Our Amazing Teachers

 I have studied ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, and musical theater. I performed in ballets with the Dance Center Youth Ensemble (DCYE) such as The Nutcracker, Aladdin, Cinderella and more. Along with DCYE, I was in Ballet Virtuoso. I've competed at Celebration Talent, KAR, EnerGy, and Dance Makers. I have received Hollywood and NYC invites, judges pick awards, performance awards and overall placement awards for solos as well as group pieces. 

I have danced for 13 years and studied ballet, pointe, lyrical, and contemporary. I danced at The Dance Center and Ballet etc. I was also apart of DYE through The Dance Center, and performed in many ballet shows.

I have been involved in gymnastics, dance, and tumbling since I was 4 years old and hold a Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley State University. I have competed in both club and MHSAA gymnastics for many years, placing in state and regional competitions. I retired as a competitor many years ago but have experience coaching gymnastics at the Grand Traverse YMCA since then. I am excited to share my love and knowledge of tumbling once again!

My name is Martina Arend, I have been dancing since I was 3 years old with Ballet, Jazz, Ballroom and Pointe.  I have 2 wonderful children that have both been in dance for most of their life.  Dancing is a passion that I believe brings a smile to the teacher and the student.  It shows concentration, creativity and having fun.  I believe that you can pick up dancing at any age and start with the basics.  My passion is ballet however I also fell in love with ballroom as well.