Highland School of Dance
Highland School of Dance is a dance school in Lakeland, Florida, teaching ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, musical theater, and acrobatics since 1974.
Highland School of Dance teaches ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and modern dance to kids and adults in Lakeland, FL since 1974.
Updated August 2026
- Location
- Lakeland, FL
- Categories
- Ballet School, Hip Hop Studio, Ballet, Hip Hop
Highland School of Dance, located at 6929 Old Rd 37 in Lakeland, Florida, teaches ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, musical theater, and acrobatics to kids and adults. The school was opened in 1974 by Jane Coyle; Hayley Amis-Stewart, a former student of HSD, has owned and directed the school since 2008. Classes include ballet pointe, and the school offers a homeschooling ballet program for kids ages 6 and up. Highland School of Dance hosts organized recitals and performance opportunities for students. Alumni have attended and performed with dance companies and institutions including Disney World, New World School of the Arts, Point Park University, USF, FSU, Cincinnati Conservatory, SMU, Southern Ballet Theater, Ballethnic, Martha Graham Foundation, Lines Ballet, River North, Chicago Lyric Opera, and appeared in Broadway productions. Reviewers describe the instructors as skilled in technique and praise the owner's management of the studio environment. Classes serve kids and homeschooling children.
What dancers say · Florida Dancers review summary
All five reviews rate Highland School of Dance at 5 stars. Reviewers highlight technique-focused training, skilled instructors, organized recitals, and performance opportunities. Parents note their children have attended for multiple years and describe the owner as fostering a positive and professional environment.
Review highlights from Google
Jane Unbehagen
My granddaughter loves her ballet class, it is for homeschooling children. This is her 2nd yr and is 6.
Kulotta
Variety of classes for the kiddos. Organized recital 🙌🏾
Elizabeth Lyons
Highland School of Dance excels in offering well rounded, technique based dance training. From ballet to hip hop, their instructors are masters in their craft. The owner fosters a positive and professional environment. Look no further!
Bradley McCartney
Love this place.
Emily Porter
Highland School of Dance is by far the best dance studio in Lakeland! They are a technique based studio with excellent teachers and incredible performance opportunities. HSD was my second home growing up and I’m so grateful that my daughters get the chance to experience the same thing.
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Frequently asked questions
What dance styles does Highland School of Dance teach?
Highland School of Dance teaches ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, musical theater, and acrobatics, including ballet pointe classes.
Does Highland School of Dance have classes for kids?
Yes. The school offers classes for kids, including a homeschooling ballet program for ages 6 and up.
When was Highland School of Dance established?
Highland School of Dance was founded in 1974 by Jane Coyle and has been owned and directed by Hayley Amis-Stewart since 2008.
What performance opportunities does Highland School of Dance offer?
The school hosts organized recitals and provides performance opportunities for students. Alumni have performed with companies including Disney World, Southern Ballet Theater, and appeared in Broadway productions.