Special Touch Talent Dance is a small-class dance studio at 3122 Wilmington Pike in Dayton, founded in 2008 by Melody K. Durnbaugh. It teaches ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, musical theater and hip-hop from beginner through competitive levels, plus adult classes, with a teaching staff carrying more than 45 years of combined experience. Classes run weekday afternoons and evenings and Saturday mornings; no summer camp program is described.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Special Touch Talent Dance directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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Powered by GoogleMy daughter started dance here when she was 8. She immediately fell in love with the studio and teachers! This studio helps dancers of all levels reach their goals for dance. Every level is welcome to dance! The teaching staff is encouraging and cares about all the dancers. I highly recommend this studio!
My daughters have danced competitively for 9 years. After a devastating 2021-2022 season at a local dance studio, my daughters no longer enjoyed going to a place that they had once considered a second home. Luckily, we had a connection to Special Touch Talent. Miss Melody and her staff welcomed my girls, several of their old teammates and other dancers from another studio with open arms. The positive environment at STT was a welcome change for all. The instructors are professional, compassionate and excellent role models. They welcome every child. The decision to move my daughters to this studio was the absolute best decision I could have made for them. They look forward to going to class each day, their dance technique has improved, they are being challenged and they are flourishing on stage. Not only are they better dancers with a renewed passion for their sport, they are loved and respected for who they are by every single person at the studio. The front desk staff, the teachers, the students, the parents and most especially Miss Melody, the owner, have welcomed them with open arms and adopted them into this dance family without hesitation. My girls are so proud to be a part of this dance family. If you are searching for a dance home, I encourage you to pay an in-person visit to Special Touch Talent. The love that Miss Mel has for dance and her students is palpable. Your dancer will be challenged, and most importantly, respected and cherished as an individual. Miss Melody only has kind words for her students and demonstrates class at all times. I had no idea that a dance environment could be this positive. My family and I could not be happier with our decision to join the competition team at STT. Thanks Miss Melody and staff for creating such a safe, positive environment for dancers to explore and exercise their passion.
My granddaughters just joined Special Touch Talent Dance Studio last summer after a very stressful year with another studio. They have thrived in the new environment and once again love and enjoy dance. The atmosphere is one of loving care for all the dancers. The teachers are amazing. Thank you, Miss Mel.
Our family has had children dancing at Special Touch Talent for the past ten years. We are so appreciative of the dance family Miss Melody has created with her amazing teachers and dancers. The teachers are inspiring, encouraging, supportive, and kind! The variety of classes leads to some pretty well-rounded dancers. There’s no place our kids would rather be!
My daughter and son have been dancing at Special Touch Talent for over 6 years now. The studio offers wonderful technique classes, recreational classes and has an amazing, successful competition team! We love the teachers, staff and our wonderful dance family :) The great thing is all kids are welcome at STT. Whether you're the best dancer, a new dancer or even a dancer with special needs, the teachers welcome you with open arms. Thanks for everything!




