SPOTLIGHT on On Your Toes Dance Studio

Last updated 1 year ago

Our latest testimonial in the Florida Keys was with Nancy Dunn, owner of On Your Toes Dance Studio in Tavernier. We love hearing stories like Nancy's, about local businesses that start as a dream and grow into a multi-generational family operation. Here's what Nancy had to say during our interview:

"I started teaching dance 25 years ago, sharing a studio space with a friend upstairs in the Forest Tek Building. Attendance grew so quickly that we moved to a space on the first floor of the Old Tavernier Restaurant building. Back then our Christmas Shows were held on a stage built in the parking lot! Once again, growth in attendance forced us to look for a larger space. So 17 years ago, my husband, Pat, decided to build our current studio which more than met the demands of my growing business. I am very proud that after completing her education at the University of Florida, my daughter, Stephanie, has joined me at the studio as a teacher and co-director.

A few years after my studio was built, Community Bank opened up down the street. We were referred to them by a friend and were immediately impressed by their professionalism. We got to know the manager, Christine, and she quickly proved that we could count on her to go above and beyond in meeting all of our banking needs.

On one occasion when we were out of the country, an emergency arose and we actually had to call her at home on the weekend and she was still able to take care of us right away. Everyone else in the office is just as friendly and helpful as Christine, and even though they offer automated products, I'd still rather come in and visit with them. They make banking a pleasure.”

For more information about On Your Toes, call Nancy at (305) 852-3818.