Chapter #6 - Louisiana Assoc. of Dance Masters
The Louisiana Association of Dance Masters is an association of certified dance educators with the goals to advance the art of dancing and improve the practice of its teaching. Our parent organization, Dance Masters of America, is an International Educational Dance Teacher Organization which has served the dance community for more than a century.
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The Louisiana Association of Dance Masters offers workshops, master classes and training sessions for 
both teachers and students in addition to scholarship auditions, competition and so much more. 
The Louisiana Association of Dance Masters also sponsors dance competitions throughout the year. Qualifying members will have the opportunity to compete in national competitions sponsored by The Dance Masters of America and others. Events include Solo Title Competitions, Dance Scholarship Auditions and Performing Arts Competitions for member's students.

Louisiana Association of Dance Masters 2010 Title Winners
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Sara Brignac


Madison Ryan


Julia Lazaro

Miss. Dance

Teen Miss Dance

 Junior Miss Dance
President:  Shannon Heintz Fortenberry
4316 David Drive Click here for a message from Our President... .
Metairie, LA 70003 .
504 780-0015

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Secretary: Gayle Tabary
940 Dupard Street .
Mandeville, LA 70448 .
985-674-9991

fabgayletab@gmail.com 

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Treasurer: Charleen Locascio
4621 Reich Street .
Metairie, LA 70006 .
504-454-1376 Fax: 504-455-5820

dmatreas@bellsouth.net 

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Announcing the New and Exciting Student Honors Intensive Program - S.H.I.P. - Click here.

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   UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS: 
  • LADM  Workshop & Study Session - Crown Plaza on Pin Hook Road, Lafayette, LA - September 26, 2010
  • LADM  Title Competitions - Tulane University's McAlister Auditorium, New Orleans, LA - Nov. 20 - 21, 2010
  • LADM  Annual Convention & Banquet - Pontchatrain Center, Kenner, LA - Dec. 4th and 5th, 2010
  • LADM  Ballet Intensive Workshop - location TBA - Saturday, March 26, 2011
  • DMA Intensive Ballet Program - The Gaylord Palms Hotel - Orlando, Florida - June 26 - June 30, 2011
  • DMA Intensive Jazz Program - The Gaylord Palms Hotel - Orlando, Florida - June 28 - June 30, 2011
  • DMA Performing Arts Scholarship Competition - The Gaylord Palms Hotel - Orlando, Florida -
              Preliminary - July 1, 2011 •• Finals - July 2-8, 2011 • Grand National Championships July 9, 2011
  • DMA 127th National Convention - The Gaylord Palms Hotel - Orlando, Florida - July 3rd - July 9th, 2011
  • DMA Student Honors Intensive Program (S.H.I.P.) - UNY at Buffalo, New York - July 19 - July 23, 2011
  • DMA Teachers Training School - University of New York at Buffalo, New York - July 25 - July 29, 2011
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    CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE 2011 DANCE OF AMERICA SOLO TITLE SCHOLARSHIP  WINNERS!!......   Click here......    

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Sunday, September 26, 2010 -  L.A.D.M.  Workshops
Facility: Crown Plaza on Pin Hook Road, Lafayette, LA

Featuring:  

Study Session & Examinations.

For more information, please contact: Charlene Hibbs - 504-466-5856
E-Mail: cda3205@cox.net 

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Saturday, November 20th - 21st, 2010 -  L.A.D.M.  Title Competitions
Tulane University's McAlister Auditorium, New Orleans, LA

Featuring:  

Solo Title Competitions
Performing Arts Competition
Grand Body Meeting 

For more information, please contact: Charlene Hibbs - 504-466-5856
E-Mail: cda3205@cox.net 


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December 4th and 5th, 2010 -  L.A.D.M.  Annual Convention & Banquet
Facility: Pontchatrain Center, Kenner, LA

Featuring:  

Annual Convention & Banquet

For more information, please contact: Charlene Hibbs - 504-466-5856
E-Mail: cda3205@cox.net 

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Saturday, March 26, 2011 -  L.A.D.M.  Ballet Intensive Workshop
Landmark Hotel, Metairie, LA

Featuring:  

Ballet Intensive Workshops

For more information, please contact: Charlene Hibbs - 504-466-5856
E-Mail: cda3205@cox.net 


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June 26 - June 30, 2011 - DMA National - Intensive Ballet Program
 (Suggested arrival June 25, departure July 1)

The Gaylord Palms Hotel Orlando, Florida
A 5 Day Program for the Serious Ballet Students Ages 13-23

Deadline date for pre-registration is April 15th, 2011 
More details coming soon...  

