《唐朝》 · TANG DYNASTY
ANN ARBOR · MICHIGAN · EST. 2022
Dance. Culture.
Connection.
Chinese Dance Training · Performance · Cultural Exchange
Rooted in Chinese dance, H&L brings professional training, real stage experience and meaningful cultural connection together for children, teens and adults.
Chinese DanceCurrent program focus
Professional TrainingTechnique + artistry
Stage ExperienceCommunity to major arenas
Cultural ExchangeDance as connection
NEW CHAPTER · AUGUST 2026
A new home for H&L in Ann Arbor.
H&L Dance is now holding classes and rehearsals at our new Ann Arbor studio — a brighter, more spacious environment for daily training, artistic development and community growth.
LATEST HONORS · 2025–2026 TAOLI
New honors, built on daily work.
At the 2025–2026 Pan-American International Taoli Cup online semifinals, H&L entries received multiple distinctions across youth and adult groups.
《生命的河》 · RIVER OF LIFE
1st Place + Best Charm + Top Ten Platinum
Additional recorded results: Dianchun, Shenglian and After the Rain — Platinum; Qieyin Chunyu and Yonghe — Gold.
WHY H&L
More than learning steps.
At H&L, classroom discipline, artistic expression and performance experience support one another. Students learn how to move — and how to grow through the process.
Professional Training
Chinese dance classes organized by age, readiness and learning stage.
Real Stage Experience
Community events, competitions and large-scale performance opportunities.
Culture & Expression
Chinese dance becomes a way to understand, express and share culture.
2025Inside the Studio
TRAINING BEFORE THE SPOTLIGHT
The stage begins in the studio.
Performances may be the most visible part of dance, but the real work happens in class: flexibility, strength, coordination, musicality, detail and repetition.
FoundationPosture, flexibility, control
MusicalityRhythm, timing, expression
PerformanceConfidence and stage awareness
GrowthPractice, feedback, persistence
CLASSROOM MOMENTS
Technique is practiced, corrected and repeated.
30+ Years
Dance performance · education · artistic leadership
FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Huiling Tan 谭慧玲
Since beginning her professional career in 1996, Huiling Tan has devoted more than three decades to dance performance, conservatory-level teaching, curriculum development, choreography, adjudication and arts education.
MFA · Dance
National First-Class Performer
30+ Years · Since 1996
Board Member · International Taoli Cup
PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATION IN CHINA
Teaching, leadership, research & professional service
Her professional experience in China spans dance education, arts administration, dance grading and examination, university teaching, research, and professional adjudication.
H&L DANCE · ANN ARBOR
H&L Dance Studio was established in Ann Arbor in July 2022, continuing professional Chinese dance education, stage practice and cultural exchange in Michigan.
Founder & Artistic DirectorH&L Dance Studio
Board MemberInternational Taoli Cup
Judge · 2023Pan-American International Taoli Cup
2026 FALL PROGRAMS · SEP 9, 2026 – JAN 30, 2027
Training Pathway & Fall Schedule
Rooted in Chinese dance and expanded through technique, fitness, adult programs and stage development, H&L’s Fall 2026 program is organized by age, foundation and assessment.
01 · EARLY CHILDHOOD
Early Childhood & Exploration
Preschool Dance Exploration I / II · Parent-Child Dance
02 · CHINESE DANCE
Foundations & Progression
Chinese Dance Foundations I / II / III · Technique Boost · Intermediate Repertory Performance · Advanced Performance
03 · YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Fitness, Technique & Dance Literacy
Youth Dance Fitness & Dance Literacy I / II · Kids Body Technique · Boys’ Physical Conditioning & Dance Literacy
04 · ADULT PROGRAMS
Adult Dance & Movement
Chinese Dance Beginner / Intermediate · Mat Pilates · Body Stretching & Alignment · Zumba · Pop Dance MV Repertory · Contemporary Beginner
05 · ENSEMBLE & STAGE
Ensemble & Performance Pathway
Three-Level Ensemble Development System · Adult Dance Team · H&L Performing Arts Ensemble. Placement is based on age, foundation and assessment.
FALL 2026 WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Sep 9, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027
Schedule is subject to change. Classes may be adjusted based on enrollment and studio needs.
