Miss Dana has been a choreographer and teacher for over 14 years. Earning her black belt at the age of 11, Miss Dana chose to transition her passion for movement into dance and began studying. With training in Martial Arts, Gymnastics and Dance, she has been exploring movement almost her whole life. She became a feature dancer in the Production of “How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” She has also played roles in “Anything Goes” and “Les Miserables.”  Pursing her dance degree at Folsom Lake College and American River College, she eventually focused on Composition and Production. She became the Mosaic Dance Company treasurer and Vice President during her tenure at Folsom Lake College from 2009-2012. During this time she organized 3 dance tours for her dance company that included performance opportunities and workshop opportunities with industry professionals.  Applying these teachings and skills for the past 14 years, Dana was able to take on the role of artistic director for teen and senior dance troupes with emphasis on touring performances and competitive dance. Earning an overall Best Choreography award in 2021 along with “Creative Concept” and various “Storyteller” awards from 2019-2023. Her competition troupes have placed in the top ten and earned highest technical placement awards.

Miss Dana believes that dance is for everyone and can help say the things we cannot say. She can’t wait to keep sharing her journey with others in hopes of inspiring them to be confident with who they are.

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Miss Dana has been teaching at West Coast Dance Arts since 2023.