Canton Patch Business Spotlight: Hazel Boone Dance Studio

Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop.

  Our business spot light this week is Hazel Boone Dance Studio located One New Boston Drive in Canton. Patch spoke with Holly Costa who is the grand daughter of the founding owner Hazel Boone. Patch: What is it like to be the director of the oldest family run dance studio in the country? HC: It's an honor to be celebrating the 103rd year of the Hazel Boone Studios. When my grandmother, Hazel Boone opened our school back in 1910, I wonder if she ever dreamed that her legacy would continue for so long!  I love hearing from people who took dance classes from Hazel Boone back in the day and they tell me how much dance meant to them.  I also hear from many local people who have vivid memories of taking dance classes with my mom, Sandra …

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Local Kids Have a Blast at Summer Mini Dance Program

The program for children ages 3-7 was held at the Hazel Boone Dance Studio on the Canton/Stoughton line.

The following was submitted to Patch: Twelve local kids ages 3-7 had a blast at the Summer Mini Dance Program at the Hazel Boone Studios on the Canton/Stoughton line earlier this month.  Each day the young children would play games, dance, sing, stretch and strengthen and do arts & crafts.  "They made memories to last a lifetime!," said Holly Costa, Director of Hazel Boone Studios. Hazel Boone Dance Studio is located at 1 New Boston Drive, off Route 138 in Canton, just past the Stoughton line. Take a look at the gallery for pictures from the Mini Dance Program. For more information about the studio visit www.HazelBoone.com.

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Lights, Camera, Dancing Action!

The Hazel Boone Dance Company of Canton celebrated with Annual Recital.

The Hazel Boone Dance Company celebrated 101 years of operation Saturday with its annual dance recital. But before the show, the dancers prepped for their production. For hours on Friday, dancers from preschool through high school finalized their routines, perfected their makeup and hair and went through each performance piece. Twice.  To outsiders, dance is a rigorous and demanding sport. To the girls and boys at Hazel Boone, that's nothing to shy away from.  On their breaks from the stage, dancer after dancer echoed the same thoughts, shared by dancer Kerry McGillicuddy. "It's fun. It's busy and a lot of costume changes but totally fun!" McGillicuddy, who has danced since she was three-years-old, is looking forward to a special dance …

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Christine Smith

9:49 am on Thursday, June 23, 2011

It was another great dance recital this year!   more ›

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Viewfinder: Young Dancers Have Rhythm at Hazel Boone in Canton

Patch stops in for a ballet and tap session at Hazel Boone Dance Studios in Canton.

Hazel Boone Dance Studio has been a fixture in Canton for over 41 years now. Through the years, Hazel Boone has instructed many young girls in the art of dance through ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and more. Patch Photographer Vanessa McManus, who took classes at Hazel Boone in her youth, photographed ballet and tap classes. These second graders were practicing for their upcoming recital in June with help from Dance Instructor Holly Costa. Be sure to watch the videos, too!

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: January 24

Here is what is happening in and around Canton today.

Five Things You Should Know Today is a new Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments section. 1. Brrrrr. Bundle up today! Today's high temperature will be 10 degrees with the wind chill making it feel like -24. Talk about a cold one. 2. Does your little one love to dance? Bring your preschooler to observe a class for free today at 4:00 p.m. at Hazel Boone Dance Studio in Canton. 3. Pretend it is summer and head to the pool! The Canton High School Girls and Boys Varsity Swim teams are competing at Oliver Ames today at 4:00 p.m. 4. Bring your preschooler to the Canton Public Library today at 1:30 p.m. …

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