Dianna is from southern Oregon, and trained in Ballet, Tap, Gymnastics, Jazz and Hula, and began teaching at age 13 through high school. She went onto University of Oregon, where she graduated with a B.A. in Dance/Choreography, with a minor in Spanish. She then went to UCLA to complete an M.A. in Dance/Choreography and an M.F.A. in Theater Arts - Producer’s Program, with an emphasis in Arts Management. In 1986, she was invited to work as Company Manager for Joffrey II Dancers, which toured the lower Eastern United States for a year. She then went on to company manage other companies, including Corner Stone Theater Company, and other arts organizations. Dianna then went to work for JPMorgan Chase for a total of 12 years. Finding it necessary to return to her cultural training, Dianna opened The DanceSource in 1996, in small venues throughout Forest Hills, NY, and later merged with Ballet Arts of Forest Hills in 2006, becoming the Director and Owner of the DanceSource. We are proud to offer a very diverse range, and strong technique of dance forms for all who wish to dance.