Kailene Laga

Kailene Laga has been dancing for over 20 years. She has a strong background in both studio training as well as dance team. She has taught jazz and hip hop ages 3-18 for the past few years. She is currently the Head Coach of the Montclair State University Dance Team.  In the past, Kailene has taken master classes with Mia Michaels, Brian Freedman and Luam and continues to take classes at studios like Broadway Dance Center to continue pushing her dance ability and knowledge. Throughout her dance team years, both high school and college she has received various titles and awards. Her senior year on Pascack Valley Regional Dance Team she led her team as captain to a National Championship. She was elected an All American Dancer and Top Gun Turner for National Dance Alliance. She later went on to become a member of the Ramapo College Dance Team were she received a collegiate National Title for Division III Team Performance.  During her 4 years on the team she was able to work with various well known choreographers and trainers from NYC and Minnesota. She was captain her senior year and received the MVP award at the end of the season. She has choreographed and worked with several teams throughout Bergen, Monmouth and Passaic County. Kailene has always had a passion for dance and loves being able to share that passion with students every day!