Originally from Rochester, NY, Lori studied and taught multiple dance genres at studios in New York and Virginia, and completed Boston Ballet’s Adaptive Dance Teacher Training program. Lori holds a B.A. in Dance with a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies from Muhlenberg College. She performed with the Muhlenberg Dance Association, Copasetic Rhythms (tap company), Muhlenberg Ballet Ensemble and at the American College Dance Festival. Lori was a performer at Walt Disney World (Florida) in 2004-2006. She then relocated to Charlottesville dancing with inFluxdance, R Squared, UpRooted Dance, and Miki Liszt Dance Company (MLDC). Lori’s previous arts administration experience includes Director of Operations for MLDC, Office Manager for Charlottesville Performing Arts School, and Academy Manager at Charlottesville Ballet from 2016-2023. Lori became a Certified Associate in Project Management in 2023 and is in her second year as Company Manager. Lori enjoys spending her free time with her husband and two children.