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June 28 - June 30, 2011 - DMA National - Intensive Jazz Program
 (Suggested arrival June 27, departure July 1)

The Gaylord Palms Hotel Orlando, Florida
    A New 3 Day Program for the Serious Jazz Students Ages 13-23 

Deadline date for pre-registration is April 15th, 2011 
More details coming soon...  

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July 3rd - July 9th, 2011 - Dance Masters of America's
  127th National Convention
 (Suggested arrival July 2nd, Departure - July 10th)

THE GAYLORD PALMS HOTEL ORLANDO, FL
Featuring: All Star Faculty • Solo Title Competitions • 
 • National Performing Arts Competitions • 
 • Grand National Championships • 
Over $100,000 in Scholarship Awards and much more
Click here for a preview

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Preliminary - July 1, 2011
Finals - July 2-8, 2011
 Grand National Championships - July 9, 2011

SOLO TITLE COMPETITIONS
Orientation - July 2, 2011 - 8:00 AM
Petite Miss & Master Dance of America Scholarship Competition - July 4, 2011
Junior Miss & Mr. Dance of America Scholarship Competition - July 5, 2011
Teen Miss & Mr. Dance of America Scholarship Competition - July 6, 2011
Miss & Mr. Dance of America Scholarship Competition - July 7, 2011

Deadline date for pre-registration is April 15th, 2011 

 More details coming soon...  




July 19th - July 23rd, 2011 - DMA Student Honors Intensive Program (S.H.I.P.)
(Suggested arrival July 18, departure July 24) 

State University of New York at Buffalo, Center for the Arts
 Buffalo, NY
 Programs specifically designed for the Advanced Students Ages 13-18
Classes in Ballet, Tap and Jazz, Musical Theatre, Dance Company 
and Commercial Dance Auditions..

Deadline date for pre-registration is May 1st, 2011

 More details coming soon...  


July 25th - July 29th, 2011 - DMA National Teachers Training 
School & Masters Program
(Suggested arrival July 24th, departure July 30th) 

State University of New York at Buffalo, Center for the Arts
 Buffalo, NY
Continuing Education in Dance • Teacher to Teacher

Deadline date for pre-registration is May 1st, 2011

 More details coming soon...  

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December 4th and 5th, 2010 -  L.A.D.M.  Annual Convention & Banquet
Facility: Pontchatrain Center, Kenner, LA

Featuring:  

Annual Convention & Banquet

For more information, please contact: Charlene Hibbs - 504-466-5856
E-Mail: cda3205@cox.net 

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Saturday, March 26, 2011 -  L.A.D.M.  Ballet Intensive Workshop
Landmark Hotel, Metairie, LA

Featuring:  

Ballet Intensive Workshops

For more information, please contact: Charlene Hibbs - 504-466-5856
E-Mail: cda3205@cox.net 


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July 3rd - July 9th, 2011 - Dance Masters of America's
  127th National Convention
 (Suggested arrival July 2nd, Departure - July 10th)

THE GAYLORD PALMS HOTEL ORLANDO, FL
Featuring: All Star Faculty • Solo Title Competitions • 
 • National Performing Arts Competitions • 
 • Grand National Championships • 
Over $100,000 in Scholarship Awards and much more
Click here for a preview

PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Preliminary - July 1, 2011
Finals - July 2-8, 2011
 Grand National Championships - July 9, 2011

SOLO TITLE COMPETITIONS
Orientation - July 2, 2011 - 8:00 AM
Petite Miss & Master Dance of America Scholarship Competition - July 4, 2011
Junior Miss & Mr. Dance of America Scholarship Competition - July 5, 2011
Teen Miss & Mr. Dance of America Scholarship Competition - July 6, 2011
Miss & Mr. Dance of America Scholarship Competition - July 7, 2011

Deadline date for pre-registration is April 15th, 2011 

 More details coming soon...  



