Dani Atkins
Ballroom Dance Coach, Performer, Author, & Certified Pilates Instructor
I have a mission…
My mission is to help my local and dance communities find more joy, fun, and confidence through exercising creativity, (mind,) and movement, (body.)
Driven to provide top-quality resources and services, I am delighted to offer well-rounded expertise and knowledge in American Smooth and Rhythm dancing, communication, music, physical fitnesss, performance, choreography, and empowered mindset training.
I look forward to hearing soon how I can best serve you and your community!
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Dani
Dani Atkins was raised in a family enthusiastic for music, drama, and living room dance parties.
Her formal training in the arts began with piano, ballet, and creative writing, and expanded to music composition, novel and poetry writing, acting, singing, miming, tap, hip hop, and swing dancing in high school.
She fell in love with partner dancing, and when there arose an opportunity to study ballroom dance in New England and to compete with a professional American Smooth champion, she chased it. This opportunity, once pursued, redirected her life for good.
While experiencing swift success as a professional dance competitor, she followed her dance career to Chicago, affording her opportunities to complete her Master Examiner Certification through Arthur Murray Int., acquire a Life Coaching certification, choreograph for television, and coach and perform internationally.
Dance titles include:
- Arthur Murray West Coast Swing, Hustle, and Club Dance Champion
- 2013 Arthur Murray Rising Star Smooth Champion
- 5 time World and National Arthur Murray Open Smooth Finalist
- Holiday DOR, Northstar DOR, and North Coast Championship Smooth Champion
Now residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she continues to coach and perform ballroom dance across the US, has added to her expertise Pilates and book writing, and is following her passion of boosting mental health through movement and creativity.
Services & Specialties
Services & Specialties
Pilates Certified strength and flexibility training
Student coaching
Technical training, choreography, styling, dance camps, & workshops
Staff Training
Technical skills, syllabus training, teaching methods, choreography, large staff groups and competitive couples
Exam Administration
Arthur Murray American syllabus teacher check outs Bronze through Gold
Body Conditioning
Email to start a booking conversation
Email to start a booking conversation
Dance Performances
With professional partner.
Short 1-number or full 4-number show
Event JudGing
Showcases, Medal Balls, Competitions, critiqued, scored, Pro-Am, Am-Am, and Pro
Event EMCee
Showcases, Medal Balls, and more
Books and resources
Check out the
I love writing about ways and tips to boost mental health!
If you love personal development or are looking for some new materials on your reading list, might I recommend:
No Cape Necessary
Up Until Now
In the Media
TV performance & choreography
Pre book launch interview for my chapter in Up Until Now
Interview with
Pete McMurray
& John King
No Cape Necessary Press Release
I often tell people that I found my soul through dancing,
but I found my body through Pilates.
A low-impact, isometric workout, Pilates has been used by dancers, athletes, actors, and Olympians around the world to help condition, lengthen, and strengthen their bodies, ensure quality, peak performance, and prevent injury.
Obviously, these are benefits anyone could enjoy, so Pilates is for every body!
I am currently certified in mat and reformer Pilates, teaching the occasional weekend classes in Grand Rapids, and offer virtual one-on-one training to anyone not in the immediate area.
Please contact me if you are interested in working together or would like recommendations on places to get started in your Pilates journey close to you!
I often tell people that I found my soul through dancing,
but I found my body through Pilates.
A low-impact, isometric workout, Pilates has been used by dancers, athletes, actors, and Olympians around the world to help condition, lengthen, and strengthen their bodies, ensure quality, peak performance, and prevent injury.
Obviously, these are benefits anyone could enjoy, so Pilates is for every body!
I am currently certified in mat and reformer Pilates, teaching the occasional weekend classes in Grand Rapids, and offer virtual one-on-one training to anyone not in the immediate area.
Please contact me if you are interested in working together or would like recommendations on places to get started in your Pilates journey close to you!
Upcoming Projects:
- Sept Show in DC
- Sept Show in Fort Wayne
- Dance project for AMI
Email Dani directly at
dcatkinsproductions@gmail.com
