ABOUT
mission statement
Syracuse Dance Company is committed to providing a convenient opportunity to explore the art of dance, tumbling, and karate. We offer fun classes designed to build lasting endurance, flexibility, and strength beneficial to activities far beyond the studio. It is our priority to maintain a safe, healthy, encouraging, and welcoming environment.
business philosophy
We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to learn fine arts. It is important to us that everyone feels welcome and comfortable in our classes and in the studio. We are serious about making healthy choices, but we consider having fun an essential part of any lifestyle. We strive to be good examples and to serve our community as best as we possibly can.
STAFF
history
Syracuse Dance Company was founded by Lindsey Bjork in January 2018 as a dance and tumbling studio. The karate program was added in the summer of 2020.
lindsey bjork
Lindsey Bjork is the Manager of Syracuse Dance Company, as well as the dance and tumbling instructor. She trained in dance and gymnastics from the age of 3. She is young, energetic, and patient. She is known for her innovative teaching style and original choreography. Syracuse Dance Company was built on the foundation of Lindsey's passion and creativity. "My childhood dance studio was home to some of my most cherished memories. I am honored to be able to offer the same opportunities I had when I was younger. It is an extremely rewarding experience to see my students mirror my passion for the arts."
kristopher baehr
Kristopher Baehr has studied Shotokan and Kenpo Karate for 10 years under the instruction of Sensei Keith Mabon of the United States Combat Martial Arts Association International(USCMAAI). "I've been interested in martial arts from a young age, back to when the now infamous Karate Kid movie came out! But being held at knife-point, when I was 15, changed my life. I felt helpless. I was disappointed that I couldn't protect my friend. I never wanted to feel that way again. Because of this experience and other reasons, I'm passionate about teaching people of all ages and body types how to properly defend themselves against a would-be attacker."