Meet Our Teachers
Lora Ayala, Director
Lora graduated with a BA in Child Study from St. Josephs College and is in her 8th year Head Coaching the Huntington High School Dance Teams and Kickline. As a dancer Lora has recently Performed in the opening ceremonies of the US Open and was a Principal dancer for the DHTW Modern Dance Company. Lora was also a background dancer for the pop music group 98* and the Venga Boys. She performed at the Nassau Coliseum as a NY Dragon’s Firedancer (Cheerleader) and at the Meadowlands Arena as a NJ Gladiator Girl (Cheerleader) and has recently choreographed a NY Knicks pre-game. Lora is a Regional and National Judge for Olympic Miss Dance Competition, Dance Arts Plus Dance Competition and That’s Entertainment Dance Competition. Lora is very proud to have won four “Best Choreography Awards” and three “Best Costume Awards” among many other awards. Lora has completed Dance Teacher Workshops by Dance Masters of America, Dance Teacher Magazine and Broadway Dance Center.
Miss Jess
Jess started dancing at the age of 8. She joined platinum performance at the age of 16 as both a company member and a student teacher. By the age of 19, Jess achieved the status of teacher and choreographer at Platinum. Her choreography has won Nationals titles and numerous special judges awards. Jess is also the headcoach of the Huntington Highsteppers choreographing their jazz and kick routines. She continues to study dance technique at Broadway Dance Center in NYC.
Miss Kati
Kati has a BFA in Dance from C.W. Post College and was the recipient of the Post Concert Dance Company “Outstanding Senior” Scholarship. Kati currently performs with the New York Based Immersion Dance Company. Ms Kati has been awarded many prestigious choreography awards. She has had the privilege to work with great performers and Choreographers such as Merle Hollaman, Raphael Boumalia and Kanji Segaw of the Mark Morris Dance Company. Not only is Ms. Kati a qualified dancer, but she is also a Graduate of the Dance Educators Teachers Training Course.
Miss Meghan
Meghan is a graduate from Adelphi University with her BFA in dance after completing two full years of dance training at BOCES Cultural Arts Center. She has performed in multiple college dance festivals as well as dance performances under established choreographers/dancers including but not limited to… Leda Meredith, Nicholas Seligson-Ross, Tracey Koffard and Frank Augustine. Meghan has also taught summer dance classes for girls with emotional needs.
Miss Lindsay
Lindsay is an education major at St. Joseph's college. She has been dancing for 19 years and competing for 9. Lindsay is a currently a member of the St. Joseph's college dance team which is ranked 13th in the nation!
Miss Sam
Sam is a graduate from Adelphi University studying history and adolescent education. She began dancing at the age of 2 years old and still continues to take dance classes. Sam was a competitive dancer throughout her teenage years. She has performed in productions of The Nutcracker, Alice in Wonderland and Cinderella with a Long Island based ballet company.