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Heartland School of Dance

4.8 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Ballet school in Grand Island, Nebraska

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 6–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 308-382-5043
  • Website & schedule heartlandschoolofdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–7 pm
Tuesday 3–7 pm
Wednesday 3–7 pm
Thursday 3–7 pm
Friday 3–7 pm
Saturday 9–11 am
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Heartland School of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

How they train

The training methods and syllabi Heartland School of Dance teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

From the reviews

I went to dance classes here from the time I was 3 yrs old til I graduated & I loved it, one of the best places you can go to to actually learn real Technic dance moves not this hip hop stuff that you see girls doing now that is cheap looking. Well worth the money

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Sep 2019

Karen is the only interntationally certified teacher in Grand Island and you can tell the difference makes! She also teaches age-appropriate dance movements which is refreshing!

★★★★★ — Anna, Jul 2018

Daughter has danced here for a number of years. Loves the instructor and enjoys helping teach classes when possible.

★★★★☆ — Corey, Dec 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 5 reviews →

Your first ballet class at Heartland School of Dance

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Heartland School of Dance

301 W 2nd St, Grand Island, NE68801

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