HDS Ballet

WHAT A WEEKEND at the Finals! 🏆
Our incredible HDS Ballet dancers left it all on the stage, and we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work, passion, and amazing results! Huge congratulations to all of our soloists, duos, trios, and groups! 🌟
Check out our Universal Ballet Competition Finalists:
✨ Primary Ballet
Angel Liang – #12
Lorine Gao – #9
✨ Primary Contemporary
Lorine Gao – #20
✨ Junior Ballet
Jacq – #17
✨ Junior Contemporary
Ellie Tan – #13
✨ Pre-Competitive Duo/Trio
Doreen Lu & Sophie Su – 1 🥇
✨ Junior Competitive Duo/Trio
April C. & Judy F. – 2 🥈
✨ Junior Intermediate Duo/Trio
Mia H. & Angie J. – 3 🥉
✨ Seniors Competitive Duo/Trio
Jessica L. & Emily Z. – 1 🥇
✨ Pre-Competitive Group
Eco in motion – 5
✨ Primary Competitive Group
Undertow – 4
✨ Junior Competitive Group
Tether – 4
Constrained Unity – 6
A massive thank you to our dedicated teachers, choreographers, and supportive dance families. The hard work truly pays off! Ready to keep shining! 💻💃

May 22, 2026--In Houston last weekend, HDS Ballet competed against dozens of dance studios from around the state and area for prestigious top honors at , the largest Dance Competition in the Country. Their entries placed as follows:

''Voices Within '' received 1st place overall in Teen Advanced Duet/Trio, ''OCEAN & PEARLS'' received 7th place overall in Mini Advanced Duet/Trio, ''When We are Older '' received 2nd place overall in Mini Performance Small, ''Disrupted Seasons'' received 1st place overall in Junior Advanced Small, ''Echo in Motion '' received 1st place overall in Junior Performance Small, Mia Holmes received 7th place overall in Teen Advanced Solo, Ella Chen received 7th place overall in Mini Advanced Solo, and HDS Ballet received 5 double platinum awards; 3 platinum awards; This qualifies them to go to the Showstopper National Finals in either Sandusky, Mashantucket, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, Anaheim, or Galveston this summer.

Houston is officially the center of the ballet world this week! 🌍✨

We are beyond honored to welcome over 1,000 top dancers from across the globe to our city. As a proud pillar of the local arts community, HDS Ballet is opening its doors to provide world-class training facilities for 7 visiting schools from China. 🇨🇳🤝🇺🇸

At the same time, our hearts are with our 16 HDS Finalists as they prepare to take the stage. From our studios to the spotlight—let’s make history.

We are incredibly proud of all our dancers who participated in this year’s Royal Academy of Dance assessments. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off!

Top Achievers:

Katy Campus: Shaaryi L. — High Distinction

Sugar Land Campus: Elvina C. — Distinction

Highlights:

Overall Passing Rate: 97.44%

100% Pass Rate for our Adult Program!

Congratulations to everyone on these outstanding achievements!
(Note: Please refrain from sending DMs regarding individual scores. Thank you for your understanding!)

Honestly… most summer camps in Katy feel the same.

We’ve been looking around the 77406 area (within 15 miles),
and whether it’s music, dance, or sports —
everything starts around $300–$400+ per week.

Price aside, the bigger issue is:
👉 one single activity
👉 multiple locations to drive to
👉 very traditional setup

Nothing really stands out.

Then we came across this👇

📍 Katy Instage Arts Center

This is not just another camp —
it’s a fully integrated arts & activity space:

🩰 Ballet / Contemporary / Jazz — HDS Ballet
🎹 Piano / Voice / Musical Theatre / Violin — Cixi Music
🤸 Gymnastics — Next Level Gymnastics
🎨 Art — Dada Art Studio

Everything in one place.
And surprisingly —
$199 per week (4-week program)

In Katy, that’s honestly rare.
Probably the only camp starting in the $1xx range.

The space itself is also different:
✔ 8,000 sq ft, two floors
✔ modern, purpose-built environment
✔ designed for both kids and adults

It feels less like a “camp”
and more like a creative community space
for learning, exploring, and growing.

With a pass-based system + multiple programs,
it’s basically a full upgrade from the traditional “one-class” model.
—
If you’re looking for a summer camp in Katy,
this one is definitely worth checking out.

🌟 HDS Ballet is Hiring – Summer Intensive & 2026–2027 Season 🌟

HDS Ballet is seeking young, passionate Ballet and Contemporary instructors to join our team for the upcoming Summer Intensive, with the opportunity to transition into a full-year contract for the new season.

📍 About Us
HDS Ballet is proud to be recognized as the top dance company in the largest dance center in West Houston, with two locations (Katy & Sugar Land).

🏆 Our students consistently achieve:
YAGP 1st Placements Outstanding Awards
UBC, IBC 1st Placements
1st Place in major commercial dance competitions nationwide

🎓 We are a certified training institution with the Royal Academy of Dance, offering structured, high-level ballet education with international recognition.

🔍 We Are Looking For:
Ballet Instructors (RAD or strong classical background preferred)
Contemporary Instructors (competition & choreography experience preferred)
Energetic, professional, and committed educators
Passion for working with serious, pre-professional dancers

📅 Position Details:
Summer Intensive (June–August 2026)
Opportunity for 2026–2027 full-season contract
Teaching + choreography opportunities available

💼 Why Join HDS Ballet:
Train award-winning competitive dancers
Work in a high-performance, professional environment
Be part of a fast-growing, results-driven program
Collaborate with top-level faculty and choreographers

📩 Apply Now:
Please send your resume, dance reel, and teaching footage to:
[email protected]

Best wish from Prix de Lausanne 2005 -- Junshuang Huang HDS Ballet Artistic Director