Lauren started dancing at the age of 5 at The School of Music and Dance. She started assisting at the age of 12 and teaching classes at the age of 14. She enhanced her training at the Rock School of PA Ballet, Governers School for The Arts, CPYB, Broadway Dance Center, and Steps on Broadway. She had the opportunity to work with master choreographers and teachers. After high school, Lauren won a presidential scholarship for the University of the Arts as well as a scholarship to the Edge Performing Arts in LA, where she lived and worked for several months. Lauren has won several stand out awards for her exceptional choreography. Lauren purchased The School of Music and Dance in 2006 and is now the Owner, Artistic Director of The Nebula Performing Company, and choreographer for the Company Elite Competition Team.

Kendra started dancing at the age of 3 at The School of Music and Dance. Like her sisters, Kendra has trained at numerous well-known dance centers throughout the country. Kendra has been teaching at SMD for the past 6 years. In those 6 years, Kendra has won several awards for her superior and unforgettable choreography. Kendra spent 2014-15 training at the famed Joffrey School of Ballet in New York City. The Joffrey program trains dancers in the classical ballet technique and artistry. During this time she performed with the Joffrey School of Ballet, the American Swiss Ballet Choreography Show, and Teeksvision Choreography Showcases. Kendra will be spending some time this summer in NYC at American Ballet Theater getting certified in their ballet teacher certification program. 

Mallorie started dance at the age of 3 at The School of Music and Dance and she joined Nebula at that time. She competed with the company through High School. She enhanced her dance training at CPYB, Broadway Dance Center, and Governor School for The Arts. She has been teaching at SMD for the past 11 years. She has won several choreography awards for her outstanding work.

Taylor Hahn is a former student of the School of Music and Dance (SMD) and has always had a love for teaching dance. She has been an instructor at SMD and choreographer for Company Elite and Nebula Performing Company since 2017. Taylor is a member, chroeographer, and co-director of Catalyst Dance Company, based in Lancaster, PA. In 2017, she received her Bachelor of Art in Dance and Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Slippery Rock University. Taylor has danced in repertories and pieces for Nora Ambrosio, Teena Custer, Matt Pardo, Ursula Payne, Heike Salzer, Chrisala Brown Attack Theatre, and many other renowned artists. Taylor enjoys teaching technique, improvisation skills, composition and focuses on mind and body connection. Her favorite stypes of dance are modern and hip hop. She has been a judge at regional dance competitions since 2019 and loves helping other dancers grown and learn. Taylor enjoys presenting her choreography at showcases and has received numerous awards for her creativity. Taylor started working as a psychotherapist after she received her Masters in Social Work in 2021. She has created many pieces focused on mental health and promotes the importance of teaching dancers how to advocate for their own mental health. Taylor continues her education in dance by taking classes in all styles, guest teaching, and expanding her knowledge in dance history. She hopes to bring her passion and love for dance to all her students at SMD.

Haley has been dancing for 14 years and has taken all different styles of dance including tap, ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary. She has competed at countless competitions and has taken master classes from famous choreographers some of which include Tyce Diorio, Mark Kanemura, Lindsley Allen, and many others. Haley, not only once a student at The School of Music & Dance, has also been an assistant/substitute at the studio for the past 3 years. She is very excited to be on staff at SMD this year!

Miss Macie has been dancing since she was 8 years old. She competed with CE for 7 years and performed with Nebula for 9 years. After high school, she trained at Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory in the Pre-Professional Program, and performed in their annual Nutcracker! She studied Theatre Production and Performing Arts online at NYU Tisch, and also trained at Broadway Dance Center in their 6 week Summer Training Program for Theatre Jazz, Contemporary, and Street Styles, as well as the Teacher Program at BDC Children’s Studio. Miss Macie is also a part of Catalyst Dance Company in Lancaster, and is a dance competition judge. When Miss Macie isn’t teaching or dancing, you can find her at At The Barre Dance Boutique in Hanover! Her favorite styles of dance are Ballet and Contemporary, and her favorite to teach is technique.