Business Details
41 Years
experience
Premier The Dance Company Conservatory Company Conservatory School in Port Huron, MI
Founded in 1985, The Dance Company Conservatory Company Conservatory has been a cornerstone of dance education in Port Huron for four decades. Our mission is to cultivate artistic excellence through comprehensive training in ballet, pointe, contemporary, jazz, tap, and hip-hop for students aged 3-21. With three state-of-the-art studios featuring sprung floors, wall-to-wall mirrors, and professional-grade facilities, we provide an environment that prioritizes both technical development and injury prevention. Our faculty comprises industry professionals with extensive performance and teaching experience, including former company dancers and award-winning choreographers.We maintain rigorous standards in technique while fostering creativity through annual productions, competition teams, and community collaborations. Our commitment to quality extends to structured class placement, personalized instruction, and health-conscious safety protocols. With over 15,000 square feet of combined studio space and a track record of producing accomplished dancers, we serve as a premier destination for dance education in Michigan's Blue Water Area. Our graduates have gone on to perform professionally and continue their studies at prestigious institutions nationwide.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Hip-Hop
Contemporary
Acro
Competition Teams
Private Lessons
Summer Classes
Performance Programs
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 40 years of excellence in dance education with proven teaching methodologies
- Faculty includes professional performers and award-winning choreographers
- State-of-the-art studios with sprung flooring for injury prevention
- Comprehensive programs from recreational to competitive levels
- Proven track record of producing accomplished professional dancers
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program offers comprehensive training from beginner to advanced levels with a focus on proper technique and artistry. Students learn traditional ballet repertoire while developing strength, flexibility, and grace. Classes include barre work, center combinations, and performance opportunities in annual productions.
Competition Teams
Our competitive dance teams provide advanced training in multiple genres for dedicated students. Members receive specialized choreography, costume design, and performance coaching while developing teamwork and stage presence through regional competitions and showcases.
Private Lessons
Customized instruction available for solo, duo, and trio performances. These lessons focus on personalized choreography development, technical refinement, and performance preparation with experienced instructors who have professional stage experience in various dance styles.
Summer Programs
Intensive summer training opportunities include technique workshops, choreography intensives, and performance preparation. Our summer sessions offer flexible scheduling while maintaining professional instruction standards in our fully equipped dance facilities.
Acro The Dance Company Conservatory Company Conservatory
Combining dance and acrobatics, our acro classes develop strength, balance, and coordination through progressive skill development. Students learn safe techniques for tumbling, contortion, and aerial movements while maintaining proper dance form and musicality.
People
Brandon Harneck
Artistic Director
Graduated from Grand Valley State University with BA in The Dance Company Conservatory Company Conservatory. Performed with Thodos The Dance Company Conservatory Company Conservatory Chicago and ArtLabJ. Teaches and choreographs professionally for 13+ years. Founded Bluewater The Dance Company Conservatory Company Conservatory Theatre.
Juliana Sadowski
Dance Instructor
Over a decade of teaching experience. Choreographed 15+ local theater productions including Mamma Mia and Beauty and the Beast. Award-winning competition choreographer with extensive performance background.
Katie Markel
Dance Instructor
Trained at The Dance Company Conservatory Company Conservatory before earning dance scholarship at Oakland University. Performed with Oakland The Dance Company Conservatory Company Conservatory Theater and teaches across multiple Michigan studios.
Katie Katrinic
Dance Instructor
Began dancing at age 6 in Pennsylvania. Studied at Wayne State University. Performs with Bluewater The Dance Company Conservatory Company Conservatory Theatre and Port Huron Civic Theatre. Emphasizes dance as personal expression.
Julia Perry
Assistant Instructor
Trained at The Dance Company Conservatory Company Conservatory since age 13. Combines dance instruction with music experience from church youth band involvement. Assists competition program and theater productions.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for dance classes?
We offer classes for students aged 3-21 with programs for all skill levels from beginner to competitive teams.
What dance styles are available at your studio?
We teach ballet, pointe, contemporary, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and acro in both recreational and competitive formats.
Are there performance opportunities for students?
Yes! We offer annual spring recitals, competition teams, and community theater collaborations like our Bluewater The Dance Company Conservatory Company Conservatory Theatre productions.
What are the payment options for tuition?
Tuition can be paid online via credit card, or by cash/check during business hours. Payment plans available before January 1st.
Do you offer summer dance programs?
Yes, we have summer classes, private lessons, and performance opportunities including rehearsals for our fall theater productions.
What are the studio's safety protocols?
We maintain strict health procedures including symptom monitoring, hand sanitizing requirements, and limited parent access to reduce congestion.