Extended Learning
Co-Curricular Programs

Dance School

Contact

Dance School Office
Josephine Flanders Dance Pavilion
danceschool@punahou.edu
808.944.5829
Hours: M – F, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Punahou Dance School offers classes in ballet, jazz, tap, musical theatre, street dance and contemporary-modern dance for K – 12 students at Punahou and from the community.

Classes, held in the Josephine Flanders Dance Pavilion, are taught by accomplished faculty with years of experience in teaching, choreography and performance.
Fall Semester
Aug. 22 – Dec. 16, 2022

Spring Semester
Jan. 9 – May 13, 2023

Additional Information

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  • Days, Times and Fees

    Each dance course consists of one class per week. See the course catalog for specific times and fees.
  • Escorting

    Parents enrolling K – grade 5 students should review the information about escorting.
  • Dress Code

    Aloha dance families! We invite our Punahou Dance School students to pick from the options below in order to find the dancewear that feels most comfortable, inclusive and productive for them to work in during class. If you have any questions regarding the dress code, please email danceschool@punahou.edu.

    Ballet, Ballet Variations & Progressing Ballet Technique
    Leotard, pink or flesh tone tights, pink or flesh tone canvas shoes, hair in a bun OR Full-length black, footed tights, a white, long or short sleeve leotard or form fitting white T-shirt free of words, and black ballet shoes. Hair should be out of face.

    Pointe
    Leotard, pink or flesh tone tights, pink or flesh tone pointe shoes, hair in a bun OR Full-length black, footed tights, a white, long or short sleeve leotard or form fitting white T-shirt free of words, and pointe shoes shoes. Hair should be out of face.

    Contemporary/ Modern
    Athletic wear the dancer can move freely in that will not restrict movement or become a distraction. Leotard or sleeveless top, bike shorts, loose fitting top, athletic pants or leggings. (Please no dresses, skirts or denim.)

    Shoes: bare feet, or contemporary half shoes for performance. Hair should be in a ponytail if applicable, and away from face and off the neck.

    Street
    Sweatpants or joggers and baggy t-shirts. No leggings, shorts, crop tops or tank tops. Clean sneakers worn ONLY for dance. Hair should be in a ponytail if applicable, and away from face and off the neck.

    Tap
    Leggings or shorts (no skirts), tap shoes and socks. Hair should be in a ponytail if applicable, and away from face and off the neck.

    Musical Theater
    Leggings or shorts (NO DENIM), ballet slippers or jazz shoes. Please no dresses or skirts. Hair should be in a ponytail if applicable, and away from face and off the neck.

    Jazz
    Leotard or sleeveless top, bike shorts or leggings; ballet slippers or jazz shoes. Hair should be in a ponytail, away from face and off the neck OR Leotard or sleeveless top, bike shorts or jazz pants, fitted athletic wear; ballet slippers or jazz shoes. Hair should be out of face.

    Dance Team
    Leotard or sleeveless top, bike shorts or leggings; ballet slippers or jazz shoes. Hair should be in a ponytail, away from face and off the neck OR Leotard or sleeveless top, bike shorts or jazz pants, fitted athletic wear; ballet slippers or jazz shoes. Hair should be out of face.

    Ballroom Dance
    Form fitting clothing, ballroom or character shoes preferred, or jazz shoes. Hair should be in a ponytail if applicable, and away from face and off the neck.

Josephine Flanders Dance Pavilion

All classes are held in the Josephine Flanders Dance Pavilion located on upper campus. Named after the Dance School’s founder, this state-of-the-art facility was completed in 2008 and is one of the finest of its kind. There are three separate studios, two of which can be combined into one larger space. Each air-conditioned studio is equipped with the latest sound equipment and dance flooring.

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  • Dance School

    The Dance School is part of Punahou’s Co-Curricular Programs, offering nearly 42 classes a week, Monday through Saturday.

    Our curriculum is based on an annual show for all dance students.

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