Hot Styles Dance Company

Reach for more with our advanced classes and competitive teams. Designed for dancers ready to push themselves, these programs offer challenging choreography, expert instruction, and exciting opportunities to perform and compete. Whether your goal is to improve technique or join our award-winning teams, this is where passion meets performance

Take your training to the next level. Our intermediate classes are designed for dancers with some experience who are ready to grow. With a focus on refining technique, exploring new styles, and building strength and performance skills, these classes offer a fun and supportive environment for dancers to continue progressing with confidence

Start your dance journey with us! Our beginner classes are perfect for young children stepping into the world of dance for the first time. With a fun, welcoming environment and age-appropriate instruction, kids build confidence, coordination, and a love for movement. From ballet to hip hop, we help little dancers shine while laying a strong foundation for the future.

Start your dance journey with us! Our beginner classes are perfect for young children stepping into the world of dance for the first time. With a fun, welcoming environment and age-appropriate instruction, kids build confidence, coordination, and a love for movement. From ballet to hip hop, we help little dancers shine while laying a strong foundation for the future.

Reach for more with our advanced classes and competitive teams. Designed for dancers ready to push themselves, these programs offer challenging choreography, expert instruction, and exciting opportunities to perform and compete. Whether your goal is to improve technique or join our award-winning teams, this is where passion meets performance

Take your training to the next level. Our intermediate classes are designed for dancers with some experience who are ready to grow. With a focus on refining technique, exploring new styles, and building strength and performance skills, these classes offer a fun and supportive environment for dancers to continue progressing with confidence

Start your dance journey with us! Our beginner classes are perfect for young children stepping into the world of dance for the first time. With a fun, welcoming environment and age-appropriate instruction, kids build confidence, coordination, and a love for movement. From ballet to hip hop, we help little dancers shine while laying a strong foundation for the future.

Hot Styles Dance Company inspires confidence, discipline, and artistry through expert training in hip hop, ballet, lyrical, and more.

Hot Styles Dance Company inspires confidence, discipline, and artistry through expert training in hip hop, ballet, lyrical, and more.

Hot Styles Dance Company inspires confidence, discipline, and artistry through expert training in hip hop, ballet, lyrical, and more.

Reach for more with our advanced classes and competitive teams. Designed for dancers ready to push themselves, these programs offer challenging choreography, expert instruction, and exciting opportunities to perform and compete. Whether your goal is to improve technique or join our award-winning teams, this is where passion meets performance

Take your training to the next level. Our intermediate classes are designed for dancers with some experience who are ready to grow. With a focus on refining technique, exploring new styles, and building strength and performance skills, these classes offer a fun and supportive environment for dancers to continue progressing with confidence

Start your dance journey with us! Our beginner classes are perfect for young children stepping into the world of dance for the first time. With a fun, welcoming environment and age-appropriate instruction, kids build confidence, coordination, and a love for movement. From ballet to hip hop, we help little dancers shine while laying a strong foundation for the future.

Hot Styles Dance Company inspires confidence, discipline, and artistry through expert training in hip hop, ballet, lyrical, and more.

Hot Styles Dance Company inspires confidence, discipline, and artistry through expert training in hip hop, ballet, lyrical, and more.

Hot Styles Dance Company inspires confidence, discipline, and artistry through expert training in hip hop, ballet, lyrical, and more.

Reach for more with our advanced classes and competitive teams. Designed for dancers ready to push themselves, these programs offer challenging choreography, expert instruction, and exciting opportunities to perform and compete. Whether your goal is to improve technique or join our award-winning teams, this is where passion meets performance

Take your training to the next level. Our intermediate classes are designed for dancers with some experience who are ready to grow. With a focus on refining technique, exploring new styles, and building strength and performance skills, these classes offer a fun and supportive environment for dancers to continue progressing with confidence

Start your dance journey with us! Our beginner classes are perfect for young children stepping into the world of dance for the first time. With a fun, welcoming environment and age-appropriate instruction, kids build confidence, coordination, and a love for movement. From ballet to hip hop, we help little dancers shine while laying a strong foundation for the future.

Trying something new can be a big step — especially when it comes to choosing the right activity for your child. That’s why we offer a free dance class at Hot Styles Dance Company! It’s the perfect way to see if our studio is the right fit without any commitment.

Curious if dance is the right fit for your child? We make it easy (and fun!) to find out. At Hot Styles Dance Company, your child can try their very first class absolutely free — no pressure, no commitment. Whether your dancer is ready to twirl, leap, pop, or groove, a free trial is the perfect way to experience our welcoming studio, expert teachers, and fun, high-energy classes.

