HeartBeat Dance Academy
HeartBeat Dance Academy, 1835 Belburn Dr, Belmont, CA 94002
About
HeartBeat Dance Academy offers classes in jazz, tap, musical theatre, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, modern, dance conditioning, acro, and hip hop. The program also includes specific classes such as Creative Movement, Dance Discovery, Pre-Ballet, Tiny Tap, Mini Hip Hop, Tiny Tumbling I and II, Jr. Jazz, Ballet/Tap Combo, Tap I, multiple levels of Hip Hop, Acro, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre Beg/Int, Pom Prep Jr., Pom Prep, Teen Ballet, several levels of Ballet from I through V, Progressive Ballet Technique, Adult Ballet, and Pointe. Over 100 classes are offered weekly from beginning through competitive levels for dancers ages 3 to adult, with classes available from beginning to advanced levels for ages 3–18.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Classes run on an ongoing basis from September through June, with themed camps and intensives, fun classes, and technical workshops offered between June and September
HeartBeat Dance Academy was established in 2002 by director Teri Nash. The program uses the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) method for ballet training, and dancers progress in ballet levels upon passing RAD exams. The Progressive Ballet Technique class combines ballet, conditioning, and Pilates and uses equipment such as balls and resistance bands. HeartBeat Dance Academy offers a competition team option and describes its environment as family-oriented, with staff, teachers, dancers, and parents all contributing. The academy states that its mission is to provide a fun, exciting, and challenging environment for dancers taking class once a week or with a competitive commitment, to challenge each dancer to reach their fullest potential through hard work, dedication, and discipline, to give individual attention, and to make dance fun and available for everyone. HeartBeat Dance Academy states that it hires the best qualified faculty who inspire and nurture their dancers. One parent, Niki L., reports that her daughters feel welcomed, have fun, and can challenge themselves and gain self-esteem, and mentions a show at the end of each season.
Last updated March 18, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Classes run on an ongoing basis from September through June, with themed camps and intensives, fun classes, and technical workshops offered between June and September
HeartBeat Dance Academy was established in 2002 by director Teri Nash. The program uses the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) method for ballet training, and dancers progress in ballet levels upon passing RAD exams. The Progressive Ballet Technique class combines ballet, conditioning, and Pilates and uses equipment such as balls and resistance bands. HeartBeat Dance Academy offers a competition team option and describes its environment as family-oriented, with staff, teachers, dancers, and parents all contributing. The academy states that its mission is to provide a fun, exciting, and challenging environment for dancers taking class once a week or with a competitive commitment, to challenge each dancer to reach their fullest potential through hard work, dedication, and discipline, to give individual attention, and to make dance fun and available for everyone. HeartBeat Dance Academy states that it hires the best qualified faculty who inspire and nurture their dancers. One parent, Niki L., reports that her daughters feel welcomed, have fun, and can challenge themselves and gain self-esteem, and mentions a show at the end of each season.
Last updated March 18, 2026.
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