Heather Loveland Dance Academy
Heather Loveland Dance Academy is a dance studio in St. Johns, Florida, offering ballet and other dance classes for young children, school-age students, and adults.
Dance academy in St Johns, FL with classes for ages 2 and up, including ballet, summer programs, and adult classes.
Updated August 2026
- Location
- St Johns, FL
- Categories
- Ballet School, Ballet
Heather Loveland Dance Academy is located at 1515 County Rd 210 Ste 208 in St. Johns, Florida. The studio teaches ballet and offers classes for ages 2 and up, including young children, school-age dancers, and adults. Class formats include group classes, a young dancers program, and summer classes. Teachers at the studio include Heather, Miss Emily, Ms. Bethany, and Ms. Mindy. Reviewers regularly mention the studio's teaching quality, with parents noting that instructors are "incredibly talented, supportive, and genuinely invested" in student growth. Students describe excellent facilities, with reviewers citing "state-of-the-art floors, mirrors, and sound systems." Class features include ballet instruction with music, balance beam exercises, and mat work. Several reviews note that pricing is reasonable for the level of instruction and programming provided. The studio held its Fruit Cove campus under Heather's ownership as of 2022. The academy hosts recitals and a Sparkle Showcase for young dancers. Reviewers describe the studio as a welcoming environment where families develop long-term connections, with one parent noting that participation in classes, recitals, and community events "has become our home away from home."
What dancers say · Florida Dancers review summary
Across 9 reviews, students and parents highlight the studio's teaching and atmosphere. Reviewers describe instructors as supportive and invested in each student's growth. Parents repeatedly mention that the studio feels like a family, with one noting it has "become our home away from home." The academy's facilities, teaching quality, and pricing are consistently praised.
Review highlights from Google
Jackalyn Ward
My 2 year old just completed summer classes with teacher Miss Emily. It was awesome to say the least. Miss Emily did a fantastic job incorporating ballet for young minds to take interest vs running around. I love that she also played ballet music during the class exercises. Such a fun, social thing …
Heather Shanholtzer
We have had an amazing experience with HLDA. My daughter started dance a lot later than many of the other students. The instructors have been so supportive, helping her catch up on the basics and feel comfortable in her classes. And I can't say enough nice things about the administrative team. They …
Jenny Olson
We love HLDA!! My girls have been at this studio for years and from day 1, we’ve always felt like family. The staff is incredible and Heather is insanely professional and kind. The recitals are unlike any I’ve seen before, and truly a testament to the hard work these kids and the staff put in. If yo…
Natalie Belcik
We have loved having our daughter at Heather Loveland’s for the past 4 years. The studio provides a very loving, encouraging environment for dancers to grow in their craft as well as develop lifelong personal skills to be well rounded adults someday. I decided to put my daughter in this studio of co…
Julie Moloney
My family and I have been dancing at Heather Loveland Dance Academy Fruit Cove campus since Heather took over the studio in 2022, and it truly has become our home away from home. I have three children in dance (ages 4, 8, and 10), and I also take part in some of Heather’s adult classes. It’s rare to…
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What styles of dance does Heather Loveland Dance Academy teach?
The academy teaches ballet. Classes are designed for young children, school-age students, and adults.
Does the academy offer classes for very young children?
Yes. The academy offers a young dancers program for children starting at age 2, with age-appropriate instruction and the Sparkle Showcase performance opportunity.
Are adult classes available?
Yes. Heather Loveland Dance Academy offers adult dance classes.
What class formats does the studio offer?
The academy offers group classes, a young dancers program, and summer classes.
Where is the studio located?
Heather Loveland Dance Academy is located at 1515 County Rd 210 Ste 208 in St. Johns, Florida.