All-Star Boys Teams provide a more intensive, high-performance experience for dancers ready to push their skills further. These teams train rigorously and compete at top-tier regional and national events, emphasizing advanced technique, powerful tricks, and dynamic routines. All-Star boys teams represent the highest level of competitive dance available at Hot Styles.

Studio Boys Teams are perfect for dancers new to competition or looking for a flexible schedule. Studio offers high-quality training and regional competition opportunities in cities like Harrisburg, Lancaster, and Johnstown, with chances to perform in solos, duets, and trios, alongside team routines. It’s a great way to develop skills and confidence in a friendly, supportive environment.

Region’s Premier Boys Hip Hop Dance Teams At Hot Styles Dance Company, we know boys want to move in ways that feel powerful, dynamic, and fun. Our Boys Hip Hop Dance Teams focus on the high-energy elements that really speak to boys — think tricks, stunts, popping, locking, and breaking.

Our All-Star Competitive Teams are specifically designed for dancers who are ready to go all-in and push their limits. These high-performance teams offer rigorous training, dynamic choreography, and a chance to compete on some of the biggest stages across the East Coast.

Our All-Star Competitive Teams are specifically designed for dancers who are ready to go all-in and push their limits. These high-performance teams offer rigorous training, dynamic choreography, and a chance to compete on some of the biggest stages across the East Coast.

Our All-Star Competitive Teams are specifically designed for dancers who are ready to go all-in and push their limits. These high-performance teams offer rigorous training, dynamic choreography, and a chance to compete on some of the biggest stages across the East Coast.

At Hot Styles Dance Company, our Studio Competitive Teams offer the perfect introduction to the world of dance competition. Providing high-quality training and valuable performance experience in a supportive, flexible environment, the Studio program is designed for dancers ready to explore competition at the regional level. It combines strong team camaraderie with opportunities to shine individually through solos, duets, and trios.

Try recreational dance classes in ballet, hip hop, jazz, and more — fun, flexible, and foundational. Our recreational dance classes are a great place to begin if your child is still building confidence, exploring different styles, or simply not ready to commit to a competitive team.

High-energy teams built for boys who want to move with power, style, and confidence. Hot Styles proudly hosts the only boys-only hip hop dance teams in the State College and Bellefonte area. Focused on tricks, stunts, popping, locking, and powerful street-style routines.

A perfect starting point for dancers stepping into the world of competition. Our Studio Teams offer a fantastic introduction to competitive dance, ideal for dancers and families new to the competition scene.

For dancers ready to train hard, compete big, and perform on elite stages. Our All-Star Teams are built for dancers ready to fully commit to the competitive dance world. These high-performance teams receive rigorous training, perform dynamic choreography, and compete on prestigious stages across the East Coast.

Make music with your feet! Adult tap focuses on rhythm, coordination, and sound. From basic steps to fun combinations, this class helps sharpen your musicality while giving your brain and body a creative workout. All levels are welcome.

Graceful and grounding, adult ballet focuses on posture, alignment, and controlled movement. Whether you're refreshing old skills or brand new to ballet, this class helps you build strength and flexibility in a supportive setting. We emphasize enjoyment, not perfection.

Our most popular adult class, hip hop is all about energy, confidence, and fun. You’ll learn beginner-friendly choreography that keeps you moving and grooving—no experience needed. We keep the combos accessible, the music upbeat, and the vibe judgment-free.

Mastery of advanced tap skills, including pullbacks, wings, and turning steps. Improvisation with attention to phrasing, dynamics, and style. Strengthening clarity, articulation, and musical expression. Performance preparation with challenging combinations. Encouraging individual artistry and leadership in class settings.

Expanding tap vocabulary and rhythmic complexity. Emphasis on clean sounds, speed, and control. Learning multi-measure combinations and intricate patterns. Exploring musical interpretation and syncopation. Preparing recital-ready choreography with personal expression.

Building foundational tap vocabulary with clear, rhythmic sounds. Developing timing, balance, and coordination. Learning simple combinations and choreography. Introducing improvisation and call-and-response rhythm games. Strengthening listening skills and stage confidence.

Introduction to ballet and tap through imaginative play and movement. Basic ballet positions and posture, plus introductory tap rhythms and footwork. Developing balance, coordination, and musical awareness. Encouraging classroom skills like listening, taking turns, and following directions. Building confidence through playful choreography and engaging, age-appropriate music.

Our tap dance classes in Bellefonte and State College offer kids and teens an exciting way to explore musicality, rhythm, and coordination. With a focus on clean footwork, dynamic timing, and expressive movement, tap helps dancers connect deeply with music while building strong technique and confidence. Whether your dancer loves making noise, mastering rhythms, or performing with flair, our tap program offers the perfect combination of structure and fun.

