Lititz Academy of Dance

Lititz Academy of Dance A professional dance school committed to teaching the strongest of technique in a loving, nurturing atmosphere! Home of the CojoMotion Dance Company!

Classes offered include Children's Combo, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Modern, Pointe, Technique, and Hip Hop. Summer classes, intensives, dance camps, workshops, and Private lessons are a great addition to a well-rounded dance education! Master teachers and choreographers are brought in each year to the studio, and trips to NYC are offered whether it's to see a Broadway show and take a class with

the cast, or take classes at Broadway Dance Center or Steps. LAD participates in many community and national events including National Dance Day, community parades and events, school performances and assemblies, Community Days, Downtown Dances in Lancaster, flash mobs, and many more! CoJoMotion is a Dance Company for the most serious and dedicated of dancers. Its purpose is to provide a variety of performance opportunities to these dancers, while benefitting both our community and philanthropic causes. Our signature event, "A Season For Wishes", is an annual holiday show in which all proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Philadelphia/Susquehanna Valley. Over the past 16 years, we have raised over $375,000.00 for them!! We are so honored to use our beloved art for GOOD!!! In addition to "A Season for Wishes", other CoJoMotion performances include Downtown Dances, Lititz Second Fridays, Masonic Villages, HersheyPark, Jason's Woods, Manheim Township Community Days, East Petersburg Days, MT Football Game Half-Time Show,Manheim Township's, "Dancing with the Streaks", Millersville Dance Marathon for the Childrens' Miracle Network, Mt. Gretna Art Show, John Beck Fine Arts Day, Warwick High School Make-A-Wish Event and a Penn Cinema Flash Mob. Master classes have included Broadway Dance Center’s Heather Rigg and Eric John Campros; Steps' Jay-T; renowned Master Teacher Jeff Amsden; the Koresh Center's Tyger-B, along with colleagues Allison Sale and Ron Wood; Vermont Chamber Ballet Company Artistic Director Sherry Adams; NYC teacher / choreographer Joel Hodgin; Radio City Rockette / dance Captain Melinda Farrell; NYC Choreographer / Master Teacher Tony Bradford and Lisa's former student, tremendous tapper and musical veteran Shaun Moe.

Save the date for our CojoMotion Dance Company Student Choreography Showcase!
09/07/2026

Save the date for our CojoMotion Dance Company Student Choreography Showcase!

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Miss Amelia“I love working at LAD because I get to teach young girls about the very art that I’ve lov...
09/07/2026

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Miss Amelia

“I love working at LAD because I get to teach young girls about the very art that I’ve loved my whole life. I also now get to work with some of my former teachers and friends I’ve grown up dancing with! LAD has been my home for 20 years now, and I’m so glad to still be a part of the family!”

Amelia Risser began dancing at Lititz Academy of Dance in 2006 at age 5. Throughout the years, she studied each genre offered under her incredible teachers and discovered a true love for dance. She was a member of the Cojomotion Dance Company from 2013-2020, where she performed in the annual “A Season For Wishes” show for Make-A-Wish, along with many other performance opportunities on and off the stage. Through LAD, she attended master classes at the studio and Broadway Dance Center, as well as choreographed pieces for Cojomotion’s “A Chance to Dance” showcase.

After graduating from LAD in 2020, Amelia attended Slippery Rock University, where she studied various dance techniques under many amazing professors and participated in SRU Dance Theatre. She was a member of the National Honors Society of Dance Arts. In April 2024, she presented her Senior Capstone research at the Slippery Rock Research Symposium, focusing on the benefit of dance and movement in school settings. She graduated summa cm laude with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Dance in December 2024.

Amelia was a junior teacher and a substitute teacher at LAD over the last few years and is overjoyed to now teach her own classes! She hopes to implement and teach her students everything she’s learned from her teachers and professors. She hopes her love of dance and LAD is evident to her students!

