Spotlight - Classes with Jen Flick Buchheit

We are so excited that some of our Advance dancers have had the opportunity to take classes and learn choreography from Jen Flick Buchheit in Suffolk.  They

will continue to take classes from Jen each week in order to advance their technical skills as well as their artistic expression. Jennifer began her dance journey in the Hampton Roads area at the age of three, training with The Virginia Ballet Theatre and the Eva May Morris School of Dance before continuing her studies at Tattercoats School of Dance. In high school, she was accepted into the prestigious Governor’s School for the Arts, where she performed in numerous ballets, including Swan Lake, Giselle, and Sleeping Beauty. There, she had the privilege of training under renowned master teachers Patricia Sorrell, Lorraine Graves, Gayla Zukevich, and Kathy Brenner.

After graduating, Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Old Dominion University as a recipient of the Eva May Morris Gregory Dance Scholarship. Under the mentorship of Amanda Kinzer, she performed extensively along the East Coast, including at the esteemed Merce Cunningham Theatre in New York City. During this time, she also danced with modern companies such as Second Wind Dance Company and Todd Rosenlieb Dance.

Upon moving to San Antonio, Jennifer became a company member with Ballet San Antonio and the San Antonio Jazz Ensemble, performing in various productions, including The Nutcracker, where she had the honor of dancing the role of Clara. She went on to serve as Artistic Director for Insight Dance Ensemble and Ballet Director for Trilogy Dance Center, while also teaching at several respected schools, including Alamo Arts Ballet and Ballet San Antonio. While in Texas, she trained with acclaimed choreographers such as Mandy Moore, Wade Robson, and Danny Tidwell.

Returning to Hampton Roads, Jennifer has continued to share her passion for dance, teaching at multiple studios and choreographing award-winning pieces for concerts, conventions, and competitions. She takes pride in guiding young dancers, many of whom have gone on to professional careers or continued their dance education at the collegiate level.

Today, Jennifer is the proud owner of Bloom Dance, where she is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of dancers. She lives on a lavender farm in Suffolk with her husband and their four boys, finding inspiration in both the artistry of dance and the beauty of nature.

Learn and Enjoy the Art of Dancing!

Do you want your child to learn and excel in the art of dancing? Enroll them in the dance classes offered at the Contemporary School of Dance in Courtland, VA. We offer ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, and conditioning lessons for students ages 3-17.  Browse our website to learn more, and register today!

Classes start the day after Labor Day, September 2, 2025.