DD & TA
Address
3500 Whiteway
Butte, Montana 59701
About DD & TA
Dynamic Dance & Tumbling Academy (DD & TA), located in the historic Hawthorne Center in Butte, Montana, has been a cornerstone of dance education for over 35 years, building upon the legacy of Dixie's School of Dance founded in 1982. Co-owners and sisters Kymee Wagner and Krista Harrington lead the academy with a commitment to excellence, dedicated to 'Making ordinary kids extraordinary dancers.' The studio offers a diverse range of dance programs for ages 2.5 to adults, encompassing Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, K-Pop, Contemporary, and Tumbling (Acro & Power techniques). Students can participate in recreational programs or audition for their dedicated Competitive Companies: Core Company, Fusion Company, and Tumbling Company. The recreational program offers weekly classes in various genres, culminating in a May Recital. Competitive dancers engage in rigorous training, performance, and competitions year-round, with DD&TA consistently putting 'BUTTE' on the national dance map through their achievements. The esteemed instructor team includes Krista Harrington, who teaches nationwide conventions and elevates the Competitive Companies to national acclaim; Kymee Wagner, who heads the recreational program and manages studio operations, bringing international performance experience; Jenica Hiatt, with a strong background in classical ballet and international touring; and Shayna Dudden, a former national champion. DD & TA provides a comprehensive dance education, nurturing talent and fostering a love for movement within the Butte community, with opportunities for all levels of aspiring dancers.
Programs from DD & TA
128 programs available
Classes
Tumbling Company
Fusion Company
Back Core Company
Back Recreational Program
Recreational Program
Kymee Harrington heads our recreational program and helps with our competitive program. She also manages all of our bookkeeping and handles all technical aspects for our website and slide shows.
Core Company
TUMBLING
Genres included are TUMBLING (acro and power). For students ages 2.5-Adult interested in learning the art of dance on a recreational basis. Students sign up for 1 class per week per genre.
HIP HOP
Genres included are HIP HOP. For students ages 2.5-Adult interested in learning the art of dance on a recreational basis. Students sign up for 1 class per week per genre.
JAZZ
Genres included are JAZZ (jazz and contemporary). For students ages 2.5-Adult interested in learning the art of dance on a recreational basis. Students sign up for 1 class per week per genre.
BALLET
Genres included are BALLET (classical and lyrical). For students ages 2.5-Adult interested in learning the art of dance on a recreational basis. Students sign up for 1 class per week per genre.
TAP
Genres included are TAP (rhythmic and Broadway styles). For students ages 2.5-Adult interested in learning the art of dance on a recreational basis. Students sign up for 1 class per week per genre.
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Musical Theater
The Dynamic Dance Company dance classes are by audition or invitation only. DD&TA Companies compete in all genres: ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and musical theater.
Tumbling
In Tumbling, students will learn skills from forward rolls to back handsprings and aerials (tricks done without hands) depending on each child's individual abilities.
Ballet
Ballet students learn ballet technique and terminology. Class will normally be set to classical music. Often they will perform a lyrical dance in the recital, which is set to a more popular music selection.
Jazz
Jazz students are taught jazz technique as well as combinations set to up-beat music.
Tap
Tap students are taught tap rudiments and technique, as well as rhythm and timing skills.
Creative Movement
This 45 minute class combines beginning ballet and jazz while moving creatively to music. This class is recommended for children who are 4 years old, or have already had at least one year of dance classes.
Tap/Tumbling Combo
For the little ones ages 2 1/2 - 4 years, we offer combination classes. The first, a tap/tumbling combo, is once a week for an hour. The kids spend 30 minutes learning tap rudiments and are then moved to the gym, where they finish with 30 minutes of basic tumbling.
Tumbling Company
The Dynamic Tumbling Company is comprised of our most advanced and dedicated tumblers. They represent our studio through high level, high flying, tumbling performances that excite and entertain every crowd! This company will do local half-time performances throughout the year as well as perform in our recitals and company show(s). This company will do a maximum of 2 routines in order to allow a large amount of progress to happen during their 2, hour long, classes per week.
Fusion Companies
Our new "Fusion Companies" are geared toward dancers who would like to perform, compete, and travel, but with less dance experience and less time commitment than the Core Company. Fusion Companies will represent DD&TA at community performances/halftimes and 2 regional competitions.
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Musical Theater
DD&TA Companies compete in all genres: ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and musical theater. This program is by audition or invitation only.
