HEAT is family, which is why when co-creators Kobi Rozenfeld and Jonathan Shamos designed HEAT, the team they put together were comprised of family and friends like family that they’ve known for decades: Matt Rozenfeld (Director of Studio Relations), Leah Bleiweis (Director of Production).

That atmosphere of family, which starts with the core HEAT Team and circulate to every aspect of the organization – from staff & faculty to studios & dancers to the family environment of our convention classes & competition!

HEAT’S Mission: HEAR – EDUCATE – ADVOCATE – TRAIN!

We at HEAT believe that when we Hear with an desire to listen, we can Educate ourselves, and Advocate for change in order to Train others.

The goal of HEAT Convention & Competition is to highlight the artistry of dance with our inspiring classes and fierce competitions, not only for the camera and social media, but for the pure love of dancing. It is the fundamental focus of heat, that students continually desire to develop an ethic of striving to be the best – both with their skills and with their hearts

HEAT faculty platforms

HEAT Faculty Platforms are areas of expertise inside and out of the dance industry that our faculty brings to each and every class. Our goal at HEAT is to provide our dancers with tools not only for their careers in dance, but for wherever life might take them.  Platforms include: Dance History, Mental Health, Industry Tips, Cultural Dance, Inclusion, Autonomy, Progressions, Anatomy, and Nutrition.

Commitment to Training

HEAT’s focus is on our training – focusing on both the macro and micro levels of instruction. This allows for the best both in class instruction and the individual dancer. We are committed to never compromise the quality of care from our convention workshops for the benefit of competition.

POSITIVE CONVENTION ATMOSPHERE

HEAT is committed to providing our dancers with both positive instruction and a safe and approachable environment. We believe that our teachers and mentors should be down to earth and accessible, not idolized and intimidating, in order to to inspire and push our dancers to their full potential.