Instructors
The instructors at Dance Dynamics are dedicated to the art of dance and related activities. Each excels in their own field. We work as a team, which enables us to have the best program available for students in recreational or professional dance. Every teacher at Dance Dynamics has accelerated experiences in performing and teaching. We work together to impact the lives of our students by being excellent role models.
The entire staff has certification in teaching. Each instructor on our team is currently continuing their dance and teaching education. We pride ourselves on keeping you up to date in the world of dance! Our efforts extend to guide our students into being great citizens!
Most all of the classes at Dance Dynamics include apprentices or classroom assistants. These dancers are of quality training, working to assist the instructor for the dancer to get the most out of their class. Our team of assistants and instructors follow the same class format and quality of instruction. Any one of our team is highly capable of teaching any of the classes offered at Dance Dynamics! All of our instructors attend dance conventions and specialized training. We also have master teachers from throughout the country come to Dance Dynamics to teach workshops for our students’ needs. We, at Dance Dynamics, are confident in knowing that our students are getting the best, well-rounded dance and dance related training in Michigan and throughout the country!
Credits include: Broadway, Wicked, Brigadoon, West Side Story, Billy Elliot, Rock of Ages, Dynamic Dancers Performing Company Lead Dancers, Award Winning Performers, Scholarship Recipients, Commercials, Title Holders, Print Models, Stage Management, Over All Entertainers, Business Management, Vee Productions, The Disney Company, Tokyo Disney, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Palace Entertainment, Olympia Entertainment, America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Sesame Street, Busch Gardens, Walt Disney World, Ford Motor Company, Miss Michigan Scholarship Program, Miss America Outstanding Teen productions, 20th Century Fox, Prostyle (Fitness distributor), Hardrive Productions, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Radio Disney, Movies, Television, and more.
Our extended list of instructors and assistants study dance training throughout the world!
Our staff is open to new and exciting ways of teaching and progressing!
Instructors
Miss Dori Artistic Director

Dance Teacher since 1975, Entertainment Career Development, Producer. Director for the Dynamic Dancers Performing Company. Experienced in entertaining for dance, modeling, musicals. Active in the Walled Lake Schools Music Department, Miss America Organization, Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, Lakes Area Arts Council. Producer, Director, Choreographer—Numerous certificates in dance education, acting and business. Degrees in Business Management and Educational Leadership. Founded Dance Dynamics in 1982.
Miss Jamie

Jamie is a member of the Management Team, Director of the Dynamic Dancers Performing Company. She is an Oakland University graduate (Elementary Education), Marygrove College graduate (Masters Degree in Education) and Award winning Choreographer & Entertainer. Jamie has performed in Disney World & Paramount Parks and with touring shows from Paramount Parks Productions. Jamie is a Dance Dynamics Alumni Association Co-Leader. She has been with Dance Dynamics since 1982.
Miss Michelle

Michelle has been a part of the Dance Dynamics team since before Dance Dynamics was even started. She is currently the Studio Manager for Dance Dynamics. She is a Director for the Dynamic Dancers Performing Company and the Dance Dynamics Alumni Association. Michelle is an Award Winning Performer and Choreographer. She has been the Director of the Apprentice Program to help students achieve dreams to become a dance instructor. Michelle has been a Miss Michigan dancer. Michelle has a Bachelors in Business from MSU. She has been with Dance Dynamics since 1982.
Mr. Bob
Michelle has been a part of the Dance Dynamics team since before Dance Dynamics was even started. She is currently the Studio Manager for Dance Dynamics. She is a Director for the Dynamic Dancers Performing Company and the Dance Dynamics Alumni Association. Michelle is an Award Winning Performer and Choreographer. She has been the Director of the Apprentice Program to help students achieve dreams to become a dance instructor. Michelle has been a Miss Michigan dancer. Michelle has a Bachelors in Business from MSU. She has been with Dance Dynamics since 1982.
Miss Kelli

Production Manager, Award Winning Choreographer, Director of the Dynamic Dancers Performing Company, Director of the Musical Theater Camp, Miss Michigan Pageant Choreographer, Tours include: Sesame Street Live 1999, Production Manager for Vee Entertainment 2003, Member of the entertainers Equity Union, Has been with Dance Dynamics since 1987.
Miss Pam
Pam has been part of the Dance Dynamics family since 1984. She graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor of art degree in performing arts. While at Oakland University, Pam was president of the Oakland Dance Theatre and received a community service award for her dedication to the dance department.. She was also part of the Oakland University Images Dance Team, where she performed at numerous community, university, and NCAA events. Pam then went on to Wayne State University to receive a second bachelor degree in nursing. Pam is involved in many areas of Dance Dynamics including: Director of Dance Dynamics Team and Performing Company, Summer Intensive Coach, Choreographer, Teacher, and Management/Office Team. She is also currently working as a registered nurse in the operating room.
Miss Lauren
Lauren is the Director of the Dynamic Dancers Performing Company. Award winning choreographer and performer. Graduate of Michigan State University with a Masters in Curriculum and Teaching. An elementary school teacher for the Waterford School District as well as facilitator of literacy workshops and developer of reading curriculum for Oakland County school districts through the Oakland Schools Consortium. Has performed in Walt Disney World, Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageants, the Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Detroit Pistons and Lions halftime shows. Has been with Dance Dynamics since 1985.
Miss Denise

Studio Trainer and Technical Instructor, Former Dance Advisor of top Jr. Elite Gymnasts, Master in Dance & Performance and Education, Occupational Therapist, Participated in American Dance Festival, Award Winning Choreographer, Has been with Dance Dynamics since 1992.
Miss Hope

