Meet the Owners

Tracy Davenport

TRACY DAVENPORT, founder and Artistic

Director of The DANCE CO. of St. Charles, is a

member of Dance Masters of America and is proud

to be a Diploma Fellow with Cecchetti Council of

America, one of about 40 in the entire USA! She

danced professionally at The Muny for 13 seasons

appearing in over 20 productions and/or touring

companies, with TAPSICHORE, a professional

rhythm tap company, and was a KMOX Cardinal

dancer. Tracy has choreographed and taught tap for

Lindenwood University, jazz for Fontbonne College,

Master Classes for the Cecchetti Council of America

(ballet, tap & jazz, regionally & nationally), St. Louis

Dance Festival, In-Studio Intensives, Ballet for Tap

The Map, DMA Regional & National Conventions

& Teacher’s Training School and Chicago National

Association of Dance Masters National Convention

for students & teachers. She began teaching in 1975.

Tracy served on the DMA National Board for several

years and is a Past President of SLDTA.

Debbie Davenport

DEBORAH DAVENPORT, teacher and choreo-

grapher since 1972, is a graduate of DMA Teacher’s

Training School, and a member Dance Masters of

America. She is Artistic Director of The DANCE

CO. of St. Charles. She was a member of the Kansas

City Royalaires and also a KMOX Cardinal dancer.

As a dancer with St. Charles Civic Ballet, Debbie

danced on several St. Louis TV shows. She has

studied all forms of dance in New York, Chicago, and

L.A., with emphasis on Jazz. As a Master teacher,

Debbie has been on faculty for St. Louis Dance

Festival, St. Louis Dancing Teachers’ Association

and regional workshops across the country as well as

Fontbonne College. Debbie’s choreography credits

include a music video shown on St. Louis Cable TV,

the Patt Holt Singers road show and several promo-

tional videos for Venture. Debbie is Past President of

SLDTA and served on DMA’s National Committee

for Education on Tap. Having won numerous chore-

ography awards, Debbie judges for several regional

and national dance competitions.

Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Our talented and passionate staff are the heartbeat of our dance studio. Led by experienced directors and instructors, our team is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where dancers of all ages and skill levels can thrive. With expertise in various styles, from ballet to hip-hop, our instructors bring patience, enthusiasm, and creativity to every class. Our staff's love for dance is contagious, inspiring students to grow technically and confidently. From welcoming office administrators to skilled choreographers, our entire team works together to ensure every dancer feels valued, motivated, and empowered to reach their full potential.