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     Members are listed by location in alphabetical order as they are submitted ......  This section is still under construction.........

 Louisiana 

   

  Mississippi Other

Belle Chasse - Louisiana 

Janet M. Gray

Member since: 1991
Co-Owner: Kendall's Dance Academy
 9177 Hwy 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
504 391-2100 //  Fax: 504 433-9969
E-mail: jgtapdance@cox.net 
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Kendall H. Harris

Member since: 1997
Co-Owner: Kendall's Dance Academy
 9177 Hwy 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
504 391-2100 //  Fax: 504 433-9969
E-mail: 1c4@bellsouth.net 
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Shantel Taggart

Member since: 2007
Owner / Director: Shantel Taggart Dance Academy
 8200 Hwy. 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
504-394-5343
E-mail: info@shanteltaggartdance.com 
 Web page: www.ShantelTaggartdance.com 
Chalmette - Louisiana 

Christine B. Landry

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Member since: 1988
Director: Blanchard Dance Center
 2125 A. Paris Road
Chalmette, LA 70043
504-277-6789 /  504-931-6309
E-mail: Please call direct
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Karen Pizzitolo

Member since: 2008
Instructor: Sharon Thibodeaux Dance Studio, Inc.
 2626 Charles Drive, Ste. F
Chalmette, LA 70043
504-994-2228
E-mail: nealsmomk@gmail.com 
 Web page: www.stdsdance.com 
Covington - Louisiana 

Mary Dee Brinkman

Member since: 1982
Owner: Mary Dee's Dance Studio
19352 North 2nd Street.
Covington, LA 70433
985-893-0220
E-mail: marydeebrinkman1@cox.net 
 Web page: www.marydeesdancestudio.com 
Destrehan - Louisiana 

Duanne Cazalot

Life Member

Member since: 1999
Owner/Director: Dance Unlimited of The River Parishes
 187 Schexnaydre Lane
Destrehan, LA 70047
985-764-0625 
E-mail: duanne5678@cox.net  
 Web page: www.danceunlimitedoftheriverparishes.com
Susan Ferrara

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Member since: 1989
Owner: Images Dance Studio
105-A River Point Drive
Destrehan, LA 70047
985-764-7678 
E-mail: imagesdancestudio@cox.net  
 Web page: www.imagesdancestudio.com  
Samantha Sidwell

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Member since: 1999
Instructor: Dance Unlimited, Inc.
122 Villere Drive
Destrehan, LA 70047
985-764-6407 
E-mail: ssidwell@cox.net  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Hammond - Louisiana 

Beth Fagan

Member since: 1998
Owner: Main Street Dance
 119 S. Cypress St.
Hammond, LA 70403
985-902-9229
E-mail: tfagan@i-55.com  
 Web page: www.mainstreetdance.net
Houma - Louisiana 

Laura Champagne

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Member since: 2002
Instructor: Rhythm ‘N Dance
 401 Bayou Gardens Blvd.
Houma, LA 70364
985-226-2933 
E-mail: BusyDanser@hotmail.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Kenner - Louisiana 

Darni Fenerty

Member since: 1984
Owner / Director: The Dance Factory
 3216 Georgia Ave.
Kenner, LA 70065
504-400-0854
E-mail: fireandicedance@hotmail.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon
Charlene Hibbs

Past President  - LADM

Member since: 1995
Owner: Charlene's Dance Academy
 2401 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Kenner, LA 70062
504-466-5856 
E-mail: cda3205@cox.net  
 Web page: www.cdadance.com 
Denise Blanchard Schindler

 

Member since: 1982
Owner / Director: Blanchard Dance Center
 3205 Georgia Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
504-456-7002
E-mail: danceteacherdenise@yahoo.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon
Lafayette - Louisiana 

Carol DeLarue

Member since: 1975
Owner: DeLarue Dance Centre
 100 Sycamore Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
337-989-0594  //   Fax: 337-237-4314
E-mail: cdela@bellsouth.net  
 Web page: Coming Soon
LaPlace - Louisiana 

Angie Lehrmann

Member since: 2004
Instructor: Dance Unlimited of the River Parishes
 2424 S Sugar Ridge Rd
LaPlace, LA 70068
504-858-2462
E-mail: dancin2529@yahoo.com  
 Web page: www.danceunlimitedoftheriverparishes.com
Mamou - Louisiana 

