Dynamic Gymnastics: Staff

Meet Our Staff

Adana Harris

Being over active as a child Adana's mother placed her in dance and gymnastics at the age of five. No one knew how much she would love it, or that these activities which were meant to keep her busy would ultimately become the center of her life. Adana has been involved in competitive gymnastics since the age of 9. She has competed and won in gymnastics meets all over the Northwest and was 1984 All-Around State Champion. Adana was a member of the Lewis and Clark high school gymnastics team for four years, and assistant instructor at Eastern Washington University (EWU).

Throughout her gymnastics career she continued to dance and eventually put that knowledge to use. As a member of the Lewis and Clark Drill team she performed for many audiences and was fortunate to be a part of the highest-ranking team in the area. After graduation she became a part time Jazz lll performing group at EWU, in which she performed, directed and choreographed. Adana began her career with the Dance Emporium in 1991.

Over the years she has continued her education in dance and gymnastics traveling to seminars, conferences and other training opportunities. As the director of the gymnastics program, she has helped to create one of the largest and most unique programs in the area. She continues to choreograph gymnastics routines for high schools in the area and Cheerleading squads around the northwest with much success.

Teaching Credits: Wiggle worms, pre-school, recreational classes level 1-10, Specialty class: Pre-school 3, Hot tots, Pre-Team, High Schools, Cheerleading, summer camps, Demonstration team, Head Coach team levels 6-7-8-9-10
Dance: Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Character
Specialty Classes: Drill Team, Dance Team, Competition Cheer

Training: Post Falls Dance (Post Falls, ID) Lake City Gymnastics, Lewis and Clark Gymnastics and Drill Team (Spokane, WA) EWU dance program ( Cheney , WA ) Dance Emporium ( Spokane , WA ) U.S.A. Gymnastics Federation State Clinic 1996-2002

Certifications: KAT Teaching, Level 4 skill evaluator, U.S.A.G Safety and CPR and First Aid certified

Choreography Credits: Lewis and Clark drill team , Jazz lll unlimited, Panther All Star Cheerleading, Rogers High School gymnastics team, Dance Emporium Gymnastics Shows, Demo Team and Hot Shots Competitive Team.

Dana Hunt

Gymnastics has been an important part of Dana’s life since she was a nine year old. She started out as a recreational gymnast and after only one year started competing as a team gymnast. She competed in club gymnastics for four years in three different states. When she was a freshman she decided to compete for her high school gymnastics team, and for the next four years as a varsity gymnast at Rogers High School. She was team captain for her senior year, and after graduation she served in the Armed Forces. She served in Desert Storm in 1991, never losing her passion for gymnastics. In September 1992 she returned to Spokane to teach gymnastics at The Dance Emporium (now Dynamic Gymnastics), and hasn’t looked back. Her role in the gymnastics program has been an important one. She helped establish the Hot Shot’s competitive team, and has coached every age level. She is the current level 5 Hot Shot’s head coach. In addition to coaching here she assisted with the Rogers gymnastics team. For continuing education in her field she attends state training clinics and coaches meetings. She has her K.A.T. certification as well as her safety certificate. Dana has recently has the opportunity to take 13 young gymnasts to Bella Karolyi’s training camp in Huntsville, Texas. After many years of coaching she still thrives on teaching the sport she so loves.

Coaches Training: Big Sky Gymnastics (Butte, MT) Casper Gymnastics (Casper WY) Bleekers Gymnastics (Spokane WA) Rogers High School (Spokane WA)

Coaching Credits: High School Gymnastics coach, Specialty classes,
Pre-Team coach, Level 4-8 coach, Pre-School classes, Beginner classes, Advanced 6+ classes, Gymnastics summer camps

Melissa Paulson

Tracy Lundquist

Tracy became involved in gymnastics at the age of 10, and because of her love of the sport, went on to compete with the Colville KIPS Gymnastics Team for eight years. Throughout her competitive experience, Tracy earned many medals, trophies, and awards. In 1997, she placed 3rd all-around in the Level 8 State Meet. Tracy finished her competitive career as a level 9 gymnast, as a result of her dedication, was named Team Captain for the 1997-1998 season. In 1998, Tracy became meet director of the “Kelly Paulson Memorial”, the first ever U.S.A.G. sanctioned meet in Colville. She also went on to become Safety and K.A.T. Certified.

Now a senior member, Tracy has been with Dynamic Gymnastics since 1999. She holds a real love for working with children and has become involved in all areas of our gymnastics program including recreational, specialty and competitive team. Currently, she is the Level 6 Team head coach. She is continually increasing her knowledge of the sport by attending state clinics and monthly meetings. Tracy holds a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of young athletes.

Gymnastics Training: Colville KIPS Team for 8 years, Demo team (Colville WA)

Coaching Credits: Colville KIPS, Dance Emporium, Dynamic Gymnastics, Wiggle Worms, Pre-School, Recreational, High School, Cheer Tumbling, Specialty Classes: Dynamini’s , Dynamighty’s, Dynamo’s, Competitive Team Levels 4-9 Coach and Level 6 Head Coach.

Bret Harris