ALUMNI - WHERE ARE THEY NOW: our dear Kathryn Passarelli, Class of 2022“I am currently a senior Molecular Biology major...
09/07/2026

ALUMNI - WHERE ARE THEY NOW: our dear Kathryn Passarelli, Class of 2022
“I am currently a senior Molecular Biology major with a Chemistry minor at Millersville University planning to graduate in the spring. I am also Company Captain for the dance club I attend called Expressions Dance. I am so thankful to have been a part of the LAD family. This studio has provided not only dance training, but life long skills. I love how dedicated the teachers are to making sure you get the proper dance training. Everyone is so supportive and welcoming. It really is the best place to dance!”

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Miss Angelina3 years at LAD“I could not be more grateful to be teaching our youngest dancers at LAD. ...
09/05/2026

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Miss Angelina
3 years at LAD

“I could not be more grateful to be teaching our youngest dancers at LAD. It is the most special “job” to me teaching them to LOVE dance for the very first time. Where their love of dance first begins is so important and I am so proud to be that first stepping stone for them. I got to grow up dancing at the studio and I love watching them grow too.”

Miss Angelina began dancing right here at Lititz Academy of Dance when she was 5 years old. During her time dancing, she took Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, and Modern. She graduated from Warwick High School in 2019, and went to college for 2 years in California. She moved back home to Lititz and started teaching dance here with us in August of 2024. She has a passion for teaching some of our youngest dancers, and helping them find their love for dance at an early age. Angelina lives in Lititz with her husband Isaac, and their Mini-Bernedoodle, Tucker. Outside of the studio, she is a behavior support assistant at an elementary school, and is currently going back to college to become a teacher. In her free time, she enjoys taking walks with Tucker, spending time with her friends and family, and going out to eat.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: our dear Olivia Blocher, Class of 25❤️“ I graduated LAD in 2025 and i’m now heading into my sophomore...
09/05/2026

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: our dear Olivia Blocher, Class of 25❤️
“ I graduated LAD in 2025 and i’m now heading into my sophomore year at Penn State as an Elementary Education major. I still dance in college as a member of the volè dance company. LAD was such a blessing to me and it taught me so many amazing lessons, as well as giving me friendships that will last for a lifetime! i’m forever grateful to have a second home at LAD. “

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: ISABELLA JOHNSON, Class of 2019❤️❤️❤️“My time at LAD was transformative in every capacity! Beginning ...
09/04/2026

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: ISABELLA JOHNSON, Class of 2019❤️❤️❤️
“My time at LAD was transformative in every capacity! Beginning dance classes at age 11 on a whim was quite intimidating to me, but I will never forget the instant love and safety I experienced when I walked through the doors of LAD. My experience at LAD led me to going all-in with my teammates as we helped Liberty University’s student-run dance team launch into the university’s first D1 competitive dance team- one of the most incredible experiences of my life to date. Years later, I am a financial planner in Atlanta, but I love plugging into the dance scene in ATL as much as I possibly can. I owe LAD every thank you imaginable for the gift that it has been to me.”

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Miss Jess“I love teaching at LAD because it is safe space to be myself. It’s where I learned to move ...
09/02/2026

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Miss Jess

“I love teaching at LAD because it is safe space to be myself. It’s where I learned to move and groove, and I’m passionate about sharing that with others!”

Jessica McGlynn started dancing as a student with LAD in 2003, with plans to socialize in a tap class with her friends. She grew to love dance as an artistic outlet and physical form of expression. She taught as an assistant, senior teacher, and graduated from LAD in 2012. She then attended the University of the Arts for fine arts in dance. After transferring to Temple University, she completed her BFA in dance performance and choreography. Jessica returned to LAD in 2016 to teach on staff while completing her MA in clinical counseling psychology at Eastern University. Jessica works as a mental health therapist (LPC) and continues to foster her passion for dance while teaching at LAD, with the goal to become registered as a dance / movement therapist to integrate her educational and professional backgrounds. In her spare time, Miss Jess likes to read, practice yoga, hike and walk with her dog, and spend quality time with her family and friends.

