Tamie Griffith - OWNER & DIRECTOR

 

Tamie Griffith is the Owner and Director of 5678 Dance Studio and has been inspiring dancers in the Modesto community for over 30 years. Born and raised in Modesto, she has built both her family and her career in the community she loves, dedicating much of her life to sharing her passion for dance with generations of students.

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Tamie’s love for dance began at just three years old when her mom enrolled her in her first dance class. She trained in a wide variety of styles throughout Modesto and the Bay Area, but at eight years old, ballet captured her heart. As a teenager, she took private ballet and pointe lessons twice a week and frequently traveled to Shawl-Anderson Dance Center and Oakland Ballet for additional training. The discipline, structure, and artistry of ballet continue to influence her teaching today, and it remains her favorite dance style.

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From an early age, Tamie and her sister, Danette, dreamed of opening a dance studio together. As kids, they spent their summers teaching neighborhood children and producing backyard recitals for family and friends. At just 16 and 19 years old, the sisters turned that childhood dream into reality and opened 5678 Dance Studio. Despite doubts about their young ages, their determination, creativity, love of dance, and incredible family support helped their little studio grow. Their motto became “Dance the Dream,” a vision that continues to guide 5678 today.

After Danette’s passing in 2013, Tamie continued carrying forward the dream they created together with the support of her family, friends, and faculty. Today, she leads the studio and its award-winning competition program, traveling to conventions and competitions while continuing to provide dancers with high-quality training in an environment where they feel supported, challenged, and loved.

Outside of 5678, Tamie is the proud mom of four boys and serves as PTA President at her youngest son’s school. She loves traveling, all things Disney, and running, and has participated in many races over the years, including completing a marathon! One day, she also dreams of writing a book.

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For Tamie, teaching dance has always been about so much more than choreography and technique. She believes the lessons learned inside the studio including confidence, resilience, discipline, teamwork, and perseverance can stay with dancers long after they leave the stage. Watching her students fall in love with dance, discover their own passions, and grow into confident individuals remains one of her greatest joys.

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After more than three decades, the dance studio is still Tamie’s happy place. This season, she is especially excited to watch another year of dancers grow, create new memories, and see this year’s recital theme come to life on stage.

“Dance is about so much more than learning steps—it’s about building confidence, creating lifelong memories, and giving every child a place to belong.”

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More than 30 years later, Tamie continues to honor the dream that started with two sisters in a backyard and inspire the next generation to Dance the Dream.