Core Company
The Dynamic Dance & Tumbling Academy’s highest level performing company made up of distinguished dancers having outstanding technique, performance quality and style. Core represents The Dynamic Dance & Tumbling Academy at regional and national talent competitions, conventions, and performances.
Tumbling
In Tumbling, students will learn skills from forward rolls to back handsprings and aerials (tricks done without hands) depending on each child's individual abilities. These dancers enroll in the dance area(s) that interest them, and are committed to attending each area one day a week for an hour.
Ballet
Ballet students learn ballet technique and terminology. Class will normally be set to classical music. Often they will perform a lyrical dance in the recital, which is set to a more popular music selection. These dancers enroll in the dance area(s) that interest them, and are committed to attending each area one day a week for an hour.
Jazz
Jazz students are taught jazz technique as well as combinations set to up-beat music. These dancers enroll in the dance area(s) that interest them, and are committed to attending each area one day a week for an hour.
Tap
Tap students are taught tap rudiments and technique, as well as rhythm and timing skills. These dancers enroll in the dance area(s) that interest them, and are committed to attending each area one day a week for an hour.
Recreational Program
HIP HOP
CLEAN sneakers and any comfortable clothes can be worn for hip hop!
TUMBLING
Comfortable clothes like shorts and tops can be worn for tumbling and/or dancewear like hot shorts and leotards or tanks or crop-tops. Make sure that it is clothing that does NOT have buckles or hard clips so that it does not hurt the child when they roll or the spotters when they are helping the child.
Tap Companies
all minis must have Bloch S0301L or Capezio Cadence style shoes. All juniors can either wear the Bloch style shoes or order the Student 736’s through us. They are a better shoe for more advanced dancers. Seniors can chose either the 736’s or the most advanced and also most expensive K360’s which both must be ordered through us.
TAP
Tap shoes are an absolute MUST!! For our younger students we like the “mary jane” style tap shoe with the buckle so that we are not constantly tying shoes during the class. All tap shoes must be BLACK!! Clothing for tap can be loose fitted comfortable clothing but must not cover the ankles so that the instructors can see the child’s footwork.
JAZZ
Girls must wear clothing they can move easily in. Hot shorts, tank tops, dance pants, crop tops, leotards, tights, hot shorts, leggings, and fitted running pants can be worn for jazz. Please make sure that we can see the lines of the body in whatever is worn.
BALLET
Girls must have leotards, tights, and pink split soled ballet slippers. Their hair must be in a bun with NO hair in their faces. Boys must wear a fitted tank shirt, shorts that are above the knee-cap, and black split soled ballet shoes.
Mini Ballet
Mini Ballet with Jenica (Blue Room) (All Minis and 1st Year Juniors Attend!) (Gigi) is a dance class held on Fridays from 3:20pm to 4:20pm.
Teen/Senior Ballet
Teen/Senior Ballet workshop class with instructor Elizabeth.
Junior Jazz stretch
Junior Jazz stretch with Krista (Gym) (wear ballet clothes! This class is for those who have already been on Junior Jazz/Ballet for a minimum of one year) (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Fridays from 3:50pm to 4:20pm.
Junior Ballet Center and Grand Allegro exercises
Junior Ballet Center and Grand Allegro exercises with Krista (All first year Juniors, please attend Jenica’s Mini Ballet class today as well!). (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Fridays from 4:20pm to 5pm.
Mini Jazz Progressions/Tech/Improv.
Mini Jazz Progressions/Tech/Improv. with Gigi (Blue Room) (those on Mini who are not also on junior attend this class!) (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Fridays from 4:40pm to 5:15pm.
Mini Jazz choreography
Mini Jazz choreography with Krista (Gym) (Gigi) is a dance class held on Fridays from 5:30pm to 6pm.
Junior Jazz Progressions/Tech/Improv.
Junior Jazz Progressions/Tech/Improv. with Krista (Gym) is a dance class held on Fridays from 5pm to 5:30pm.
Mini Tap choreography
Mini Tap choreography with Krista (Black Room) (Gigi) is a dance class held on Fridays from 6pm to 6:30pm.
Combo #1
Combo #1 with Kymee (Silver Room & Gym)(Ashlynn) is a dance class held on Mondays from 2:30pm to 3:20pm.
Mini Core Tap choreography review
Mini Core Tap choreography review with Gigi (Black Room) (All first year Mini Core Tap members are required to attend this class!) is a dance class held on Mondays from 3:30pm to 4pm.
Pointe level 2
Pointe level 2 with Jenica (Blue Room) is a dance class held on Mondays from 3:30pm to 4pm.
