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Does HaoExpression have Saturday classes?

Yes, HaoExpression is open Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.