Heartbeat Performing Arts Center

04/13/2026

Dear Students and Parents,
We have received many concerned phone calls, texts, and emails regarding the storm forecasted for this evening.

Between 6:00–9:00 PM, there is a significant risk of severe weather in our area. Conditions may include high winds, heavy storms, large hail, and the potential for tornadoes.
Due to the elevated risk and in the interest of everyone’s safety, Heartbeat will be canceling all classes for tonight, Monday, April 13th.

We encourage everyone to stay safe and take all necessary precautions this evening.

Here is a link to a current update: https://patch.com/minnesota/minneapolis/tornado-watch-likely-dangerous-storms-approach-twin-cities-mn-weather?utm_source=share-link&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=share

Sincerely,

Kristin

Severe storms capable of tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds are expected to develop between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

03/21/2026

Jr & Sr Academy students are getting ready for their stunning production INFLUENCES! Don’t miss this opportunity to see the future of our performing artists! 5PM tonight!
Ives Theater 11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, MN 55437

03/10/2026

Heartbeat’s Academy Highlight Award Announcement for “LION KING”!

Congratulations to Rose Delaney and Finlea Monahan on being selected for this year’s June show Academy Highlight Award! They will perform an original Modern duet created specifically for them by Grace Fredell in the June 20th and 21st “LION KING” performances!

Academy Highlight Award

Academy students selected by Heartbeat's teaching staff to receive an Academy Highlight Award will perform an original piece created just for them. Academy Highlights are announced for inclusion in both January and June productions. The selection process is based on the Academy student's classroom performance, demonstration as a role model, focus in class, determination for improvement and positive attitude. The Academy Highlight is a great honor; these students are recognized by our teaching staff as role models for the Academy Program and Heartbeat’s student body. They will also receive an Academy Highlight trophy during the Academy award ceremony that opens each of the June Evening productions.

Heartbeat Performing Arts Center’s Academy program is unique to anything in the Midwest. By guiding and mentoring students in creating and producing their own works, they discover and build confidence in their unique artistic voice, strong college applications through the Academy Program experiences - many leading to full or partial scholarships, and develop leadership skills that last a lifetime.

02/18/2026

Hi Heartbeat Families and Teachers
Due to the weather forecast for tonight, Wednesday, February 18, and the expectation of increasingly hazardous driving conditions, we will be canceling all evening classes beginning at 6:00 PM this evening.

Classes will resume as scheduled tomorrow.

Please stay safe and warm. ❄️

01/23/2026

❄️ Friday Jan 23rd Heartbeat Classes are Canceled as Extreme Cold Temperatures Continue ❄️

Hi Heartbeat Families and Teachers!

All classes scheduled to take place tomorrow (Friday Jan 23rd) are canceled due to extended Extreme Cold.

Extreme Cold temperatures and wind continue throughout Friday, 1/23/26.

💗Everyone please stay safe and warm tonight and Friday!

01/22/2026

Hi Heartbeat Families and Teachers,

All classes scheduled to take place tonight are canceled due to Extreme Cold Warning.

An Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for tonight (Thursday, 1/22/26), with the severe cold temperatures as low as -45 degrees and high wind gusts increasing throughout this afternoon/evening.
The thought of anyone having car trouble or being stranded while driving to or from Heartbeat is very concerning to us.

❄️ Everyone please stay safe and warm tonight.

Warmly,
Kristin

12/21/2025

Hi Heartbeat Families!

This is a friendly reminder that we will be on Winter Holiday Break from December 22 through January 1.⛄
There will be no classes held during this time.

We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and look forward to seeing everyone when classes resume on January 2nd!

💗Heartbeat Teachers🧑‍🎄

12/09/2025

Good Evening Heartbeat Families & Teachers!
It seems that winter has fully arrived! ❄️

For tonight, Tuesday, 12/9/25, we will be canceling classes in an effort to keep everyone safe and to avoid the poor visibility and slippery driving conditions expected to increase during our evening class hours.

At this time all classes are planned to be held as usual tomorrow, Wednesday 12/10/25. 💗

Stay safe and warm!

11/09/2025

Fantastic Tap Workshop musical experience today with Rick Ausland and Andy Ausland!!! We can’t wait for the next one!!

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10/24/2025

Tap Dance & Music Motif Explorations Workshop November 9th at Heartbeat Performing Arts Center with Andy & Rick Ausland!

Take your tap dance experience to another level. Bring your tap shoes and instruments (guitar, keyboard, cowbell, triangle hand drum, music sticks, beaded gourd, Udu, harmonica, etc.) to Groove on the Promenade, an exploratory workshop into the depths of performance arts. Don’t have an instrument? Found objects are encouraged like a bucket, pot and pan or a shoe box. Heartbeat has several hand drums students can use if desired. Let’s make it groove!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS: Andy and Rick are renown professional tap dancers, musicians, producers, music composers, choreographers and theatrical performers. They are co-founders of music and tap dance companies, Ten Foot Five and Buckets & Tap Shoes. Andy and Rick have graced several prominent stages locally and nationally in 39 of the 50 states, including Hawaii and U.S. Virgin Islands. They have performed and taught internationally in Austria, Ecuador, Finland, Malta and Russia. These brothers are pumped to bring their dance and music workshop to tap students ages 12 - adult. Groove on the Promenade is an exploration mixing tap dance, found object percussion, musical instruments, improvisation and story.

WHEN / WHERE:
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Heartbeat Performing Arts Center / 7661 145th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124 / 952-432-7833

Tap Advanced / Ages 12 - Adult: 1:15-2:30pm
Tap Intermediate / Ages 12 – Adult: 3:00-4:15pm

Registration Due by Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Each Workshop class time is $25
How to register: email Kristin to enroll for your workshop [email protected]

10/14/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Eli and Grace! 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that Eli (Jr Academy) and Grace (Sr Academy) have been selected for this year’s Winter Show Academy Highlight Award! 🌟

They’ll perform an original Tap duet created especially for them by Rick Ausland during the “Black Tie and Diamonds” performances on January 17th. 💎

The Academy Highlight Award is one of Heartbeat Academy Program's highest honors — recognizing students who shine as role models through their dedication, focus, positivity, and passion for performing arts. 🩰✨

Eli and Grace will also be presented with their Academy Highlight trophies during our June Academy Award Ceremony.

Help us celebrate these outstanding dancers — congratulations again, Eli and Grace! 👏❤️