Mastery of jazz technique with advanced combinations and choreography. Emphasizing personal style, performance maturity, and musical nuance. Preparing for auditions or advanced dance opportunities. Challenging dancers with turns, jumps, and transitions across styles. Encouraging artistry, leadership, and confidence in every class.

Refining jazz technique including leaps, turns, and footwork. Strengthening control, flexibility, and expression. Building endurance and timing through more complex choreography. Exploring stylistic movement with attention to detail. Developing stage presence and self-awareness in group work.

Introduction to basic jazz vocabulary and movement principles. Building flexibility and coordination through warm-ups and progressions. Learning short choreography with musicality and personality. Developing posture, isolations, and rhythm. Encouraging performance confidence and classroom participation.

Our jazz dance classes for kids, serving State College, Bellefonte and surrounding areas, are all about bold movement, dynamic technique, and self-expression. With upbeat music, stylized choreography, and an emphasis on precision and power, jazz is a great fit for dancers who love performance, rhythm, and high-energy fun.

Build on prior skills with intermediate and advanced hip hop techniques. Refine precision, style, and performance quality in choreography and freestyle. Explore a variety of hip hop styles, including breaking, popping, locking, and modern trends. Learn layered routines with challenging formations, transitions, and musical interpretation. Strengthen teamwork, leadership, and confidence through group collaboration. Develop personal style and creativity in a supportive, high-energy environment.

Introduce more complex movement patterns and layered choreography. Focus on precision, style, and musical interpretation. Build performance quality and group coordination. Foster independence and peer-based learning in a positive environment. Encourage clean execution and age-appropriate freestyle expression.

Expand movement vocabulary with beginner hip hop techniques and drills. Strengthen rhythm, timing, and musical awareness. Begin learning short routines with clear formations and transitions. Balance structure with fun to build focus, confidence, and self-expression. Encourage creativity through guided freestyle and interactive choreography.

Introduce rhythm, musicality, and basic hip hop moves through play and imagination. Build coordination and gross motor skills in a fun, age-appropriate environment. Encourage classroom structure, listening, and following directions. Develop confidence through repetition and playful choreography. Use upbeat, kid-friendly music and simple combos to keep dancers engaged.

Encouraging natural movement and rhythm through play. Introducing basic dance concepts like direction, shape, and speed. Using props (scarves, hoops, rhythm sticks) to spark imagination. Gently building independence while keeping toddlers engaged. Creating a positive first classroom experience.

Our Creative Movement class in Bellefonte and State College is the perfect first step into the world of dance. Designed especially for toddlers ages 2–3, this playful class introduces movement, music, and imagination in a warm and supportive environment. Whether your little one loves to bounce, spin, or march to their own beat, this class helps them build confidence, coordination, and a lifelong love of dance—one happy step at a time.

Deepening understanding of expressive movement and intention. Advancing technique in transitions, floorwork, and dynamics. Strengthening performance quality and emotional connection. Exploring improvisation, contrast, and choreographic storytelling. Preparing for recital routines or audition opportunities.

Introduction to lyrical and contemporary fundamentals. Emphasizing musicality, fluidity, and expressive movement. Developing flexibility, coordination, and core strength. Encouraging creativity through improvisation and guided storytelling. Learning short combinations and choreography with meaning.

Our contemporary and lyrical dance classes give dancers a chance to express emotion, tell stories through movement, and build strong technical foundations. These styles blend ballet, jazz, and modern dance into a powerful, fluid form that helps young dancers grow in artistry, strength, and confidence. Whether your child is just beginning or looking for a creative outlet beyond traditional dance styles, our lyrical and contemporary program is a beautiful way to explore expression through motion.

Mastery of advanced turns (multiple pirouettes, fouettés, directional changes). Expansion of leap vocabulary with height, split, and control. Precision drills to clean transitions and recoveries. Strength and stamina training for performance-level execution. Support for dancers pursuing competitive, audition, or college-level goals.

Refinement of pirouettes, chaines, piqué turns, and more. Leaps including grand jeté, saut de chat, and directional jumps. Conditioning to improve elevation, control, and extension. Focus on spotting, precision, and recovery in turns. Technique drills to build confidence in choreography and audition settings.

Introduction to beginner turns: chaines, single pirouettes, and pivot turns. Foundational leaps and jumps: sauté, échappé, and jeté. Drills to develop spotting, balance, and take-off/landing control. Exercises to improve flexibility and core strength. Technique breakdowns in a no-pressure, skill-building format.

Mastery of classical technique, movement clarity, and performance nuance. Continuing pointe readiness or execution if applicable. Expanding movement vocabulary and choreographic complexity. Preparing for recitals, auditions, or pre-professional pathways. Optional enrollment in Turns & Leaps for technical conditioning and refinement.

