meet the staff

meet the staff

ANNIE MIX

Mrs. Annie is the founder and CEO of Dream Dance Co which is in it's 10th season! She has a bachelors degree with a focus on children's psychology from Oakland University and is a member of More Than Just Great Dancing®. She has attended Dance masters of America and received certification for level one, two, and three. Annie also has her Acrobatic Arts module one, two and aeriel and back handspring workshop certification. She has also received her Alixa Flexibility certification for Module 1 and 2. In addition she has also taken courses through Artistic Dance Educators for Jazz and Acro. She loves self development and is always looking for an opportunity to grow.

Annie is a certified coach with for More Than Just Great Dancing®, and helps other small business owners create great culture.

Her favorite thing about the DDC community is seeing friendships and positive relationships be cultivated.

Annie has always had a passion for teaching and inspiring young dancers. She is thrilled with the enthusiasm and excitement of the children in Shelby Twp!

Four Fun Facts About Miss Annie:

  • She loves cookie dough

  • Her favorite sport to watch (besides dance) is basketball

  • She is named after both of her Grandma's

  • She loves all things health & wellness

TINA FELTNER

Miss Tina is the Co-Owner/Director here at Dream Dance Co. She has 10+ years of management experience where she has led many companies towards creating the best experience possible for their guests.

She is most passionate about creating a studio experience for our families and dancers that feels like their second home. She is an executive member of More Than Just Great Dancing, which is a continuous training and mentorship that guides Studio Directors to be leaders in the industry for all aspects of raising healthy and confident young leaders.

She teachers guitar private lessons here at the studio and has been playing since she was in second grade! Upon entering the studio, she is probably the smiling face you will see behind the front desk.

Four fun facts about Miss Tina:

  • She loves animals and always wants to help ones in need

  • Her favorite hobby is cooking & baking

  • She loves warm weather and being outside

  • She is named after her aunt

EMILY GUTENKUNST

Miss Emily has been a part of the Dream Dance Co family as an instructor since day 1! She has loved watching the studio and dancers grow in the dance community. She began her dance journey at the age of 4 and hasn’t stopped dancing since. She danced competitively for 8 years, and spent 4 years on her varsity dance team!

Since then, Miss Emily has been certified in Acrobatic Arts, Dance Masters of America Level 1, and YPAD (Youth Protection Associates in Dance). She is also a Rising Leader in the More Than Just Great Dancing community.

Emily's teaching centers around creating a vibrant and fun learning environment. She is dedicated to building strength, skills, and confidence in her students, while also inspiring creativity and self-expression through movement and music. As Emily continues to evolve in her dance career, she remains committed to inspiring others and sharing her love for dance with the next generation of performers.

Fun facts about Miss Emily:

She manages a Fantasy Football team (2nd place last season!)

Loves working in her gardens, her favorite flower is the sunflower 🌻

She can speak a little German

Loves to do arts & crafts, especially painting!

MARIAH BONO

Miss Mariah is the studio manager and an instructor at Dream Dance Co. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Central Michigan University and is currently pursuing her masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in children and adolescents from Oakland University.

Mariah has had a passion for dance since the age of 2 years old and has over 24 years of dance experience. She enjoys teaching various styles of dance, but her favorites include jazz and contemporary.

Mariah likes her classroom to be a space for students to be truly themselves and grow into not only beautiful dancers, but amazing leaders. She is Youth Protection Association for Dance (YPAD) certified and has completed Acrobatic Arts curriculum training. Mariah is also a Rising Leader member in the More Than Just Great Dancing community.

fun facts about Miss Mariah:

She is a fur mama! She has a dog and a cat

Her favorite season is fall

In her free time, she loves to read

Her favorite color is pink

Happy Parents & Dancers

I have been a student of dance teacher and owner, Annie Mix since 2006. I have seen her grow into an amazing dance teacher and business owner. She cares most about her students and their experience in dance. She has gotten multiple certifications and she continues to get certifications so that she can share what she learns with her students. She often does workshops as well so that students can learn from dance professionals beyond her own dance style. She is always willing to work with students and their parents to make sure that dancers get the most out of their dance experience. It is competitively priced this small studio will make sure that students will get the attention so that they can succeed in their dance life.

Elizabeth S.

Love this studio! My daughter has been dancing here for better than 3 years. The teachers are patient and knowledgeable. The director Annie is so nice and is a great leader. My daughter has made some great friends here too! We're getting ready for daughter #2 to take some classes this summer. We are so lucky to have found this studio and I highly recommend.

Ann C.

Contact Us

ADDRESS & HOURS

51756 Van Dyke Shelby Twp, MI 48316 ​


Monday 3:15–8:45 PM

Tuesday 3:15–8:45 PM

Wednesday 3:15–8:45 PM

Thursday 3:15–8:45 PM

Friday 12–8 PM

Saturday 10 AM–1:30 PM

Sunday Closed

About

Dream Dance Co. is a local dance studio for kids ages 1 to 18 in Shelby Township, MI.

Offering both group and private lessons, these instructors will provide your child with the skills they need to thrive.

Opening Hours

Monday 3:15–8:45 PM

Tuesday 3:15–8:45 PM

Wednesday 3:15–8:45 PM

Thursday 3:15–8:45 PM

Friday 12–8 PM

Saturday 10 AM–1:30 PM

Sunday Closed

ADDRESS: 51756 Van Dyke Shelby Twp, MI 48316 ​

Telephone: (586) 488-7011

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