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We had beautiful performances this year at @lvrenfair 💕 by @lvdanceacademy

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Ready to train, create, and grow? ✨

The 2026–2027 season is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce the artists, educators, and mentors who will guide the year ahead.

Meet the faculty of the College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts Dance Program—welcoming both familiar faces and new voices who bring a wealth of professional experience, artistic vision, and a shared commitment to developing the next generation of dance artists.

Whether you’re preparing for a career in dance, expanding your artistry, or looking for a collegiate program that challenges and inspires, this is where your next chapter begins.

Swipe through to meet the faculty shaping the season ahead. We can’t wait to dance with you. 💙

Ms. Darnell is a dance educator, professional dancer, and choreographer, with a career in TV, Stage and Film. She has choreographed for numerous artists including TRES, Lita Ford, Sony and for the film “Mom and Dad Save the World”. Ms. Darnell has danced with and performed for Winifred Harris, Martina Young-Levitt, Frit and Frat Fuller, Kin Dance Company, Jessica Simpson, Anita Mann Productions, Roy Johns “Girls on Stilts,” and Bud Friedman’s “Improv Spectacular.” She serves as Stage Manager and Rehearsal Director for the Mrs World and America Pageants in addition to serving on the New Dance Foundation For the Arts board housed in Nevada.

Her love of performing and creating work has taken her around the world. Along with her valued training with Carmelita Miracchi, Joe Tremaine, Alvin Ailey, Jaime Rodgers, Bella Lewitzky, Pina Bausch and Mia Slavenska, Denise attended California Institute for the Arts where she received her BFA in Dance. It was there where a love of choreography was ignited. After Cal Arts, she went on to dance in the professional world, then transitioned to Dance Education. For the last two decades Denise has dedicated herself as a dance educator and fostering programing. Currently Ms. Darnell serves as the Lead Faculty for the Dance Program at the College of Southern Nevada and was recently the receipt for a lifetime dedication to the art of Dance, of the 26th Annual Dance in the Desert “Daffy” award 2024.

Lead Dance Facul taken in Las Vegas, Nevada by @lvdanceacademy

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Two more weeks until classes begin for our 10th anniversary season! Register and save your spot today! by @lvdanceacademy

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Enrollment is open! Join us for an amazing season! https://app.gostudiopro.com/online/lvdance by @lvdanceacademy

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Congratulations class of 2026💕 @bebe.kailiulii @madysenjoy @ladybugl3ver @kaedynce_a829 thank you @portraitstoyou_deb for the beautiful pictures! by @lvdanceacademy

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Spring Concert post #3! Our Junior shows were amazing this year! Thank you @portraitstoyou_deb for the pictures and video, thank you @magictrunk for lighting design and running the show, thank you teachers @gabrielleangle @makenna.alyce @marlina_bug @aly.way_dance @miranda.gillespie @tiana_livingtodance @little_misss_z @ljaylovee & Miss Edi💕 by @lvdanceacademy

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Spring Concert post #2! Thank you @portraitstoyou_deb for the pictures and video, thank you @magictrunk for lighting design and running the show, thank you teachers @gabrielleangle @makenna.alyce @marlina_bug @aly.way_dance @miranda.gillespie @ljaylovee & Miss Edi💕 by @lvdanceacademy

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Spring Concert Series 2026 was so beautiful! The dancing, the costumes, and the lighting was just amazing! I am so proud of everyone that helped bring it all together, and congratulations dancers on all you achieved this year! Thank you @portraitstoyou_deb for the pictures and video, thank you @magictrunk for lighting design and running the show, thank you teachers @gabrielleangle @makenna.alyce @marlina_bug @aly.way_dance @miranda.gillespie @ljaylovee & Miss Edi💕 by @lvdanceacademy

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Summer class schedule! Register today at https://app.gostudiopro.com/online/lvdance by @lvdanceacademy

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Congratulations everyone on an absolutely amazing weekend of shows last weekend! I am so proud of all the dancers and how much you all have achieved this year 💕 I am so blessed to have such an amazing staff; Miss Edi, @gabrielleangle @makenna.alyce @aly.way_dance @miranda.gillespie @zecount2 @marlina_bug @ljaylovee @tiana_livingtodance @zoedancer81 Thank you for giving your all to the students this year 💕 Looking forward to all the pictures from @portraitstoyou_deb 💕 Season #9 you were wonderful, looking forward to summer classes and intensive and our 10th Anniversary season beginning in August 💕 by @lvdanceacademy

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finals at @ballet_championships_america was awesome! i am so proud of how well i did and am grateful for all of the awards and recognition i received! this has definitely been my favorite competition weekend and i will always remember this amazing experience!

classical, 4th place
contemporary, 3rd place
selected to participate in the gala opening number
offered a scholarship to the Southern Utah University dance program
awarded a 25% scholarship the Colorado Ballet Academy Summer Intensive and Choreographic Workshop
offered a spot in the Immersive Summer Intensive held by the Professional Dance Residency of Marin

#ballet #ballerina #dancecompetition #dancer #danceawards taken in Ballet Championships of America by @lvdanceacademy

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Join today! Registration is open for summer classes, intensive, and morning open ballet! www.lvdanceacademy.org by @lvdanceacademy

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