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Escape. Create. Move
What to Know.
Innovative Dance Company offers a wide variety of classes that include, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip-hop, ballet, and technique. We have opportunities to dance on a recreational level to learn routines and perform in our Showcase or the opportunity to dance on a competitve level with additional hours spent in the studio. We would love to have you join our dance family and create unforgettable memories and experiences!
ESCAPE.CREATE.MOVE.

The Beginning.
Innovative Dance Company is a 9 year studio started by director Mckena Thomas. It has always been a dream of hers to be able to have a place to teach, learn and most importantly dance. We are so excited to be able to have a studio with new ideas, experiences and chapters in our lives. We hope you are too! We are passionate about creating a positive dance environment for kids to feel loved, valued and pushed! We love our Innovative Family and watching it grow over the years has been incredible! Our staff is well trained in all areas of dance and want to see your dancer suceed.
INNOVATIVE MISSION STATEMENT

Our purpose is to CREATE a space where dancers can learn, grow, develop strong technical skills, create friendships, good work ethic, and confidence as they MOVE their bodies and ESCAPE to a safe place through the gift of dance.
Our staff is educated, caring and has your dancer’s best interest in mind. Our values are based on integrity, with each decision thought out carefully and intentionally.We aim to CREATE a space where all dancers are loved, heard and seen. We also aim to create lasting friendships as we unite as a studio supporting one another. We will thrive as we strive be the best version of ourselves, spread our wings, and try new things!

Classes
Recreation Classes
Dancers range from 3-16
Classes are 1 to 1.5 hours once a week
See our schedule for class days and times
Tuition
90 min classes $75
60 min classes $60
Dancer Account registration here

Company Teams
by Audition
Dancers age 4-18
2 - 3 days a week, hours vary depending on level of team
Tryout Registration form
Dancers will come to the age they will turn in 2025!
Dancers may wear whatever they would like for clinics
Dancers will wear all black for tryouts and have hair pulled back.
Please bring 4x6 or 5x7 picture of your dancer.
May 12th:
4-6 year old tryout 4-6 pm (they will not have a clinic)
7-9 year old clinic: 5-7 pm
May 13th:
7-9 year old tryouts 4-7 pm
10-11 year old clinic 5-7 pm
May 14th
10-11 year old tryout 4-7 pm
12-14 year old clinic 5-7 pm
May 15th
12-14 year old tryout 4-7 pm
15 and up clinic 5-7 (high school team clinic also)
May 16th
15 and up tryout 4-7 pm (high school team tryout also)
Results posted on Website Monday May 19th
Princess Academy
June 11th 2025
9:00-12:00
This is a fun class for young girls (ages 3-5) to come learn how to become a princess! We will dance, color, turn them into a princess, enjoy snacks and treats, tumble and face paint and walk the red carpet! Every dancer will receive a crown.
Summer Recreational Dance pop ups
June & July
Great way to learn some of the fundamentals of dance. Bring a friend and come enjoy an afternoon of dance, fun and friendship!

Recreation Class : Registration will open June 1st. Classes begin in September
Competition Teams: Tryouts May 2025
Dancers will come one day for approx 1-4 hours depending on age.
Competition Classes will begin in Aug (Schedule TBA)
To Register for recreational classes click on this link below. You will need to create a login and enter in a new student for your dancer with all of their information, from there it will select which class they can enroll in. Please note the schedule could change based off future enrollement.
Classes.
Schedule is subject to change based on future enrollment.

Recreational Classes
We offer quality recreation dance classes.
Classes are 60 or 90 min a week depending on age and class. Each class will learn 2 routines. Fun, uplifting classes that build confidence, technique, and a love for dance. Perfect for dancers of all ages to grow, perform, and shine in a positive environment.
When registering for studio make sure you click Rec Classes
Company Teams
Starting from age 4 up to 18, these dancers will commit to hard work and increased hours to compete in various competitions with the opportunities to grow and become an experienced dancer.
For dancers ready to rise, our competition program offers advanced training, exciting performance opportunities, and a strong team culture. With focused technique, dynamic choreography, and supportive coaching, dancers grow as artists and teammates—on stage and beyond.We are looking for dancers who are ready to work hard and want to improve their dance ability. We hope you come and join our dance family!

Upcoming Events

Spring Showcase
May 10th
Northridge High

Company Tryouts
May 12-16

Company Teams
Pool Party
June 27

VIBE WEEK
June 23-27

Heritage Days Parade
June 28th

Iluminate Convention
July 18 & 19
Summer Classes
June & July

Princess Camp
June 11th

August
Company Dance Begins

September
Recreation Dance Begins

Delilah Love
Emrie Scow
Harper Shaw
Kate Stout
Myla Mclellan
Penny Savage
Reagan Wade
Weslee Kirkland
Wren Sisneros
Sha
Elle Barlow
Ellie Wood
Everlie Lessing
Kaiya Wells
Lexie Techmeyer
Lucille Bowers
Maleeya Lunt
Megan Villatoro
Sha
Claire Stone
Demi Park
Elle Yates
Emma Nillson
Ivory Meyerhoffer
Ivy Musgrave
Josie Swain
Quincee Blackburn
Sammy Cook
Sammy Kruitbosh
Violet Workman

Amelia Andrade
Cecily Lefler
Chloe Nelson
Elliett Haugen
Ember Keele
Hope Bishop
Lila Talbot
Maggie Roberts
Mya Sandall
Quinn Mater
Sawyer Horne
Tenley Adams

