About Deanna
Deanna Joy, a seasoned professional music & dance instructor, weaves her life experiences into the rhythm of her art.
Her background includes a formal teaching education, ongoing training, and nearly two decades of experience in a variety of academic subjects and settings. Along with her teacher’s heart, Deanna brings a profound passion for music and dance, a mature, interdisciplinary theory of holistic wellness, and a commitment to lifelong learning. A practitioner of yoga, breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness, and a dabbler in psychology and bodywork, Deanna has a deep interest in the mind-body connection. She believes that the most potent truths find their voice in movement.
In her instruction, Deanna skillfully fuses the holistic benefits of partner dancing with a scholarly approach to learning. Deanna encourages her students to fully appreciate the blessings of their experiences. Whether it’s the thrill of a perfectly executed lift or the quiet joy of a shared moment on the dance floor, she imparts not just technique but the art of giving and receiving–the dance of life itself. Through it all, she interweaves an earnest sense of joy, her namesake.
VALUES
Enjoy the Experience
The Art of Giving & Receiving: Pursue presence, with yourself and others. Embrace what every moment has to offer.
Intentionality: Intention matters, in dance and in life. Understand what you are seeking, so you can fulfill it.
Healing Through Movement: Dance and wellness go hand in hand. Come on a journey of growth and self discovery.
Dance is the music of the soul made visible. – Ruth St. Denis
MISSION
All Are Welcome
Bringing Our Community Together: We all need connection and belonging. Let us cultivate a space for you.
Facilitating Deep Learning: Profound understanding serves dancers at every skill and interest level: casual or competitor, beginner or aficionado. We will help you realize your highest potential in line with your goals.
Sharing Joy: Everyone should experience the embodied magic that is dance. Enrich your life through fun and fulfillment.