The Hirschl Ballet

Specialties

What makes the Hirschl Ballet unique? The HSDA is run as a place of education, rather than a business. Our success is defined by the accomplishments and satisfaction of our customers: the students and parents. We impart a positive attitude in a professional, yet friendly environment. Our purpose is to provide development of individual potential in an enjoyable & low-​stress atmosphere. We find out where the student is, where they want to be, then give them the best guidance to get them to achieve their goals. Equal emphasis, attention and respect is given to all– regardless of talent, age, level, potential, physique, or reason for taking. We bring out the best in every student, with equity, rather than only highlighting the few with the gift of superior talent. To help all students become the best version of themselves. The Hirschl school has been successfully operating with the basic philosophy of integrity since 1972.

History

Established in 1972.

The HSDA was founded on, and is still run as a place of education, rather than a business. Our success is defined by the satisfaction of our students and parents. We impart a positive attitude in a professional, yet friendly environment. We fill a specific and unique niche: providing professional level education to students that might– or might not– choose dance as a career. Our purpose is to provide maximum development of individual potential in an enjoyable & low-​stress atmosphere. Equal emphasis, attention and respect is given to all– regardless of talent, age, level, potential, physique, or reason for taking.

Meet the Business Owner

Richard H.

Business Owner

Born in Toronto, Canada, Richard Hirschl studied with Mme. Tamara Elganova of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, Stanley Holden (Royal Ballet, Sadler Wells Ballet), and Yuri & Erglis Smaltzoff (Father & son, danced with George Balanchine as a member of the Bolshoi Ballet). Richard toured with the Ballet Folklorico of Mexico, Stuttgart Ballet, Orange County Ballet Company and a short production of Romeo & Juliet with the American Ballet Theater. He began to teach and choreograph full-​time in 1972, and has taught, lectured and choreographed and local colleges and universities. Since then, numerous Hirschl students have gone on to dance and teach professionally. Mr. Hirschl’s personal philosophy on teaching: The art of teaching is far more than simply demonstrating dance steps– a certain mentorship must be attained. Each student should be seen, not as they are now, but as they could be– at their fullest possible potential. Every student should be guided to help them develop & define their o