Why Choose Danaille's Dance Academy?

Studio Owner/Director/Instructor

• BA-Dance Pedagogy, Minor-Human Development-University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
• Athletic Coaching Certification-University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
• Certified in Teaching Progressing Ballet Technique, June 2018
• Acrobatic Arts Module One Certified, June 2017

Dancing since age 3, Danaille, now 33 has a vast range of dance experience.  She danced in professional studios from age three on, where she competed and attended conventions all over the United States.  In addition to studio dance, she was a four-year member of her high school dance team, captain her senior year.  Following graduating high school, Danaille attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for three semesters focusing on Elementary Education.  Transferring to UWGB her sophomore year she began her independent major in Dance Pedagogy.  Danaille interned at a dance studio locally; teaching and choreographing for both competitive, and non-competitive dancers for three years.  Establishing her degree in Dance Pedagogy, along with a Human Development minor and certification in athletic coaching, Danaille is the only student from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay to be approved such a unique, and specific degree to attain her career goals.  Graduating with honors in May of 2013, she began working to create Danaille’s Dance Academy, in hopes to share her education and passion for dance with dance students for years to come.  Four years ago, Danaille completed the Module One Acrobatic Arts Program.  She is one of four Dance teachers in the state of Wisconsin certified to teach Acro-Dance.  Danaille was also named July's "Terrific Teacher" and appeared on a segment for Channel 5.  In her spare time, Danaille  spends a great deal of time with her two dogs; Mari (2 Years) & Gretta (10 Years) as well as her nieces.   Recently she choreographed for a local Prevea Health commercial, featuring her dancers and Aaron Rodgers. Since opening, she has led DDA to numerous regional and national awards.  

Instructor

• B.S. - Education certified Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence, Univeristy of Wisconsin Green Bay
• Minor - Dance & Psychology, University of Wisconsin Green Bay  
• Montessori Certification, North American Montessori Center

Since I was 5 years old, dancing has always been a major part of my life. I have training in tap, ballet, pointe, jazz, and lyrical from First Street Academy of Dance in Menominee, MI. After graduating High School, I knew I didn’t want to give up dancing, therefore I minored in dance in college. Also, I taught dance classes at the Dar Boys & Girls Club. In college I majored in Education. My first year after college graduation I taught 4th grade and now I currently teach kindergarten in my fifth year of teaching. Dance is something I always wanted to get back into. What better way than to combine my two passions (teaching and dance) than to teach dance classes at Danaille’s Dance Academy! 

Assistant Director/Instructor 

• BBA Human Resource Management-University of Wisconsin Green Bay 
• DDA Alumni
• 2014 Danaille's Dance Academy's Dancer of the Year

I have been with Danaille’s Dance Academy from day one!  I became a student at the age of 13, doing all styles of dance including: ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, and musical theatre. I was honored to be dancer of the year 2014 and still represent that award each year. Throughout my time in the competition world, I participated in competitions, classes, camps, and was offered a scholarship to continue my dance education from Applause Talent.  When I got to high school, I was on the Luxemburg-Casco dance team. I realized after a year of dance team, studio dance is where my heart led and I transferred back to Danaille’s to continue dancing and competing until I graduated. I then became a member of the staff and love it! I  graduated last spring with my Bachelors in Human Resource Management. I currently work in Recruiting and put those skills to use at DDA. 

Instructor Assistant

• 2016 Dancer of the Year (DDA)
• 2nd overall highest scoring National Petite Soloist (Celebration Talent) 2016
• Dancer of The Year  Title Winner ( Celebration Talent) 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 &  2021
• 2021 Junior Miss Starbound-Title Winner 
• Petite Elite Dance Icon 2017-Title Winner (Thunderstruck)
• Hollywood Summer Tour Scholarship  
• 2018 Elite-Petite Title Winner-Dancer of the Year (Rainbow Talent) 
• 2019 Nexus Scholarship Winner
• Applause Dance Fusion Scholarship
• 2019 All Star Dancer
• Thunderstruck Dance Scholarship
• 2016 Overall highest scoring Petite Solo Champion-Triple S
• Current Titles (2022): Teen Miss Precision, Teen Miss Starz
• Duncan Cooper Summer Ballet Intensive 2023 (Largo, FL)
• Senior Miss Spotlight (2024)

Lily has been dancing under Dani since 16 months old.  She started her competitive career at age 2.5, with a tap solo.  Lily helps out in all aspects of the studio; from answering questions, assisting, cleaning-you name it!  Dance has taken her to Hollywood, Florida & surrounding states!  Lily is knowledgeable in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, Hip-Hop & Musical Theatre.  She always has a smile on her face and a hand to help!  Lily just turned 14 years old and attends Denmark High.  She is currently a member of the Elite Competition Team.  She dreams of attending & dancing for Ohio State University, Go Buckeyes!  

Conditioning Instructor

• B.S. - Criminal Justice, Northern Michigan University (Summa Cum Laude) 
• Minor - Sociology
• Wisconsin DPI certified in Elementary and Special Education
• 2021 Academic Achievement Award winner @ NWTC Police Academy
• 2019 Academic Achievement Award winner and Leadership award co-winner @ West Shore Community College Michigan Department of Corrections Academy

Hi! You may also know me as "Mr. Kenzie" and I am excited to help my wife and the rest of the DDA staff by being a conditioning instructor here! One of my favorite things in life is helping others build confidence in themselves and their abilities whether it be in the classroom, in the gym, or in any other aspect of life. I truly believe that sometimes we can be our own biggest obstacles when it comes to pursuing our goals. Exercising has helped me build self-confidence, as well as helped me de-stress during trying times. I am looking forward to sharing my love of exercise/fitness with the awesome students at DDA, as well as hopefully inspiring them to give it their all to achieve any goals they have in life.

Therapy Dog/Working K9

• Canine Good Citizen (CGC) AKC Title (January 2023)
• Certified Therapy Dog (Alliance of Therapy Dogs) (February 2023)
• AKC Therapy Dog Title (May 2023)
• AKC Community Canine Advanced Canine Good Citizen (CGCA) (November 2023)
• AKC Canine Good Citizen Urban (July 2024)

Mari is the studio dog, and never met a face she didn't like!  She is a certified therapy dog through Alliance

of Therapy Dogs.  Mari volunteers through Unity hospice and visits several school districts as well!  She is trained & very well-mannered.  Mari loves to watch her dancers, and be there when they need a boost!  She helps lessen anxiety, separation issues, depression-you name it!  We love Mari and all she brings to the studio! Recently Mari has been doing scent work, to notify a dancer with T1D.  She has continuous training with Dan at Titletown K9 Academy.  Mari’s favorite thing in the world is to be on the stage with her dancers!  She’s competed in over a dozen competitions now and loves a good challenge!