Our Mission

At LDA, we are dedicated to fostering individual creativity and personal growth through the art of dance. Our mission is to provide a professional training program that empowers students to reach their unique artistic and personal goals in a non-competitive and supportive environment. Rooted in a family-oriented ethos, we believe in nurturing a love for dance while cultivating a sense of community and belonging. At LDA, we inspire and celebrate the beauty of self-expression, allowing each dancer to shine brightly on their own artistic journey.

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Our Instructors

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Melanie Swihart
Melanie Swihart
Modern, Jazz Instructor
Maggie Patten
Maggie Patten
Pointe Instructor
Theresa Mudd
Theresa Mudd
Ballet Instructor
Katie Kasari
Katie Kasari
Modern, Jazz Instructor
Josh Ford
Josh Ford
Owner, Director, Instructor
Lauren Vandivier Ford
Lauren Vandivier Ford
Owner, Director, Instructor
Tamara Begley
Tamara Begley
Modern, Jazz Instructor
Cecilia Ferguson-Bell
Cecilia Ferguson-Bell
Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz Instructor