Dana's Dance Center is located 2 miles North of Clearwater, KS at the corner of W 87th Street South and S 135th Street West.

Dana's Dance Center
13651 W. 87th St. South
Clearwater, KS 67026

(620) 584-2901

Who is Dana Tinkler?

I have 34 years of experience in Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Pointe, Vocal Music and Theatre and have 12 years of experience in gymnastics. I attended Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas with Scholarships in Vocal Music and Theatre and was on the Dance Team. I have done professional theatre in Detroit, Michigan and in Kansas. I toured with Wichita Children's Theatre Professional Touring Troupe. At WCT I taught Dance, Fairytale Theatre and Musical Theatre Classes. I have been in many Talent Competitions and Pageants and was Miss Teen Kansas. I have also been a judge for pageants in Kansas. I have performed in many professional productions throughout the years. Such as: Dorothy in the "Wizard of Oz", Kim Mcafee in "Bye, Bye, Birdie", Philia in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum", Louisa in "The Fantasticks", Ermendgarde in "Hello, Dolly", Felicity in "The Shadow Box", Louise in "Carousel", Mary in "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?" just to name a few.

I have been married for 22 years to my wonderful husband Darren we have 3 sons Jake 16, Josh 15 and Justin 13.

The joy I get from teaching dance is something that I truly love.  The students make me smile and I love their enthusiasm for music and dance.  I enjoy watching them perform at recitals and seeing the confidence and self-esteem they have gained through dance.

Teaching Dance isn't just about learning the names of dance steps and technique it's also about teaching a positive attitude and gaining self-esteem through dance and performing that carries over into life.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your child's life, it is a blessing to have them in mine.

Ms. Dana Tinkler 

Who is Sara Lane?

Ms. Sara has been teaching for 4 years. She will be a junior at Oklahoma City University where she currently an American Dance Pedagogy major, a dancer teacher major. She has been trained in tap, jazz, and ballet and continue to take classes. At OCU, Ms. Sara has continued to improve her technique and teaching ability. She has peformed as part of their company and liturgical dance group at the university.

Ms. Sara Lane 

"Great Dancers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their Passion." -- Judith Jameson

Life Is Too Short,
Break The Rules,
Forgive Quickly,
Kiss Slowly,
Love Truly,
Laugh Uncontrollably,
And Never Regret Anything
That Made You Smile.
Life May Not Be The Party
We Hoped For,
But While We're Here,
We Should Dance...

"Aubree had a great time last night at dance. She couldn't stop talking about the big girls and was trying to show us all part of her new dance ~ it was so cute. I am really seeing a difference in her ~ not only in her dancing but in her confidence level too. I know part of it is the nap at home before dance and that she loves dancing withHaily, but she truly loves you as well and that goes a long way. Just wanted to say Thank You!" -- Stephanie

"WOW! The recital was incredible!!! I had so much fun watching "all my" kids up on stage feeling so good about themselves and being so successful!!! So beautiful. Between you and I remember this: " The students were successful and performed well,...but it was the teacher who brought them to believe in themselves enough to reach that level of success." And Dana, You have brought so many to a level "I know "many of them never knew was possible. I know this because I know many of your kids. You have a way of reaching a part in these kids' hearts and minds that very few people even know exists in them. There are many teachers, but very few who just naturally have the ability to connect with kids at the deep level that you do....and I'm guessing that you don't even think about that or even know it...it is just who you are. Thank you for loving them...afterall,...that is why they are so successful." -- Carol