Veronica Manuel

Member since: 1999
Owner: Dance & Gym Inc.
113 6th street
Mamou, LA 70554
337-363-5052
E-mail: itsvmail@aol.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Metairie - Louisiana 

Rhonda Edmundson

Member since: 1983
Owner/Director: Rhonda Edmundson School of Dance
3333 Kingman Street - Suite 100
Metairie, LA 70006
504-237-0710
E-mail: resod82@yahoo.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Gayle Galle

Member since: 1978
Owner: Gayle Galle School of Dance
5050 West Esplanade Suite D
Metairie, LA 70006          
504-400-4758
E-mail: Gaylegalle@aol.com  
 Web page: www.gaylegalledance.com
Ellen Hardeman

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Member since: 1994
Instructor: Dena Guy Dance Studio
701 Papworth Avenue Suite 102. 
Metairie, LA 70005
504-885-1231
E-mail: damouse575@aol.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Tracey Harvey

Member since: 2007
Instructor: Helena Hosch School of Dance
5225 Rye St
Metairie, LA 70006
504-650-0661
E-mail: teeharvey2@yahoo.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Shannon Heintz

President  - LADM

Member since: 1989
Instructor: Helena Hosch School of Dance
 4631 West Napoleon Ave. Suite A
Metairie, LA 70001
504-455-3544
E-mail: hhsd1000@aol.com  
 Web page: www.helenahoschdance.com 
Helena Hosch

Member since: 1974
Owner/Director: Helena Hosch School of Dance
4631 West Napoleon Ave. Suite A
Metairie, LA 70001
504-455-3544
E-mail: hhsd1000@aol.com  
 Web page: www.helenahoschdance.com 
Shala James

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Member since: 1998
Associate Director: Softley Dance Academy
3201 Danny Park 
Metairie, LA 70003
504-722-2097
E-mail: Sharie742@yahoo.com  
 Web page: www.golddusters.com 
Sandra Labourdette

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Member since: 1974
Director: Labourdette School of Dance
952 Martin Behrman Walk 
Metairie, LA 70005
504-831-9427
E-mail: sylnsan@msn.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Sylvia Labourdette

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Member since: 1974
Director: Labourdette School of Dance
3205 Ridgelake Drive Suite 73 
Metairie, LA 70002
504-835-0835
E-mail: sylnsan@msn.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Charleen Locascio

DMA National Treasurer
Treasurer  - LADM

Member since: 1967
Private Instruction / Competition Team Coaching: 
4621 Reich Street
Metairie, LA 70006
504-454-1376
E-mail: dmatreas@bellsouth.net  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Martha Mayer

Member since: 1959
Director: Martha Mayer School of Dance 
3313 Division Street
Metairie, LA 70002
504-888-3677 // 504-887-5574
E-mail: Please call direct
 Web page: Coming Soon 
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Jean Montgomery

Member since: 1983
Instructor: Rhonda Edmundson School of Dance 
3333 Kingman Street - Suite 100
Metairie, LA 70006
504-309-5932
E-mail: jtmontgome@yahoo.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Kim Sherlock-Mumphrey

Member since: 2004
Instructor: Dena Guy Dance Studio
701 Papworth Avenue Suite 102
Metairie, LA 70005
504-957-7643
E-mail: efalump74@aol.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Staci Nicoll

Member since: 1989
Instructor: Helena Hosch School of Dance
4631 West Napoleon Ave. Suite A
Metairie, LA 70001
504-455-3544
E-mail: hhsd1000@aol.com  
 Web page: www.helenahoschdance.com  
Jody Provenzano

Member since: 1981
Instructor: Helena Hosch School of Dance
6821 Christine Street. 
Metairie, LA 70003
504-889-0021
E-mail: provenzanos@cs.com  
 Web page: www.helenahoschdance.com 
Kim Oster Speziale

Member since: 1998
Owner: Pembo Cieutat Academy of Dance
4308 Winfield Street
Metairie, LA 70006
985-778-6189
E-mail: pembo@cox.net  
 Web page: www.pembo.org 
New Orleans - Louisiana 