Director for Dance Dynamics Ballet Productions, Trained in Vaganova, David Howard & ABT, danced with Michigan Ballet Theater, Certified Secondary Education, over twenty years as a dance instructor, With Dance Dynamics since 1992.
Mr. Al

Trainer for Advanced Dancers, Former US Jr. Olympic Coach with US Association of Independent Gymnasts, Master of Partnering, Inspirational and Dedicated to the dancers, Has been with Dance Dynamics since 1992.
Miss Amy
Amy has been teaching ballet for over eleven years and pilates for over nine years. Before receiving her BA in dance and English from Western Michigan University, Amy was a member of the Rosemarie Floyd Contemporary Civic Ballet Company and received her Grade 6 Cechetti certificate. She has been a guest teacher at the ABT summer program in Detroit, MI, and for the Oakland Dance Festival in Farmington Hills, MI. Amy is the Ballet Director for Dance Dynamics Performing Arts Center where she has taught since 2000. Her students have received scholarships to and attended various summer programs including: The School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Joffery Ballet, Ballet Austin, Georgia Ballet and Washington Ballet. She also is a Stott@Pilates Instructor Trainer and Gyrotonic Instructor at Equilibrium in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Mr. Tyler
Tyler Mark is a dancer, singer, actor, model, photographer, choreographer & master teacher. As a photographer he has shoot many performers, models, events, families, & pageants around the country. Tyler is the recommended headshot & dance photographer for many performing arts related schools, colleges, conservatories, casting companies, and talent agents around the country. His performance work includes commercials, musicals, industrials, film and stage. Tyler has judged prestigious competitions and taught master classes all over the country. His choreography has won regional and national awards. Tyler has performed for the Miss America Program, Vee Productions, Hardrive Productions, FJM Productions, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Broadway musical preview of Brigadoon, Tokyo Disney, Walt Disney World, and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. He has assisted choreographers and has choreographed for numerous shows, events, and production companies around the country. Tyler has also worked as a casting consultant & audition choreographer. He is also the owner of a creative entertainment, marketing, & design company called StarStudded Productions. www.StarStuddedProductions.com www.TylerMark.com
Miss Leigh
Miss Leigh has been in the Dance Dynamics family since 1992. She has been a member of the Dynamic Dancers Performing Company and now a part of the Dance Dynamics Creative Team. Leigh has performed professionally for Holland America, VH1, Busch Gardens in Virginia and more. She has taught dance in New Jersey for several years.
Miss Heather
Miss Heather is specializing in Dance and Vocal Performance. She has performed in Disney Entertainment in many shows including Kids of the Kingdom, Playhouse Disney, Disney’s Doug Live and “Ariel” The Little Mermaid in Tokyo Disney. She has also played shows in the Winter Park Playhouse as well as performed the role of Gladys and in the Ensemble for the Broadway National Tour of 42nd Street. Heather Dawn has extensive training in Acting, Voice, Theater and Dance.
Miss Lindsy
Lindsy has been teaching students dance since 1998. She has performed during Magic Music Days at Walt Disney World and on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. She has won many individual and group competitive awards for both personal performance and choreography. She also has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan in English and Political Science and is currently a Masters of Education student studying for her Secondary Education Teaching Certification in Social Studies. Lindsy is currently an Assistant Director for the Dance Dynamics Team and has been part of the Dance Dynamics family since 2008.
Miss Kathy
Kathy has been teaching drama for young people since 1992. She has taught for many schools and organizations including VSA Arts of Michigan, Cranbrook Theater School, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC and the Reece School in Manhattan. Kathy currently teaches the Youth Program for Second City- Detroit in Novi. She has been an active part of the theatre community having completed the a year and a half run as a principal actress in “Menopause the Musical” at The Gem Theatre in Detroit. Kathy hold a BFA in Theater from DePaul University in Chicago.
Miss Bristol
Bristol has been with the Dance Dynamics family since the age of 2. Her dream of performing on the castle stage at Walt Disney World came true at 18 years old immediately after graduating from high school when she became a “Kid of the Kingdom”. Bristol has gone on to perform all over the world for Royal Caribbean Cruise line as well as other prestigious venues. She has performed in shows in Branson, MO. Bristol has been the dance captain, staging specialist and production manager for numerous productions. Bristol is also currently a judge for national competition events. We are proud to have Bristol on our staff to help our young students achieve their dreams as she did.
Miss Marqui
Marqui is a guest teacher that comes often to Dance Dynamics. She helps train the Company students to their highest level. She currently performs for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City and has been a dance captain for the touring shows. Marqui also performs on the castle stage at Walt Disney World for Dream Along With Mickey, performs with the Yow Company in Orlando and assists many master teachers throughout the US. She has performed as an aerialist for Tokyo Disney Seas and continues her training with Tara Foy of Las Vegas, NV. Marqui judges for regional and national competition events and teaches master classes across the United States. MarquiJenn.com
Other Dance Dynamics Creative Team Include:
Jessica Behrend * Brandon Cournay * Darlene Chudzinski * Ray Kraus Lindsay Janisse Amendum * Denise Miller, Michael Ness and Scott Jovovich and Tara Foy in our Intensive programs.
Organizational Staff
Miss Leigh, Miss Michelle, Miss Heather, Miss Kathy, Miss Sherry and support staff including: Julianne, Deb and Sharon.
Our organizational staff is knowledgeable in all phases of the dance industry. They can help answer your questions and help to guide you with proper recommendations for our dancers. Our staff has a long history at Dance Dynamics.
We look forward to making your experience enjoyable!





