BASSETERRE, St. Kitts-Having a love for children and a passion for dance, Ms. Heidi Slack founded the Fireflies Dance School in September 2005. Why the name “Fireflies”? According to Ms. Slack, just as fireflies are little specks of light that can illuminate even the darkest night, so to her young members are tiny dancing balls of fire whose talents shine ever so brightly.
The aim of the school is to provide an opportunity for younger children, aged 3 through 9, to experience the wonderful and fun art form of dance. At the Fireflies Dance School they are not only taught various dance techniques but also learn discipline, improve their co-ordination, strength, rhythm and flexibility while in the process enhancing their self confidence and team member skills.
Five years later, the school has successfully hosted four dance recitals, done several guest appearances and now has an enrollment of 55 dancers who are taught a curriculum of basic Jazz, Beginning Ballet and Afro-Caribbean dance techniques.
The Fireflies Dance School is currently rehearsing under the watchful eyes of the Director – Heidi Slack and Tutors – Nerissa Mourillon, Sonji Isaac, Tricia Greaux, Liska Hitchinson and Allyson Wilkinson in preparation for its 5th anniversary dance recital currently slated for early July.
