About

ABOUT US

BUCKS MONT DANCE CENTER formerly Budzynski Studios, founded in 1974 offers the highest caliber dance training for students ages 3 and up. Under the direction of Thom McIntyre the school focuses on ballet danced in a variety of classical and modern styles, including contemporary dance.

The studio teaches dance at a pre-professional level, giving students the opportunity to learn and develop grace, poise, discipline, and work ethic.

Children are nurtured and encouraged from early beginnings through advanced levels by professional and caring faculty. Alumni are former or current professionals with such companies as Boston, Colorado, Utah, Pacific Northwest, Nashville, Richmond, Milwaukee, and Pennsylvania Ballet, many receiving training in such prestigious schools at NCSA, SAB, Kirov, San Francisco, and Carlisle programs. Alumni have also received scholarships to pursue dance in higher education at institutions such as Rider University, Muhlenberg College, Julliard, and NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.

Thom McIntyre

Owner and Studio Director
Bucks Mont & Philadelphia Dance Center

Thom joined Budzynski Studios of Ballet in March of 2019 under the direction of Marilyn Budzynski. A few short months later Marilyn guided Thom into the School Director position before she retired. Marilyn trusted him to continue her legacy and move the program into the future.

Thom started the Philadelphia Dance Center in 2009. As the owner, creative director, and instructor he strives to bring the exciting world of dance to students of all ages and experience levels.

At an early age, Thom realized his passion and desire to be a dancer. He is an alumnus of the High School for Creative and Performing Arts in Philadelphia, and continued his education at the University of the Arts and Temple University. He has studied all over the U.S. and Canada, including Pennsylvania Ballet (PA), Koresh (PA), Philadanco (PA), Steps on Broadway (NY), Millennium Dance Complex (CA), EDGE Performing Arts Center (CA), and still attends the world-famous Broadway Dance Center (NY).

Thom has toured, danced, and choreographed for recording artists, professional/semi professional companies, and has also worked for Walt Disney Entertainment. During his studies, he realized that he would love to share his talent, and overall dedication to his craft. This aspiration brought him into the world of teaching. Thom began to teach at a number of local dance studios and centers in the area. Throughout his teaching journey he has led his students to take dance titles, medals, and awards at various competitions.

Simultaneously, Thom has continued to expand his personal / professional growth through his involvement in other venues within the dance world, such as his involvement through A Wish Come True, Art Stone and Costume Gallery by assisting in the photo shoots and designing costumes.