ALUMNI - WHERE ARE THEY NOW - our sweet Katelyn Young, Class of 2019❤️My name is Katelyn Young and I was LAD Class of 20...
09/02/2026

ALUMNI - WHERE ARE THEY NOW - our sweet Katelyn Young, Class of 2019❤️

My name is Katelyn Young and I was LAD Class of 2019! I’m currently living in Newark DE working at Boeing as a Systems Engineer contributing to the Sustainment plan for our Germany Chinook program. I’m dog mom to my golden retriever Willow and I skate on Team Delaware Adult Synchronized Skating Team. Lititz Academy of Dance was such a fun and supportive place to grow up. The teachers here taught me how much I was capable of through instilling a great work ethic and enforcing a positive attitude in every dance class. Through CoJoMotion Dance Company I learned that you can do something you love while giving back and helping others in the community. The LAD staff, dancers, and community were such powerful role models to have as a young girl. Anyone would be lucky to be a part of this family!❤️

ALUMNI - WHERE ARE THEY NOW - ARIELLE STROSSER, Class of 2011❤️“I am currently living in Cleveland, OH where I bartend a...
08/31/2026

ALUMNI - WHERE ARE THEY NOW - ARIELLE STROSSER, Class of 2011❤️
“I am currently living in Cleveland, OH where I bartend and bar manage for Morton’s the Steakhouse. I also enjoy doing my biggest passion, which is teaching and choreographing jazz and heels with the all adult dance company, Cleveland Dance Project. LAD has taught me the training tools I use today to work with my dancers and cultivated such a loving, family-feeling environment! Entering the dance world as an adult has proven that LAD provided me with proper knowledge and technique helping me to be successful to stand out amongst the best!”

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Miss Christine17 years at LAD“Lititz Academy of Dance is more than just a studio where dance classes ...
08/29/2026

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: Miss Christine
17 years at LAD

“Lititz Academy of Dance is more than just a studio where dance classes are taught. It is a community, a welcoming environment for all, and a family. Whether a student pursues dance professionally, or takes one class a week recreationally, they are taught proper dance techniques and given a loving environment to grow and flourish as individuals.”

Senior Teacher Christine Chever Healy has dedicated her life to the art of dance, studying since the age of three under the direction of Miss Eloise Dirk. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance, where she contributed as a choreographer and performer in Dance Theatre and the Jazz/Tap Ensemble. She served as Secretary of Sigma Rho Delta National Dance Honorary and attended the American College Dance Festival, participating in workshops and classes with leading dance educators.

Combining her passion for movement and travel, Christine completed an internship in Chennai, India, studying Bharatanatyam Classical Indian Dance under Revathi Ramachandran. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Education PreK-12 Dance Certification from Point Park University.

Christine has been teaching at Lititz Academy of Dance since 2009. She loves working with all her students who motivate her to grow as an educator, as well as working alongside Miss Lisa and the staff who are truly inspirational!

Outside of LAD, Christine teaches Dance and PE/Wellness courses at Lancaster Country Day School, where she brings the art of movement into the curriculum to students in Preschool – 12th grade. She serves as the Choreographer and Assistant Director for the musicals, Head Coach for the Cougars Dance Team, and Chapter Sponsor for the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. She is a certified SKY Schools Teacher and Wellness Coach and implements innovative activities into the curriculum through certifications in NASP Basic Archery, Slackboard Balance Trainer, and First Push Syndicate Get on Board Skateboarding.

Christine’s professional performance background includes dancing with e.da.co. Eclectic Dance Company in Pittsburgh and New York. She is a current member performing with the Grant Street Dance Company in Lancaster and surrounding areas. Her choreography has been featured in Lancaster events such as Downtown Dances, Trust Dance Festival, and Fringe Fest.

Additionally, Christine holds teaching certifications in Ashtanga Yoga, Qigong, Zumba and Zumba Kids Fitness, POUND Fitness, and Progressing Ballet Technique. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200hr) with the Yoga Alliance, member of PA Dance Education Organization, National Dance Education Organization, National Dance Association, and Society of Health and Physical Educators in PA.

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