About Us

Diamond Dance Academy is where passion, discipline, creativity, and community come together to create an unforgettable dance experience.

At Diamond Dance Academy, we believe that dance is about so much more than learning steps. It's about building confidence, developing lifelong friendships, learning perseverance, and discovering what you're truly capable of. Whether a dancer is taking their very first class or training at an elite competitive level, our goal is to provide every student with the tools, encouragement, and opportunities they need to shine.

Under new ownership, Diamond Dance Academy is entering an exciting new chapter led by owner and director Lauren Ragen. Lauren has over 20 years of both gymnastics and dance experience, as well as 10 years of business experience here on Long Island. As a former Division I dancer at the University of Rhode Island, she has performed at prestigious venues including both the Ryan Center and the Prudential Center, and through her High school journey, she danced with the Dance Company and Kick line team performing at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Tillies Center. Lauren currently performs professionally as a member of the New York Islanders Dance Team at UBS Arena, bringing real-world industry experience, professionalism, and passion into every aspect of the studio.

Having recently made Northport her home, Lauren is committed to creating a positive, welcoming, and inspiring environment for dancers and families throughout the community. Her vision for Diamond Dance Academy is to combine exceptional technical training with a supportive culture where every dancer feels valued, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

We proudly offer recreational, competitive, and pre-professional training programs in a variety of styles including ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, hip hop, acro, musical theatre, aerial, and more. Our dedicated faculty focuses on developing strong technique while fostering artistry, confidence, leadership, and a genuine love for dance.

At Diamond Dance Academy, every dancer has a place to belong, grow, and sparkle. We are honored to be part of each student's journey and can't wait to welcome you into our dance family.