Collins Wallace
Ellie Southwick
Gemma Martin
London McBride
Madelyn Cushman
Magnolia Dubois
Myla McGary
Quinn Savage
Sawyer King
Scottie Burton
Taytum Maxfield

Ava Gardner
Capri Norman
Cece Gregerson
Hadley Long
Maddison Griffiths
Makenna Harris
Monroe Poorman
MJ Wray
Sailor Maxfield
Sami Evans
Stella Bennett
Taylor Benton

Anna Sampson
Brynlie Thompson
Charly Johnson
Jayden Steele
Kara Garton
Makinlee Tomlinson
Molly Hansen
Olive Gramse
Reggie Fuentes
Rosie Hansen
Sha
Allyse Hilton
Breanna Villatoro
Charlotte Ferguson
Emma Horne
Hadley Christensen
Kiara Larsen
Lucy Markowski
Mazie Watt
Quinn Cook
Taryne Garton
Ally Mattson
Clara Kapp
Elina Nance
Emma Alvord
Kara Buttars
Kate Russell
Lucy Olsen
Reese Tomney

Adyson Weber
Anniston Olsen
Aspen Potoker
Becca Pitcher
Braylee Christensen
Gracie Rogers
Hailey Clark
Miranda Bosh
Sofi Miles
Sophie Harris
Teagan Breckenridge

Aleece Colston
Emilee Steck
Hallie Tryon
Ila Brower
Kendell Prisbey
Maddison Techmeyer
Mazie Brimhall
Sophie Lyon

Sha
Brielle Poulson
Brooklyn Techmeyer
Chloe Griffiths
Ellie Kubalek
Emery Savage
Guylee Burton
Mylie Brimhall
Natalie Tew
Sadie Gramse
Anniston Godderidge
Ella Fowers
Emrey Harrison
Evie Tulane
Jovie Fuentes
Kelsie Reynolds
Lila Hanson
Lily Page
Ruby Hill

Allie Brimley
Avee Allen
Harper King
Kendal Dark
Maylie Thompson
Morgan Madsen
Preslie Barlow
Quinn Linebarger
Scotlin Lemmon
Dottie Olsen
Drucy Beutler
Elsie Green
Hadley Larkin
Hayley Harrison
Mia Cushman
Mia Wallace
Oakley Ohlson
Paisley McGary
Piper Godderidge
Treasure Wilcox

Brynlee Summers
Charlotte Magnusson
Emma Tew
Halle Harris
Kay Berbert
Kayleigh Riching
Kyla Riching
Kylie Weir
Mackenzie Christensen
Macy Low
Skylar Andreason

Avy Cowdin
Brinley Southwick
Brynlee Price
Emery Spotz
Hailey Manning
Izzy Killian
Seylah Ahles
Skyler Mills
Location
1435 W Hillfield Road
Layton, Utah 84041

IDC Instructors:

Courtney Felter
Kalli Potoker
Maesee Smith
Sydnie Gillett
Aspen Egan
Elli Johns
Preslie Miles
Stefanie Christensen
Kristi Miller
Reece Zullinger
Prezley Hunt
Makenzie Olsen

Mckena Thomas Director/Owner
Samantha Nordfelt -Recreation Director
Shayla Jones - Costume Director
Shaylee Fowers-Ballet Director
Wendy Franklin-Office Manager
Trevor Thomas Financial Manager

Contact information
innovativedanceco@gmail.com
Please send all inquires to email
Mckena Thomas (Owner and Director)

Escape. Create. Move

What to Know.

The Beginning.

Classes

Recreation Classes

Dancers range from 3-16

Classes are 1 to 1.5 hours once a week

See our schedule for class days and times

Tuition

90 min classes $75

60 min classes $60

Dancer Account registration here

Company Teams

by Audition

Dancers age 4-18

2 - 3 days a week, hours vary depending on level of team

Tryout Registration form

Dancers will come to the age they will turn in 2025!

Dancers may wear whatever they would like for clinics

Dancers will wear all black for tryouts and have hair pulled back.

Please bring 4x6 or 5x7 picture of your dancer.

May 12th:

4-6 year old tryout 4-6 pm (they will not have a clinic)

7-9 year old clinic: 5-7 pm

May 13th:

7-9 year old tryouts 4-7 pm

10-11 year old clinic 5-7 pm

May 14th

10-11 year old tryout 4-7 pm

12-14 year old clinic 5-7 pm

May 15th

12-14 year old tryout 4-7 pm

15 and up clinic 5-7 (high school team clinic also)

May 16th

15 and up tryout 4-7 pm (high school team tryout also)

Results posted on Website Monday May 19th

Princess Academy

June 11th 2025

9:00-12:00

This is a fun class for young girls (ages 3-5) to come learn how to become a princess! We will dance, color, turn them into a princess, enjoy snacks and treats, tumble and face paint and walk the red carpet! Every dancer will receive a crown.

Summer Recreational Dance pop ups

June & July

Great way to learn some of the fundamentals of dance. Bring a friend and come enjoy an afternoon of dance, fun and friendship!

Recreation Class : Registration will open June 1st. Classes begin in September

Competition Teams: Tryouts May 2025

Dancers will come one day for approx 1-4 hours depending on age.

Competition Classes will begin in Aug (Schedule TBA)

To Register for recreational classes click on this link below. You will need to create a login and enter in a new student for your dancer with all of their information, from there it will select which class they can enroll in. Please note the schedule could change based off future enrollement.

Classes.

Schedule is subject to change based on future enrollment.

Recreational Classes

Company Teams

Upcoming Events

Sha

Sha

Sha

Sha

Location

1435 W Hillfield Road

Layton, Utah 84041

IDC Instructors:

Contact information