Meet the Lab Team

Daniella grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. She began coaching recreational and competitive gymnastics and cheerleading while in high school, fueling a passion for developing confident, disciplined athletes. She continued coaching through college while at the University of Arizona. With over 20 years of coaching experience, Daniella has coached athletes of all levels emphasizing technique, toughness and a lasting love of the sport. Daniella is married to former professional baseball player Garrett Atkins, making competitive sports a way of life with their 3 children. After taking some time away to raise her children, Daniella is thrilled her daughter fell in love with dance allowing her the opportunity to bring her passion for gymnastics into the dance studio.

Leah grew up in Long Beach, California where she got her start in Musical Theater at a young age and trained in a variety of styles at notable studios including The Dance Factory, Onstage Dance Center, and Edge Performing Arts Center. She then continued her training under the direction of Rikki Jones with the Los Alamitos Dance Program, where she began to hone her love of performing and trained intensively in Jazz, Musical Theater, and Lyrical styles. From there, she went on to attend UCLA where she studied Economics and Visual and Performing Arts Education, giving her the opportunity to combine her knowledge of dance with a pedagogical influence that ignited her love of teaching. While in college, Leah also had the honor of performing with ICARUS Contemporary Dance Company, where she later went on to serve as Executive Director. From there, she travelled throughout Southern California and the Bay Area where she continued to teach, choreograph, train, and perform under the direction of Twinkle Star-Creator, Tiffany Henderson and ConDanza Company Director, Cesar Degollado. Since moving to Colorado in 2019, Leah has continued to share her love of dance with students of all ages as the Company and Studio Director of competitive studios throughout the state and as an award-winning choreographer. Her love of dance and mind for business operations come together perfectly to join the ownership side of a studio, and she could not be more excited to take on this next chapter.

Terri-Sue, aka TSue, grew up in the Colorado dance scene since the age of 3 and has dedicated 30+ years to her love of dance. Well connected to the Colorado dance scene as well as all over the country, TerriSue trained with and performed for master instructors and award winning choreographers such as Tessandra Chavez, Tyce Diorio, Kenny Ortega and Marguerite Derricks, Terri-Sue is trained in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, Acrobatics and Musical Theater. Performing in countless shows and choreographing for studio competitions teams, high school dance teams, stage shows such as Guys & Dolls, Beauty and the Beast and RagTime, to name a few. Terri-Sue has judged nationwide since 2015 working with StarQuest, Dance Champs and KAR. Well known in the dance community TSue is sought after for her choreography and she is proud to bring love and life into every space she enters.

Sydney is a versatile dancer and teacher who has trained extensively in a wide range of styles, but found her true home in tap dance at an early age while studying with Beverly Pinkerton. Throughout her training, she attended masterclasses with renowned artists including Professor Robert Reed and Barbara Duffy, experiences that deepened her love for the art form. Committed to continuing her growth, Sydney traveled annually to New York City to attend major tap festivals such as Tap City: The New York City Tap Festival and The Big Apple Tap Festival. These events have allowed her to study with master teachers including Brenda Bufalino, Katherine Kramer, Ted Louis Levy, Ali Bradley, and Sam Weber. In addition to her tap background, Sydney draws from her training in multiple dance styles to bring a well-rounded approach to both performing and teaching. She performed with Tap 24.7 for three years, appearing in productions across the country. Honored to have learned from some of the great names in tap, she strives to pass down this rich American art form while encouraging her students to develop strong technique, discipline, and a lifelong love of dance.

Lead Ballet Lab Professor. Bio coming soon

Kimora has been immersed in the world of dance for as long as she can remember. She began dancing at the age of three and entered the competitive dance scene by the age of seven. Over the years, she has trained extensively in a wide range of styles, including Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Modern, and Poms. Throughout her dance journey, she has also had the opportunity to learn from renowned choreographers such as Makenzie Martin, G Madison, Victor Smally, Ade Obaymi, Ricky Palomino, Ricky Maloff, and Cat Cogliandro, among others. While dancing, Kimora has earned dance scholarships, title awards, and other recognitions that reflect her dedication and artistry. Kimora’s training began at Miller’s Dance Studio, where she developed her technical foundation and a deep passion for performance. She later continued her education at the Colorado School of Dance before further refining her technique and artistry at Seraphim Dance Academy. During high school, she was also a dedicated member of the Eaglecrest High School Dance Team, where she combined her studio training with team-based performance and school spirit. In May 2025, Kimora graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Exercise Science. Through her academic studies, she gained a strong understanding of human anatomy, movement mechanics, and injury prevention knowledge that enhances both her performance and teaching practices in dance. While she is fairly new to dance instruction, Kimora is eager to share her knowledge and passion with others. Whether in the studio, on stage, or working with students, she brings a strong work ethic, a love for the arts, and a commitment to continuous growth. She looks forward to pursuing opportunities that allow her to integrate her dance expertise with her academic foundation in exercise science while inspiring the next generation of dancers.