The mission of HSD is to provide professional dance instruction in a positive, creative, and supportive environment within the inner city; providing at risk youth and families with affordable professional dance training while emphasizing the importance of cultural pride, artistic growth and commitment to one’s self and community.

 Our core values include:

• Using dance as a tool to engage youth in positive self-expression. 

• Empowering young people to work within a group while growing as individuals 

• Engaging our community by providing performances and outreach experiences that enhance pride, joy and creativity.