Adrianne Mitchell

Member since:  1986
Co-Owner: Kelly School of Dance
4807 Downman Road
New Orleans, LA 70126
504-242-8844
E-mail: danceatkelly@yahoo.com 
 Web page: www.ksdance.com
Jeanne Gelpi Pecot

Member since:  1981
Owner: Off Broadway Dance Studio, Inc.
8125 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-456-9376  /  Fax: 504-456-6005
E-mail: Please call direct
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Opelousas - Louisiana 

Marguerite W. Fontenot

Member since: 1969 
Owner / Director: Dance Theatre Conservatory
309 West Bellevue St.
Opelousas, LA 70570
337-942-2916
E-mail: Please call direct
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Sharon Beadle Smith

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Member since:  
Owner: Sharon Beadle Smith School of Dance and Gymnastics
704 West Vine
Opelousas, LA 70570
337-407-1374
E-mail: sharon@sdgschool.com  
 Web page: www.sdgschool.com 
Andi Torres

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Member since:  1992
Co-Director: Dance Theatre Conservatory
309 West Bellevue St.
Opelousas, LA 70570
337-886-0931
E-mail: anditorres@cox.net  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Brandi Smith Zeringue

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Member since:  
Instructor: Sharon Beadle Smith School of Dance and Gymnastics
704 West Vine
Opelousas, LA 70570
337-407-1374
E-mail: brandi@sdgschool.com  
 Web page: www.sdgschool.com 
Pontchatoula - Louisiana 

Lori Rayborn

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Member since: 1999
Owner/Director: A Touch of Class Performing Arts
135 South 6th Street
Pontchatoula, LA 70454
985-386-4814
E-mail: arts512@bellsouth.net  
 Web page: www.atocdance.com 
River Ridge - Louisiana 

Cindy Ory

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Member since: 1986
Owner: Cindy Ory Dance Studio
9029 Jefferson Hwy 
River Ridge, LA 70123
504-833-8413
E-mail: cory@orydance.com  
 Web page: www.orydance.com 
Debra Softley Sill

Member since: 1984
Owner / Director: Softley Dance Academy
9248 2nd. St.
River Ridge, LA 70123
504-737-9460  //  Fax: 504-737-3938
E-mail: debbiegolddust@yahoo.com  
 Web page: www.golddusters.com 
Saint Rose - Louisiana 

Darni Jordan Fenerty

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Member since: 1984
Owner: Darni Fenerty's Dance Factory
223 Riverwood Drive 
St. Rose, LA 70087
504-469-6393
E-mail: djfdanceart5678@aol.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Slidell - Louisiana 

Lee Kastner Ducote

Member since: 1978
Instructor: Galloway's Studio of Performing Arts 
125 Pebble Beach Dr.
Slidell, LA 70458
985-290-8460
E-mail: Tapperinalee@aol.com 
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Aunjel Faucheux

Member since: 1999
Instructor: Private - by appointment only:  
814 Kostmayer Ave
Slidell, LA 70458
504-296-7327
E-mail: afaucheux1@yahoo.com 
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Gayle Tabary

Secretary  - LADM

Member since: 1962
Instructor: Galloway Dance Studio
3191 Terrace Ave.
Slidell, LA 70458
985-781-6638
E-mail: fabgayletab@gmail.com 
 Web page: Coming Soon 
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Picayune - Mississippi 

Dena Guy

 

Member since: 1986
Co-Owner: D&L Dance Center
211B Williams Avenue
Picayune, MS 39466   
504-723-7049 / Fax: 601-798-6759
E-mail: dguydance@charter.net  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
Lisa Keene

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Member since: 1986
Co-Owner: D&L Dance Center
211B Williams Avenue
Picayune, MS 39466
601-798-2566
E-mail: dguydance@charter.net  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
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Astoria - New York 

Christie Zimmerman

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Member since: 1999
Private Instruction
44-01 34th Avenue # 2C
Astoria, NY 11101
718-204-6194 // 714-321-6958
E-mail: christiezimmerman@msn.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon 
New York - New York 

Monica LaNasa

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Member since: 2005
Instructor: Dena Guy Dance Studio
220 East 24th apt. 2i
New York, NY 10010
504-231-6340
E-mail: monica_claire0206@hotmail.com  
 Web page: Coming Soon 

More members coming soon......

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