Why Dance at Heartland?

Dance Builds Self-Confidence & Coordination

We teach our students HOW to dance not how to copy dance movements.

To promote the progress of our dancers, we use graded lessons that develops dance technique in stages, strengthens and trains young bodies, elevates self- esteem builds body awareness, and instills a love of dance.

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We Teach Dance as an Art – Not for Competition.

We expect our dance students to learn more than dance routines. They learn about the art of dance in a noncompetitive atmosphere and we encourage each student to develop their artistic potential.

For those wanting advanced dance opportunities we offer an international X-Elite Ballet & Tap program.

X-Elite Program

We use Age-Appropriate Costumes, Choreography and Music

We teach our dancers self-respect by selecting costumes that are classy and beautiful. Heartland believes children’s dance moves should be youthful and fun – not overly mature for their age.

Together with with family-friendly music the beauty and artistry of our dancers is the focus of attention.

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Our Instructor

Karen Jamieson
Owner and Instructor

Learn from Grand Island’s Only Internationally Certified Teacher

Karen has over 30 years of teaching and performing experience. She danced professionally with the North Dakota State Ballet and the Creighton University Dance Company. Karen also holds a teaching diploma from the Royal Academy of Dance and an Associate Diploma from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London.

Having a certified teacher is important because it can protect our dancers from injury and lays the proper foundation for growing dancers.

Karen creates a fun dance environment, so your child looks forward to coming to dance class.

Our Highly Sought After X-Elite Ballet & Tap Program

Our highly sought after X-Elite Ballet & Tap Program is available to students ages 6 to 18 who are seeking a challenging and rewarding way to improve as a dancer.

Before students can be considered for the X-Elite Ballet & Tap Program they must already be enrolled in a regular studio dance class.

Dancers in our X-Elite Programs have the opportunity to learn coursework designed by the Royal Academy of Dancing (London) and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (London).

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