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Learn ballroom dance, Latin dance, country dance, swing dance, hip-hop, & 18+ heels dancing at Uptempo Dance Studio in Barrie.
Passion
Our passion for the art of dance drives us in everything we do. In dance, we experience what it is to be human. We want to share that with you through helping you learn to dance for yourself or through the art of performance (whether you are performing or audience).
Community
At Uptempo Barrie, we believe that dance is for everyone. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where students can learn and grow in a supportive community. Finding time for friendship in adulthood can be a challenge. We want to bring people together.
Growth
Dance is more than a skill or exercise - it is personal growth. It teaches us life skills like patience, practice, communication, connection, confidence, and so much more! We are here to help you grow - not just as dancers, but as people.
Deanna Stephens (Owner and Teacher)
Deanna's passion for dance has been a driving force throughout her entire life that has culminated in opening the Uptempo Dance Studio. Her goal is to share the joy of dance with the people of Barrie and the surrounding areas. Deanna has been teaching ballroom and latin dance since 2015 after discovering her passion for the style in 2008. She has won awards at multiple competitions. Her experience teaching includes both private and group lessons in Barrie, Ontario and at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Before that, she trained as a dance teacher and served as a dance intern to assist the teachers in the lessons at Paramount Ballroom Studios in West Palm Beach. She also has experience in developing wedding choreography for couple's first dances and choreographing stage musicals. She currently teaches a variety of dances, including: cha cha, rumba, east coast swing, samba, merengue, tango, waltz, foxtrot, hustle, kizomba, salsa, and bachata.
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