Meet our Faculty!

“MISS DANA” L. FLOK

Since completing her BFA in Dance from Kutztown University, Dana has instructed, choreographed, and performed throughout the Lehigh Valley and Reading areas.  With a minor in theatre, her credits include choreography in several musicals and off-Broadway shows, as well as, working with dance companies in the surrounding area.  Dana has acted as the head coach and choreographer for the Lehigh University Dance Team for several years.   While under her instruction, the team has represented this area while competing at  the National level in Disney World, televised on ESPN.   She also started the dance team at Emmaus HS  where she worked as a dance instructor & choreographed productions.  Starting in 2007, she is the Junior Dance Team Coordinator for the Lehigh Valley Outlawz. Miss Dana will be teaching Pre-Ballet/Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, combo. Ballet/Tap/Jazz classes, as well as, choreographing for our resident dance company, IN THE MIX.   Her main goal is to educate dancers by teaching and instilling the art form of dance.  She looks forward to running the studio for the seventh  year as it’s artistic director.

“MR. MARK” FIGUEROA

Joining us for his3^rd year at DDC, we are thrilled to have Mark & his award winning choreography for the 2010-11 season.  He has had extensive training in Hip-Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, & Ballet.  Mark studied under the direction of Renee Lorenzetti at Allen HS, and was a member of their prestigious dance academy.  Since graduating, he has performed both locally & nationwide.  Some of his credits include Giant Stadium “Battle of the Bands” performance-opening for “Hurricane Priss” & “Soldier Boy,” R&B/Reggae artist Greg Jarviss, numerous Musikfest performances, etc.  Mark visits NYC weekly & takes continues his dance training at Broadway Dance Center & other dance studios to stay fresh and up to date with NYC standards.  Mark will be teaching Hip-Hop classes & choreograph for our resident dance company, IN THE MIX. 

 AMALA GAMEELA

Amala is an experienced, passionate dancer/instructor who specializes in folkloric, cabaret, and modern Middle Eastern Bellydance.  She continues to study with accomplished professionals from the United States and Egypt and regularly performs throughout the tri-state area at various festivals, restaurants, weddings, and private parties.  Amala will be teaching all Bellydance classes at Dynamix.

“MISS JENNA” GROENEWOLD

This will be Jenna”s second year as part of our faculty at DDC.  In the past, she was a DDC student, member, & acting president for our resident dance company, IN THE MIX. Jenna acted as a teacher’s assistant for 4 years before she made the transition to part of our full time staff.  Her dance training includes Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Hip-Hop, & Gymnastics and has been dancing for over 15 years.  Currently, she is pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.  Jenna will be teaching all Gymnastic classes and helping to assist other instructors throughout the year.

“MISS JACKIE” KOKOLUS

Jackie was an innovator of dance back in HS where she is responsible for starting of the first ever Parkland High School Dance Team and held the position of captain and choreographer.   After high school, Jackie went on to complete her BA in Dance from DeSales University, where she performed and choreographed several pieces.  In 2007, her choreography (The Umbrella Effect) was chosen to be presented at the American College Dance Festival at the University of Montana.  In 2008, she was a dancer on the professional dance team, “Lady Outlawz” part of the L.V. Outlawz Indoor Football Team, and currently is a principal dancer in Philadelphia’s own Contempra Dance Theatre Professional Dance Company.  This summer she will be performing in Poland where she will be showcasing her choreography skills with her touring company. She has additional training in  Acting, Musical Theatre, and Vocal training.  Miss Jackie will be teaching  Jazz/Lyrical, Modern, and Ballet classes, along with choreographing pieces for  IN THE MIX.

“MISS DANI” LAHNEMAN

Also a graduate of Kutztown University, Dani   studied many styles of dance all her life.  While completing her BFA degree in Dance, she was a member of the dance team, as well as, the residential dance company, both of which she choreographed for and carried Presidential positions.  Since Kutztown, Dani kept herself busy by teaching in Reading and the Quakertown area.  Miss Dani will be teaching  Ballet, Tap, and Ballet/Tap combo. classes, in addition to Modern Dance.  Miss Dani has been a faculty member since we opened our doors in 2003, and is responsible for helping to establish structure in the classroom, as well as, bringing her innovative choreography to life on stage.  She also choreographs for our dance company, IN THE MIX, and  is thrilled to be a part of  Dynamix.