Dani Bathon has been dancing for over 36 years and teaching for 21 years. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Dani trained under some of the most influential choreographers such as Debbie Allen, Jackie Sleight, Liz Imperio, Ryan and Tina Cyphert, and Dee Caspary to name a few. She traveled the country assisting for West Coast Dance Explosion, L.A. Dance Magic, and L.A. Underground, as well as performed with several dance companies.
After high school, Dani attended Lindenwood University where she graduated, with honors, with a double major in Dance and Fine Arts Management. While in college, she choreographed, performed, and produced industrial shows for Paul Mitchell’s Black and White Ball and Paul Mitchell’s Night at the Circus Ball.
Dani’s choreography has lead her students to several top scoring routines, scholarships to very prestigious dance companies and universities, as well as received numerous choreography awards both at the regional and national levels. In order to be a great educator, you must never stop educating yourself so Dani continues her training and never stops learning. She attends numerous seminars and conventions to better herself and her craft. She only wishes to continue dancing and educating young dancers. She is so excited to be joining the Charmette Academy of Dance family and cannot wait to see what the future has in store!