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Social Dance/Ballroom for Teens & Adults

Social Dance and Ballroom Dance are timeless, and rich with many partner dance styles to learn and enjoy. During Heartbeat’s summer session, the focus in the 8-week session will be the Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango, plus Latin dances such as Salsa and Bachata. Social Dance and Ballroom Dance are great fun and excellent exercise. Do something special for yourself this summer. Join the excitement, get your body moving, and smile!

About the instructor, Daniel Rosas
Daniel has taught ballroom at a professional level for 8 years and has competed at a national level for 6 years. He was certified by the late Ron Montez within Dance Vision International Dancers Association. In addition to his social dance credits, Daniel is a vibrant and highly skilled break dancer and teacher based in Minnesota. Daniel has had the privilege to perform for the NBA, MLB, and Super Bowl as a special guest performer. Over the past 5 years, Daniel has traveled the world to perform, compete and/or teach. He is currently training extensively for his participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics for break dance.

8-Week Session: Fridays from July 7-August 25 / 7:15-8:15pm
• Tuition for entire session: $152 per person
• Class location: Heartbeat Performing Arts Center, 7661 145th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
• Questions? 952-432-7833 / debhtbt@frontiernet.net or kristinheartbeatpac@gmail.com
• What to wear? Comfortable clothing and smooth-bottom shoes.

Registration Deadline: Friday, June 30

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Return this form to Heartbeat by mail, email, drop off, or simply give us a call to register over the phone. Or add to your online registration.

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Adult Choir Workshop

Calling all adult singers (men & women 18+) to join us for an immersive vocal workshop with master vocalist and conductor, Emily Colay. This is an opportunity to reconnect with your love of singing and choral music, while brushing up on your technique and discussing options for an ongoing adult choral experience at Heartbeat PAC including participation in musicals and concerts. This workshop will offer foundational instruction (employing various vocal techniques) while we explore music from oral traditions around the world, as well as compelling choral arrangements.

About the instructor, Emily Colay:
Emily Colay has enjoyed an incredibly diverse and successful career as a premiere vocalist in the Twin Cities over the past 25+ years, and as a choir director and educator. As a singer/songwriter and accomplished live performance artist, her resume spans from headlining major music festivals with rock bands to composting multi-voiced music for theatrical productions, conducting choirs of all ages, and as a go-to vocalist for studio recording. Trained in classical Bel Canto technique, her early years also included immersion in world music, as well as writing/performing in contemporary ensembles. This foundation has given her unique versatility, with a personal repertoire spanning dozens of languages, and just as many musical genres.

Workshop Date/Time: Saturday, August 12 / 12:00pm-3:00pm
• Tuition for workshop: $48 per person
• Class location: Heartbeat Performing Arts Center, 7661 145th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
• Questions? 952-432-7833 / debhtbt@frontiernet.net or kristinheartbeatpac@gmail.com
• What to wear? Comfortable clothing and shoes.

Registration Deadline: Monday, July 31

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Return this form to Heartbeat by mail, email, drop off, or simply give us a call to register over the phone. Or add to your online registration.

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Dancer Development & Conditioning

Dancer development and conditioning is a class designed to help students elevate their technique skills and build strength using exercises inspired by the Godfrey method. The Godfrey method is a proven and leading training method for dancers around the world. In this class, we will focus on active stretching, strengthening, and building technique to sharpen skills such as turns, jumps, and kicks. This class is open to all levels of dancers, ages 11-adult. Please bring a theraband, yoga mat, and tennis ball with you to this class.

About the instructor, Grace Fredell
Grace Fredell is a professional Modern dancer, dance teacher, and gymnastics coach. She has been dancing professionally and teaching since 2013. She has been training since the age of three at Heartbeat Studios and attended high school at St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists where she got the chance to learn from some of the top artists in Minnesota. Since then, she has performed at numerous Fringe Festivals with award-winning Vox Medusa Dance Company, and continues to work as a professional dancer/teacher in Minnesota and abroad, most recently in Barcelona, Spain.

8-Week Session: Fridays from July 7-August 25 / 5:00-5:45pm
• Tuition for entire session: $126
• Class location: Heartbeat Performing Arts Center, 7661 145th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
• Questions? 952-432-7833 / debhtbt@frontiernet.net or kristinheartbeatpac@gmail.com
• What to wear? Tank top or leotard, and leggings. Dancewear such as leotard, dance shorts, flesh-tone tights are also appropriate.

Registration Deadline: Friday, June 30

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Return this form to Heartbeat by mail, email, drop off, or simply give us a call to register over the phone. Or add to your online registration.