Lori graduated from UW-Stevens Point with her Bachelor’s Degree in Dance in 2013. Lori enjoys teaching dance because it combines her love of children, her pedagogical background, and her passion for helping others express themselves through movement.
Trunk or Treat 2024 was a success! Thank you to all of our families for coming! We loved seeing everyone’s costumes and creative trunks! In case you missed it, here are some highlights from the second annual Liberty Dance Center Trunk or Treat! The Liberty Dance Center Sparkle Squad and Performing Company put on a…
TikTok. Instagram. Snapchat. “So You Think You Can Dance?” What do these things have in common? They all highlight dancers executing mind-blowing performances and seamless tricks for the camera. They all make it look so easy. Social media and TV shows highlight the success of these dancers, oftentimes without showing the years of hard work…
“The leaves are about to show us how lovely it is to let things go.” -Ashley Wolsey It’s officially Fall! By now we have had a few weeks to settle into new routines. Fall is such a beautiful time of transition. We may still be adjusting to major shifts in our lives, but with time,…
You’ve probably noticed by now that our theme for the 2024-2025 dance year is “Sunshine State of Mind”! This theme was chosen for Miss Michelle’s 15th year of teaching at LDC! She is a ray of human sunshine. Be The Sunshine All September long, we are finding ways to “be the sunshine” for our students,…
Season 17 is here and we’re dancing with joy! The beginning of the dance season is always a time of excitement and fun. Your families fill the studio walls with sunshine! Sunshine State of Mind Season 17 is also Miss Michelle’s 15th year teaching at LDC! Our theme of the dance year is “Sunshine State…
“It takes an athlete to dance and an artist to be a dancer.” -Shanna LaFleur Dance is one of the most challenging and rewarding sports out there. Baseball, soccer, football, wrestling, swimming… these all require stamina and strength. Dance, however, takes athleticism to a whole new level by adding the elements of self-expression and grace.…
We hope you had a fun, safe, and memorable 4th of July! Maybe you even repped Liberty Dance Center with some logowear in our signature colors! Send those photos our way if you did. We love to see everyone enjoying themselves both inside and outside the studio! Experience the Freedom of Movement On the 4th…
Dance is family and family is Liberty Dance Center. As you walk into our lobby, you’ll see our wall of values proudly displayed. The very first thing on that list is, “family first.” When you walk through the doors of our studio, we want you to feel right at home. You belong here! Part of…
Champion (noun) A person who has defeated or surpassed all others in a competition, especially in sports. A person who fights for a cause on behalf of someone else. Dance like a Champion “Dance like a Champion” has been our theme this dance season! What does that mean to your dancer and your family? We…
There are only a few weeks left before the big day. Just a handful of classes remain before your dancer takes the stage! Here are some ways you and your dancer can feel most prepared for recital and ready to enjoy the show… 1. Talk about it This is especially important with younger dancers, or…