About Us
Helen Johnson – Owner and Director
Helen Johnson began her ballet career at the age of 7 and trained at the world-renowned Rock School of the Pennsylvania Ballet in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern and Lyrical. She was a member of the West Chester Ballet Theatre and danced principal roles in full-length ballet productions within the company and abroad. She spent her Summers at intensive programs on Scholarship with the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Houston Ballet (3 years) and Virginia School of the Arts and performed with the Rose Tree Summer Concert Series and the Philadelphia Opera Company. Upon graduation of High School, she attended Penn State University and was a part of the Dance Team and Vole, the Penn State Ballet Club. After Graduation, Helen began a successful career in Real Estate and also began to teach at the South Riding Dance Academy as a competition ballet teacher. In 2007, she created the Ballerina Babies program there for children ages 18 months through 5 years and from there, Tiny Toes Dance Academy was born! Helen resides in Leesburg with her husband, and daughter Kayden born in September of 2008.
FAQs
What can we wear?
A leotard, tights, and ballet shoes are what we mostly see, but are not required! We have tutus of all shapes and sizes ready to be worn during class too (free of charge)!
What about inclement weather?
We follow the Loudoun County School system. If school is on a 1 or 2 hour delay, all Tiny Toes Dance Academy classes will be on as scheduled. If school is closed, we are closed. You may make up missed classes in any age-appropriate class. Please feel free to call or email if you have questions!
Is there a make-up and refund policy?
You can absolutely come to another class at any time to make up your missed session! If you have to leave us early from a month, we can suspend your account until you decide to come dance with us again.
Can we watch?
Sometimes our classes with 18 month olds – 2.5 year olds need that extra hand (Mommy, Daddy, or Caretaker) so participation is encouraged but not mandatory. For 2.5 years old and up we are typically more independent and can dance by ourselves (but you can always peek through the door to see how beautiful we are dancing)!
