Wild Heart Performing Arts Studio

Coaching sessions for actors and dancers preparing for auditions and performances, customized to help students achieve their goals and facilitate progress.

Stretch & Tone classes are an invaluable investment in one's potential, helping students achieve their goals and facilitate progress.

Dance-based conditioning sessions customized to help students achieve their goals, strengthen weaknesses, and facilitate progress in their dance journey.

Ballet-based fitness utilizing barre work, designed to help students achieve their goals, strengthen weaknesses, and facilitate progress.

Pas-de-Deux or Partner Work classes in all styles, customized to help students achieve their goals, strengthen weaknesses, and facilitate progress.

Variations classes tailored to help students achieve their goals, strengthen weaknesses, and facilitate progress, suitable for all levels.

Pointe classes designed to help students achieve their goals, strengthen weaknesses, and facilitate progress, beneficial for all levels of dancers.

Classical ballet technique for children and adults of all levels, focusing on strengthening weaknesses and facilitating progress in one's potential.

Tuition is based on an annual figure for the school year, paid in ten monthly payments, September-June.

Tuition is based on an annual figure for the school year, paid in ten monthly payments, September-June.

Tuition is based on an annual figure for the school year, paid in ten monthly payments, September-June.

Toddler Dance & Play is a drop-in class. There is no registration fee however, a registration form must be filled out for each child by a parent/legal guardian prior to the child's first class.

New Student Special: 3 classes / $45 (valid 1 month; new students only; cannot be purchased after your first class). The New-Student Special is for new adult students only (those who have never taken a class with us before); good for a total of three adult open classes; not valid for specialty classes; valid for one month from the date of your first class; non-refundable; non-transferable; can be extended once for two weeks (a $10 extension fee applies).

Ten-Class Card: $190 (save $20; valid 6 months). Class cards are good for weekly adult open classes; not valid for specialty classes; valid for six months from the date of first class; non-refundable and non-transferable; can be extended once for 30 days (a $15 extension fee applies); please safeguard your card.

The following rates are for weekly drop-in classes only. Workshops, Intensives, specialty and master classes have different rates. Rates and policies are subject to change.

Pointe is the height of classical ballet technique and artistry and is considered the most physically demanding style of dance. In pointe class we learn how to dance ‘en pointe’ in pointe shoes. This class consists of repetitive exercises to build strength and flexibility of the feet, ankles and core while maintaining correct whole-body alignment. A strong foundation in ballet technique and teacher approval are required for this class. It is also essential that students be properly fitted for pointe shoes by a professional fitter. We offer guidance for beginners regarding purchasing shoes etc..

Modern dance emerged in the late 1900's in opposition to classical ballet. It is a free-form, broad style consisting of grounded, organic movement; contraction and release in the upper body; circular, linear and jagged shapes. The class moves through technical elements inspired by the styles of the founding figures of modern dance- Jose Limon, Lester Horton and Martha Graham. Modern dance is done barefoot and while there is a strong focus on technique, there is also great emphasis on improvisation and personal exploration.

Jazz is a combination of ballet, contemporary, social, African and theatrical dance consisting of rhythmic moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. Class focuses on building classic jazz technique from the bottom up with a focus on proper alignment and placement for turns, leaps, and transitional elements in the classic, theatrical style of Broadway musicals.

An elegant and noble dance form with roots in the Baroque period and the royal courts of Italy and France. Classical ballet is considered the cornerstone of professional dance training and we teach primarily in the Vaganova (Russian) style along with elements of American ballet. The study of classical ballet is rigorous building both physical and mental strength, turn-out in the hips (external rotation), whole-body alignment, flexibility, poise, virtuosic athleticism and beauty of form and line.

Classical ballet is the art of the pointed foot and pointe is the height of classical ballet. It is considered the most physically demanding style of dance. In pointe class we learn how to dance ‘en pointe’ in pointe shoes. This class consists of repetitive exercises to build strength and flexibility of the feet, ankles and core while maintaining correct whole-body alignment. A strong foundation in ballet technique and teacher approval are required for this class. It is also essential that students be properly fitted for pointe shoes by a professional and that they maintain a consistent pointe training regimen.

Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, and popping which were created in the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in the United States. Since then several versions of hip-hop have emerged such as commercial hip-hop, popular in many mainstream music videos.

Modern dance emerged in the late 1900's in opposition to classical ballet. It is a free-form, broad style consisting of grounded, organic movement; contraction and release in the upper body; circular, linear and jagged shapes to percussive music. The class moves through technical elements based on the styles of the founding figures of modern dance: Jose Limon, Lester Horton and Martha Graham. While there is a strong focus on technique, there is also great emphasis on improvisation and personal expression. Modern dance is done barefoot.

An elegant and noble dance form with roots in the Baroque period and the royal courts of Italy and France. Classical ballet is traditionally considered the cornerstone of professional concert-dance training and we teach primarily in the Vaganova (Russian) style along with elements of American ballet. The study of classical ballet is rigorous, building both physical and mental strength, turn-out in the hips (external rotation), whole-body alignment, flexibility, poise, grace and beauty of form and line.

Level II classes are for children who possess a solid foundation in the basics and are ready to build upon them. This class offers new challenges in technique, music awareness, choreography retention, artistic presentation and self-accountability.

Beginning technique. This class is for children with little to no technical training. Level I classes instill correct foundational technique, alignment, key concepts, aesthetics, music awareness and dance class etiquette. Discussion of dance vocabulary and dance history as they pertain to the steps being taught are woven throughout class resulting in a true dance education.

Children are introduced to the world of classical ballet as a rich and singular art form. For ages 3-4 class is 45 minutes long, and for ages 5-6 it is 60 minutes long. Lessons consist of structured creative movement with delightful props and technical pre-ballet exercises, setting the foundation for training in classical ballet. Children learn the French vocabulary for classical ballet steps and positions, as well as classroom etiquette. Listening skills are honed as children explore tempo and practice keeping in time with music. Concentration and coordination are developed as children explore movement patterns and learn choreography. Ages 5-6 are introduced to the barre with a gentle series of exercises. Each lesson follows a syllabus of foundational training with opportunities for free-form dancing and self-expression, while meeting each child where they are.

A fun, guided, dance-play class, which introduces the child to dance and music. Caregivers are welcome to participate with their child. This class incorporates a variety of music and broad range of movement inspired by nature, animals, nursery rhymes and play. Children are guided toward exploration of dance, music and the space around them. Props are used to inspire movement and imagination.

Are you new to ballet? If so, this class is for you! Learn the basics of classical ballet technique and artistry in an inspiring, focused class. Advance sign-up required

Best suited to those with a general familiarity with classical ballet. Review, refine and reach your next level in this class! Advance sign-up required

Specialty class; pointe readiness requiredE-mail WildHeartPAS@gmail.com for more info.

This class reinforces and builds upon the basics. Refine, strengthen & move! Advance sign-up required

Best suited to those with a foundation in classical ballet. Reach new heights in this class! Advance sign-up required

Specialty class; pointe readiness required E-mail WildHeartPAS@gmail.com for more info.

Are you new to ballet? If so, this class is for you! Learn the basics of classical ballet technique and artistry with Nina Chong-Jimenez Advance sign-up required