Advancing strength and technique through longer barre and center sequences. Refining body lines, control, and balance. Building stamina for turns, jumps, and expressive choreography. Exploring artistry, timing, and group dynamics. Optional enrollment in Turns & Leaps for targeted skill development.

Expanding technical skill with foundational barre and center work. Emphasis on alignment, flexibility, and movement quality. Refining positions, port de bras, and footwork. Learning combinations that build toward performance readiness. Optional enrollment in Turns & Leaps for deeper technical focus.

Building basic ballet vocabulary and positions. Introduction to barre work, posture, and movement patterns. Reinforcing musicality and rhythm through age-appropriate exercises. Encouraging self-control, body awareness, and group work. Learning simple choreography for recital performance.

Introduction to ballet and tap through imaginative play and movement. Basic ballet positions and posture, plus introductory tap rhythms and footwork. Developing balance, coordination, and musical awareness. Encouraging classroom skills like listening, taking turns, and following directions. Building confidence through playful choreography and engaging, age-appropriate music.

Our ballet and technique-based classes for kids offer the perfect introduction to classical dance while building essential performance skills. With a focus on posture, poise, strength, and precision, our ballet program includes both foundational ballet training and specialized classes like Turns & Leaps to support every dancer’s growth. Whether your child is twirling at home, working toward pointe, or ready to refine their jumps and turns, we offer age-appropriate training to meet them where they are—and help them shine.

Boys acro classes are designed specifically for male dancers who want to develop agility, strength, and dynamic skills in a high-energy environment. These classes focus on power moves, strength-based acro, and athletic combinations—all while building the same technical foundations taught in our core acro program.

Perfecting high-level skills: aerials, handsprings, and transitions. Building acro phrases for choreography and performance. Strength and technique conditioning for control and injury prevention. Working independently and with partners when appropriate. Prepping for competitive or collegiate-level dance requirements.

Mastering walkovers, back handsprings, and aerial preparation. Deepening flexibility through extended drills. Advanced conditioning to support safe skill development. Working on seamless acro-to-dance transitions. Encouraging personal goal setting and confidence-building.

Refining cartwheels, walkovers, and front limbers. Drills to improve flexibility and muscular control. Building confidence in spotting and inversions. Structured class with targeted technique stations. Progressions toward aerials and higher-level transitions.

Foundational acro skills: bridges, cartwheels, handstands. Flexibility and strength-building exercises. Safe progressions toward backbends and transitions. Encouraging independence and attention to technique. Learning basic combinations across the mat.

Introduction to movement and body awareness through play. Basic tumbling: log rolls, forward rolls, animal walks. Building confidence with safe stretching and flexibility. Learning classroom basics like taking turns and listening. Using mats, props, and stations to keep students engaged.

At Hot Styles Dance Company, our acro program combines proven technique with smart progressions in a positive, safety-first environment. We use certified instruction methods and equipment to ensure dancers grow confidently—without sacrificing fun.

Our acro dance classes, serving Bellefonte and State Colleg,e teach dancers to flip, stretch, and soar. Whether your child is a beginner just learning how to roll and cartwheel, or a more advanced dancer working on aerials and walkovers, our age-based acro program helps students safely build strength, flexibility, and control—while having a blast. Acro is the perfect blend of dance and gymnastics, and a favorite among dancers who love a challenge.

Our acro program combines dance and tumbling in a safe, structured environment where students build strength, flexibility, and control. Pre-Acro introduces young dancers to rolling, balancing, and stretching through play-based movement.

Tap dance combines sound, rhythm, and movement into one exciting and energetic class. Dancers learn to use their feet like instruments—creating beats, patterns, and expressive rhythms with each step.

Contemporary and lyrical dance classes help students connect emotion to movement through flowing, expressive choreography. These styles blend elements of ballet, modern, and jazz, encouraging dancers to explore storytelling, musical interpretation, and individual style.

Jazz dance brings energy, style, and expression together. In our jazz classes, students work on dynamic choreography, strong technique, and the performance skills needed to light up the stage.

Ballet classes at Hot Styles focus on grace, posture, and foundational technique in a supportive, age-appropriate setting. Dancers develop strength, poise, and musicality through barre work, center practice, and choreography.

Our hip hop program is high-energy, confidence-boosting, and full of personality. Dancers learn the fundamentals of hip hop movement—popping, locking, breaking, and freestyle—through fun combinations and kid-friendly choreography.

Creative Movement is the perfect introduction to dance for our youngest performers. Designed specifically for toddlers, this class uses music, props, and imaginative play to help children explore movement, rhythm, and coordination.

Hot Styles Dance Company offers all core dance styles including ballet, pointe, modern, hip hop, acro, jazz, tap, lyrical and musical theatre. They strive to deliver the highest quality of dance training, while nurturing each student's unique gift of talent and creativity.