Junior/Teen/Senior Ballet
Junior/Teen/Senior Ballet with Jenica (those on both mini and junior, go to mini) (Blue Room) is a dance class held on Mondays from 4:30pm to 6pm.
Mini Core Stretch & choreography
Mini Core Stretch & choreography with Krista (Gym) (Gigi) is a dance class held on Mondays from 4:50pm to 5:40pm.
Mini Fusion Jazz
Mini Fusion Jazz with Kymee (Silver Room) (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Mondays from 4:50pm to 5:35pm.
Mini Core Tap technique and choreography
Mini Core Tap technique and choreography with Krista (Black Room) (Gigi) is a dance class held on Mondays from 4pm to 4:50pm.
3rd & Up Ballet
3rd & Up Ballet with McKenzee (Silver Room) (Belle) is a dance class held on Mondays from 4pm to 4:50pm.
Mini Fusion Ballet
Mini Fusion Ballet with Kymee (Gym) (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Mondays from 4pm to 4:45pm.
Pre-pointe & Pointe level 1
Pre-pointe & Pointe level 1 with Jenica (Blue Room) is a dance class held on Mondays from 4pm to 4:30pm.
K-2nd Hip Hop
K-2nd Hip Hop with Gigi (Silver Room) (Harper) is a dance class held on Mondays from 5:40pm to 6:30pm.
Mini Core Jazz progressions
Mini Core Jazz progressions with Krista (Gym) (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Mondays from 5:40pm to 6:10pm.
Junior/Teen/Senior Cardio/Strength/Stretch
Junior/Teen/Senior Cardio/Strength/Stretch with Krista (Blue Room) (those on both Junior & Mini do not attend this class) is a dance class held on Mondays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
Advanced Tumbling
Advanced Tumbling with Kymee (Gym) (Mollie & McKenzee) is a dance class held on Mondays from 6:30pm to 7:20pm.
Mini Core Tap Tricks
Mini Core Tap Tricks who were on Mini Core in 2024-2025 or earlier with Alicia (Black Room) is a dance class held on Mondays from 7:25pm to 7:45pm.
6th & Up Hip Hop
6th & Up Hip Hop with Gigi (Silver Room) (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Mondays from 7:30pm to 8:20pm.
Junior/Teen/Senior Jazz Progressions/Tech/Improv.
Junior/Teen/Senior Jazz Progressions/Tech/Improv. with Krista (Gym) (those on both Mini & Junior, do not attend this class) is a dance class held on Mondays from 7:30pm to 8:10pm.
Senior Core Tap choreography
Senior Core Tap choreography with Krista (Black Room) (Alicia) is a dance class held on Mondays from 8:10pm to 9pm.
Senior Core Jazz/Contemporary choreography
Senior Core Jazz/Contemporary choreography with Krista (Gym) (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Mondays from 9pm to 9:40pm.
Mini Core Jazz choreography review
Mini Core Jazz choreography review with Gigi (Blue Room) (All first year Mini Jazz members are required to attend this class!) is a dance class held on Thursdays from 3:30pm to 4pm.
K-2nd Int. Tap
K-2nd Int. Tap with Kymee (Black Room) (Lauren) is a dance class held on Thursdays from 3pm to 3:50pm.
Mini & Intermediate Tumbling
Mini & Intermediate Tumbling w/ Mollie (Gym) (Creedyn & Alex) is a dance class held on Thursdays from 4pm to 4:50pm.
K-2nd Jazz
K-2nd Jazz with Alex C. (Blue Room) (Oakley) is a dance class held on Thursdays from 4pm to 4:50pm.
Junior Core Tap choreography
Junior Core Tap choreography with Krista (Black Room) (Alicia) is a dance class held on Thursdays from 4pm to 4:50pm.
Jr/Tn Fusion Jazz
Jr/Tn Fusion Jazz with Brea (Silver Room) is a dance class held on Thursdays from 4pm to 4:45pm.
Tumbling Co.
Tumbling Co. with Krista (Gym) (Mollie & Aspynn) is a dance class held on Thursdays from 5pm to 5:50pm.
Junior/Teen/Senior Cardio/Strength/Stretch
Junior/Teen/Senior Cardio/Strength/Stretch with Brea (Blue Room) (Those on both Mini & Junior do not attend this class) is a dance class held on Thursdays from 5pm to 6pm.
Mini Fusion Tap
Mini Fusion Tap with Kymee (Silver Room) (Harper) is a dance class held on Thursdays from 5pm to 5:45pm.
