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Our Focus

Skill

Our Dancer I.Q. program was designed specifically for dance excellence that teaches alignment, vocabulary, history, and anatomy.

Anatomy

Strength in body, mind, and spirit is essential at DWDA as we navigate the dance training. Dancers develop skill, strength, grace, flexibility, style.

Technique

Developing strength and flexibility in muscles combined with focus, breath, and feeling creates the grace known in our DWDA dancers.

"Annual Spring Concerts"

DWDA follows in the footsteps of many great artists as our students get to experience a professional stage where many stars have performed for their annual concert..

DWDA Alums

3 of our beautiful Alums/college grads who have great careers outside of dance, but still have the passion and love for our art form, and keep dancing in their lives.

The "All Academy Warm-up"

Here we are on the Music Hall Stage, getting ready for our Annual Concert. Warming up together is classic! Feeling the synergy of each other creates beauty and excitement.

Annual Concert - Music Hall Detroit

Being in our entry level, age appropriate classes; Introduction to Dance ages 4-5, and Pre-dance 6-7 provides an experience that will last a lifetime. Introduction to Dance is pictured.

Annual Concert at Music Hall, Detroit

Young dancers get a thrill of a lifetime as they dance on the Music Hall Stage, a stage graced by many ‘stars’.

Backstage Shenanigans at the Music Hall

Dancers love to have fun with their friends as they are waiting to take the stage. A lot of laughter takes place behind the scenes.

"The ballet barre", Joi Scott, DWDA Alum

Many hours/years are spent at the ballet barre as one hones the skills of dance.

Out and about in the 'D!

Detroit has many beautiful backdrops and settings for a photo shoot. Dancers in ‘Black Gold’, choreographed by Dr. Melanie Anastasia, NYC.

International Auto Show, Detroit

DWDA was thrilled to be sponsored by Toyota for the International Auto Show. Choreography by Debra White-Hunt (‘Obon”, and “Kokoro”)

DWDA Pre-professionals

These ladies in the Jr. company and Second Company have grace, fire, and soul, along with the ‘presence’, that only dancers exude.

"Take Me to the Water"

The front steps of the Detroit Institute of Arts on Woodward Ave, Detroit serve as a backdrop to the 35th Annual Concert photo. Photo by Karen Sanders.

For the past 30+ seasons, from Capetown, South Africa to Sydney, Australia, and from NYC to California, DWDA has a record of critical acclaim on 5 continents.

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“DWDA played an instrumental role in who I am today! “

- Mary Sheffield, Detroit City Council President

★★★★★

Whether you’re a dancer looking to improve your technique, or an adult looking for self-care, we guarantee you’ll find it here…

“So many opportunities to learn fundamentals and perform at different events. Debra and Bruce run a top-notch dance academy!”

Wendy Goodwin

“I started DWDA at age three. Through dance, I learned the value of exercise. At DWDA I learned discipline, tenacity, and the pure joy of movement.”

Dr. Garen Wolff

“My Wife and daughter light up just talking about the dance academy. I love the "feels like family" atmosphere.”