Tamie Griffith - OWNER & DIRECTOR
Tamie Griffith is the owner and director of 5678 Dance Studio and has been inspiring dancers in Modesto for over 30 years. She was raised in Modesto, and has built both her family and her career in the community she loves. She is raising four boys, while she continues to dedicate her life to sharing her passion for dance.
Tamie began dancing at the age of three and trained in a wide variety of styles in both the Bay Area and Modesto. At eight years old, she discovered her true love for ballet and quickly developed a deep appreciation for its discipline and artistry. As a teenager, she took private ballet and pointe lessons twice a week and frequently traveled to Shawl Anderson Dance and The Oakland Ballet for additional training. This lifelong love of ballet continues to influence her teaching, and she strives to pass on that same passion to her students today.
From an early age, Tamie and her sister, Danette, dreamed of opening a dance studio together. As children, they spent their summers teaching neighborhood kids and putting on backyard recitals for family and friends. At just 16 and 19 years old, they turned that dream into reality, founding 5678 Dance Studio. Despite doubts about their young age, the sisters’ determination, creativity, and love of dance, combined with strong support from their family, allowed them to succeed. Their motto became to “Dance the Dream,” a vision that continues to guide the studio today.
After Danette’s passing in 2013, Tamie has continued to lead the studio with the support of her friends, family, and faculty, carrying forward the dream she and her sister shared. She directs the studio’s award-winning competition team, traveling to conventions and competitions, and takes pride in offering students high-quality training in a supportive and inspiring environment.
For Tamie, teaching dance is about much more than choreography and technique. She believes in teaching life lessons, encouraging confidence, resilience, and teamwork both inside and outside the studio. Watching her students fall in love with dance, discover their passion, and grow as individuals remains one of her greatest joys.