Dance Dynamics
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Mission Statement
We strive to be leaders in the dance community consistently building on the skills and knowledge of our staff. We are dedicated to researching and offering the latest best practices in holistic child development through play, music, and dance. Our aim is to guide our students to excel not only as well-trained performers but also as remarkable individuals in our inspiring, safe, and nurturing setting. With unwavering assistance and clear direction, we assist students and parents in navigating the journey from early childhood to graduation.
Dance Dynamics
Welcome to Dance Dynamics.
Dance Dynamics in Thunder Bay was established in the summer of 2000 by Wendy Holmquist, alongside her daughter Melissa. The studio caters to a diverse range of individuals, from Intellidance Babies & Tykes starting at 3 months, Ready Set Dance-Dance Bugs (ages 2-4), Sizzle & Stomp (ages 5/6), Recreational (age 7+) Competitive (age 6-19) and Adult students. Emphasizing a well-rounded dance education the studio encourages dancers to train in a wide variety of genres.
Dance Dynamics Studio Updates
First Day of Winter Session, Monday January 6, 2025
Sign up now for a exciting season jam-packed with giggles, joy, and new friendships, through the perfect blend of movement, music, and dance.
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About Us
Dance is a universal activity that is inclusive for all. Our expert team offers exceptional child development and dance education programs that have earned worldwide acclaim. Every session is designed to boost cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development from early childhood to adulthood.
Our classes begin at 3-23moths with Intellidance for Babies and Intellidance for Tykes, a caregiver and child interactive class. Intellidance is a a unique series of research-based creative dance and music programs that foster critical development in children from baby to age 5 and are taught by an Intellidance certified instructor.
Ready, Set, Move, Dance -Ballet, Acro are the next stepping stones for our students bridging the gap between toddler and 5yr old. This innovative program in used in over 400 studios across the globe. Introduction into dance is through unique and engaging action songs, capturing the child’s imagination and ongoing development needs. Through the multilevel curriculum, Ready Set Dance promotes the three c’s, confidence, coordination and creativity. New this year is our Ready Set Hip Hop for boys and girls ages 3 to 6.
Age 5/6 is our Sizzle & Stomp program – a more formal introduction to dance before families decide to transition into our recreational or competitive streams.
Our Blazing Stars Recreational classes are for the youth (girls and boys) 7+ who are busy with other activities or are looking for a fun way to make new friends and be active without the full commitment of a competition team.
Boys Only B-Street Crew Hip hop, is geared to the meet the energy of boys ages 7+
Our 5 competition teams are for the more serious dancer, training accredited dance syllabi, ADAPT and Acrobatic Arts. These students participate in exams, workshops, conventions and competitions. The season commitment is from Aug-May with recommended ongoing spring and summer training through semi-privates, summer camps, drop in classes and summer training programs offered by professional companies and schools.
And lastly for the Adult who never started dancing or just isn’t ready to give it up we have a variety of classes just for them. A great way to put self-care, decompressing, and exercise into your life.