My name is Dionne Luxford and I started dancing when I was 2 years old and have been dancing for 36 years. I have studied with many different dance instructors from Grand Rapids, Chicago, New York, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles including Nan Giordano, Brian Friedman, Roberta Cassidy, Suave, Frank Hatchett, Bobby Ziegler, Don Mirault, Mia Micheals and many others. I am a certified dance instructor from Dance Educators of America from where I graduated with my certification equivalent to a Bachelors degrees in dance education. I continue to increase my knowledge even today by taking classes in Chicago and at conventions on a regular basis.
I have traveled to many different places to perform including the Costa del Sol in Spain where the performing company I was traveling with performed at a Fourth of July party hosted by Prince Kashoggi. Some of the guests included Elizabeth Taylor, George Hamilton, Rod Stewart, Princess Stephanie of Monaco, and other international royalty. I have performed in Disney World twice and aboard the Big Red Boat and Carnival Cruiselines and at the Iberostar Resorts in Mexico along with the Dancimation Performing Company
All styles of dance have a place in my heart so it is very difficult to pick a favorite. Each style allows me to convey a different part of myself. Classical Ballet and Lyrical allow me to express the slow flowing emotions of a ballad or classic piece of music. Tap allows me to explore the rhythm and intricacy of the sounds that can be made with my feet. Musical Theater gives a chance to portray a character from a movie or musical. Jazz and Hip Hop gives the opportunity to have fun and get funky.
Instructors
Miss Dee
Miss Lindsey
Miss Lindsey has been dancing at Miss Dee's School of Dance for twelve years and been teaching for 8 years. She also danced professionally with the Grand Rapids Rampage Rage Dance Team for 2 seasons. She has performed in Walt Disney World, on Carnival Cruiselines and at the Iberostar Resorts in Mexico along with the Dancimation Performing Company. She continues her education by attending classes taught by Miss Dee and instructors from Chicago, Las Vagas, and New York.
Miss Anna
Miss Cassidy
Miss Anna is an assistant instructor at MDSD. She has been dancing at Miss Dee's School of Dance for eight years and has also been assisting with students in the backroom at recital for 7 years. She has performed at the Iberostar Resorts in Mexico along with the Dancimation Performing Company. She continues her education by attending classes.
Miss Cassidy is an assistant instructor at MDSD. She has been dancing at Miss Dee's School of Dance for four years. She had performed at Danish Festival and is currently on our competitive team. She continues her education by attending classes.