If you live anywhere in the Michiana area (northern Indiana/southwest Michigan) you've likely heard the name Dan O'Day... especially when it comes to dance. In fact, Dan O'Day and dance/dance lessons/dance studios are all more or less synonymous in the Michiana area.

Dan, who is now in his early 80's acts, thinks, and dances like a man many, many years younger. His passion for his art, his experience and his earned talents have made him Michiana's Fred Astaire. He is respected and admired by his students, past students and community alike.

"I was never a dancer.

In fact, I didn't even like the idea of dancing.

I learned to dance by Dan

and his team and

it changed my life in

so many wonderful ways.

I will dance for the rest of my life.

Thank you, Dan!"

John B. South Bend, Indiana

The Dan O'Day Dance Club is a ballroom/club-style venue offering expert dance instruction plus a variety of dance programs, memberships and dance opportunities, including competitions and community fundraising events. Located in downtown Mishawaka, Indiana, the beautiful facility is in a vintage, brick, two-story building with a New York-style awning over the entry.

Professional Dance Programs

Dan O'Day Dance Programs consist of a Syllabus of Dancing. This is planned by the instructor based on the student’s ability, the dances he or she wants to learn, the degree of expertise desired, and the time the student is able to devote to learning and practicing.

Left to right- Dan O'Day, Jan Efferty, Jena and Jim Dahlgren, Debbie and Mike Anderson

Professional Dance Instruction
Five professional, in-house, dance instructors who have over 150 years of combined teaching experience. These polished teachers offer lessons in both American and International dance styles.

"Dancing has become

the single most important

thing that I do.

It has given me self-confidence, 

kept me active and healthy

and in great shape.

Dan O'Day and his team

are lifesavers!"

Becca C. Niles, Michigan

MEMBERSHIPS

"I used to sit back and

watch people dance,

wishing I had the courage and ability.

Last year my wife talked me into

taking a few lessons at

the Dan O'Day Dance Club.

To my surprise, I was dancing

within the first week...

I mean, seriously dancing!

Today, I dance whenever I can.

I love it! I owe it all to

my wonderful wife

and the amazing

Dan O'Day Dance Team!"

Steven S. Elkhart, Indiana

The Dance Club
The Dan O'Day Dance Club is Michiana's largest and best ballroom studio. With two ballroom floors totaling over 5,000 square feet of dance space, it is clear to see that this area is absolutely devoted to teaching people to dance and providing a beautiful venue for enjoyment.

Developing confidence is one of the prime factors at Dan O'Day's and this party format is designed to get people dancing with a variety of partners, using all they have learned. Parties are the "fun" part of the learning process and supply the battle conditions that are essential to becoming an expert.

Dan O'Day Dance Studio

107 East First Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544

574.255.1168

danodaydanceclub.com