Heartbeat Studios of Apple Valley

Heartbeat Studios of Apple Valley is a Dance Studio in Apple Valley, MN, located at 7661 145th St W. Founded in 1998 by Deborah Lysholm and Kristin Freya, the studio has grown from a dance-only facility into a full-fledged performing arts center. It serves students of all ages through a comprehensive schedule of classes in dance, singing, and acting. The studio offers travel study programs in Tokyo and Barcelona, a recognized academy program, and performing companies, including the professional and award-winning dance company, Vox Medusa. Teachers at the studio use age-appropriate music, choreography, and costumes. The studio holds a rating of 4.80 based on customer reviews.

Heartbeat Performing Arts Center encourages students to discover their individuality and uniqueness through exceptional training in the performing arts. The studio regularly hosts master classes in dance, singing, and acting. Dance professionals who have taught at Heartbeat include the late Gregory Hines, Dianne Walker, Savion Glover, Jason Samuels-Smith, and members of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, Alvin Ailey Dance Company, Tap Dogs, and Riverdance. Other instructors include Max Pollak and Guillem Alonso. The studio’s mission is to provide technical clarity and respect for traditions while provoking creativity.

The studio presents four musical theater productions each year, along with two choir concerts and a self-produced show by Academy Program students. Past musicals include Star Wars, Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, and Dr. Who. Summer productions are performed by younger dancers, actors, and singers in an intimate venue. Winter and spring productions involve the entire student base at a local theater. The Academy Program presents annual self-produced shows, and Vox Medusa has performed at the MN Fringe Festival and in London and Barcelona.

The studio is situated on 145th St W in Apple Valley, just about a quarter mile from Legion Park and Cedar Avenue.

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