
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 10 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 and grow in confidence. 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 Nation 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 succeed.
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
Auditions for 25/26 Season
May 12-16th
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
Littles Ignite
Georgia Davenport
Georgia Day
Jersey Tulane
Lennyn Childs
Madison Harvey
Maggie Brimhall
Oakley Denning
Remi Thomas
Tiny Ignite
Addie Swain
Adeline Carlsen
CeCe Franklin
Charlotte Hilton
Mia Morgan
Mila Barlow
Olivia Blackburn
Remi Lunt
Petite Ignite
Ember Keele
Josie Morgan
Lila Talbot
Lily Grow
Maggie Roberts
Magnolia Dubois
Maylie Wayment
Mya Sandall
Natalie Harrah
Quinn Matern
Sha
Mini Ignite
Addison Flake
Adleigh Carter
Elle Barlow
Elsie Jensen
Evalynn Nattress
Evie Lessig
Lexie Techmeyer
Olivia Haskell
Quinny Felt
Junior Ignite
Abby Hansen
Adalyn Blackburn
Charlotte Magnusson
Emma Tew
Halle Harris
Kay Berbert
Kylie Weir
Mackenzie Christensen
Macy Low
Megan Villatoro
Teen Ignite
Addison Sackolwitz
Amelia Killpack
Emery Spotz
Hailey Manning
Hallie Tryon
Ila Brower
Isla Gordon
Isabelle Killian
Madison Techmeyer
Mckayla Caycho
Skyler Mills
Tiny Edge
Berkley Anderson
Delilah Love
Emrie Scow
Harper Shaw
Myla McClellan
Olivia Kodra
Reagan Wade
Weslee Kirkland
Wren Sisneros
Petite Edge
Collins Wallace
Ellie Southwick
Gemma Martin
Hope Bishop
London McBride
Madelyn Cushman
Quinn Savage
Roslyn West
Sawyer King
Scottie Burton
Taytum Maxfield
Tenley Adams
Mini Edge
Amelia Andrade
Capri Norman
Cecily Lefler
Chloe Nelson
Hadley Long
Mabel Lodder
Maddison Griffiths
Peyton Whitley
Sawyer Horne
Stella Bennett
Junior Edge
Demi Park
Ellie Wood
Emma Nilsson
Ivory Meyerhoffer
Josie Swain
Maleeya Lunt
Sammy Cook
Sammy Kruitbosch
Skylar Andreasen
Preteen Edge
Addison Kodra
Amarikiss Sillanpa
Avee Allen
Claire Stone
Grace Crandall
Ivy Musgrave
Jessica Miller
Quinn Linebarger
Ruby Hill
Teen Edge
Allie Brimley
Avy Cowdin
Brinley Southwick
Brynlee Price
Kayleigh Riching
Kyla Riching
Quincee Blackburn
Scotlin Lemmon
Violet WorkmanS
Senior Edge
Braylee Nuttall
Charlotte Sayes
Chloe Griffiths
Ellie Webb
Emery Savage
Guylee Burton
Holland Webb
Mazie Brimhall
Mia Berry
Mylie Brimhall
Olive Gramse
Reggie Fuentes
Seylah Ahles
Petite Elite
Ava Gardner
Cece Gregersen
Ella Fowers
Jovie Fuentes
Makenna Harris
Monroe Poorman
Myla McGary
Sailor Maxfield
Sami Evans
Taylor Benton
Mini Elite
Aniston Godderidge
Brynlee Kodra
Emrey Harrison
Evie Tulane
Ivy Blackburn
Kelsie Reynolds
Lila Hanson
Lily Page
Junior Elite
Dottie Olsen
Drucy Beutler
Elsie Green
Hadley Larkin
Kendal Dark
Maylie Thompson
Mia Cushman
Mia Wallace
Paisley McGary
Piper Godderidge
Oakley Ohlson
PreTeen Elite
Ally Mattson
Anna Sampson
Clara Kapp
Ellie Kubalek
Elina Nance
Emma Alvord
Hayley Harrison
Kara Buttars
Lucy Olsen
Preslee Barlow
Reese Tomney
Rosie Hansen
Treasure Wilcox
Teen Elite
Charly Johnson
Evelyn Miller
Harper King
Jayden Steele
Kate Russell
Kara Garton
Lila Coon
Makinlee Tomlinson
Megan Kerzie
Molly Hansen
Morgan Madsen
Senior Elite
Allyse Hilton
Aubrie Taggart
Bella Snow
Brinley Flake
Brooklyn Techmeyer
Emilee Steck
Emma Snow
Kiara Larsen
Lucy Markowski
Nora Widdison
Quinn Cook
Teagan Breckenridge
Extreme Elite
Adyson Weber
Anniston Olsen
Becca Pitcher
Braylee Christensen
Charlotte Ferguson
Gracie Rogers
Hadley Christensen
Hailey Clark
Miranda Bosh
Sofi Miles
Sophie Harris
Location
1435 W Hillfield Road
Layton, Utah 84041
IDC Instructors:
Courtney Felter
Kalli Potoker
Maesee Smith
Sydnie Gillett
Aspen Egan
Elli Taylor
Preslie Miles
Stefanie Christensen
Kristi Miller
Reece Zullinger
Makenzie Olsen
Mckena Thomas Director/Owner
Samantha Nordfelt -Recreation Director
Shayla Jones - Costume Director
Shaylee Fowers-Ballet Director
Wendy Franklin- Assistant Director
Trevor Thomas Financial Manager
Contact information
innovativedanceco@gmail.com
Please send all inquires to email
Mckena Thomas (Owner and Director)