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about us.

We offer solid, technical, Pre-professional Ballet training in a positive, safe environment, preparing students who have post high school and professional aspirations.

We also offer recreational classes for students ages 3-adult who are interested in a variety of classes taught throughout the week. Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop and Tap may be taken on their own or in addition to ballet training.

Our Pre-Professional Ensemble for upper level dancers enable the dancers an opportunity to put their faith in motion as they perform an annual origianal story ballet as well as go out into the community to dance the heart of God.

Our carefully constructed Bible Curriculum is interwoven in their dance class. Using  dance positions with scriptures and life applications, the students will move through the program with the Word of God written in their heart.  Whether dancing professionaly, in their home, in their church, or teaching others, our desire is that they will be able to give a reason for the hope that they have.

Delighted, they dance all day long; they know who You are, what You do—they can't keep it quiet!

Psalm 89:6

our story.

In 2002 God gave us a desire to use dance to positively impact a community, setting a standard that changes the face of dance and glorifies Him. In the past eight years we've seen many lives touched and in 2011 we have 12 instructors and approximately 600 students dancing for His glory throughout the week!  Our Alger facility has been expanded as we have torn down walls to double studio space and state of the art sprung floors have been installed. We have a North Satellite location at Sunshine Community Church Student Ministries Building 3300 E Beltline and have most recently added a South Satellite location at Caledonia Christian Reformed Church 9957 Cherry Valley Avenue SE. We stand amazed at how He is at work in our midst!

our mission.

Developing Christian character through excellence in dance instruction while impacting the community for Christ. FAITH STATEMENT

H.I.S. current students/parents.

• H.I.S. 2011 March Showcase Contemporary video here!
  

• 2011 Ensemble Production of HISSY and THE DOOR photos  by Jules K Photography and Mr. Doug Bradley  slideshow
  

Delighted they dance all day long... they can't keep it quiet! Psalm 89:16 (msg)

H.I.S. Heart blog click here.

heart to heart.

We love pouring into children and joining them on their journey! If you would like to partner with us by making a donation to the heart of  this ministry,  please click on the "donate here" dot! Thank you!

Hearts In Step is a 501c3 organization.

Your donation is tax deductible.

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articles.  July 9, 2011   Jan 11, 2011

2550 Eastern SE (Alger Heights)

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

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h.i.s. christian dance academy

616.245.9501

Feb. Daddy / Daughter Ball!

picture courtesy of  In Wonder of it all photography

Parable about the King Ensemble Production.

H.I.S. Master Class

• Mr Patrick Johnson
  

• Friday, May 18
  

• Level II/III 4:30-6:00
  

• Level IV/V 6:00-7:30
  

• $18 register here
  

Summer Partnering Classes for advanced students

• When:  Tuesdays, July 9, 16 and 23 after the Level IV/V Technique/Pointe class (must attend class)
  

• Cost:  $40
  

• Instructors:  Nick and Laura Schultz
  

• Click here to register
  

H.I.S. Last Day of class

• Thursday, May  24
  

H.I.S. Summer

• Summer Classes begin June 11
  

• Summer Camps begin June 26
  

• Summer Intensive Aug 6-10
  

• More information here
  

H.I.S. at Grand Rapids Arts Festival

• Sunday, June  3  2:45
  

• Calder Stage
  

H.I.S. Fall Classes

• hard copies are available in office
  

• online registration coming soon
  

H.I.S. Happenings!

2012-13 Ensemble Information Meeting

An overview of the Ensemble, it’s purpose, student/parent requirements, etc. will be discussed.

“We invite current Ensemble parents and other parents/students interested in learning about the Ensemble to the May 22 meeting!”   Miss Hannah & Miss Tassia

• Date/Time:  Tuesday, May 22 @ 6:00pm
  

• Location:  HIS Alger Studios 
  

• Ensemble Information Packets are now available at the studio.
  

Summer Dance Intensive—August 6-10

Guest teacher for the Ensemble Intensive: 

Mark Krieger, a Virginia native, has been invited and will be joining Louisville Ballet for their 2012 - 2013 season. Mark has spent the past six seasons with Columbia City Ballet

and five as a Principal Dancer. He studied

dance under the direction of Jefferson Baum

at Grand Valley State University in Michigan.