Mini Ballet
Mini Ballet with Kymee (Blue Room) (Those on BOTH Mini & Junior do not attend this class, just those on Mini ONLY attend.) (Lohgan) is a dance class held on Thursdays from 6:10pm to 7:10pm.
Junior Jazz choreography
Junior Jazz choreography with Krista (Gym) (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Thursdays from 6:20pm to 7:10pm.
Junior/Teen/Senior Ballet
Junior/Teen/Senior Ballet with Krista (Gym) (All those on Junior Core Jazz/Ballet (Including those on both Mini & Junior) DO attend this class) is a dance class held on Thursdays from 7:10pm to 8:30pm.
Mini Jazz Progressions/Tech/Improv
Mini Jazz Progressions/Tech/Improv with Kymee (Blue Room) (Those on BOTH Mini & Junior do not attend this class. Also, stay in your ballet clothes since this is a short class!) (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Thursdays from 7:10pm to 7:40pm.
Senior Core Jazz/Contemporary Review
Senior Core Jazz/Contemporary Review (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Thursdays from 8:30pm to 9pm.
Junior Hip Hop
Junior Hip Hop with Shayna/Gigi (This class will begin October 16th) is a dance class held on Thursdays from 8:30pm to 9pm.
Teen Core Jazz
Teen Core Jazz (Aspynn) (this class may alternate with Teen Contemporary or will become the Teen class that needs more cleaning or time) is a dance class held on Thursdays from 9pm to 9:40pm.
Teen Core Contemporary choreography
Teen Core Contemporary choreography with Krista (Gym) (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Tuesdays.
Teen Core Jazz choreography
Teen Core Jazz choreography with Krista (Gym) (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Tuesdays.
Creative Movement
Creative Movement with Kymee (Blue Room) (Reece) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 2:30pm to 3:15pm.
3rd-5th Grade Jazz
3rd-5th Grade Jazz with Addy (Blue Room) (Lauren) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 4:30pm to 5:20pm.
Jr/Tn Fusion Tap
Jr/Tn Fusion Tap with Kymee (Silver Room) (Harper) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 4:45pm to 5:30pm.
Junior Core Tap Improv.
Junior Core Tap Improv. with Krista (Black Room) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 4:50pm to 5:10pm.
Junior Core Tap choreography
Junior Core Tap choreography with Krista (Black Room)(Alicia) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 4pm to 4:50pm.
1st-2nd Grade Tumbling
1st-2nd Grade Tumbling with Aspynn (Gym) (Rylee & Lilly) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 4pm to 4:50pm.
Mini Fusion Tap
Mini Fusion Tap with Kymee (Silver Room) (Harper) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 4pm to 4:45pm.
Junior Core Jazz choreography
Junior Core Jazz choreography with Krista (Gym) (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 5:10pm to 6pm.
1st-3rd Grade Tap
1st-3rd Grade Tap with Addy (Black Room) (Reece) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:20pm.
Jr/Tn Fusion Hip Hop
Jr/Tn Fusion Hip Hop with Gigi (Silver Room) (Lauren) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 5:35pm to 6:20pm.
Junior/Teen/Senior Pilates & Stretch
Junior/Teen/Senior Pilates & Stretch with Kymee (Blue Room) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 6:20pm to 7:15pm.
Tumbling Co.
Tumbling Co. with Krista (Gym) (Mollie & Aspynn) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 6:20pm to 7:10pm.
4th & Up Tap
4th & Up Tap with Addy (Black Room) (Lauren) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 7:20pm.
Mini Hip Hop
Mini Hip Hop with Shayna/Gigi (Blue Room) (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 7:15pm to 7:45pm.
Jr/Tn Fusion Ballet & Jazz
Jr/Tn Fusion Ballet & Jazz with Kymee & Addy (Blue Room) (Belle) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 7:20pm to 8:45pm.
Junior/Teen/Senior Jazz Progressions/Tech/Improv.
Junior/Teen/Senior Jazz Progressions/Tech/Improv. with Krista (Gym) (those on both Mini & Junior, do not attend this class) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 7:20pm to 8pm.
Teen Hip Hop
Teen Hip Hop with Shayna/Gigi (Gym) (This will begin the week of October 14th) is a dance class held on Tuesdays from 8pm to 8:30pm.
PreK/K Tap
PreK/K Tap with Jordan (Black Room) (Reece) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 2:15pm to 3:05pm.
Combo #2
Combo #2 with Kymee (Silver Room & Gym)(Ashlynn) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 2:30pm to 3:20pm.
PreK/K Tumbling
PreK/K Tumbling with Jordan (Gym) (Reece & Ashlynn) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 3:10pm to 4pm.
