Tania Garrant
Tania Lynn Garrant has been an instructor with the Piazza Dance Company, intermittently since 1990. She began her dance training, at the age of three, at Art Link Letter with instructor Julianna Pirpinelli. In 1983, Tania commenced her studies at
Piazza Dance Company. Over the years, she has studied with Gina Piazza, Marilynn Esper, Denise Sleete, Mary Ann Focht, Michelle Martin, Annette Colenso, and Tina Nyberg. Tania has also had the opportunity to take numerous Master Classes with various instructors such as Keith Di Orio, Frank Hatchett, Greg Russell, Gus Giordano, Tyce Diorio, Mia Michels, Tom Ralabate, etc. Her diverse dance training consists of Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Character, Musical Theater, Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Dance Team Precision, and Hawaiian-Tahitian.
Since the age of ten, Tania has competed in a myriad of dance competitions both locally and nationally, as a soloist and group member. She has received numerous Overall, High Score, Special Awards, and cash prizes throughout the years. As a soloist, Tania Lynn won various awards with her tap routines, choreographed by Gina Piazza. “My dance style predominantly comes from my numerous years of training with Gina. She has taught me a great deal throughout the years. Gina has always been an inspiration. Her innovative choreography is extraordinary!” Tania’s most unforgettable soloist awards include: Overall High Score Solo at Starpower Dance Competition out of 103 soloists, Top Ten Finalist in Miss Dance of Michigan 1994, First Place at American Dance Awards National Competition, and First Place at Dance Masters of America National Competition in New York City.
One of Tania’s most memorable moments was when she and partner Amy Frankel performed the nationally recognized duet, The Conversation, choreographed by award winning choreographer Gina Piazza, and won the $5000.00 Bill Como Memorial Award, Overall Highest Scoring Duet 13+, Overall Highest Scoring Duet, Overall Best Choreography, The Diamond Award for Choreography, and Overall Highest Scoring Performance at the 1994 American Dance Awards National Finals in Florida. “I will cherish that moment in time forever! Being chosen as the 1994 Bill Como Memorial Award Winner, out of 5,000+ routines is an honor. As a team member, each of us worked extremely hard, yet I loved every minute of it! I definitely would argue that ‘Dreams do come true,’” Tania states.
Tania has been fortunate to have many memorable experiences. She performed, The Conversation in Frank Hatchett’s Showcase 1993, in New York City for many prominent dancers/choreographers on Broadway. As a member of the Piazza Dance Co. Italy Show Troupe 1993, she performed in and choreographed routines for the 2-week show tour. Tania was crowned Miss Teen Michigan 1992 and represented Michigan at the National Miss Teen U.S.A pageant in the Caribbean, where she was a Top Ten Finalist. From 1995-1996, she performed as a member of the Oakland University Dance Team “Images.”
Before returning to teaching, Tania performed professionally as a member of the inaugural 1996-1997 Detroit Pistons Dance Team “Automotion.” Tania Lynn was chosen as one of fifteen members from a state wide selection process consisting of over 635 candidates. Throughout this duration, she did extensive participation at various philanthropic events including volunteering for: Make a Wish Foundation, Boys and Girls Clubs of South Oakland County, Children’s Hospital of Detroit, The American Heart Association, Palace Sports and Entertainment, and NCA Dance Team and Cheerleading Conference. She made appearances on behalf of the Pistons and performed at 100 Piston Basketball Games throughout the season. Tania was also selected as 1 of 5 team members to be chosen for a Billboard Spectacular featured in the Palace of Auburn Hills; National Print Work for SES; Team Poster distributed nationally; Interviewed on television and radio stations throughout the season; and can be seen on the Sony Playstation Game “NBA Live 98.”
To Tania, there is no such thing as not enough time in the day. Tania is the proud mother of her 20 month old daughter, Reagan. Tania graduated with her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Oakland University in 2003, and received her Post-Graduate Manual Therapy Certification in 2007 from the Ola Grimsby Institute. She works full time, as a Multi-Site Director, Medical Administrator, Physical Therapist and Clinical Instructor at Physiotherapy Associates in Walled Lake and Shelby Township. Tania works with a multitude of professional and intensive dancers, both locally and from out of state. She is known for her unique rehabilitation programs that are tailored to meet the needs of the intensive/competitive dancer and level 8-10 gymnast. Tania is currently a member of Dance Masters of Michigan and Dance Masters of America, and The International Association for Dance Medicine and Science. But, Tania is quick to note that dancing has always remained close to her heart. Dancing is her passion!
Tania has been teaching Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop for over 15 years and loves every minute of it! As a Competition Instructor, Tania’s students have won numerous honors throughout the years including: Cash Scholarships, High Score, Overall, Special, and Choreography Awards at both the Regional and National level. Tania states, “I am so very proud of all of my dancers! I’m a dancer, an instructor, and a choreographer. I know the amount of hard work and dedication that is required in order to be successful. The structure required for dancing promotes success in other areas. Dancing has given me a strong foundation to build on, which ultimately has enabled me to be prosperous in my various endeavors. I believe it’s important to teach the dancers to work together as a team, and strive to be the best they personally can be. I ask for everything I can think of, and my dancers have always given me everything they have! My motto, ‘If you want something bad enough, believe in yourself and you can achieve anything you set your mind to!’ As a teacher, I believe in my students until they believe in themselves!”
