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Laura, a native of Canada heads up the jazz department at Ann Carroll School of Dance. She received her B.F.A from York University with honors in Dance. Laura was a dancer for 2 professional dance teams, the Toronto Argonauts football team and the Toronto Raptors basketball team. She performed and directed for Norwegian Cruise Lines for 6 years. She was on the production team for Cameron Mackintosh’s “Hey, Mister Producer” and has been an assistant choreographer to Michael Kubala and Mic Thompson. Laura has had the honor to perform with two New York City dance companies, Alice Farley and Co. and Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company. She lived on the island of St.Martin for a year to perform at the Maho Beach Resort and Casino. Performing in Sesame Street Live gave Laura the opportunity to travel across the United States and entertain children of all ages. Some of her favorite roles include Any Time Annie in 42nd Street, Patty Simcox in Grease and Agnes Nolan in George M. Laura’s dance teaching experience includes the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, North York Parks and Recreation and she founded the dance program at the University Settlement Recreation Center. In addition to her position at A.C.S.D, she also teaches and choreographs for Columbia State Community Colleges’ Commercial Entertainment Program. |
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