She began her studio in a small building with a single room and taught every class herself. Her love, drive and dance expertise soon had her expanding to a larger facility just across the street from where it all began. It was within the walls of this studio that she taught and touched the lives of thousands of young dancers and it is where we continue to spread this same love and knowledge of dance today. Throughout her years of owning The Dance Factory, Darni trained numerous Regional, National and International champions and on the eve of the studio’s 25th annual Recital, Darni passed the studio to her oldest daughter, Loren, a champion in her own right. Since that night, Loren has been a driving force at the studio, trying her best to continue to train dancers and champions, as her mother did for all those years. Although, Loren is now the face of the studio, Darni still teaches on a weekly basis and continues to be a vital part of the studio life. Both Darni and Loren are trained in all forms of dance, and are certified by test to teach by Dance Masters of America and the Louisiana Association of Dance Masters. Our Professional Staff of National and Internationally Recognized
Dancers & Choreographers offer weekly classes in:
TAP / JAZZ / BALLET / LYRICAL / CONTEMPORARY / HIP-HOP / MUSICAL THEATRE and more!!! Our Performer’s Edge Competition Team has won Awards on the Regional, National & International Levels! Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Competitive & Adult Classes are available for ages 18 months* and up!
*must be walking and able to understand simple directions
We Have the Largest Facility in the New Orleans Area featuring:
2 Spacious Studios
State of the Art Sound Systems
Viewing areas & CCTV for Parents
Sprung Oak Hardwood Floors
Our Former Students have gone on to become
International Pop Superstars:
Professional Dancers
Professional Choreographers
Dance Teachers
