About us.
Dance Tech Academy is an education-focused dance school. Our mission is to provide our students with quality dance training with emphasis in education and artistry in a safe and caring environment. We strive to teach our dancers that beyond skills and technique, dance is a beautiful art form, a creative outlet, and a means of expression. Dance education also teaches important life skills such as goal-setting, work ethic, teamwork, and more.
Our Story
A little about About Dance Tech Academy
Dance Tech Academy is a premier dance school serving the Idaho Falls, ID area. In its 31st year of instruction, DTA specializes in various styles of dance including ballet/pointe, modern, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, tap, aerial and fitness classes. Students at Dance Tech range from ages 2 – adult, and instruction is offered for beginning through advanced level dancers. In 2008, DTA moved into a beautiful new location with 4 large studios, allowing them to offer more classes and times. Dance Tech instructors are highly qualified and have received training from university programs and dance companies all over the U.S. Dance Tech Academy focuses on giving its students a well-rounded dance education to prepare them for university programs, dance companies, or wherever else their dance careers may take them.
Facility
Dance Tech Academy’s state-of-the-art facility features four large professional teaching studios, each one equipped with a high-quality sound system, one-way viewing windows, wall-to-wall mirrors, and sprung floors, which help cushion the joints and prevent injury for safe teaching practices. Our facility also features water fountains, Air Conditioning, lockers, a large parking lot, and a dancewear apparel store. Our friendly and knowledgeable office staff is always available at the front desk during business hours to answer questions and assist customers.
Our Teachers
Our amazing instructors are educated and experienced and love to share their passion for dance. Most of our teaching faculty have university-level dance training, professional experience, and/or many years of teaching experience.
Sarah Anderson
Instructor
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Krystal Barnes
Asst. Creative Director/Instructor
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Jayah Clyde
Instructor
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Lydia Duncan
Instructor
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Mary Fransen
Instructor
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Ruby Gorr
Instructor
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Jessica Hopkins
Instructor
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Brittany Jenks
Instructor
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Deidra Mecham
Instructor
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Katie Nichols
Instructor
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Karen Hassel
Instructor
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Shayla Bateman
Instructor
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Kayla Call
Creative Director/Instructor
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Sayla Maughan
Program Director/Instructor
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Vicki Martin
Artistic Director/Instructor
BS in Dance from Southern Utah University and over 15 years teaching experience.
Fun facts:
I started dancing at age 2! I’m a mom to 4 active boys. My favorite color is green, and I love spending time with my family.
Lori Allred
Owner/Director
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