LuGina Amato DeAngelis-Founder of L.A. Dance
After being the Dance Director at a local gym for 5 yrs., LuGina took her knowledge and passion for dance and created L.A. Dance. LuGina has danced since the age of 3; performed on many levels including dancing for the Florida State University Golden Girls Dance Team; and coached the Carolina Railhawk Dance Team from 2007-2009.
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Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is to create a positive environment in which children & adults of all ages & levels learn to dance while having fun.
Founder & Director
LuGina Amato DeAngelis
After being the Dance Director at a local gym for 5 yrs., LuGina took her knowledge and passion for dance and created L.A. Dance. LuGina has danced since the age of 3; performed on many levels including dancing for the Florida State University Golden Girls Dance Team; and coached the Carolina Railhawk Dance Team from 2007-2009.
919-819-8330
Teachers
Jaylun Moore
Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Contemporary and Hip Hop
Amanda Hoppe
Ballet Instructor
Ballet
Gracyn Easton
Jazz Technique Instructor
Jazz Technique
April McLaurin
Contemporary Instructor
April L McLaurin is a professional versatile dancer, choreographer, and instructor based in the Raleigh-Durham area of NC. She began training at age 3 in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Contemporary. While earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at UNC-Charlotte, she expanded her skills to include street styles and commercial dance. With credits including BET and MTVYo!, she has performed throughout North Carolina and the East Coast and been a member of multiple dance crews and groups. She honed her talent by attending prestigious programs such as Luam Keflezgy's 'Rock The Industry' and Bo Park's 'PARK Program.' Currently, April focuses on her own choreography and teaching heels, contemporary, and choreography classes across North Carolina. Her dance concept projects, 'Childhood Dreams' (Jan 2023) and 'RIDE' (July 2023), showcase her journey into creative direction as she takes on roles in directing, producing, and choreographing her own dance visuals along with large casts & creative teams.