Mini Core Tap tricks
Mini Core Tap tricks for those who are first year on Mini Core with Alicia (Black Room) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 3:40pm to 4pm.
Mini Fusion Ballet & Jazz
Mini Fusion Ballet & Jazz with Kymee (Silver Room) (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 4pm to 5:35pm.
K-2nd Ballet
K-2nd Ballet with McKenzee (Blue Room) (Reece) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 4pm to 4:50pm.
Mini Core Tap technique & choreography
Mini Core Tap technique & choreography with Krista (Black Room) (Gigi) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 4pm to 4:50pm.
Junior/Teen/Senior Yoga
Junior/Teen/Senior Yoga with Kymee (Gym) (those on both Mini & Junior do not attend this class) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 5:35pm to 6:25pm.
Mini Core Jazz Progressions/Tech/Improv
Mini Core Jazz Progressions/Tech/Improv with Krista (Blue Room) (Aspynn) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 5:45pm to 6:25pm.
3rd-5th Hip Hop
3rd-5th Hip Hop with Gigi (Silver Room) (Harper) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 5:45pm to 6:35pm.
Mini Core Jazz choreography
Mini Core Jazz choreography with Krista (Blue Room) (Gigi) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 5pm to 5:45pm.
3rd & Up/ Intermediate Tumbling
3rd & Up/ Intermediate Tumbling with Mollie (Gym) (McKenzee & Ashlynn) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 7:20pm.
Senior Core Tap choreography
Senior Core Tap choreography with Krista (Black Room) (Alicia) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 6:45pm to 7:35pm.
Mini Core Ballet
Mini Core Ballet with Kymee (All Minis Attend!) (Blue Room) (Jordan) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 6:45pm to 7:45pm.
6th & Up Jazz
6th & Up Jazz with Aspynn (Silver Room) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 7:30pm to 8:20pm.
Senior Core Tap improv
Senior Core Tap improv with Krista (Black Room) (Alicia) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 7:35pm to 7:55pm.
Junior/Teen/Senior Core Ballet
Junior/Teen/Senior Core Ballet with Sasha (Gym) (those on both Mini & Junior do not attend this class) is a dance class held on Wednesdays from 8pm to 9:30pm.
Workshops
Mini/Junior Tap
Mini/Junior Tap workshop class with instructor Sarah. Note: those on Junior Tap who are also on Teen, go to Ballet.
Mini/Junior Ballet
Mini/Junior Ballet workshop class with instructor Elizabeth (Gigi). Note: those on Senior Tap as well as Junior Jazz/Ballet, go to Senior Tap.
Senior Tap
Senior Tap workshop class with instructor Jumaane.
Mini Tap Technique
Mini Tap Technique workshop class with instructor Sarah.
Mini Ballet
Mini Ballet workshop class with instructor Elizabeth (Gigi).
Mini/Junior Tap Improv.
Mini/Junior Tap Improv. workshop class with instructor Sarah. Note: those on Junior and Senior Tap, go to Senior.
Senior Tap Improv.
Senior Tap Improv. workshop class with instructor Jumaane.
Mini Tap
Mini Tap workshop class with instructor Jumaane.
Senior Tap
Senior Tap workshop class with instructor Sarah.
Junior Tap
Junior Tap workshop class with instructor Sarah.
Junior Tap
Junior Tap workshop class with instructor Jumaane.
Junior Ballet
Junior Ballet workshop class with instructor Elizabeth.
Mini/Junior Tap Technique
Mini/Junior Tap Technique workshop class with instructor Jumaane. Note: those on Junior and Senior Tap, go to Senior.
Mini/Junior Tap Technique
Mini/Junior Tap Technique workshop class with instructor Sarah. Note: those on Junior and Senior Tap, go to ballet.
Senior Tap Improv
Senior Tap Improv workshop class with instructor Sarah.
Mini/Junior Tap Improv
Mini/Junior Tap Improv workshop class with instructor Jumaane. Note: those on Junior and Senior Tap, go to Senior.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact DD & TA?
Call DD & TA at (406) 498-6270 or visit http://www.dynamicdanceco.com/aboutus/.
How much do classes cost at DD & TA?
Classes at DD & TA range from $35 to $45.
What are DD & TA's prices?
Classes at DD & TA range from $35 to $45.
Does DD & TA have a website?
Yes, you can find DD & TA online at http://www.dynamicdanceco.com/aboutus/.
What is DD & TA's phone number?
DD & TA's phone number is (406) 498-6270.
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