Piazza Dance Company. Over the years, she has studied with Gina Piazza, Marilynn Esper, Denise Sleete, Mary Ann Focht, Michelle Martin, Annette Colenso, and Tina Nyberg. Tania has also had the opportunity to take numerous Master Classes with various instructors such as Keith Di Orio, Frank Hatchett, Greg Russell, Gus Giordano, Tyce Diorio, Mia Michels, Tom Ralabate, etc. Her diverse dance training consists of Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Character, Musical Theater, Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Dance Team Precision, and Hawaiian-Tahitian.
Since the age of ten, Tania has competed in a myriad of dance competitions both locally and nationally, as a soloist and group member. She has received numerous Overall, High Score, Special Awards, and cash prizes throughout the years. As a soloist, Tania Lynn won various awards with her tap routines, choreographed by Gina Piazza. “My dance style predominantly comes from my numerous years of training with Gina. She has taught me a great deal throughout the years. Gina has always been an inspiration. Her innovative choreography is extraordinary!” Tania’s most unforgettable soloist awards include: Overall High Score Solo at Starpower Dance Competition out of 103 soloists, Top Ten Finalist in Miss Dance of Michigan 1994, First Place at American Dance Awards National Competition, and First Place at Dance Masters of America National Competition in New York City.
One of Tania’s most memorable moments was when she and partner Amy Frankel performed the nationally recognized duet, The Conversation, choreographed by award winning choreographer Gina Piazza, and won the $5000.00 Bill Como Memorial Award, Overall Highest Scoring Duet 13+, Overall Highest Scoring Duet, Overall Best Choreography, The Diamond Award for Choreography, and Overall Highest Scoring Performance at the 1994 American Dance Awards National Finals in Florida. “I will cherish that moment in time forever! Being chosen as the 1994 Bill Como Memorial Award Winner, out of 5,000+ routines is an honor. As a team member, each of us worked extremely hard, yet I loved every minute of it! I definitely would argue that ‘Dreams do come true,’” Tania states.
Tania has been fortunate to have many memorable experiences. She performed, The Conversation in Frank Hatchett’s Showcase 1993, in New York City for many prominent dancers/choreographers on Broadway. As a member of the Piazza Dance Co. Italy Show Troupe 1993, she performed in and choreographed routines for the 2-week show tour. Tania was crowned Miss Teen Michigan 1992 and represented Michigan at the National Miss Teen U.S.A pageant in the Caribbean, where she was a Top Ten Finalist. From 1995-1996, she performed as a member of the Oakland University Dance Team “Images.”
Before returning to teaching, Tania performed professionally as a member of the inaugural 1996-1997 Detroit Pistons Dance Team “Automotion.” Tania Lynn was chosen as one of fifteen members from a state wide selection process consisting of over 635 candidates. Throughout this duration, she did extensive participation at various philanthropic events including volunteering for: Make a Wish Foundation, Boys and Girls Clubs of South Oakland County, Children’s Hospital of Detroit, The American Heart Association, Palace Sports and Entertainment, and NCA Dance Team and Cheerleading Conference. She made appearances on behalf of the Pistons and performed at 100 Piston Basketball Games throughout the season. Tania was also selected as 1 of 5 team members to be chosen for a Billboard Spectacular featured in the Palace of Auburn Hills; National Print Work for SES; Team Poster distributed nationally; Interviewed on television and radio stations throughout the season; and can be seen on the Sony Playstation Game “NBA Live 98.”
To Tania, there is no such thing as not enough time in the day. Tania is the proud mother of her 20 month old daughter, Reagan. Tania graduated with her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Oakland University in 2003, and received her Post-Graduate Manual Therapy Certification in 2007 from the Ola Grimsby Institute. She works full time, as a Multi-Site Director, Medical Administrator, Physical Therapist and Clinical Instructor at Physiotherapy Associates in Walled Lake and Shelby Township. Tania works with a multitude of professional and intensive dancers, both locally and from out of state. She is known for her unique rehabilitation programs that are tailored to meet the needs of the intensive/competitive dancer and level 8-10 gymnast. Tania is currently a member of Dance Masters of Michigan and Dance Masters of America, and The International Association for Dance Medicine and Science. But, Tania is quick to note that dancing has always remained close to her heart. Dancing is her passion!
Tania has been teaching Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop for over 15 years and loves every minute of it! As a Competition Instructor, Tania’s students have won numerous honors throughout the years including: Cash Scholarships, High Score, Overall, Special, and Choreography Awards at both the Regional and National level. Tania states, “I am so very proud of all of my dancers! I’m a dancer, an instructor, and a choreographer. I know the amount of hard work and dedication that is required in order to be successful. The structure required for dancing promotes success in other areas. Dancing has given me a strong foundation to build on, which ultimately has enabled me to be prosperous in my various endeavors. I believe it’s important to teach the dancers to work together as a team, and strive to be the best they personally can be. I ask for everything I can think of, and my dancers have always given me everything they have! My motto, ‘If you want something bad enough, believe in yourself and you can achieve anything you set your mind to!’ As a teacher, I believe in my students until they believe in themselves!”