About Us
Dance Works Academy is a dance community that provides a wholesome dance education to allow students of all ages to explore movement in a creative and nurturing learning environment. Qualified dance instruction will be taught through discipline, acceptance and positive motivation which will allow the student to create a positive self-image. It is our belief that every child can grow and gain the skills as a dancer through self respect.
Owner and Director
Lauren Kaye Sylvia, Owner and Director of Dance Works Academy, is a Performer, Educator and Choreographer of Dance and Gymnastics. She is trained in various forms of dance and has shared her talents in the states of Massachusetts, Ohio and Vermont. She has studied with Maurice Hines, Gregory Russell, Jay Jenkins, Derek K Grant among others, and has toured extensively as a performer and Master Teacher. Her training was received at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst as well as Dean College, where she holds a Bachelors Degree in Dance. She is also an I.D.E.A. Member promoting all that is good in dance education. This includes, age appropriate costumes, movements and music selections. She is also a professional for Dancing with the Star Burlington and has graced the Flynn stage with her performance in 2019.
Lauren Kaye Sylvia, Owner and Director of Dance Works Academy, is a Performer, Educator and Choreographer of Dance and Gymnastics. She is trained in various forms of dance and has shared her talents in the states of Massachusetts, Ohio and Vermont. She has studied with Maurice Hines, Gregory Russell, Jay Jenkins, Derek K Grant among others, and has toured extensively as a performer and Master Teacher. Her training was received at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst as well as Dean College, where she holds a Bachelors Degree in Dance. She is also an I.D.E.A. Member promoting all that is good in dance education. This includes, age appropriate costumes, movements and music selections. She is also a professional for Dancing with the Star Burlington and has graced the Flynn stage with her performance in 2019.
