Some people love what they do. Heather Taylor and the team of instructors at South Riding Dance Academy are a case in point.
SOUTH RIDING DANCE ACADEMY - 43073 Peacock Market Plz - South Riding, VA
Nine years ago Heather brought her life-long dream into reality when she started South Riding Dance Academy. She was bitten by the dance bug as a kid, and has never really recovered. Dancing her way through high school and college, including a tour as a Redskin Cheerleader Ambassador, not to mention her time on Broadway, Heather was most definitely “born to dance.”
HEATHER AT SOUTH RIDING DANCE ACADEMY
The Academy offers dance lessons for kids of all ages, as well as special programs for adults. The students can choose to dance competitively – the Academy is very active in the competitive dance world – or they can dance for purely recreational purposes. It is entirely up to the parents and their kids.
"AND THE WINNER IS...SOUTH RIDING DANCE ACADEMY!"
I asked Heather what is most gratifying about teaching people how to dance? “It is seeing what dance can do for the kids, and adults – way beyond just learning to dance. I see self-confidence, self-worth, and self-discipline go way up. It’s amazing to watch these changes. It feels wonderful when we see this happening. It reminds me that it is not just about the dancing.”
And it is a team approach. The academy has a staff of 9, with lots of personal attention. Lessons are very affordable, and if you call the Academy (703 327-9627) mention The Kathy O’Neal Team and get a special discount. For more details about the Academy and its programs, visit their website.
Heather sums up her approach, “We love to dance, and we love the kids – and adults – we teach. Ya gotta love this stuff to do it right!” Indeed. Fred and Ginger would be pleased. And by the way, if you are too young to know Fred and Ginger, you should not complain!
THE TEAM AT SOUTH RIDING DANCE ACADEMY