Tanya Kinnaman is the heart, soul and CEO behind Tanya’s Dance Company (TDC). A native Montanan, Tanya started dancing at the age of 4 and continued through college while dancing on the Montana State University dance team. Tanya became captain her junior year and at the completion of her senior season, she was offered the MSU head cheer/dance coach position where during her tenure, she brought the dance team to be the first nationally ranked collegiate dance team at MSU. Tanya received her degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in dance and went on to teach kindergarten. She opened TDC in 2001 with the mission to provide dance education in a structured atmosphere to students of all ages so that they have the skills they need to enjoy dance for a lifetime. While teaching both competitive and recreational dancers at the studio, she has taught countless camps and workshops and has also judged numerous events around the state of MT. Tanya takes pride in the studio and her love for dance has sparked an eagerness to inspire young dancers while growing herself. While accolades and achievements of TDC have been plentiful, Tanya remains committed to providing a nurturing environment where dancers of all ages can thrive. Her commitment extends beyond competitive realms to ensure that every dancer, whether in competitive, recreational, or pre-school proms, is bestowed with the same love for dance that fuels her own journey.
Tanya eagerly awaits the unfolding chapters of TDC and the journeys of its dancers. She extends her heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated team, students, and families whose unwavering support breathes life into her studio’s vision of dance excellence and inclusivity . . . all of which makes TDC feel like family.
-I have two sons that are very active in sports. My oldest son is in college and plays college baseball. My youngest plays both football and baseball so I am attending as many of their games as I can.
-My husband is also a high school teacher and a coach so we spend most of our spare time attending sporting events.
-Both my husband and I are alumni of Montana State University where he played college football and I was on the Dance Team. We have season tickets to the Bobcat Football games and love attending those.