Certifications
Active Member of
- Ignite Dance Competition
- DSOA: Dance Studio Owners Association
- NDEO: National Dance Education Organization
- Dance Studio Owners Inner Circle
2023 Winner of the Family Parents Choice Award
Biography
Dianna was born and raised in Ocala, FL. When she began dancing at her grandma’s studio at the age of 3, it was love at first shuffle. At 13, Dianna began assisting in classes, followed by teaching classes and the competition teams at age 16. After graduating from St. John Lutheran, Dianna was accepted into the world renowned Broadway Dance Center’s Fall Internship Program in New York City. While there, she had the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business, such as Germaine Salsberg, Justin Boccitto, Joy Karley, Derek Mitchell, and many more. She was also given the opportunity to choreograph for BDC’s Annual Showcase, perform for Office Max’s Elf Yourself on mulitple occasions, and even perform in a flash mob for Glamour Magazine, just to name a few. Upon moving back to the Ocala area, Dianna began teaching again at the studio while taking control of HSD’s Competition Teams.
Some of her additional accomplishments include becoming the National American Miss State Ambassador of FL, judging multiple Sunburst Beauty Pageants, and selected to perform many years at Disney’s Summer Showcase. Dianna is also certified in Alixa Flexibility, as well as an active member of the National Dance Week Association.
On the weekends, you can find her at the racetrack cleaning racecar tire and cheering on her two sons.