Heidi Knight School of Dance

Heidi Knight School of Dance has been teaching children the art of dance. Thanks to our experienced team, we are able to host classes tailored to each possible age group — from children of 2 years old to the oldest teenagers.

A trial class is a great way to experience our studio and instructors before committing to the full season.

Dancers enrolled in Twirl classes will receive a reward ribbon for their dance bags, a fun activity book, and a certificate of completion at the end of the year. The Twirl Fee for these items is $35.00 per dancer and will be auto-drafted on September 15, 2025.

Tuition for acrobatics classes is not included in class or sibling discounts below. Tuition for students enrolled in an acrobatics class is an additional $65 per month. Students must be enrolled in a dance class at HKSD to enroll in acrobatics.

POINTE - TEACHER APPROVAL REQUIRED

Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling and partnering, and is based on flexibility, contortion, and strength. Classes begin with warm-up and exercises to improve strength and flexibility, followed by instruction in acrobatics and tumbling skills. Students acquire strength, balance, and flexibility that assist them in other areas of dance. Must also be enrolled in a dance class. Acro classes are billed separately from regular tuition and will not participate in the Showcase.

Class will include both lyrical and contemporary movement. Lyrical is an expressive form of dance that incorporates a fusion of many dance styles. This style often tells a story through choreography and dance phrases. Dancers are also encouraged to explore their emotions and movement through improvisation. Contemporary is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, classical ballet and even hip-hop. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and body through their movement. Must also be enrolled in ballet.

Point Prep students will work to meet the criteria and expectations to be approved for pointe shoes. Pointe is offered to advanced ballet students. Teacher approval & two additional ballet or one ballet and one lyrical/contemporary required. Pointe Prep will not participate in the Showcase.

Fun and energetic freestyle dance form inspired by today’s latest music and trends. Age-appropriate music and movement are used for each class. Must also be enrolled in jazz.

A traditional form of dance that emphasizes footwork and the expression of rhythm through sound. Students develop musicality, timing, and coordination skills.

A fun style of dance that combines upbeat stylized movement with proper technique. The class consists of a warm-up, conditioning exercises, across-the-floor progressions, and choreography all set to age-appropriate music.

The technical foundation for many forms of dance. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used in developing ballet technique. This class will help students develop grace, poise, strength, flexibility, and balance.

Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling and partnering, and is based on flexibility, contortion, and strength. Classes begin with warm-up and exercises to improve strength and flexibility, followed by instruction in acrobatics and tumbling skills. Acro classes will also incorporate fun "obstacle-style" stations to keep our youngest dancers engaged and moving during the entire class.

Dancers will learn the basics of jazz and tap in this upbeat, high-energy class. Instructors will emphasize correct terminology and proper technique through a warm-up, across-the-floor progressions, and choreography using age-appropriate music and movement. Students will perform one routine (either jazz or tap) in our annual Showcase.

An introduction to the classical art form with elements of creative movement. Young dancers will learn the correct terminology and proper technique while engaging in fun exercises that encourage creativity and artistic expression. Students will perform one ballet routine in our annual Showcase.

A fun and fanciful approach to dance class that inspires creativity and imagination in your child while reinforcing dance basics in ballet and tap. Your HKSD Twirl dancer will receive a custom Twirl activity book with imaginative activities to do in class! We will utilize the book at least once per month during class, so we will store it at the studio all year.

Exclusive TWIRL program for our youngest dancers, perfect for toddlers ready to explore movement in a playful and structured setting. Early exposure to dance helps build coordination, focus, and confidence.

Adaptive dance classes at Heidi Knight School of Dance provide a fun and inclusive participation opportunity for students with various disabilities. At weekly classes, Darby’s Dancers students learn different types of dance in a fun, encouraging atmosphere.