Dori Matkowski 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. 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 Dance Dynamics Alumni Association Co-Leader, Award Winning Entertainer, Background in all phases of dance. Mr. Bob is a lead sub for teachers this year while he finishes is Masters Degree. 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.
Miss Sarah Training and teaching experience is from Dance Dynamics. Has been with Dance Dynamics since 1990. Has been a member of the Dynamic Dancers Performing Company. Performer, choreographer, teacher . Current college student.
Mr. Tyler Professional Entertainer, Award Winning Choreographer, Dance Dynamics Music Editor and Web Designer, Certified Personal Trainer, Member of Actors Equity Union. Performer for Disney, Hardrive Productions, Miss Michigan Pageant, Tokyo Disney Seas, Ford Motor Company. Has been with Dance Dynamics since 1987. www.TylerMark.com www.StarStuddedProductions.com www.StarStuddedPhotos.com
Miss Patty Professional entertainer, choreographer. Graduate from the University of the Arts in PA. Has performed and taught for the Georgia Ballet. Member of the Eisenhower Dance Ensemble. Variety of teaching experience.
Miss Stacy Has been a member of the Dynamic Dancers Performing Company. An accomplished performer and teacher. Has performed for Disney, Nickelodeon for stage and film. Magicians assistant in Orlando. Stacy is a graduate of CMU and is a licensed Esthetician and is a pilates instructor. Stacy has been with Dance Dynamics since 1982.
Miss Samantha Training is from Dance Dynamics. Has been a member of the Dynamic Dancers Performing Company. Currently enrolled in the dance program at Oakland University. Loves teaching and performing. Has been with Dance Dynamics since 1993.
Leigh Vanover 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.
Heather Dawn Sipler Heather Dawn 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.
Linda Ramsay-Detherage Linda is joining the Creative Team at Dance Dynamics as an Acting Teacher. She is a union member for SAG, AFTRA and Equity. She has her BFA in Speech, Communications and Theater from Wayne State University after attending the Boston University. She is experienced in many stage, television and film productions. She is a certified Stage Combat Instructor. Linda is a Life Coach and is experienced in teaching acting programs.
Kathy Rawlinson Nellett 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.
Other Dance Dynamics Creative Team Include:
Bristol Arnold, Jessica Behrend, Brandon Cournay,
Darlene Chudzinski, Marqui Jenn Matkowski, Denise Miller