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ABOUT US

EXCEPTIONAL TRAINING...

EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS

One of our primary goals at Studio L is to inspire and enrich the lives of our dancers, and our community by showcasing excellence and artistry through the power of dance.

Our mantra, "Dance Because You Love It," serves as the lifeblood, fueling everything we do, as we treasure the artistic expression dance grants us.​

The road to success can be filled with obstacles, but we aim to instill a strength within our dancers; we pray that by every challenge conquered, a lesson of perseverance and sheer will to overcome adversity will grow within them.

We believe these life skills are fundamental in their personal development and that it aids them through their transition into adulthood, leading to future triumphs.

 

Our goal is not to just teach dance - our goal is to do our part in helping create independent, creative thinkers that are driven to succeed.

Come See Why #TechniqueMatters

Meet Our Staff

Many of Keli's prior students have gone on to pursue careers as professional dancers and Triple Threats (sing, dance, act) in the industry; i.e. Cirque du Soliel, Alvin Ailey Dance Co., Executive Director of IHollywood, "Wicked", "Hairspray", and So You Think You Can Dance Winner (Europe).
Most recently, Keli has a triple-threat-student that was cast in the musicals "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2022 National Tour), Elton John & Tim Rice's "AIDA" (2023 KPAC, St Louis), and "Evita" (2018 The Repertory Theatre, St Louis).

Keli Lesker

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/OWNER

Some of Lacie's credits include; Debbie Reynolds Showcase/dancer, Star Search semi-finalist/choreographer, Good Morning America/choreographer, So You Think You Can Dance/pilot dancer, 

Lacie Lovitt

TEACHER/CHOREOGRAPHER

Tiffiny has also performed in the 1998 Special Olympics Opening Ceremony, Team Rave LA, Dance House Company, LA Clippers Halftime, Sharp International Entertainers, and numerous community events and fundraisers.

Tiffiny Beauchamp

TEACHER/CHOREOGRAPHER

Although trained in ballet, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary, her favorite style of dance is tap. Trisha has won scholarships to California and New York for her tap solos as well as competed all over the United States.

Trisha Turns

TEACHER/CHOREOGRAPHER

Garrick is our Hip Hop Instructor/Choreographer, and also one of our Competition Team Coaches. 

Garrick Johnson

TEACHER/CHOREOGRAPHER

Octavio's training includes The Royal Academy of Dancing in London, the American Ballet Center (Joffrey Ballet School), David Howard Studio and the New York Conservatory of Dance.

Octavio Nieto

BALLET/PRE-POINTE/POINTE TEACHER

Christina has over 25 years of extensive experience in areas of project management, process management, SOP optimization, class management implementation, client and employee management. Her emphasis is on optimized restructuring, social media content strategy, refresh branding and unique collaboration revenue streams within the small businesses, start-ups and performing arts industries.

Christina Martin

MARKETING & OPERATIONS

Ally Poe began dancing at Studio L when it first opened over 10 years ago.

Ally Poe

TEACHER/CHOREOGRAPHER

Tabby has trained in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary and Acro/Tumbling. She currently teaches one of our Tumbling classes, but has also taught Tap classes in the past.

Tabby Prokopf

TUMBLING TEACHER

Bella has been dancing for many years and is trained in multiple styles.

Bella Rohn

TEACHER/CHOREOGRAPHER

Ailayna Gaffney started dancing at Studio L in 2013 at 12 years old and continues being apart of it as both an Alumni and a teacher.

Ailayna Gaffney

TEACHER/CHOREOGRAPHER

Liz Auten has been teaching and choreographing in the St Louis are for the past 20 years. While she has trained in many styles of dance, Liz is specifically Cecchetti Certified.

Liz Auten

BALLET/POINTE/TECHNIQUE TEACHER

Kassidy is a senior in high school with six years of competitive dance experience. She has been training with SLDC for the past 7 years, assisting classes for the past 3 years, and is now part of SLDC's Staff.

Kassidy Eads

TEACHER/CHOREOGRAPHER

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