Celebrating Four Decades of Grace: The Story of Detroit-Windsor Dance Academy and Debra White-Hunt

Taking up space and continuing to make history within the authentic scene of Detroit’s New Center, Detroit-Windsor Dance Academy emerges not merely as a dance studio but as a sanctuary of art and community spirit, meticulously woven over four decades. At the helm of this artistic odyssey is Debra White-Hunt, a figure synonymous with nurturing and excellence in the realm of dance. Through the years, White-Hunt has assumed the role of a guiding matriarch, shaping the destinies of countless dancers whose grace has adorned stages far and wide. The academy’s walls, spanning 10,000 square feet, serve as a canvas to the chronicles of its past, with photographs of pirouetting ballerinas and vibrant jazz ensembles capturing moments that stretch back to the early 2000s. These images, more than mere decorations, are testaments to a legacy of dance that has flourished under White-Hunt’s stewardship. 2024 marks a milestone year for the academy, celebrating its 40th anniversary with a flourish of activities that pay homage to its rich history. The centerpiece of this jubilation is the annual Black History Month concert, set for Thursday February 22 at the Detroit School of Arts aptly named “More Precious Than Rubies,” a nod to both the...