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~ Meet Daniel Connelly! ~

~ Lionhearted ~

A man of many talents and the face behind Connelly Enterprises, Daniel Connelly is a teacher, director, manager, actor, dancer, and DJ extraordinaire! He graduated from Lewis-Clark State College cum laude in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and has put that to good use at his job of 10 years - Summit Christian Academy. There, he is the head of the Drama, Speech, & Music Department as well as its Student Activities Director.​

~ Master of Music ~

2012 marked the birth of Connelly Enterprises as a DJ company. Since its inception, the company has brought music and dancing to over 1,000 weddings, parties, cruises and events. This ever-growing “side hustle” now books over 100 gigs per year.

~ A Decade of Dance ~

“Daniel and the Gang”, a monthly swing dance, was founded by Daniel in 2013 and hosted around 20 dancers each night. The gang now sees over 450 dancers each month, becoming one of the most popular regular events in the area for good, clean fun.

~ Director and Actor ~

Daniel’s extensive experience as a professional stage actor and director is prevalent in his work with many local companies, including Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre, Laura Little Theatrical Productions, and Christian Youth Theater. In 2019, the Hayden Chamber of Commerce presented him with the “Excellence in the Arts” award.

~ Mr. Entertainer ~

Extreme North Idaho weather doesn’t slow Daniel down. Every summer, he hosts several week-long theater summer camps for kids. Directing the cast of the Journey to the North Pole Holiday Light Cruise for the Coeur d’Alene Resort occupies his time over the winter months.

~ The Connelly Family ~

Daniel and his wife Hope of 8 years have 5 children: Felicity, Luke, David, Trinity, and newborn Nathaniel. In his spare time, he loves to hike, make movies, and take his family on adventures!
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