FALL 2026 CLASS LOCATIONH&L Dance Studio
2875 Boardwalk Dr · Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Tuesday
Adult Mat Pilates
Adult Chinese Dance – Beginner (No Experience Required) – Tuesday Class
Wednesday
Chinese Dance Beginner Class · Group 3 (Ages 6–10)
Chinese Dance Advanced Performance (Ages 14+)
Thursday
Adult Mat Pilates
Beginner Body Technique Class (Ages 8+)
Adult Zumba Fitness
Advanced Body Technique Class (Ages 14+)
Friday
Chinese Dance Beginner Class · Group 1 (Ages 8–10)
Adult Chinese Dance – Intermediate (Prior Dance Experience)
Saturday
Chinese Dance Beginner Class · Group 2 (Ages 6–10)
Beginner Body Technique Class (Ages 6–11)
Chinese Dance Preschool Exploration · Large Class (Ages 5–7)
Chinese Dance Preschool Exploration · Middle Class (Ages 5–7)
Intermediate Body Technique Class (Ages 10–16)
Adult Chinese Dance – Beginner (No Experience Required) – Saturday Class
Sunday
Parent-Child Dance Class (Limited to 6 Families)
Boys’ Physical Conditioning Class (Ages 8+)
Adult Pop Dance MV Repertory Class
Adult Body Stretching & Alignment
Adult Contemporary Dance – Beginner
PROGRAM GUIDES
View the Fall 2026 materials
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OUR NEW ANN ARBOR STUDIO
Space to train. Space to grow.
The new rehearsal studio is designed around daily dance training: sprung-style dance flooring, expansive mirrors, fixed and portable barres, sound equipment, training mats and a small waiting area.
Current status: in use · Fall 2026 classes and rehearsals underway
FROM STUDIO TO STAGE
Learning continues beyond the classroom.
H&L connects classroom training with community performance, professional competition and major cultural stages. Each experience becomes part of the dancer’s education.
01Major Performances
02Competitions
03Community & Cultural Exchange
NBA × H&L DANCE · 2024–2026
Three seasons. One growing stage story.
63 performers on the NBA halftime stage
Lunar New Year pregame cultural performance
The beginning of the NBA-stage chapter
COMPETITION & ARTISTIC EXCHANGE
A growing competition archive.
2025–2026 · TAOLI · ONLINE SEMIFINAL
Pan-American International Taoli Cup
Tang Dynasty: 1st Place + Top Ten Platinum. River of Life: 1st Place + Best Charm + Top Ten Platinum, with additional Platinum and Gold results across five other entries.
2026 · SHOWSTOPPER
Overall Champion & Platinum Recognition
H&L dancers earned Overall Champion, Platinum and Double Platinum recognition.
2025 · NEW YORK · TAOLI
International Taoli Cup
Awards recorded include Top Ten Platinum, Platinum, Gold, Overall First Place Group, Most Promising Talent and Best Teacher.
2025 · SHOWSTOPPER
2nd Place & 4th Place
The 2025 event record documents 2nd Place for “The Song of Luo Fu” and 4th Place for “River of Life.”
2024 · LOS ANGELES · TAOLI WEST COAST FINALS
Platinum · Group First · Home of the Taoli Dancers
At the 2023–2024 West Coast Finals, 《唐宫夜宴》 received Platinum and Group First, and H&L received “Home of the Taoli Dancers” recognition.
2024 · SANDUSKY REGIONAL · SHOWSTOPPER
Two Folkloric Solo Platinum Awards
Official score sheets dated April 6, 2024 record Platinum results for “Morning by the Lily Pond” and “To the south of rainbow clouds.”
CULTURE & COMMUNITY
Dance connects people, places and culture.
H&L participates in Lunar New Year celebrations, school cultural programs, Mid-Autumn Festival and community events across the Ann Arbor and Detroit area.
BOOK A TRIAL CLASS
Start with one class.
New to H&L? Tell us a little about the dancer and we’ll help you find an appropriate starting point. Submit the form online and H&L will follow up with class recommendations.
Current focus: Chinese dance, technique, fitness, adult and performance programs, plus parent-child classes.
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