Founder and Director of the studio, Paula studied in Pittsburgh under the direction of Andrea Sabatier, Roselyn Kennith, Carol Knight, Mansur Maurice, and Chuck Addison (former partner of Gene Kelly). She continued her studies in New York with Madam Swaboda (former ballet mistress of the American Ballet Theater), jazz legend "Luigi" Matt Maddox and many others. Betsy Mansuetti and Judy Hult Howe (former Olympian) were her gymnastics coaches and instrumental in her winning such titles as Junior Olympic National All Around Champion, AAU National All Around Champion, American Turner National All Around Champion, Pennsylvania State Floor and Beam Champion, and National YMCA All Around Champion.

In her professional career, Paula has worked with Frankie Avalon from "Grease", Ann Miller, Karen Valentine, Paul Lynn and many others. She has appeared on various television shows and commercials.

Students of Paula have been asked to represent the United States at international ballet competitions in Mexico, the Virgin Islands, and dance as Good-Will Ambassadors to the Chinese Foreign Ministries. The studio was chosen as the school to represent Pennsylvania in the International Dance Competition held in California and perform on a Fantasy Cruise Ship. Paula's students have won many state and national titles, high score cash awards, and numerous choreography awards and scholarships. Students have graduated on scholarships from Juilliard, New York University, and Point Park College to name a few.

Paula is a member of Dance Masters of America, past board member of Dance Masters of PA, past board member of Dance Educators of America, and former associate member of Dance Masters of Michigan and Actors Equity Union.

Always willing got help community organizations, Paula has choreographed for the Beaver County Junior Miss Program, Outstanding Young Woman of Beaver County, and Sewickley Child Health Organization, and is on staff of the Sewickley Performing Arts Camp. Paula has appeared as a featured guest on the television series "The Practice".

The sum of Paula's experiences, accomplishments and ideals makes her the consummate dance educator for any child. She remains committed to helping her students achieve their personal best.

"When I was three years old in my poodle costume, I never dreamed I would one day have my own little "poodles", "flowers", "teddy bears", and Broadway professional dancers! At that time, I only attended dance class to learn how to walk properly, develop good posture, and become more outgoing. As it turned out, I learned all those things and a whole lot more. I learned the meaning of the words teamwork, responsibility, and self discipline. I learned how to set goals and achieve them through hard work. I also formed many friendships that have lasted a lifetime. I spent a lot of time in my studio. It kept me busy through the stressful and confusing years of adolescence and young adulthood. I had a wonderful, caring teacher who made me feel special.

I strive to be a dance teacher who not only gives my students the best dance training I can, but a person whom they can trust and who makes them feel special. I love all my students and try to make them feel good about themselves. Be proud of your children's accomplishments, no matter how big or how small. Tell them to hold their heads high because they are special – each and every one of them!!"  –Paula