Ltsod About us

Laurie is very proud of her students accomplishments and successes over the years. Throughout the
years, students have appeared on Breakfast Television, Ricky‘s Room and have also performed at
half-time shows at the American Bowl (Skydome) and the Pro-Bowl (Hawaii). Students have also been
part of the Raptors Junior Dance Pac and the Toronto Argonaut Cheerleaders. Others have followed their
dream by opening up their own dance schools or teaching for prominent dance schools throughout
North America. While many of her students come primarily for fun and recreation, competition classes are
also available for the serious and dedicated dancer. Laurie’s competitive teams have won numerous
Scholarships, Trophies and Medals throughout the years. Her dancers have also had the opportunity to
participate in dance examinations, perform at various community events, attend dance workshops and
conventions throughout Canada and the United States.

Our goal is to build self-confidence, self-esteem and poise in a caring, fun and friendly environment while
receiving high quality instruction. The family oriented atmosphere at The Laurie Thacker School of Dance
is very important to Laurie and her warmth and enthusiasm are trademarks of her studio.

Thank you for your interest in The Laurie Thacker School of Dance. The School had
been in operation for 22 years in Markham, Ontario and is now in its 6th year located in
Bright’s Grove. The studio is owned and operated by Laurie (Thacker) Miller. Laurie
has been a member of the British Association Teachers of Dancing, The Professional
Dance Teachers Association and Dance Educators of America for many years and has
added Dance Competition Adjudicator to her list of credentials. Laurie has performed
on stage, T.V. and danced in the movie "Hank Williams-The Show He Never Gave". She
also had the pleasure of dancing for the late Gregory Hines at the O’Keefe Centre in
Toronto. Laurie continues to train with today’s top teachers throughout North America
bringing her knowledge and gift of dance to her students.