At a Glance
About this studio
Where Confidence Takes Center Stage
La Petite School of Dance is a welcoming, thoughtfully designed dance studio in Pewee Valley, Kentucky, serving dancers from toddlers through teens and adults. We offer Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary/Lyrical, Hip Hop, Acro, Pom, and creative early childhood dance programs.
Our approach goes beyond simply teaching dance steps. Classes are designed to build strong dance foundations while encouraging confidence, creativity, coordination, friendships, and a lifelong love of movement. Our youngest dancers learn through developmentally appropriate music, imaginative activities, props, and structured skill-building, while older dancers have opportunities to grow technically, explore different styles, and develop as performers.
Whether your dancer is stepping into the studio for the very first time or looking for a place to continue their training, La Petite offers a positive, encouraging environment where each dancer can learn, grow, and feel successful.
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Our Faculty
La Petite School of Dance is proud to have a faculty that combines decades of dance education, professional performance, competitive experience, and specialized training.
Director Heather Fortier has been dancing and teaching for decades, with experience in studio, college, and youth dance education. She has trained with renowned educators including Gus Giordano, Luigi, and Frank Hatchett and holds an Acrobatic Arts teacher certification. Heather continues her education through national teacher-training programs, conferences, and workshops.
Shannon Best brings collegiate, professional, and competitive experience to our faculty. A former Western Kentucky University Varsity Dance Team member and Tennessee Titans Cheerleader, Shannon has also coached award-winning Pom and Hip Hop teams to national success.
Poet McCoy has 13 years of dance training and 10 years of competitive experience in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro, and Ballroom. She has earned numerous awards and scholarships and recently completed the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters Teacher Training School.
Together, our faculty is committed to providing positive, thoughtful dance education that builds technique, confidence, and a lifelong love of dance.