Lori Millsap, Director of Elite Dance Academy of Orange County, received her BA degree in Dance from the University of California, Irvine with an emphasis in teaching.  She began her training in ballet with Patricia Cote and studied tap and jazz with Christine Shaffer.  As she continued her study in dance, she trained with Ballet West, Milwaukee Ballet, Jimmie De Fore and performed with Ballet Pacifica.  She studied from professionals such as Jilliana, Larry Rosenbrug, Donald Mc Kayle, Janice Plastino, Elizabeth Morse, Diane Defenderfer, Molly Lynch, and El Gabriel. Lori was chosen to perform with the UCI Touring Ensemble. She is accredited and an active member of Dance Masters of America. She was the Vice President of Dance Masters of Southern California.  She has been teaching dance throughout the community for over 25 years. Her students have been accepted into Universities and have had professional opportunities.  Lori Millsap is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.